Experience in Gdansk, Poland by Aleksandra

What is it like to live in Gdansk? Would you recommend it? What is the city like?

I live in Wrzeszcz district, it's perfect to live there, close to University of Technology, Medical Academy and Academy of Fine Arts. Well communicated with all Tricity by the SKM train. I recommend to take a walk through the historical center, Oliwa, Upper and Lower Wrzeszcz districts and Jaśkowa Dolina street.

What is the student lifestyle like in Gdansk?

In the morning we take awesome public transport and go study, in the evening we meet in Wrzeszcz on Wajdeloty street and in Old City. There are lots of pubs and cafes to meet with friends and a lot of libraries to study.

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How much does it cost to live in Gdansk?

To rent a room it costs about 500-800 złoty per month. Public transport is 140-240 zł per semester, check on MZK Gdansk. Cheap groceries are Lidl and Biedronka. Eating in the city, in a bar (not elegant restaurant) or take away is 8-20 złoty.

Is it difficult to find accommodation in Gdansk? Is there any advice you can give?

It is not hard. Better locations are close to SKM train or tram.

What is the food like? What are your favourite dishes?

Great, try herring in cream.

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What places would you recommend visiting in Gdansk?

I recommend to take a walk through the historical center, Oliwa, Upper and Lower Wrzeszcz districts and Jaśkowa Dolina street.

Is it good to eat out in Gdansk? Can you tell us your favourite spots?

Old City: Pasta House, Pyra Bar, Bar Turystyczny, Lee's Chinese.

Is the nightlife good in Gdansk? Where is good to go?

In Gdańsk it is good to go to the Old City, Wajdeloty st. But it's better to go to Sopot.

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What advice would you give to the future students heading to Gdansk?

There is a cheap public transfer from airport, just around 2 zł, you don't need a cab.