Hostels in Gdansk
There are 44 hostels listed within about five miles of central Gdansk, which is 1.2% of everything on offer in the city — a modest but real hostel scene. This page covers what that actually means for a trip: which hostels are here, how they rate against Gdansk's hotels, and which are worth it if you are coming for a show.
How strong is the hostel scene in Gdansk?
Two numbers answer that, and neither means much on its own. The first is how much of Gdansk's accommodation is hostels rather than hotels — a city can have plenty of hostels and still be a hotel city. The second is how those hostels score against the hotels sitting next to them, which is the only fair benchmark, because guest scores drift by city and a 7.8 in one place is not a 7.8 in another.
| Measure | Gdansk | What it tells you |
|---|---|---|
| Hostels listed | 44 | Dedicated hostels and backpacker accommodation within roughly five miles of the centre. |
| Share of all accommodation | 1.2% | A modest but real hostel scene. Measured against all 3,633 properties listed in the same radius. |
| Average hostel guest score | 8.0/10 | Averaged across the hostels above. Supplied by our accommodation partner, not a StubOrder rating. |
| Average hotel guest score | 8.1/10 | The same measure for Gdansk’s hotels, with hostels excluded so the comparison is not partly against itself. |
The short version: hostels in Gdansk score about the same as the city's hotels — a gap of 0.1 points. Scoring level with the hotels is a good result for hostels, which normally sit below them — a dorm bed is a harder thing to rate well.
Hostels in Gdansk, closest to the centre first
Distances are measured from the middle of Gdansk. Pick your dates to see what a bed actually costs — hostel pricing moves more than hotel pricing does, because a dorm can sell out one bed at a time.
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Hostel Rakieta
ul. Meissnera 1, Gdansk
Convenient Amenities Enjoy complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and a vending machine for your convenience. Self Parking Onsite self-parking is available, …
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RJ Hostel Chrobrego 79
79 Bolesława Chrobrego, Gdańsk
Terrace for Relaxation: Enjoy a peaceful retreat at RJ Hostel Chrobrego 79 with its inviting terrace, perfect for unwinding after a day of exploring Gdańsk. Convenient Amenities: …
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Hostel PrzyMorze
Boleslawa Krzywoustego 24G, Gdansk
Convenient Amenities and Entertainment Enjoy complimentary wireless internet and take advantage of the arcade/game room during your stay. Efficient Services Experience quick and e…
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Hostel Tip Top
Konrada Wallenroda 10 7, Gdańsk
Convenient Location Located in the vibrant Wrzeszcz district of Gdańsk, Hostel Tip Top offers easy access to key attractions such as Gdansk International Fair, Gdansk Central Stat…
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SCSK Brzeźno
ul. Gen. Hallera 227A, Gdańsk
Convenient Location near the Baltic Sea Discover SCSK Brzeźno, a peaceful retreat just 800 meters from the stunning Baltic Sea. Enjoy complimentary on-site parking and relax in ou…
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Olive Hostel
ul. Maurycego Beniowskiego 78, Gdańsk
Vibrant Accommodation Options: Olive Hostel in Gdańsk offers rooms in bright colors, ranging from private rooms with en-suite bathrooms to dormitories, all equipped with towels an…
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Hostel Galaxy
1/3 Bohaterów Getta Warszawskiego, Gdańsk
Central Location Located in the heart of Gdańsk, Hostel Galaxy offers easy access to popular attractions like Gdansk Central Station and the European Solidarity Centre. Comfortabl…
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Hostel Madeira
49 Jaśkowa Dolina, Gdańsk
Convenient Location Hostel Madeira, located in Gdańsk, offers a peaceful retreat just 2.8 km from Gdansk Zaspa. With easy access to key attractions like European Solidarity Centre…
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Hostel Gdańsk Sun and Sea
Gałczyńskiego 4, Gdańsk
Prime Location Near Beautiful Beaches This hostel offers guests the perfect opportunity to enjoy the sandy shores of Brzeźno Beach and Jelitkowo Beach, both just a short distance …
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Hostel Grande Sopotiera
UL. 3 Maja 38 A, Sopot
Recreation Amenities and Garden View Enjoy a leisurely stay with amenities such as bicycles, complimentary Wi-Fi, and a garden view. Convenient Facilities Take advantage of luggag…
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Hostel Szafarnia 10 Bed&Breakfast
10 Szafarnia, Gdansk
Relax at the Spa Delicious Dining Options Convenient Location Book your stay at Hostel Szafarnia 10 Bed&Breakfast for a relaxing getaway in the heart of Gdańsk.
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WaterLane Island Hostel
63 Chmielna, Gdansk
Relax at the Full-Service Spa Indulge in a day of pampering at our on-site full-service spa, perfect for unwinding after a day of exploring the city. Recreational Amenities Take a…
Staying in a hostel for a Gdansk event
A hostel makes most sense on exactly the kind of trip StubOrder sends people on: one or two nights, built around a fixed start time, where you are out of the building all evening. The bed is somewhere to sleep afterwards, not somewhere to spend the weekend, and the saving against a hotel on a sold-out event night is usually the largest saving available on the whole trip — event nights are when city hotel rates spike and hostel beds barely move.
The two things to check before you book are the ones that catch people out. First, front-desk hours: a support act running long can put you back at 23:45, which is no use if reception closes at 23:00 and there is no night code. Second, whether the rate is per bed or per room — a private twin at £70 and a dorm bed at £35 each are the same money for two people, and the private room is the better buy.
What is on in Gdansk
- From about $217.00View Tickets
- From about $139.00View Tickets
Dorm bed or private room?
This is the decision that actually determines what your stay is like, and it is not the same decision as hostel-or-hotel. Almost every hostel in Gdansk sells both, at prices that overlap with the cheaper end of the city's hotels.
| Dorm bed | Hostel private room | |
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| Priced by | The bed. Two people pay twice. | The room, like a hotel. |
| Best for | Solo travel, and meeting people. | Two people, or anyone who wants a door that locks. |
| Bathroom | Usually shared down the hall. | Often private, but check — many are not. |
| Getting in late | Fine, but you will wake people. | No issue. |
| Luggage | A locker, usually needing your own padlock. | In the room. |
| Versus a cheap hotel | Much cheaper, especially on event nights. | Often similar money — compare properly. |
The rule of thumb that holds nearly everywhere: travelling alone, take the dorm; travelling as two, price the private room against a budget hotel before assuming the hostel wins. On an ordinary weeknight the hotel sometimes does. On the night of a sold-out event, the hostel almost always does.
What to check before booking a hostel
Hostels vary in ways hotels mostly do not, and the variation is in the policies rather than the rooms. None of the following is unusual, and all of it is easier to find out now than at 1am.
- Age limits. Some hostels are 18–35 only, some refuse under-18s without an adult, and a few are over-18 with no upper bound. This is a property-by-property rule, not a city rule.
- Reception hours and curfews. A genuine curfew is rare now, but limited front-desk hours are common. If your event finishes late, confirm there is a night entry code.
- Whether the rate includes linen. Mostly yes; occasionally a few pounds or dollars extra at check-in, which quietly changes the comparison against a hotel.
- Lockers and padlocks. Nearly every dorm has lockers. A good number expect you to bring your own padlock, and the ones sold at the desk cost more than one from home.
- Deposits. Some hostels take a key or damage deposit in cash at arrival and return it on checkout — worth knowing if you are travelling cardless.
- Cancellation terms. The cheapest hostel rates are frequently non-refundable, which matters more than usual when the trip depends on an event that could be postponed.
Two of these — cancellation terms and what the rate actually includes — are shown on the booking screen once you pick dates, so check them there rather than assuming.
Plan the rest of the trip
Frequently asked questions
Is a hostel a sensible place to stay for a concert or a game?
For a one- or two-night trip built around an event, often yes — you are out of the building most of the evening anyway. The things to check are the front-desk hours and whether there is a curfew, because a show that ends at 23:30 is no use if reception shut at 23:00.
Does StubOrder sell hostel beds and tickets together?
No. Tickets come from our resale marketplace and accommodation from our booking partner. They are two separate bookings with separate confirmations, and neither depends on the other.
How many hostels are there in Gdansk?
Our accommodation partner lists 44 hostels within about five miles of central Gdansk, out of 3,633 places to stay in total — 1.2% of everything listed here. That count includes both dedicated hostels and backpacker accommodation.
Are hostels in Gdansk any good?
Gdansk's hostels average 8.0/10 in guest scores against 8.1/10 for the city's hotels, so they score about the same as the city's hotels. Those scores come from our accommodation partner, not from StubOrder.
Can I book a private room in a hostel?
Most hostels sell private rooms alongside dorm beds, and they are usually cheaper than a hotel room of the same size. Whether a given property has one is shown when you pick your dates — if only dorm beds come back, that hostel has no privates free for that stay.
