🇵🇱⚓ Gdańsk Diaries: Poland’s Hidden Coastal Gem on a Budget! ⚓🇵🇱

#europeonbudget 📍 Location: Gdańsk, Northern Poland — A stunning Baltic Sea port city, full of colorful buildings, maritime history, and affordable travel vibes! 🌊🏰✨ 💸 Budget Overview: 💰 Daily Budget: €25 – €45 per person 🏨 Stay: Hostel Beds: €12–€18/night Budget Hotels: €25–€40/night 🍲 Local Meals: €3–€7 🚋 Public Transport: €1 per ride (or walk in Old Town) 🎟️ Attractions: Many FREE or €3–€6 for museums & monuments 🗓️ Best Time to Visit: 🌸 May – September — Perfect weather with sea breeze 🌊☀️ 🎯 Top Attractions: 🏰 Gdańsk Old Town (Main Town): Free to explore; colorful streets & Gothic churches ⛪ St. Mary’s Church (Bazylika Mariacka): One of the largest brick churches in the world! Entry €2-€3 ⚓ Museum of the Second World War: €5 — Huge & very well done 🖼️ European Solidarity Centre: €4-€5 — Fascinating history of Poland’s fight for freedom 🚤 Gdańsk Crane (Żuraw): Symbol of Gdańsk’s maritime past (€2–€3) 🌅 Sunset walk at Motlawa Riverfront — Absolutely FREE & unforgettable 🍽️ What to Eat (Budget-Friendly & Delicious): 🥟 Pierogi (Polish Dumplings): €4-€6 🐟 Fresh Baltic Fish (Fish & Chips style): €5-€8 🍲 Barszcz (Beetroot Soup): €3 🍰 Sernik (Polish Cheesecake): €2-€3 ☕ Cozy cafés all around town: €2-€3 for coffee 🚶 How to Get Around: 🚶 Old Town: Fully walkable 🚋 Trams & Buses: €1 per ride 🚢 Water Tram/Boat Tours (optional): €5-€10 ✈️ How to Reach: 🛫 Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport (GDN) — Connected to many European cities 🚆 Airport to City Center: 30 mins by local train (€2) 💖 Why Visit Gdańsk? ✅ Gorgeous architecture with Amsterdam-like canals ✅ Cheaper than most European coastal cities ✅ Fascinating World War II & Solidarity movement history ✅ Fresh seafood & charming cafés everywhere ☕ 💡 Pro Tips: 💵 Carry Polish Zloty (PLN) for small cafes & markets 🎟️ Buy combo tickets for museums to save 📸 Golden Hour: Sunset along the Motlawa River for postcard-worthy pictures! Gdańsk = Baltic beauty, colorful charm, deep history, and low prices! 🏰⚓💙 #europe #travel #couplestrip #poland #beachlife #staycation #naturalwonders #thingstodo #seascapes #familytravel #poolhotel #resorts #museums #myitinerary #localfood