🇵🇱🌊 Gdańsk Escape: Poland’s Colorful Baltic Surprise on a Budget! 🌊🇵🇱

#europeonbudget 📍 Where Is It? Gdańsk, Poland’s beautiful port city by the Baltic Sea, full of colorful streets, historic ships, and seaside charm ⚓🏰✨ 💰 Budget Breakdown: 🛏️ Stay: Hostel Beds: €10–€15/night Budget Hotels: €25–€40/night 🍽️ Meals: €3–€7 for local Polish dishes 🚋 Local Transport: €1–€2 per ride (walk Old Town for free!) 🎟️ Attractions: FREE–€5 (great value!) 🗓️ Best Time to Visit: 🌸 May – September for warm breezes and riverside strolls 🌅 🎯 Top Highlights: 🎨 Dlugi Targ (Long Market): Main street with pastel buildings & street performers ⛪ St. Mary’s Church: Climb to the top for epic city views (€3) ⚓ Gdańsk Crane: Iconic riverside landmark (€2) 🖼️ European Solidarity Centre: €4 — Inspiring history 🕰️ Museum of WWII: One of the best WWII museums in the world (€5) 🚤 Motlawa River Walk: FREE — Perfect at sunset 🌇 🍽️ Must-Try Foods: 🥟 Pierogi (Stuffed Dumplings): €4 🐟 Baltic Fish Fry (Fresh, crispy): €5-€8 🍲 Żurek (Sour Rye Soup): €3-€4 🍰 Sernik (Cheesecake): €2 ☕ Local Cafés: €2-€3 for coffee with cozy vibes 🚍 Getting Around: 🚶 Walk the Old Town 🚋 Use trams for longer distances (€1-€2) 🚢 Boat trips available for €5-€10 (optional but fun!) ✈️ How to Reach: 🛫 Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport (GDN) → 30 mins by local train (€2) 💖 Why Visit Gdańsk? ✅ Less crowded than Warsaw or Krakow ✅ Perfect mix of coastal beauty + historic charm ✅ Affordable, with amazing local food ✅ Ideal for history lovers & seaside explorers ⚓ 💡 Pro Tips: 💵 Have Polish Zloty (PLN) in cash for smaller eateries 📸 Visit during golden hour for stunning riverside photos 🎟️ Book museum tickets online during peak months #poland #europe #myitinerary #beachlife #staycation #naturalwonders #citydaytours #localfood #buffets #museums