Apartament Alma

Apartament Alma Overview

If you’re looking for a place to stay in Gdańsk, Apartament Alma should be on your radar. It sits on aleja Jana Pawła II, a pretty wide avenue that cuts right through the heart of the Old Town, yet it’s still a quiet, tree‑lined stretch where you can hear the distant hum of the harbor. I arrived on a rainy Tuesday evening, and the staff at the front desk—small, friendly faces—did a quick online check‑in that felt more like a warm welcome than a transaction. The keys were handed over in a small, hand‑stitched notebook that read “Welcome to Apartament Alma.”

The apartment itself is a 4‑star gem, honestly. The living area is spacious, with a plush sofa that hugs you like a long‑time friend, and a flat‑screen TV that’s big enough to watch the TV series you’ve been craving. The room’s light is natural, thanks to a big window that frames the view of the cobblestones on ul. Gdańska. The bed? Soft sheets, a memory‑foam mattress that feels like a cloud, and a duvet that’s just the right weight for the Polish winter. I found a small, well‑thought‑out workspace with a desk that’s a perfect spot for my laptop, and a little corner where I could brew a pot of coffee. The kitchen area is fully equipped—there’s a kettle, a stove, a fridge, even a toaster that pops in a jiffy. I could not have imagined a better place to wind down after a day of exploring.

The bathroom was a highlight, too. A walk‑in shower with a rain‑shower head, a small but functional sink, and a set of fluffy towels that smelled faintly of lavender. The only thing that could have been better was the noise level at night; the building is just a few steps from the lively nightlife on ul. Św. Trzech Króli. By 11 p.m., the clatter of late‑night cafés and the occasional laughter from a nearby bar seeped through the walls. I had to set up a little earplug system to get a solid snooze, but it’s a minor gripe for the overall experience.

Parking is a breeze because there’s a street‑parking lot just down the block on ul. Marii Skłodowskiej‑Curie, and the hotel actually offers a small discount if you ask. The staff were helpful in pointing me toward the nearest free parking spots, which saved me from circling the block for a full hour. For those who prefer the convenience of a parking garage, there’s a paid lot a few minutes away that’s always available, though the fee is a tad higher.

If you’re planning to explore Gdańsk, Apartament Alma is perfect for that. The street food stalls on ul. Długa are a few blocks away, and you can catch the sunset over the Motława River from a café on ul. Stawowa. I also found a cozy bookshop, the Old Town’s beloved “Książkarnia Gdańska,” just a short walk away. In the mornings, the smell of fresh bread drifting from the bakery on ul. Św. Marcinowa will wake you up before you even open the curtains.

One small critique: the Wi‑Fi signal can be patchy near the balcony if you’re in the evenings. The hotel staff mentioned a new router was in the works, so that’s likely to be fixed soon. Otherwise, the experience was top‑notch:

Exploring Gdansk offers visitors an unforgettable journey through Poland’s maritime heart, from its magnificent Gothic churches to its amber workshops and legendary shipyards where Solidarity was born.

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