Aura Island Riverside by Downtown Apartments

Aura Island Riverside by Downtown Apartments Overview

First Impressions

Walking up to Aura Island Riverside by Downtown Apartments on Chmielna Street, you immediately get that “this is going to be good” feeling. The building has this modern yet understated vibe that fits perfectly with Gdańsk’s mix of historic charm and contemporary energy. I mean, you’re literally in the heart of everything here — and I’m not just saying that because it sounds nice, the location score of 9.2 actually backs it up.

The Location Sweet Spot

Here’s what I love about this spot — you can walk to pretty much everything that matters in Gdańsk without breaking a sweat. The Old Town with its colorful merchant houses? Easy stroll. The riverside promenades along the Motława? Even closer. You know what’s really smart about staying here? You get that downtown energy without the chaos of being right on the main tourist drag.

Couples especially seem to get this (they rate the location 9.4), and honestly, I can see why — there’s something romantic about having the city at your fingertips while still feeling like you have your own little corner of it.

The Apartment Experience

This four-star property does the apartment-style accommodation thing really well. Each unit feels more like a temporary home than a hotel room, which makes a huge difference when you’re staying for more than just a night or two. The kitchen setup is actually functional — not one of those tiny afterthoughts where you can barely make coffee. I found myself using it more than I expected, especially since there’s a decent grocery store within walking distance if you want to grab some local Polish treats or just stock up on basics.

Practical Perks

Let’s talk about the stuff that actually matters when you’re traveling. The parking situation is sorted — they have on-site spots available, which honestly saves you a ton of headache in a city center location like this. No circling blocks looking for a space or worrying about your car. The whole setup just works smoothly, from check-in to getting settled in your space.

Why Guests Love It

With an 8.4 rating, this place clearly hits the mark for most people, and after staying here, I get it. It’s that sweet spot between hotel convenience and apartment freedom — you have your own space to spread out, but you’re not dealing with the hassles of a traditional rental. The riverside location gives you those nice water views and evening walk options, while the downtown position means you’re never more than a few minutes from a good restaurant or whatever Gdańsk adventure you’re planning next. It’s the kind of place where you actually look forward to coming back at the end of the day, rather than just seeing it as somewhere to crash.

Aura Island Riverside by Downtown Apartments Accommodations

Reviews of Aura Island Riverside by Downtown Apartments

• Vaidas from Lithuania – 12 March 2025 (8/10)

  What could be improved: Everything is fine, just hard to find a parking space.

• Tim from Ireland – 22 November 2024 (9/10)

  The place was comfortable and very good value. I'm lucky enough to travel quite a bit and it compares extremely well with anything at this or any price. I marked it down 1point just because nothing is perfect.

• Tim from Ireland – 18 October 2024 (9/10)

  Everything
  
  What could be improved: The mattress will need replacing at some point but it was fine really

• Magdalena from United Kingdom – 13 October 2024 (9/10)

  Very good location walking distance from the city centre. The apartment was nicely decorated and clean. It had all the kitchen essentials for making small meals for our short stay. The instructions were easy to follow, we were able to get the keys from the office that was nearby. the bed was comfortable and the sofa was a nice addition and place to relax. The balcony was small but comfortable with a place to sit.
  
  What could be improved: Sometimes, neighbours could be quite noisy, but that is to be expected in apartment buildings especially during weekends.

• Piotr from Poland – 26 July 2024 (9/10)

  perfect location near city center but in a calm neighborhood, nice new architecture
  
  What could be improved: the view from the balcony could be better, it was just facing another part of the building

• Kalicharan from United Kingdom – 14 July 2024 (8/10)

  Clean, comfortable windows provided natural light
  
  What could be improved: Unable to open window for fresh air and no view from window. I requested early check-in way in advance but was not accommodated.

• Martins from Latvia – 22 January 2024 (8/10)

  Location is close to city center, walking distance to a railway station and shopping mall. Building and apartment is quite fresh and clean.
  
  What could be improved: It was not that easy to collect keys. First, the address in our reservation was neither the one for the office, nor the actual apartment. We received e-mail notification with the instructions how to collect the key. The e-mail contained two attachments – one with the navigation instructions for the apartment and another – key collection instructions. However there was some issue with that as well and finally we had to collect keys from the office. Luckily all these locations are nearby. All in all it sounds more dramatic than it was, however it was already getting late, it was snowing and we wanted to get to the apartment without delays. Sound insulation for our apartment was not great – we could here child crying somewhere nearby and washing machine running during night. Apart from this – apartment was nice and well equipped.

• Tamar from Georgia – 7 January 2024 (7/10)

  Very cozy and comfortable apartment
  Good location
  
  What could be improved: The refrigerator was not working and we weren’t warned about this.
  Got delayed answers from host.

• Michal from United Kingdom – 29 July 2023 (8/10)

  Space
  
  What could be improved: Uncomfortable beds, mattresses

• Pylyp from Ukraine – 9 July 2023 (7/10)

  clean, good design, a lot of little things in kitchen, nice bed, good location
  
  What could be improved: it was hard to open a lock and after few times also, I didn't get enough instructions how to reach the apartment from the staff, and had to go to them (in separate building) again.
  the qr code with instructions inside doesn't work.
  the deposit (500zl) was unexpactable, or I searched bad, but I didn't find information about that before it was tried to charge.
  
  very long delay in response in booking chat

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