Oliwa Travel Guide
Gdansk





Popular places to visit

Oliwa Park
Marvel at grand works of architecture and see interesting art and sculpture exhibits as you wander amid the manicured gardens of this green lung of Gdańsk.

Oliwa Cathedral
Attend an organ recital at this striking cathedral, which has been destroyed and rebuilt several times during its 800 years of history.

Gdansk Old Town Hall
You can find out about the history of Gdańsk with a stop at Gdansk Old Town Hall. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the shops in the area.

Gdańsk Main Town Hall
Look over Gdańsk’s rooftops from the tower of this magnificent 14th-century landmark, which is also the main branch of the Gdańsk History Museum.

Jelitkowo Beach
Take a break from Gdańsk’s historic attractions and relax at this Baltic Sea beach framed by a fishing village and pretty parkland.

Sopot Pier
Sopot Pier is just one of the places to see in Sopot, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the spas in the area.
Top hotels in Oliwa

Oliwa Park Residence
I loved every aspect of the hotel
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026

Radisson Hotel & Apartments Gdansk
Perfect location next to the water and all the bars and restaurants Very busy hotel and area but extremely quiet Very safe for solo travellers
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026

PURO Gdańsk Stare Miasto
Wonderful
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026

ARCHE Dwór Uphagena Gdańsk
The hotel is perfectly located, the facilities are great, lovely bar, free pool/billards table. Our room was so incredibly dusty though...the surfaces were grey, and the amount of flying dust when the sun caught it was crazy! It triggered my asthma, it was so dusty. We tried to buy breakfast in the ...
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026

Grano Hotel**** Gdańsk Riverside
Lovely hotel
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026

Radisson Blu Hotel, Gdansk
Nice hotel in a great location just off the main old street. Room was great.
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Oliwa

Matarnia
Matarnia is well liked for its restaurants, and you can visit sights like Tricity Landscape Park and Zoo Gdansk if you have time to explore the area.

Przymorze
You'll enjoy the restaurants and shopping in Przymorze. You might want to make time for a stop at Brzezno Beach or Alfa Centrum.

Karlikowo
Karlikowo is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Sopot Hippodrome and Sopot Beach.

Jelitkowo
Jelitkowo is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Jelitkowo Beach and Brzezno Beach.

Zaspa
Travellers like the art galleries in Zaspa, and Murale Gdansk Zaspa is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Sopot Centrum
Unique features of Sopot Centrum include the spas and bars. Make a stop by Monte Cassino Street or Grand Hotel while you're exploring the area.
