Any budget traveler will tell you that one of the best ways to cut costs on the road is to lower your accommodation expenses. I’m a huge fan of hostels, and nearly always stay in them when I go away! For my most recent trip to Gdansk, Poland, I stayed at the excellent Midtown Hostel. It’s a small hostel, but that meant that it was easy to get to know people. They only have 6 rooms in total (4 privates, 2 dorm rooms). Here’s my full review!

Location: Midtown Hostel is probably the best location you could ask for in Gdansk. It’s tucked away in a residential courtyard off a busy street, between the train station and the Old Town. The hostel is less than a 10-minute walk to either! It’s also just down the street from some of my favorite restaurants, and an excellent bar (Loft is basically outside the main hostel entrance). This beautiful canal is also just a minute away. This was literally the perfect location for exploring Gdansk!

Room: I stayed in a 6-bed dorm for my 4 nights in Gdansk. The dorm was small, but not cramped, and it had nice high ceilings. All of the beds had individual reading lights and plugs, which I loved! They have lockers for your stuff in the room. The lockers were deceptively big, and fit my small backpack and all my stuff just fine. But had I been traveling with my big Osprey backpack, it wouldn’t have fit. My only complaint is that the overhead lights weren’t very bright, so in the evening if I was looking in my locker I’d need to use my phone’s flashlight.

Price: Midtown Hostel isn’t necessarily the cheapest place in town—but that doesn’t mean too much, as it was still really cheap! My bed in a the 6-bed dorm room was 39 zlotys per night during the week—I paid roughly £32 for 4 nights’ accommodation. I saw a few hostels that were cheaper (£5-6 per night), but for how great Midtown Hostel is, it was absolutely worth it! It was an incredible value for money and a complete bargain for how nice of a place it is.

Bathrooms: There are two bathrooms in Midtown Hostel. Both are combination toilet/shower, and both are really big and very nice. They were always clean, and with pretty modern décor (for a hostel, anyway!). The showers were comfortable and I never had an issue with water temperatures. I never had to wait for a bathroom while I was there. But then again I was visiting Gdansk in off-season in winter—so during peak summer season when the hostel is fully booked, it might be a different story.

Staff: The staff are really what set Midtown Hostel apart from the rest. All the staff members were really friendly, full of recommendations, and all of them spoke perfect English. Ania was especially great to hang out with, and really helpful figuring out my daytrip to Malbork Castle. All the staff made me feel right at home, which was so appreciated as I was traveling solo on this trip! Reception is open from 8am-11pm, and whoever is there will be happy to help if you have any questions.

Common Areas: There’s a nice common room, with a big TV and a table and chairs. They also had a fully-equipped kitchen that was great for cooking your own meals. Midtown Hostel is a fairly small hostel, so there’s nowhere else really to hang out in the hostel besides the common room. But that also meant that it was really easy to meet people and make friends! A lot of the other people staying at Midtown Hostel were really nice, and definitely like-minded travelers. It’s a great atmosphere if you’re traveling solo. As the hostel is located in a residential building, they do ask for guests to be quiet from 11pm-8am, to respect the local residents.

Amenities: Midtown Hostel has excellent wifi, which worked everywhere in the hostel for me. They also have free tea/coffee in the kitchen. And while they say the cost doesn’t include breakfast, they do have a few cereals and milk for guests if you’re looking for something basic. Note that they don’t have a washing machine/dryer, so don’t plan on getting your laundry done here.

Security: There are lockers in the rooms, with a built-in lock so you wouldn’t need to worry about bringing your own. Reception is open from 8am-11pm, so someone is manning the desk between those hours. Midtown Hostel also has an electronic fob for the main outside entrance. The door to the hostel is locked once reception closes for the night. The dorm rooms don’t have locks, which normally would concern me. But as I said, it’s a really small hostel, so you’ll more or less meet everyone. It was a bit frustrating when some other guests came back at 4am and opened the door to our dorm room while arguing in Italian. But that could happen depending on who you’re sharing the room with! Locks on the door would probably be the only other thing I’d change about the hostel (besides the overhead lights in the room).

Verdict: Would I Return? Absolutely. Midtown Hostel is well-run, clean, an incredible value for money, and a great place to meet other travelers and people. The staff are amazing, and it’s incredibly affordable! This is all-around one of the best hostels I’ve stayed at in a long time—and I’ve stayed at a lot of hostels. This was really a place I could see myself hanging out for a week or two or a month at a time, just since I felt so welcomed and felt really at home here. I can’t recommend Midtown Hostel enough if you’re visiting Gdansk! You can visit Midtown Hostel’s official website here.

Want to book this hotel? Search on Hostelworld here!

I was not compensated in any way by this hostel—my opinions are always my own.

Check out my other posts on Gdansk:

How Much Does It Cost To Spend 5 Days In Poland?

The Ultimate Guide To Gdansk, Poland

Do you stay in hostels? What are the things that you look for when booking accommodation?