Explore Sopot

Sopot is a town on the Baltic Sea in northern Poland. Along with neighboring cities Gdynia and Gdańsk, it forms the so-called Tri-City metropolitan area. Sopot is known for its health spas, sandy beach and its long wooden pier that extends into the Bay of Gdańsk. The Crooked House is a surreal building modeled on fairy-tale illustrations. It's on Sopot’s pedestrianized main street, Monciak, also called Monte Cassino. ― Google

🗓️ Best Time to Visit Sopot

  • June to August ☀️

    • Peak summer season with beachgoers, festivals, and buzzing nightlife

    • Warm Baltic breezes, ideal for swimming and sunbathing

  • May & September 🍃

    • Pleasant weather with fewer crowds

    • Great for relaxed sightseeing and seaside walks

  • October to April ❄️

    • Quieter, cozy, and atmospheric

    • Enjoy spas, indoor concerts, and peaceful Baltic views

✈️ How to Get to Sopot

✈️ By Air

  • Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport (GDN) – ~30 minutes by taxi or train to Sopot

  • Flights from major European cities

🚆 By Train

  • Sopot is on the main line between Gdańsk and Gdynia

  • Regular local (SKM) and express trains from Gdańsk (15 min) or Gdynia (10 min)

🚗 By Car

  • Easily accessible via Tricity Ring Road (S6)

  • Limited parking near beach and downtown; use public transport when possible

📍 Top Attractions in Sopot

🌊 Sopot Beach

  • Clean, sandy beach ideal for sunbathing, volleyball, and swimming

  • Popular in summer but still scenic year-round

🌉 Sopot Pier (Molo w Sopocie)

  • Longest wooden pier in Europe (511 meters)

  • Fantastic views, sea breezes, and access to boat cruises

🏰 Monte Cassino Street (Ulica Bohaterów Monte Cassino)

  • Main pedestrian promenade full of cafés, clubs, shops, and street performers

  • Don’t miss the quirky Crooked House (Krzywy Domek)

🛁 Sopot Spa (Balneological House)

  • 19th-century spa tradition with salt baths and mineral water treatments

🖼️ State Art Gallery

  • Contemporary art exhibitions near the pier

🎯 Activities To Do

  • Relax at the beach or stroll the pier

  • Indulge in spa treatments and wellness experiences

  • Enjoy water sports: sailing, kayaking, paddleboarding

  • Hit the nightlife scene: rooftop bars, beach clubs, live music

  • Attend festivals: Sopot International Song Festival, Sopot Jazz Festival


 

🏨 Accommodation

Luxury

  • Sofitel Grand Sopot – iconic beachfront hotel with history and elegance

  • Sheraton Sopot Hotel – upscale spa and resort on the beach

Mid-Range

  • Bayjonn Boutique Hotel – stylish, near the pier and Monte Cassino

  • Hotel Rezydent Sopot – central and comfortable

Budget

  • Central Sopot – affordable apartments and hostels in good locations

  • Sopot Sleeps – self-catering, cozy, and great value

🍽️ Food & Restaurant Recommendations

Must-Try Local Dishes

  • Fresh Baltic fish – herring, cod, flounder

  • Pierogi with seafood or mushrooms

  • Chłodnik – cold beet soup, perfect for summer

Top Restaurants

  • Bar Przystań – beachfront fish shack with excellent local seafood

  • Filiżanka i Kubek – cute brunch café

  • White Marlin – elegant beachside restaurant with modern cuisine

  • Błękitny Pudel – quirky café-bar with hearty meals and funky vibes

  • Bulaj – fine seaside dining with regional ingredients

🧿 Local Culture

  • Sopot is Poland’s chic coastal escape, known for elegance, music, and wellness

  • The town blends seaside traditions with a cosmopolitan feel

  • Hosts high-profile music and cultural festivals, attracting artists and performers from all over Europe

  • The health spa culture dates back over a century, still strong in modern-day hotels and wellness centers

  • Local culture is laid-back, friendly, and oriented toward both relaxation and celebration