Hotel Gdańsk Boutique faces the Motława and has a spa and microbrewery; Hotel Artus sits among the Main Town’s pedestrian streets. We compare location, facilities, rooms and guest feedback.

Where to stay in Gdańsk: by the marina or in the historic centre?

In Gdańsk, the Motława is more than a backdrop: it was a trading route for centuries and still shapes the walk between the port crane, old water gates and the Main Town’s façades. Staying by the river means starting the day beside the marina and returning to a property with several facilities; sleeping on an inner street puts churches, cafés and squares right outside. Hotel Gdańsk Boutique and Hotel Artus represent these two rhythms a short distance from the main historic sights.

Hotel Gdańsk Boutique occupies the restored former granary at 9 Szafarnia, opposite the Żuraw crane. Its two wings have different classifications—five stars in Granary and four in Yachting—and the offer includes rooms and suites, a restaurant, Brovarnia, spa, saunas and a gym. Guests often praise the waterside location, breakfast and service; some would like a pool or jacuzzi and note differences between room categories. The hotel says the station is less than a half-hour walk along Długa.

Hotel Artus is at 36/39 Piwna, within the historic centre’s pedestrian network. It is a three-star hotel with rooms and apartments, Mon Balzac restaurant and an advertised sauna. Travellers appreciate walking to St Mary’s and Neptune’s Fountain, along with helpful staff and breakfast; criticism mentions small or awkwardly arranged rooms and bar noise on some nights. For guests who want to return to their room between visits, the position may matter more than a large spa.

Both hotels make it easy to connect the Royal Route, St Mary’s Basilica and Długie Pobrzeże waterfront, but their immediate surroundings feel different. From the marina, you cross towards Długa and the quays; from Artus, cobbled streets and façades sit below the windows. Rail arrival also differs: the riverside hotel recommends a taxi or a walk along the Royal Route with light luggage; from Artus, a taxi may be easier if you have a large suitcase because of the pedestrian streets.

Google Hotels showed 4.6/5 from 1,553 reviews for Hotel Gdańsk Boutique and 4.4/5 from 947 for Artus; these are guest scores, not hotel classifications. Check the specific room: Granary and Yachting differ in style and star category, and Artus room sizes vary. For facilities and a waterside stay, the first is more comprehensive; for landmark access and a central address, the second is more practical. Check breakfast, parking and spa access in your booking terms.

Bottom line

Choose Hotel Gdańsk Boutique for the marina, restaurant and spa in one complex; Artus puts landmarks outside the door and shortens daily walks. With either, confirm which wing or room type you are booking.

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Hotel beside the Motława marina, with historic and nautical wings

Hotel Gdańsk Boutique

Szafarnia 9, 80-755 Gdańsk, Polonia

4.6 /5 1,553 reviews

Hotel Gdańsk Boutique looks out over the Motława marina from Szafarnia, opposite the historic Żuraw port crane and a short walk from the Długie Pobrzeże waterfront. The address occupies a restored 17th-century granary, placing guests among the water, brickwork and old trading routes that explain Gda

Why it made the selection

92 rooms, spa, restaurant and Brovarnia microbrewery in a former granary

Hours: Confirm reception, breakfast, spa and brewery hours with the hotel for your dates and room type. Verified: October 11, 2026

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Three-star hotel on Piwna Street in Gdańsk’s historic centre

Hotel Artus

Piwna 36/39, 80-831 Gdańsk, Polonia

4.4 /5 947 reviews

Hotel Artus is at 36/39 Piwna, in Gdańsk’s Main Town and a few steps from St Mary’s Basilica, Neptune’s Fountain and the Royal Route. The street retains narrow façades and pedestrian traffic; guests can step outside and begin sightseeing without arranging transport. It is a three-star property, smal

Why it made the selection

Rooms and apartments, restaurant and wine cellar in the heart of the Main Town

Hours: Check current breakfast, restaurant and reception hours directly with the hotel for your stay dates. Verified: October 11, 2026

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Official website of Hotel Gdańsk Boutique ↗ Primary source Hotel Gdańsk Boutique · Accessed October 11, 2026
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Official website of Hotel Gdańsk Boutique ↗ Primary source Hotel Gdańsk Boutique · Accessed October 11, 2026
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Official website of Hotel Gdańsk Boutique ↗ Primary source Visit Gdańsk, oficina de turismo · Accessed October 11, 2026
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Official website of Hotel Artus ↗ Primary source Hotel Artus · Accessed October 11, 2026
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Official website of Hotel Artus ↗ Primary source Visit Gdańsk, oficina de turismo · Accessed October 11, 2026
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Official website ↗ Primary source Hotel Gdańsk Boutique · Accessed October 11, 2026
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Official website ↗ Primary source Visit Gdańsk, oficina de turismo · Accessed October 11, 2026
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Official website ↗ Primary source Hotel Artus · Accessed October 11, 2026
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Hotel Gdańsk Boutique, Szafarnia 9 ↗ Secondary source Google Hotels · Accessed October 11, 2026
Google Hotels: 4,6/5 y 1.553 opiniones de esta dirección; clasificación de la ficha general cinco estrellas, mientras la web distingue dos alas. Consultado el 11/10/2026.
Comentarios de huéspedes sobre la estancia ↗ Secondary source Google vía Wanderlog · Accessed October 11, 2026
Síntesis de comentarios de Google sobre personal, restaurante, microcervecería, habitaciones, spa y ubicación. Consultado el 11/10/2026.
Artus. Hotel, Piwna 36/39 ↗ Secondary source Google Hotels · Accessed October 11, 2026
Google Hotels: 4,4/5 y 947 reseñas de la dirección exacta; ficha clasifica el hotel con tres estrellas. Consultado el 11/10/2026.
Opiniones verificadas de huéspedes ↗ Secondary source Booking.com · Accessed October 11, 2026
Comentarios recientes sobre localización, desayuno, simpatía del personal y críticas puntuales sobre limpieza, disposición y ruido. Booking usa una escala distinta de Google. Consultado el 11/10/2026.
Síntesis de reseñas de la sede ↗ Secondary source Tripadvisor · Accessed October 11, 2026
Comentarios de huéspedes sobre habitaciones, desayuno, ubicación y ruido; ficha de Hotel Artus en Gdańsk, no otro alojamiento homónimo. Consultado el 11/10/2026.