Travel / hotels Gdansk [14]

What is your approximate budget per night ?

Also, do you want to stay in Gdansk or would you consider Sopot & Gdynia ?

Travel / Visiting Gdansk / Sopot for first time [27]

Hi Nick,

Do you mean Sopot ?

Check out gdansk-life.com

Travel / EasyJet suspends flights to Gdansk [9]

I don't blame the PNTO's website. I blame the PNTO for not marketing Poland in the UK and for failing to make any obvious attempts to change people's perceptions.

I mentioned the website as that is supposed to be the online flagship of the Polish tourist board and yet they can't even be bothered to get it working properly. I also would not consider checking a country's official tourist website for info. but that doesn't mean other people don't. It doesn't reassure sceptical travellers when the State are so blase about promoting their own country.

The Baltic coast is a great place for a spa break. Hotel Kuracyjny is very nice indeed although the area also offers many other high quality spas.

Real Estate / Buying house with a lot of land - Polish regulations? [6]

But when does a "big garden" become a "plot of land" ?

If someone bought a dilapidated house with a large "garden" would it be difficult to demolish the house and develop the land ?

Is this likely to be a cheaper and less bureaucratic option that simply buying some building land in the first place ?

Life / Best Sat Nav devices for use in Poland [41]

I'm resurrecting this thread to see if anyone has more recent news on SatNav recommendations for Poland.

TomTom claims to have Polish roads on it's service but when you read the small print they only offer about 30% coverage of the country !

I've heard good things about AutoMapa. Are there any others ?

Life / You have to wait 10 days for a dentist in Poland (even private one) [15]

10 days is nothing ! Stop belly aching !

Private dentists are very busy, both in Poland and around the world so you can't just expect to walk in and be seen.

Travel / I'm off to Gdansk at the end of January [24]


Tell us more ! What did you get upto ? What surprised you most about the area ? What did your mates think ? What was the thing that disappointed you most ?

Travel / My first 10-day tour to Poland [30]


Me too, I have close friends in Czestochowa and visit there once a year. Some people will say it's an ugly city but I really love this place.

Best time to visit is in the pilgrim season around 15th August.

Some decent shops and nice bars and restaurants.

Try yo visit Olsztyn castle about 30 mins drive away.

Real Estate / Problems of renting in the Polish market [46]

Interesting point made by Bubba and especially InKrakow.

So it seems to be true that buy to let in Poland is a risky business after all. I understand that rental properties in tourist resorts have a better chance of success but then of course these would be limited to short term rentals. Bubba, what do you think a typical occupancy rate would be for a rental property in a tourist spot ?

InKrakow, you have confirmed what some other Poles have told me i.e. it can be bl**dy difficult to evict non paying tenants.

I wonder if all the foreign investors piling money into Polish property are aware of this ? :)

It seems that the best way to benefit from the Polish property market is therefore by capital appreciation (either by holding onto the property for a number of years OR by adding value to a property in the form of a renovation or remont)

Joo Who & Falkster,

You are both as bad as each other ! If you want to continue name calling then please do it via private messages and NOT on this topic.

Real Estate / Problems of renting in the Polish market [46]


"hurtling"....."hurling" hmmmmm they both seem to work :)

Real Estate / Problems of renting in the Polish market [46]

Can we please try and keep to my original post instead of hurtling personal insults at each other ??

Falkster made a few statements that I also disagreed with but can we try and be civil about it instead of trying to belittle him ??

It's not as if he said you all have ugly children !

Real Estate / Problems of renting in the Polish market [46]

Falkster,

I agree with your sentiment but but you seem to be supporting the Polish model of tenancy protection which I personally think isn't fair.

If a tenant doesn't pay rent then why on earth should the landlord not be allowed to kick him out ??

Real Estate / Problems of renting in the Polish market [46]

I'm not sure I agree.

If a tenant doesn't like the property they are renting then they have the option to move out.

The landlord should also have the option to evict a tenant in certain cases for example if the tenant shows no intention of paying rent or if the tenant causes intentional damage to the building etc

I agree a landlord should NOT evict a tenant if he simply doesn't like the look of him but there has to be some balance here and tenants shouldn't expect to live in a private property rent free.

Real Estate / Problems of renting in the Polish market [46]

yes.

A friend of mine once changed the locks whilst his non-paying tenant was out.

Law / Using Allegro in Poland - payment / transfer / rules / fees [18]

Is it possible then to sell on Allegro being outside of Poland ?

Real Estate / I am English, 40, want to sell my home and move to Poland [17]

Hotrocks,

Merry Christmas first of all.

I'm always genuinely interested in the reasons why English people love Poland and I hope you can elaborate.

Was it anything like you expected, if not, why not ?

Travel / Gdynia info / Hotels to stay [17]

A friend of mine has a lovely apartment with terrace in the Orlowo district of Gdynia, It's only 5 mins walk to the pier and beach.

Email me from my profile if you want more information.

Travel / 18 male staying in Gdansk seeking accommodation. Ripoffs? [4]

are you looking for a central Gdansk apartment? What about Gdynia or Sopot?

Related: Gdansk accommodation rip offs


i live in gdynia near Gdansk and you are better staying in Torun. It's a fantastic little city with great bars and nightlife and the hotels are cheap and a decent standard. Watch out for taxis, stamp your bus tickets and have a good time.

Real Estate / Buying property in Krakow [11]


Agreed. It is a great place to own a property but perhaps not such a great place to BUY a property in the current climate.

I think the Krakow market is reaching it's peak and there are far better options around the country.

If money is no object then invest in Warsaw or Krakow but if you're looking for short to mid term investment then perhaps look elsewhere.

Travel / Warsaw, Poland - hotel recommendations? [30]

Polonia Palace Hotel is within your price range and is a top class hotel. If you do go ask for a room with a view over the Palace of Culture AND also dine in the hotel restaurant as the decor is stunning.

Travel / My opinion on Gdansk and Poland after 11 days [45]


Disagree. How are Prague and/or Budapest more interesting than Krakow ?

Come to think of it, I wouldn't want to stay more than 3/4 days in either Krakow, Prague or Budapest. These cities are ideal for long weekend breaks, nothing more.

I'd argue that's there's only a handful of the cities in the world that can keep you interested for upto a week.

Life / Price of beer in Poland [90]

Cigarettes are even cheaper compared to UK prices !

Life / Pay as you go SIM - best option ? [19]

I use Heyah. I think have about 2-3 months before it "locks".

Real Estate / How do I look for property in the Sopot area? [45]

Hi Helen,

Sorry to hear about your aunt :(

Was this your first trip to Poland ?

The Tri City area is beautiful but doesn't grab the headlines the same way that Warsaw and Krakow have done. Prices in and around the three cities are pretty high and as with the Polish market in general the best locations & properties are sold via networking rather than on the open market.

There are many towns outside of the Tri City area dotted along the coastline which can provide a more affordable solution to a nice retirement home.

I have an excellent contact in Gdynia who covers the Tri City area. She is a licenced real estate broker who specialises in the buying and selling of land. She does work mostly with property developers therefore the land she sources is normally very large ! However, you're welcome to drop me an email from my profile and I can send you her details.

BubbaWoo also has property interests in the Tri City and I'm sure he can also help you.

Good luck !

Travel / Car rental with GPS in Poland [6]


I've looked into GPS in Poland in some detail last year and my research showed that TOMTOM was NOT the one to buy. At best they only offered around 27% coverage of the country which is crap !

The best Polish GPS on the market is Automapa but I think you might need one of those pocket computers to load it onto.