Traveling to Tczew

I am traveling to Tczew, Poland. (South of Gdansk, Poland) from April 25 thru 29.My purpose is to do a little bit of genealogy research my family came from Tczew back in 1892. What I would like to know is where can I stay in Gdansk and Tczew and does anyone know of an interpreter I can hire for a day or two. I figure this is my one chance to see Poland.I need as much advise as I can get.

Since I can neither speak nor read polish this is going to one fun trip.

Hotel in Tczew: hotelewpolsce.com.pl/carina.htm


Try to contact this lady
Mrs. Lucyna Gibas-Jóźwiak (translator: English and German)
Tczew
Email : lucyna.g.j@wp.pl
Tel. : 0600 59 68 61, 058-533 9000

When in Gdansk you can find some hostels near Gdansk Glowny, the main train station. From hostels you step up to more expensive hotels in Old Town, just a five minute walk from the train station.

Or, if you want a little less luxury, I have another possibiliy. Email me for details.

What are the other options? This website will not allow me to send you an email.

What the town like? How much do rooms cost in US dollars?What the average tip for taxi and how much is a taxi ride? What do meal cost how much does a translator cost.What should I expect form the locals?

About Tczew en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tczew
Pics of Tczew tczew.zaprasza.eu
Hotel Carina in Tczew
· Single Rooms: 123-203 zł 50-90$ US
· Double Rooms: 166-246 zł 70-110$ US

The cost of rooms depends on whether you plan to stay in a hostel or a hotel. It ranges from not very much to a lot, depending on your budget. More info from you would make it easier to answer this question.

How much is a taxi ride? Again, it depends on how far you're going. From the airport in Gdansk to Old Town should be around 30 zl. I've only taken taxis twice in the seven months I've lived here; both were short trips and cost only 10 zl-tipping isn't common here unless you feel generous.

Trams and buses are very inexpensive and will get you around Gdansk easily. I bought a map of the trojmiasto (tri cities_Gdansk, Sopot and Gdynia) for 20 zl. It shows all the bus and tram routes and you don't have to read Polish to understand a map.

You don't need an interpreter unless it's going to help you research your family and I'll bet you can do that on line. Just learn a few words in Polish before you arrive. You'll be surprised at how many Poles speak at least a little English.

Where are you coming from? You didn't say. It'll probably rain while you're here so bring appropriate clothes. Be prepared to walk a lot.

This is a beautiful part of Poland. Make sure you visit the Old Town in Gdansk. It's a wonderful place. Enjoy your trip and if you have any questions my email is scottie1113@yahoo. I don't know if I'm supposed to post that or not but I guess I'll find out soon.