Gdańsk tops autumn city break list, Łódź makes surprising leap

Gdańsk has captured the top spot as Poland's most popular city break destination for autumn, according to data from Travelist.pl. The city has seen an 8% rise in interest compared to last year, solidifying its appeal for short getaways.

Kraków maintains its second-place position, a familiar spot from the previous year. However, the most significant shift in the rankings comes from Łódź, which has dramatically climbed from sixth to third place. This surge is attributed to a doubling of overnight stay bookings in the city.

Warsaw has slipped from third to fourth place in the rankings. Meanwhile, Gdynia has made a notable advance, moving from seventh to fifth place following an impressive 83% increase in bookings. Other cities rounding out the top destinations include Wrocław, Olsztyn, and Poznań.

While city breaks are becoming more expensive overall, with an 8% average increase in accommodation costs across eight analyzed cities, the trend is not uniform. Gdynia saw the steepest price hike, increasing by a third. Olsztyn and Kraków also experienced significant price rises. Conversely, Gdańsk, Łódź, and Warsaw have become cheaper than last autumn, with Warsaw remaining the most expensive city for overnight stays.

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It is also worth remembering that for a short stay, not only the price of a single night matters, but the entire cost of two or three nights and what we get in the package. Therefore, it is best to first choose a few events that interest us, and then compare the available accommodation, food, and additional amenities during a specific period.