Gdańsk
When deciding whether to become an Airbnb host, it is important for you to understand the laws in your region or city. As a platform and online marketplace we do not provide legal advice, but we want to provide resources that may help you better understand applicable laws and regulations. This list is not exhaustive, but it may give you a good start in understanding your local laws. If you have questions, visit the short-term rental homepage or other government agencies directly, or consult a local lawyer or tax professional. You can find more information on hosting in Poland in our country article on Responsible Hosting in Poland.
Actions a host needs to take
- If you want to host in Gdańsk, you need to register with the City.
- You can register online on the website of the City of Gdańsk.
Short-term rental regulations
Registration
According to the Act of August 29, 1997 on hotel services and services of tourist guides and tour guides, entities providing accommodation for tourists must register in the relevant register of the relevant facilities.
If you are an entrepreneur and want to host in Gdańsk, you must be registered in the relevant register of uncategorized facilities maintained by the Mayor of the City of Gdańsk. Uncategorized facilities include villas, inns, hostels, apartments, private rooms, private accommodations, and recreational centers providing accommodation services for tourists . Registering the facility is free of charge and available online.
The application for registration must be submitted before starting to provide accommodation services.
Detailed information on the registration procedure for facilities and the application form can be found on the City of Gdańsk website.
Traditional accommodation facilities such as hotels, motels, guesthouses, etc., need to be categorized and registered with the Marshal of the Pomeranian Voivodeship, more information on the registration procedure for the facility along with the application for classification as a hotel facility is available on Voivodeship’s website.
All accommodation facilities must comply with the applicable building, sanitary, and fire safety requirements.
Additional information
Payment
Registration of non-categorized facilities is free of charge.
Taxes
Hosts are obliged to collect a local fee from tourists staying longer than 24 hours in the city of Gdansk in the amount of PLN 3.22 per day.
Remember that if you are running a business, you are required to report the property for property tax at business-related rates.
Detailed information on the tourism tax collection and the property tax is available on the website of the City of Gdansk.
Other contracts and rules
It is also important to understand and abide by other contracts or rules that bind you, such as leases, condo board or co-op rules, HOA rules, or rules established by tenant organizations. Please read your lease agreement and check with your landlord if applicable.