Gdańsk: Olivia Star Sky-High Views, Dinner, and Cocktails

Northern Poland’s tallest building gives you a fine reason to leave central Gdańsk for an afternoon. At 130 meters up, Olivia Star’s 32nd-floor viewing level pairs broad Tricity views with pizza and a cocktail, while Olivia Garden provides a leafy first stop with a glass of Prosecco.

I like the easy mix of sightseeing and food, and I like that the package includes both the viewpoint and the indoor tropical garden. The main catch is location: Olivia Star sits in a business district outside the Old Town, so the trip takes extra time if you are staying in central Gdańsk.

Key points at a glance

• 130-meter rooftop perspective: See Gdańsk, the Bay of Gdańsk, the Hel Peninsula, and key Tricity landmarks from the 32nd floor.
• 4,000 tropical plants: Olivia Garden covers more than 800 square meters and brings plants from four continents into an indoor setting.
• A complete food-and-drink package: Your visit includes Prosecco, one Italian pizza, and a cocktail.
• Flexible timing: The package is valid for one day, with starting times shown during booking. One detailed account describes attendance between noon and 8 p.m.
• Good value at $43: The price covers the view, garden entry, pizza, and two drinks, not just admission.
• More of a self-guided outing: You are not joining a guided tour or group sightseeing program. You move through the venues at your own pace.

Olivia Star gives you a reason to look beyond the Old Town

Gdańsk’s historic center earns most of the attention, quite rightly. Yet the Tricity region stretches beyond the old waterfront streets, and Olivia Star gives you a quick visual lesson in how Gdańsk, Sopot, and Gdynia fit together.

The tower is in the Olivia business district, not near the main historic sights. That makes this a poor choice for anyone with only a few hours in town, but a sensible addition to a longer stay. If you have three or more nights in Gdańsk, setting aside an afternoon for the visit is easier to justify.

The experience is also refreshingly simple. You do not spend the day following a guide from one stop to another. You arrive at the Olivia Star reception, collect your way into the included venues, eat, drink, and take in the view. That freedom works well for couples, friends, and anyone who prefers a relaxed outing over a tightly timed tour.

Begin with Prosecco among 4,000 plants

The first part takes place at Olivia Garden, an indoor tropical garden on the ground floor. The space covers about 800 square meters and contains roughly 4,000 plants from four continents. That is enough greenery to give the visit a clear change of mood from the office complex outside.

Your included welcome drink is a glass of Prosecco. This is not a formal tasting or a hosted introduction. Think of it as a pleasant pause before dinner, with tropical plants, palm trees, and an exotic indoor setting around you.

I like this opening because it gives the package some texture. Without the garden, the activity would be little more than a meal at a high viewpoint. Olivia Garden makes the outing feel like two separate experiences: a plant-filled lounge first, then a city panorama above the rooftops.

Allow yourself time here rather than treating the garden as a quick ticket checkpoint. The space is described as suitable for both work and leisure, so it is designed for lingering. You can relax with the Prosecco before continuing upstairs.

There is one practical point to keep in mind. The garden is relatively compact, even though it contains thousands of plants. You should expect a pleasant indoor garden visit, not a full botanical park that takes hours to explore.

Some people have also found the arrival process less clear than expected. The package automatically reserves a table, and the garden entrance may not feel like a guided welcome. Go to the Olivia Star reception first and ask staff to confirm the package, the table, and the included Prosecco. Staff speak fluent English, which helps if anything needs sorting out.

The 32nd floor combines the view with dinner

After Olivia Garden, you head to the 32nd floor of Olivia Star. This is the high point of the experience, both literally and as a meal setting.

You receive a choice of Italian pizza and one cocktail. The pizza is described as medium-sized in one account, so it should satisfy a normal lunch or light dinner, but you should not book this expecting a large feast. The focus is the combination of food, drink, and scenery.

The pizza receives particularly strong praise for taste and quality. That matters here. A high-floor restaurant can charge for the setting while treating the food as an afterthought. This package appears to avoid that problem, with good pizza and well-made cocktails adding real value to the ticket.

The cocktail is served on the 32nd floor and is part of the package. Some visitors have chosen to order extra cocktails after the included drink, with prices described as reasonable. You should still check the menu and current terms if you plan to add more, since the package itself covers one cocktail only.

The setting is best suited to a slow meal. You can eat, look across the Tricity, and let the city map make more sense from above. The meal also gives you a reason to stay at the viewpoint instead of taking a quick photograph and leaving.

What you can see from 130 meters

The observation floor provides views across the entire Tricity area, including Gdańsk, Gdańsk Bay, and the Hel Peninsula. You can also pick out key landmarks across the region from this height.

The value is not only the height. Gdańsk can feel like a collection of separate places when you explore it from street level. From Olivia Star, you get a useful sense of the wider geography. The view can help you understand the relationship between the city, the coast, and the long reach of the Hel Peninsula.

The view is described as a 360-degree panorama, so you are not limited to one direction. That makes the stop worthwhile even if one side of the building is less interesting at your chosen time. On a clear day, the broad outlook should be the main reason to book.

Do not treat this as a substitute for visiting the sights below. The viewpoint shows you the pattern of the region, but it does not bring you into the Old Town, onto the waterfront, or to the beaches. I see it as a useful first look or a relaxed final afternoon, not as a sightseeing tour in the usual sense.

The timing can affect how the visit feels. The activity is valid for one day, and you check available starting times when booking. One detailed account says the table could be used between 12:00 and 20:00. Because the supplied details do not promise one fixed schedule for every booking, check your selected time carefully.

The food, drinks, and service

The package costs $43 per person. That is a fair price if you want all parts of the experience: entry to the tropical garden, entry to the observation floor, Prosecco, pizza, and a cocktail.

Buying only a viewpoint ticket would make the price harder to judge. Here, the meal and drinks carry a good part of the value. You are paying for a complete outing rather than a short elevator ride and a quick look through windows.

Food quality is one of the strongest parts of the experience. The pizza is repeatedly described as delicious, tasty, or very good, and the cocktails receive similar approval. Staff are also described as friendly and helpful, with English available.

The service is not entirely without small snags. The automatic table reservation can cause confusion at reception, and the included Prosecco was missed during at least one arrival. That does not appear to be the normal plan, but it is a reason to confirm what your package includes as soon as you arrive.

If you are celebrating a birthday or planning a date, the format works well. You get a drink in a tropical setting, a high-level meal, and a cocktail with a view. It feels special without requiring a full evening of formal dining.

Getting there and planning your visit

The main weakness is the setting outside the central tourist zone. Olivia Star is in what looks like a business park, and the journey can feel inconvenient if you are based in the Old Town.

That distance is not a problem for everyone. If you have several days in Gdańsk, you can treat Olivia Star as a separate afternoon and avoid squeezing it between central sights. If your visit is short, compare the journey with your other priorities before booking.

Start at Olivia Star reception, which is also where the activity ends. The information provided does not give a detailed transport route, so you should plan your own trip to the building and allow time to reach the reception without rushing.

The package is wheelchair accessible. Pets are not allowed. You can cancel up to 24 hours before the activity for a full refund, and the reserve-now, pay-later option lets you hold a place without paying immediately.

Because the experience is self-guided, you do not need to match a group or follow a named guide. That is good news if you want privacy and flexibility, but it also means you should not expect commentary, historical explanation, or introductions to other people.

Who will enjoy this most

I would recommend the experience to couples looking for a scenic meal, friends who want drinks with a view, and families or mixed-age groups who prefer an easy indoor activity. The combination of plants, pizza, and a high viewpoint gives each person something to enjoy.

It also suits first-time visitors who want a quick geographic overview of the Tricity. Seeing the Bay and Hel Peninsula from above can help you decide which parts of the region deserve more time at street level.

The activity is less suitable if you are searching for a traditional walking tour or a social group experience. There is no guide-led program, and one person expecting to meet a group found it was essentially lunch and drinks at the top of a building.

It may also disappoint serious botanical-garden fans. Olivia Garden has a large collection of tropical plants, but the space is described as small. Its strength is atmosphere and contrast, not a full day of plant study.

Tips for making the most of the visit

• Confirm the package at reception: Ask about the reserved table, Prosecco, pizza choice, and cocktail before settling in.
• Leave time for both venues: The garden is not just a waiting area. Enjoy the drink and plants before going upstairs.
• Check your time slot: Availability and starting times can vary, while one account describes access between noon and 8 p.m.
• Plan the journey from central Gdańsk: The building is outside the Old Town in a business district, so include travel time in your afternoon.
• Use the view as a map: Look for the Bay, Hel Peninsula, and the key Tricity landmarks rather than only taking photographs.
• Budget for extras only if you want them: The package includes one cocktail. Additional drinks are separate, though the setting is comfortable for staying longer.

Should you book Olivia Star?

Book it if you want a relaxed, good-value outing that combines a meal, drinks, indoor greenery, and one of the best high views around Gdańsk. At $43, the package makes sense because it covers five useful elements rather than charging you for a view alone.

I would especially choose it for a stay of three nights or more, a birthday treat, or an afternoon when the weather makes outdoor sightseeing less appealing. The pizza and cocktails give the viewpoint real substance, and the garden adds a welcome change before the climb upstairs.

Skip it if your time is tightly limited, you are staying in the Old Town and dislike crossing the city, or you want a guided cultural tour. For everyone else, Olivia Star offers an easy way to see the Tricity from above, with enough food and drink to turn a viewpoint stop into a proper outing.

FAQ

Where does the Olivia Star experience begin?

You should go to the Olivia Star reception. The activity also ends back at the meeting point.

How long is the experience valid?

The booking is valid for one day. Check availability during booking to see the available starting times.

What food is included?

You receive your choice of Italian pizza on the 32nd floor. One detailed account describes the included pizza as medium-sized.

What drinks are included?

The package includes a glass of Prosecco at Olivia Garden and one cocktail on the 32nd floor of Olivia Star.

Is entry to Olivia Garden included?

Yes. The package includes admission to Olivia Garden, the indoor tropical garden with about 4,000 plants from four continents.

Is the observation floor included?

Yes. Admission to the Olivia Star observation floor is included.

How high is the dining and viewing area?

The pizza and cocktail are served on the 32nd floor, about 130 meters above the ground.

What can you see from the observation floor?

You can see the Tricity, Gdańsk Bay, the Hel Peninsula, and key landmarks across the region.

Is the activity wheelchair accessible?

Yes, the activity is wheelchair accessible.

Are pets allowed?

No. Pets are not allowed.

Can I cancel the booking?

Yes. You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund. The reserve-now, pay-later option is also available.