Getting around by bike
On foot
Sopot is spread over narrow area and it is the fastest way to reach most places on foot. In the centre a few streets are accessible only to pedestrians and amenities located there can be reached on foot only. Moreover there are many walking trails in the forest above the town and a comfortable promenade (with a cycle lane aside) along the beach.
By bike
Riding a bike is popular in Sopot, especially during warmer months. New cycling paths are being built, and on most streets traffic is calm enough to ride without problems.
It is worth noting that in Poland riding a bicycle on pavement is not allowed except for specifically designated areas:
Bikes are offered for rent in a few private agencies along the coastal promenade during summer: in front of The Sofitel Grand Hotel and Zong Hua hotel.
Public bike rental system Mevo is available in Sopot.
Map of Mevo public bike rental stations in Sopot
Map of cycling paths in Sopot
Mevo price list:
single rent: 0,15 PLN (~ 0.03 EUR) per minute (0,30 PLN on e-bike)
two-day pass: 59 PLN (~ 13.11 EUR) = 480 minutes daily (240 minutes on e-bike) then 0,20 PLN (~ 0.04 EUR) for each minute (0,40 PLN on e-bike)
monthly fee: 30 PLN (~ 6.67 EUR) = 120 minutes daily (60 minutes on e-bike) then 0,10 PLN (~ 0.02 EUR) for each minute (0,20 PLN on e-bike)
yearly pass: 259 PLN (~ 57.56 EUR)
Example price for three hours ride during one day with monthly fee:
180 minutes: 120 minutes x 0 zł + 60 minutes x 0,20 PLN = 12 PLN (~ 2.67 EUR)