Accommodation
Warsaw, as any other European capital, offers a wide range of housing options. While moving to a new country is exciting, looking for an affordable place to stay may seem quite daunting. What we recommend is to book a room in a hostel for a short period of time, and while staying there, look for appropriate accommodation in a student dorm or a shared apartment. In order to make this process easier for you, we've prepared a list of options: for those on a tight budget and those who can spend a couple of zlotys more.
Which area?
Our main building is located on Łabiszyńska Street which belongs to the Targówek district. Targówek is located in the north-east of the city and borders with Praga Północ - one of a few districts in Warsaw that survived the devastation of WW2. Within the Targówek district you can distinguish the following neighbourhoods: Targówek Mieszkaniowy, Targówek Fabryczny, Bródno, Bródno Podgrodzie, Zacisze, Elsnerów and Utrata. In the heart of Targówek Mieszkaniowy you will find a newly opened subway station from which you can reach the city centre in just 18 minutes!
We suggest that you look for housing options in this area as it is close to where your classes will be held, and compared to the left bank districts, the apartments are reasonably priced.
Accommodation for international students in Warsaw
| NR | NAME | ADDRESS | PRICES (per month/ per person) | CONTACT DETAILS/ BOOKINGS |
| 1 | HOSTEL A&O | Kasprzaka 18/20, Warszawa Very central, close to Metro Daszyńskiego station, no deposit required. Freshly renovated, *** hotel standard and service, however, there is no communal kitchen to cook. |
675PLN (double room with private bathroom) 1350PLN (single room with private bathroom) |
For reservations contact daniel.szeliga@aohostels.com |
| 2 | Student dorm/ Akademik Świecka |
Świecka 6A, Warsaw 45minutes from campus and city center. Quiet district. |
Double room – 770 PLN Triple room – 670 PLN Quadruple room – 570 PLN |
+48 789 437 111 reservation.warsaw@gmail.com After paying 500 PLN deposit, the dorm issues the proof of accommodation. |
| 3 | Student dorm/ Student Depot – very high standard |
Suwak 13, Warsaw Very high standard. |
Studio Apartment – 1830 PLN Twin studio apartment – 1130 PLN per person |
+48 721 556 086 warszawa@studentdepot.pl |
| 4 | Student House | Warszawa, ul. Kazimierzowska 11 Close to M1 metro line (Racławicka). Old house with lots of communal spaces, international and friendly, students from different schools. They speak English and Russian. |
Single Room – 298 euro / 1250 zł* Place in a Double room – 226 euro / 950 zł* Place in a Triple room – 190 euro / 800 zł* Place in a Quadruple room – 167 euro / 700zł* |
http://www.student-house.pl/ They sign contracts with students for 2 semesters (October – June). For booking a room you need to pay for three months advance (October – December). You will get a discount of 5% for the next 3 months payment (January – March) and 10% discount for the last 2 months (April – May) |
| 5 | ROOMS IN SHARED APARTMENTS |
Private agency which helps student to find a room in Warsaw. They speak English. |
Prices vary from 700PLN to 1200PLN Many rooms and locations to choose from. |
http://123.mzuri.pl/ Phone number: +48 531 803 202 Szukam.mieszkania@mzuri.pl |
| 6 | ROOMS IN SHARED APARTMENTS |
Private agency which helps student to find a room in Warsaw. They speak English. |
Single rooms from 700PLN up to 1200PLN | www.pokoj.waw.pl Kamila: +48 785 424 922 (WhatsApp) |
| 7 | INTERNATIONAL HOUSE – Skarbka 51E/12 |
A big apartment on the ground floor in a quiet and green district of Warsaw, 17 minutes from the campus and 45minutes from the center. Shared with other international WSB Merito students (10-11 people capacity). Private owner, speaks English. |
Triple room – 600PLN per person Double room A 15m2 – 650PLN per person Double room B 18 m2 – 650PLN per person Double room C 15m2 – 650PLN per person (can become triple for 600PLN per person) 2 bathrooms (2xWC, one shower), balcony, kitchen, very safe) Please note that bills for water, electricity and WI-FI are not included and can reach up to 200PLN per month per person. Deposit of month rent required. |
Contact Admissions Office for reservations. Pictures available. |
| 8 | INTERNATIONAL HOUSE – Ziębicka 1 |
A big two-levels apartment on the top floor with balcony in a quiet and green district of Warsaw, 40 minutes from the campus and the city center. Maximum capacity 12 people. Living room, two bathrooms, laundry room, storage room. Prices may be negotiable. Private owner, speaks English. |
Single room A 12m2- 800PLN Single room B 12m3 – 800PLN Double room A 16m3 – 650PLN per person Open room (connecting room more than 25m3) for 3 people – 600PLN per person Triple room – 600PLN per person Please note that bills for water, electricity and WI-FI are not included and can reach up to 200PLN per month per person. Deposit of month rent required. |
Contact Admissions Office for reservations. Pictures and videos available. |
Hotels and hostels
Unless you have a friend who will let you crush on his couch, you can stay in a hostel or a hotel for a first few weeks in Warsaw. An average price for a bed in a shared hostel room is about 35-60PLN per night. Hotels in Warsaw are more expensive, but if you stay away from the centre, you can find options for 80-150PLN per night. Remember to check hostel’s rating and reviews and avoid places with the average review score of 6,0 and below. The most commonly used booking websites are:
Shared apartments
During the Orientation Week you will get the chance to meet other students from abroad who might share a private flat with you. Facebook is also an invaluable source for apartment hunting; there are plenty of groups such as “Accommodation in Warsaw (ESN official group)”, “FOREIGNERS WARSAW / FLATS / ACCOMODATION” or “Accommodation in Warsaw”. You could join one of these groups before leaving your country so that you know what to expect in terms of pricing. An average price for a single room in Warsaw varies from 600 to 1200PLN depending on the district. For a double room you’ll have to pay 500-900PLN. A three room apartment in Targówek will cost you around 2000-2500PLN. Bear in mind that “mieszkanie dwupokojowe” which in Polish means “double-room apartment” is an apartment where you’ll find two separate bedrooms but no additional living space such as a living room. If you want an apartment with two bedrooms and a living room you need to look for “mieszkanie trzypokojowe” (three-room apartment).
IMPORTANT! Usually landlords charge a tenant a security deposit at the cost of one or two month’s rent. Deposits are fully refundable unless you cause a damage to the property. Remember to always ask for a receipt!
Student dorms
WSB Merito universities do not have their own dormitories, however, you can rent a room in a dormitory of some other university that WSB Merito in Warsaw has partnership agreement with. If you want to book a place in a dorm, please write to the Admission Office (study@wsb.warszawa.pl) at least 2 weeks before your planned arrival. Unfortunately we can’t guarantee a place for everyone therefore we work on a first come first served basis. Check available options here:
Akademik Praski https://www.akademikpraski.pl/
Osiedle Przyjaźń http://www.osiedleprzyjazn.pl/
Student House http://www.student-house.pl/
Student Depot https://studentdepot.pl/pl/
We’re going to have some additional rooms at our disposal offered by state universities, however, the number od beds and the location will be available only at the end of September.