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Varsavia

Poland

Varsavia is a major university destination in Poland. Compare housing, campus access, public transport and contract conditions on the exact address before committing.

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Safety 82/100
Affordability 55/100
Student-friendly 94/100
Nightlife 89/100
Transport 94/100

Last reviewed: 2026-08-26. Rent, scores and commute notes are indicative and should be verified before real decisions.

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Neighborhood ranking

Best neighborhoods for students

  1. Mokotów 98/100
  2. Śródmieście 94/100
  3. Praga-Północ 94/100
  4. Bielany 94/100

Best neighborhoods for nightlife

  1. Śródmieście 94/100
  2. Mokotów 98/100
  3. Praga-Północ 94/100
  4. Bielany 94/100

Best neighborhoods for quiet living

  1. Mokotów 98/100
  2. Praga-Północ 94/100
  3. Bielany 94/100
  4. Śródmieście 94/100

Best neighborhoods for low rent

  1. Bielany 1,500 EUR
  2. Praga-Północ 1,700 EUR
  3. Mokotów 1,900 EUR
  4. Śródmieście 2,300 EUR

Best neighborhoods for safety

  1. Bielany 94/100
  2. Mokotów 98/100
  3. Praga-Północ 94/100
  4. Śródmieście 94/100

Neighborhood cards

Where to live in Varsavia

Mokotów

Student hub

Mokotów is a practical area to compare for campus access, daily services and public transport.

Room
1,900 EUR
Studio
3,078 EUR
Apartment
4,370 EUR
Safety 82 Student-friendly 98 Nightlife 71 Commute 94
Pros
  • student-friendly: 98/100 in this guide.
  • Indicative room rent: 1,900 EUR.
  • Useful for SGH Warsaw School of Economics.
Cons
  • Check the exact block and building before signing.
  • Busier profile: check noise and activity at different times.
  • Rent and commute are indicative and depend on the exact address.
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Śródmieście

Nightlife

Śródmieście is a practical area to compare for campus access, daily services and public transport.

Room
2,300 EUR
Studio
3,726 EUR
Apartment
5,290 EUR
Safety 79 Student-friendly 94 Nightlife 89 Commute 94
Pros
  • student-friendly: 94/100 in this guide.
  • Indicative room rent: 2,300 EUR.
  • Useful for University of Warsaw.
Cons
  • Check the exact block and building before signing.
  • Busier profile: check noise and activity at different times.
  • Rent and commute are indicative and depend on the exact address.
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Praga-Północ

Balanced

Praga-Północ is a practical area to compare for campus access, daily services and public transport.

Room
1,700 EUR
Studio
2,754 EUR
Apartment
3,910 EUR
Safety 82 Student-friendly 94 Nightlife 71 Commute 94
Pros
  • student-friendly: 94/100 in this guide.
  • Indicative room rent: 1,700 EUR.
  • Useful for SWPS University.
Cons
  • Check the exact block and building before signing.
  • Busier profile: check noise and activity at different times.
  • Rent and commute are indicative and depend on the exact address.
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Bielany

Lower rent

Bielany is a practical area to compare for campus access, daily services and public transport.

Room
1,500 EUR
Studio
2,430 EUR
Apartment
3,450 EUR
Safety 85 Student-friendly 94 Nightlife 71 Commute 94
Pros
  • student-friendly: 94/100 in this guide.
  • Indicative room rent: 1,500 EUR.
  • Useful for Cardinal Stefan Wyszyński University.
Cons
  • Check the exact block and building before signing.
  • Busier profile: check noise and activity at different times.
  • Rent and commute are indicative and depend on the exact address.
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Study

Major universities in Varsavia

University of Warsaw

Università pubblica

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HumanitiesScienceLawEconomics
Nearest neighborhoods
ŚródmieścieMokotów
Commute from top areas
  • Śródmieście10–35 min
  • Mokotów10–35 min

Rent analysis

Average rent by neighborhood

Indicative monthly asking levels for rooms, studios and apartments.

Śródmieście
2,300 EUR
Mokotów
1,900 EUR
Praga-Północ
1,700 EUR
Bielany
1,500 EUR
Neighborhood cardsRoomStudioApartment
Śródmieście2,300 EUR3,726 EUR5,290 EUR
Mokotów1,900 EUR3,078 EUR4,370 EUR
Praga-Północ1,700 EUR2,754 EUR3,910 EUR
Bielany1,500 EUR2,430 EUR3,450 EUR

Cheapest: Bielany, Praga-Północ, Mokotów

Mid-range: Bielany, Praga-Północ, Mokotów

Premium: Śródmieście, Mokotów, Praga-Północ

Safety

Safety notes

Safer neighborhoods

Mokotów, Praga-Północ, Bielany

Areas to be careful with

nodi di trasporto affollati e aree nightlife a tarda ora, strade isolate e rientri dopo l’ultimo servizio

  • Risk varies by street and time; housing fraud is a common arrival risk.

Student perspective: Check the exact journey at class and evening hours, the building condition, the landlord’s identity and the full agreement before paying any deposit.

Nightlife

Where to go out

Śródmieście

food, events and social life

Check the exact journey at class and evening hours, the building condition, the landlord’s identity and the full agreement before paying any deposit.

Mokotów

food, events and social life

Check the exact journey at class and evening hours, the building condition, the landlord’s identity and the full agreement before paying any deposit.

Transport

Getting around Varsavia

Use the official operator linked below for routes, fares, student eligibility and last services; products from different operators may not be interchangeable.

Metro Warsaw MetroSKM
Tram / busTramwaje Warszawskie e bus ZTM coprono l’intera città.
TrainTransport data under review
Pass info Verify the current student product, age or residence conditions and the required proof directly with the operator.
WalkabilityTransport data under review
Bike-friendlinessTransport data under review

Transport sources Warsaw Public Transport

Cost of living

Monthly budget estimate

Reference monthly budget Data under review

Spending items

Food Data under review
Transport Data under review
Utilities Data under review
Coffee / bars Data under review

Figures are not published until they are checked and linked to a source.

Decision guide

Pros and cons of living in Varsavia

5 strengths

  1. Use the official operator linked below for routes, fares, student eligibility and last services; products from different operators may not be interchangeable.
  2. University of Warsaw: poli di studio rilevanti per la città.
  3. Check the exact journey at class and evening hours, the building condition, the landlord’s identity and the full agreement before paying any deposit.
  4. Casa, distanza dal campus e consumi sono le variabili che incidono di più; le cifre non sono preventivi garantiti.
  5. Śródmieście, Mokotów, Praga-Północ sono tra le zone analizzate nella guida.

5 drawbacks

  1. Risk varies by street and time; housing fraud is a common arrival risk.
  2. Fast-changing availability
  3. Rent, scores and commute notes are indicative and should be verified before real decisions.

FAQ

Questions about moving to Varsavia

Which area is best for a student?

Check the exact journey at class and evening hours, the building condition, the landlord’s identity and the full agreement before paying any deposit.

How much should I budget for a room?

Check the exact journey at class and evening hours, the building condition, the landlord’s identity and the full agreement before paying any deposit.

Does the map show every official boundary?

No. It shows validated real areas useful for orientation; the map note states the source and coverage limits.