If you are planning to get higher education in Poland, do not doubt that in this country you can gain not only high-quality knowledge, but also live in comfortable conditions. State higher educational institutions provide students with dormitories for the duration of their studies. Private educational institutions cannot always provide students with housing - in this case, you need to look for a room on your own. Finding a hostel in Poland is not a problem, because students of private universities can easily settle in any other public or private hostel.
What are student dormitories in Poland
Most of the dorms have a standard layout. There is a reception at the entrance, where there is a monthly fee, and they also help solve everyday student problems, ranging from a burned out light bulb to broken furniture. Everything is repaired at the expense of hostels, fines in case of breakdowns are not issued.
Multi-storey buildings are equipped with modern lifts. Video surveillance is conducted, there is security. On each floor there is a kitchen, a laundry room, a garbage chute. In private dormitories, the kitchen can only be on one floor, but, as a rule, perfect order reigns there and everything works properly.
The hostel has separate study rooms where you can quietly prepare for couples away from a noisy neighbor. There are also special lounges equipped with tables, chairs, and often a table for table tennis. If desired, the student can invite friends and celebrate his birthday there, having previously agreed with the watchman.
The presence of a gym in a hostel depends on the city and the level of the educational institution.
There are dormitories with a corridor system (a bathroom for the whole floor), and there are dormitories (a bathroom for a block). The most common block system is when each block contains 3-4 rooms, two sinks, a shower, and a toilet. The room accommodates 1-3 people. Couples can easily live in double rooms, which does not outrage or surprise anyone. Everything is democratic: pay and live as you want.
Conditions in the rooms
The rooms have the most necessary things - bedding, beds, wardrobes, shelves, desks, chairs. The presence of a refrigerator and a kettle is not found everywhere. Students use unlimited high-speed internet, but torrents are prohibited. Violation of the ban leads to disconnection of the Internet.
Creative personalities can arrange rooms to their liking, however, additional fees apply for the use of electrical appliances such as microwave ovens, TVs, stereo systems, and others.
If the dormitory staff cleans the kitchen and corridors, university students keep order in the rooms at their own discretion: the main thing is that the mess formed in case of something does not interfere with others.
Accommodation rules in Polish hostels
When leaving for training, in Polish dormitories, it is necessary to leave the keys to the room on the watch, although this rule can sometimes be violated by senior students.
The atmosphere in Polish hostels is particularly democratic. If a student living in a hostel is late and returned after 23.00, he will be admitted without asking unnecessary questions. A girl or boyfriend of a student living in a hostel can spend the night with him.
The guest must warn about the overnight stay, leave an identity document and pay approximately PLN 50
Finally, let's talk about prohibitions. Accommodation for students in Poland is accompanied by certain rules. Residents are strictly prohibited from smoking, drinking alcohol in the rooms. There are designated areas for smokers. Students cannot appear drunk, gamble on the territory of the hostel. Pets are also banned
How much does it cost to stay
In 2021, depending on the location of the educational institution, the cost of living varies from 300 to 800 zlotys. The larger the city in which you are going to study, and also the more prestigious the university, the higher the cost. For example, in Warsaw for a single room you will have to pay 500-800 zlotys per month.
A room for three will cost from 300 to 350 PLN on average, for a double room you need to pay about 400-450 PLN.
It is difficult for freshmen to get a whole room at their disposal; this privilege is more often given to senior students who have managed to excel in academic achievements. However, there are times when at the beginning of the school year there are empty rooms in the hostel. Then even a freshman, if desired, can be accommodated in a single room.
Before applying for a place in a hostel, you should go to the website of the educational institution in which you will study, familiarize yourself with the living conditions, read reviews and thus find the most suitable option for yourself.
Apartment as a possible option
Housing for rent is one of the options for living in Poland for students who like peace and quiet, which does not guarantee a hostel at all. Note that in a small town the cost of an apartment or, moreover, a room in an apartment with better conditions can be significantly lower than in a hostel.
Output
All conditions are created for students in Poland. The main thing is to submit an application for check-in on time and you don't have to worry about everyday difficulties. Living in a Polish hostel guarantees respect for each tenant, comfort and safety.
