jayru
8 places
Warszawa (read all 2 entries…)
(in Poland > Mazowieckie)
Worth visiting!
Answers:
(This comment was deleted.)
Jason Williams
Seattle
I ended up staying with a friend of mine that had connections there, so we got a good deal. I lived right next to the Palace in Old Town. It was about $1200US per month for a studio apartment. Living downtown is not cheap, but you’re in the heart of the city. Hope that helps a little.
jt196
Warszawa
I would stay downtown Warsaw as Jason says, although you could find somewhere much cheaper than 1200 dollars a month. Look on gumtree.pl for advertisements, call the renter up and hope they speak English. Perhaps don’t tell them you’re staying for such a short time. If you know anyone that can help you to find a flat in Warsaw that would be a great help – particularly if they speak English.
If you’re in the centre, don’t pay more than 400-600 dollars a month for a half decent flat. Look to stay around the area near Metro Ratusz, or Metro Polytechnika (tube stops). Of course you could stay further away from the centre – it depends what your habits are.
I’ve got some photos from Poland on my flickr website if you’re interested – www.flickr.com/photos/jamestorr.
Good luck!
jayru
8 places
Great pictures! They are great for getting a feel of what it must be like there.
Your response is very helpful. See my question if you can help fill me in on the broadband/wireless capabilities and costs in Warsaw it would be greatly appreciated. Also cell phone providers and if you’re aware that they are available to foreigners with pre-paid gsm.
What’s the glass sculpture place all about? It looks very fun.
Gumtree.pl looks like a very good resource, however I’ll have to pick up some rudimentary Polish to get started as I don’t see an English language version.
Maybe one of the Warsaw locals out there could help us out when we land? Will pay in beer. There is always a big difference when a local who knows the ropes can help.
jt196
Warszawa
As far as mobile phone providers goes I’d recommend Heyah as they’re by far the cheapest pay as you go service. No voicemail service but cheap as chips.
The glass was actually ice. You have to wear a thermal jacket to have a drink in the place.
As far as looking for a place goes – its a pretty big job for someone to find a place so I don’t really want to put anyone into the position of doing that. Perhaps try some housing agencies, the university or one of the bigger language schools for suggestions for help as they may already have something in place for you.
If you’re not sure about where to go in Poland you might have a better time in Wroclaw or Krakow as they are far more beautiful and cheerful than Warsaw…
przemo
Warszawa
How are your payment expectations for the flat? my mum works for estate agency so I can ask her.
jayru
8 places
Looking for a 2br/2ba, near Metro Ratusz, or Metro Polytechnika (tube stops). I’d like to try to start my research by getting a range, from low to high, on what to expect for something reasonable and safe in the centre. It doesn’t need to be western style luxury. Getting into the local economy pricing like jt196 recommended would be good.
berndejo
Warszawa
You can forget Western style anything…
There is very little that is even close to resembling Western standards here. Unless you are talking about western Europe…then it is a little closer, but it is nothing like the states.
I live downtown and I am one of the lucky few to live in a building that is less than 10 years old. I have a 2 bedroom with living room and kitchen. We pay $1200 USD per month which is a little high, but then again we have underground parking and great security.
I would not be to concerned with security for Poland is a fairly safe place to be. (Relative to major metro areas in the states or western Eurpoe)
You will find studios to run anywhere from 300 to 500 USD…one bedrooms to run 500-800 and 2 bedrooms are going to run you 700-1200 in the downtown area.
ALSO BE ADVISED…THEY CONSIDER AN APARTMENT WITH A LIVING ROOM AND ONE BEDROOM TO BE A 2 ROOM APARTMENT. I ON THE OTHER HAND WOULD CONSIDER IT TO BE A ONE BEDROOM APARTMENT.
snochick
Chicago
Have you tried looking on craigs list under warsaw? There might be someone subletting a place or someone that has noclegi, which is night to night stay but most likely they can be persuaded to rent for a month too. good luck great city.
