Find your accommodation (Housing) 

- EU & Non-EU students: The rental market in Poland relies heavily on verified international networks and dedicated student housing platforms. To guarantee 100% safety and avoid scams, we recommend using exclusively verified providers.

- Recommended platforms: Pepe Housing (verified platform for international students with secure deposit holding) or Student Depot / BaseCamp (premium private dormitories managed by official corporate operators).

- Non-EU differentiation: Verified providers and dormitories will require a copy of your passport, valid student visa/residence permit, and official proof of enrollment from your university to finalize your booking.

- The Contract is Key: Always secure your official booking confirmation and signed lease agreement (Umowa najmu). You will absolutely need this original document to complete the mandatory legal registration steps in Poland.

Pepe Housing

Is an excellent ally for international students and the official partner of the ESN Poland student networks.
The platform completely eliminates the risk of "advance payment scams" through a protected payment mechanism:

- Initial booking: The student chooses a room/apartment on Pepe Housing and sends a free request (Free Pre-Book). The owner has 24 hours to accept or reject it.
- Security payment: If the request is accepted, the student has 12 hours to pay the first month of rent + the platform's commission directly on the site.
- Money blocked in escrow: Pepe Housing does not send the money directly to the owner. They hold the amount and release it to the owner only 48 hours after the student has actually moved in. If upon arrival the apartment does not exist or does not match the photos, the payment is protected.
- Verified landlords: All listings go through a legal filter, and those with the "Trusted Landlord" label belong to professional property managers or trusted landlords.
- No language barriers: All landlords on the platform speak English, and Pepe Housing customer support guides the student step by step.
- Standardized contracts: You receive a clear rental contract (Umowa najmu), also written in English, perfectly valid for subsequent legal registration in Poland (Zameldowanie).

Although the risk of classic scams is zero, reviews from foreign student communities (on platforms such as Trustpilot reveal a few critical points:
- Prices higher than the market average: Rooms and apartments listed here are often significantly more expensive than those found by locals on general Polish platforms (such as Otodom). This is the cost of the "security fee" and the fact that the owners accept short-term rentals (1-12 months) for Erasmus.
- High administrative fees: The platform charges a fairly high booking fee.
- Deposit disputes: Pepe Housing only protects the first payment and the reservation. After the move, the contractual relationship becomes the direct responsibility of the owner. Some students reported on Trustpilot that certain private owners returned the deposit with difficulty or not at all upon departure, which is why the platform cannot intervene directly after the 48 hours from check-in have expired.

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Official promotional codes of ESN Poland (Erasmus Student Network) associations often offer a 10% - 15% discount on the platform's booking fee. 

Private Dormitories: Student Depot & BaseCamp (100% Verified)

If you want absolute safety and zero risk of scams, premium private dormitories are the best choice. They operate like long-term student hotels with English-speaking staff and all-inclusive pricing.

Student Depot

- Coverage: The largest network in Poland, with modern buildings in Warsaw, Kraków, Poznań, Łódź, Wrocław, and Gdańsk.
- What you get: Fully furnished single or shared studios with private bathrooms and kitchenettes.
- Perks: All utility bills and high-speed Wi-Fi are included in the fixed monthly price.

Essential Tips for Students:

- Book early: Demand is extremely high. Spaces for the October semester usually sell out by May or June.
- Instant Visa Document: Once you pay your deposit, these operators instantly provide an official booking confirmation. This document is 100% accepted by embassies for visa applications and by local town halls for legal registration (Zameldowanie).

BaseCamp

- Coverage: Premium student housing hubs located in key university cities across Poland (including Warsaw, Łódź, and Wrocław).
- What you get: High-end, beautifully designed private rooms and student studios.
- Perks: Free access to on-site gyms, cinema rooms, massive community kitchens, study/coworking lounges, and 24/7 security.

Essential Tips for Students:

- Book early: Demand is extremely high. Spaces for the October semester usually sell out by May or June.
- Instant Visa Document: Once you pay your deposit, these operators instantly provide an official booking confirmation. This document is 100% accepted by embassies for visa applications and by local town halls for legal registration (Zameldowanie).