Shared apartments, spare rooms and roommates in Gdansk

Gdansk is one of the Polish cities that welcomes the most international students every year. Keep in mind that it is part of the so-called "Tri-city", made up of Gdansk, Gdynia and Sopot. These three cities are very close to each other and have a very good connection. Of this trio, Gdansk is the largest city with the most leisure options, so many students who go to one of the universities in Sopot or Gdynia also choose to live there and move to the other cities every day to have classes.

All this makes life in shared flats a lot of fun, as your flatmates can be of different nationalities and also go to other universities, so your circle of friends will be even wider.

Advantages and disadvantages of sharing a flat in Gdansk

Here are some of the pros and cons of living in a shared flat in Gdansk:

Advantages of sharing a flat in Gdansk

• You can choose between private spare rooms and shared rooms, which are usually cheaper.

• Winter days are much shorter, it usually gets dark between 3 to 4 in the afternoon. Living with roommates will keep your spirits up if you're not used to the day being so short.

• There are a large number of shared flats in different parts of the city, so you can choose the most convenient location depending on the university you are going to attend. Some of the neighbourhoods preferred by young people are Zaspa, Młode Miasto and Wrzeszcz Dolny.

Disadvantages of sharing a flat in Gdansk

• Winter in this Polish city is very cold, temperatures can drop to -20ºC! You will have to reach an agreement with your roommates about the use of heating so that everyone is happy.

• Remember that the spare room is the only space that you will have completely for yourself, so you have to think carefully if you want to live in a single room or a shared room.

Erasmus App for your exchange programme in Gdansk

For a smooth and organized exchange, we suggest you download the Erasmus+ apps that are available, where you will be able to find a lot of information and tips for life in the city. A frequent recommendation is that you not only take the opportunity to enjoy everything that Gdansk has to offer but also explore the cities that make up the Tricity and enjoy the beaches in Gdynia and the parties in Sopot.

How to meet people in Gdańsk

In addition to doing activities with your flatmates to get to know them better, you can consider some of the following options to meet people in this Polish city:

Student associations in Gdansk

The associations you can join are of the Erasmus Student Network in each of the universities, such as ESN Gdansk (Politechnika) and ESN UG Gdansk. In these associations, you can meet other students while doing fun activities and events, such as sailing trips, surf days, traditional cooking classes, visits to city museums, and beach cleanups, among others.

Facebook groups for Erasmus in Gdansk

Some of the Facebook groups that you will find are those of the ESN, where you can see the calendar of planned activities to join. There are also groups divided according to the academic year and that includes students who are going to be in Gdansk, Sopot and Gdynia.

WhatsApp groups for Erasmus in Gdansk

In several of the Facebook groups and student associations, WhatsApp groups are created so that you can be in more direct contact with other students. Take the opportunity to propose the plans you want, whether at night or going for a walk and enjoying the beaches and outdoor areas of Gdansk.

Tips for living in a shared apartment in Gdansk

Some details for you to take into account:

• You have to check if the expenses of the bills are included in the price or if you have to add an amount at the end of the month. This is especially if the cost of heating is not included in the monthly payment, which can increase the final price quite a bit in the cold winter of Gdansk.

• Take advantage of the extra budget that comes from saving on rent to explore not only Gdansk and the other cities of the Tricity, but also the Baltic Sea, the nearby lakes, the Kashubia Protected Area and other nearby countries.

Frequently asked questions about sharing a flat in Gdansk

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