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If you're thinking of studying in Poland, Poznan is one of the most recommended cities for its youthful atmosphere, prestigious universities, and affordable cost of living. In this article you’ll find the best neighbourhoods for students in Poznan, with everything you need to know about its environment, transportation, green areas, and cultural life.
Available accommodation | Total | Average price |
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Private room Poznań | 347 | €216 |
Residence Poznań | 1 | €600 |
Studio Poznań | 1 | €600 |
Entire place Poznań | 97 | €817 |
This is undoubtedly one of the best student neighbourhoods in Poznan. It’s located west of the city centre and has a modern and lively atmosphere which is in constant development, with a growing cultural and gastronomic offering.
The cost of rent in Jeżyce is usually more affordable than in the centre, but, because of this and the neighbourhood's good atmosphere, rentals tend to sell out quickly.
Living in this neighbourhood is ideal for both students of the Poznan University of Life Sciences (UPP), and of the Poznan University of Economics (UEP). Also, from Jeżyce you can reach both the Śródmiejski Campus as well as the Ogrody Campus of the Adam Mickiewicz University (UAM).
In recent years, Jeżyce has been filled with trendy cafes, bars with a fun atmosphere, bookstores, and several restaurants. Most of these places offer affordable prices, so students often take advantage of the opportunity to go out and have fun and socialize.
This neighbourhood also stands out for nature lovers, and you can quickly reach parks and large green spaces such as Sołacki Park, and the forests and beaches that surround the lake Rusałka.
From Jeżyce you can reach the universities and other parts of the city with several bus and tram lines. It’s also cyclist friendly, with several routes and bike lanes that allow for safe travel.
Stare Miasto is probably the neighbourhood with the liveliest atmosphere of this Polish city. Here are the largest number of cultural sites to visit, so it also attracts many tourists. This makes rental prices higher than in the surrounding neighbourhoods, and the streets are full of people.
In this area is the campus of the Poznan University of Economics (UEP), two campuses of the Adam Mickiewicz University (the Morasko Campus to the north and the Śródmiejski Campus in the centre), and the main campus of the Polytechnic University (PUT) is just a few minutes away.
Stare Miasto is where Poznan's nightlife takes place. It hosts most of the nightclubs of the city, which are mostly in the streets around the main square, Stary Rynek. It also has a large number of bars, cocktail bars, and restaurants with local and international cuisine.
Among the most notable interesting sites are:
To enjoy the outdoors, from Stare Miasto you can easily access the Citadel Park (Park Cytadela). This sprawling park is ideal for outdoor activities, picnics, and features military museums and contemporary sculptures, such as the famous "The Unrecognized" installation by Magdalena Abakanowicz.
The city centre is the area with the best transport connections to the rest of Poznan. Several tram and bus lines cross the neighbourhood, and the Poznań Central Train Station (Poznań Główny) is within walking distance.
Wilda is another of the favourite neighbourhoods for students in Poznan, especially those who prefer to be in a quieter environment but with easy access to the action. It's a suburban area that combines traditional and modern architecture.
Some laboratories of the Polytechnic University (PUT) are here, and it has good connections to the other campuses of this and other institutions.
The variety of restaurants and bars in Wilda doesn't compare to the one in the central area, but it still has some options to enjoy. It doesn't have any nightclubs, although the centre of Poznan is easily accessible by tram or bus.
This neighbourhood stands out for its large green areas and parks where you can have picnics, exercise, or just go for a stroll. One of the most beautiful parks is the John Paul II Park (Park im. Św. Jana Pawła II), which has a small lake and hosts several events in the summer. You can also take advantage of the proximity to the Warta river, enjoying the little beaches on its banks or travelling through it with a kayak.
Wilda has several bus and tram lines, and here you’ll also find the main train station, Poznań Główny.
Łazarz is a historic district of Poznań that has a more residential environment than the others. However, its proximity to Adam Mickiewicz University (UAM) and other academic institutions makes it a convenient option for students. In addition, the cost of rent is usually cheaper than in more central areas.
In Łazarz, there’s a variety of bars, wineries, whiskey bars, and restaurants, although prices tend to be a little higher.
Among the most beautiful places to enjoy the outdoors in this neighbourhood are Jan Kasprowicz Park (with an outdoor pool, a café, and an event venue) and Wilsona Park (a garden with a small lake, water features, some sculptures, and a large greenhouse).
Łazarz is also connected to the rest of the city via tram and bus lines. In addition, it’s located next to the train station, Poznań Główny.
Among the neighbourhoods that students most often choose are Jeżyce, Stare Miasto, Łazarz, and Wilda. You can also consider others depending on where you’re going to study or your budget, such as Grunwald or Rataje.
The cost of living in this city, as in the rest of Poland, is generally quite affordable. Adding up the costs of affordable accommodation, food, transportation, and entertainment, students typically need to spend around €500 per month. Of course, it always depends on your lifestyle and how much you travel during your stay.
The main means of transportation within the city are trams and buses. There are also train stations for connections to other cities. Many students also choose to travel by bicycle, which is a more affordable means of transportation that allows them to fully enjoy the city.
Poznań is generally a safe city for students. Neighbourhoods like Jeżyce, Łazarz, and Stare Miasto are popular with the student community due to their lively atmosphere and proximity to universities. However, it’s recommended to take normal precautions, especially in outlying or less-lit areas at night.
The main campus of this institution, the Piotrowo Campus, is east of Stare Miasto. For this very reason, this is one of the most convenient neighbourhoods to live near the PUT. In this article you can read more about accommodation near Politechnika Poznanska.
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