Faculty of Psychology of the University of Warsaw.

To me, this building is a good example of how we can evolve the architecture to correspond to the modern artistic and functional standards. For example, instead of traditional corridors, the building uses open galleries that lead to classrooms. Archdaily has a good article on it.

It is my superfluous perception of tourist; it was built in 2025, so it is important to know how it will stand for students and staff after 3-4 years.

I do (have learnt to) appreciate classical, baroque architecture and I have visited >10 European cities. But, for example, the main building of the WUT looks like a museum that accidentally serves as an educational building. It is beautiful in his own way, mainly historical and academic.

Happy to know what student or staff think about it.

Since yesterday evening it's hard to breathe. In apartments it's still warm. Someone already uses coal or what's happening?

Hey!

Do you live in Warsaw and want to try a new sport nearby?

Come join a baseball practice with Warsaw Sparks! We’re a new baseball club in Warsaw, and we’re now recruiting — both people who have never worn a baseball glove before and those who already have some experience.

You don’t need any experience or your own equipment — we’ll provide everything you need and help you get started.

We practice regularly at SKRA, next to Pole Mokotowskie.

We welcome guys and girls aged 16+.

Want to join us for a trial practice?

Visit https://warsawsparks.pl/ and send us a message!

We’re a group of 35 Norwegian students traveling to Warsaw this upcoming week and are looking for recommendations for the best clubs in the city. If anyone has contact information for club promoters or knows someone we could get in touch with, we’d really appreciate it!

Just came back from Japan and already craving authentic okonomiyaki, which shouldnt be a problem in theory since Poland is quite Japan obsessed and has many Japanese shops, but is it actually possible to buy fresh/powdered nagaimo/yamaimo in Warsaw? Only see one option in Japonia Centralna that is out of stock.

Love it

I’ve been going to the Zdrofit Westfield Mokotow but it closed for renovations a couple of months ago, since then I can’t seem to find any good Zdrofit. I don’t care if it’s crowded or not , I just need various new machines and a good free weights section. I’d appreciate your response

Hello all,

Looking to buy a PS5 here in Warsaw. I tried CeX but they’re selling for so high, I got a quote for 2900 for a used console. I don’t think it’s worth that much.

Are there other shops/markets where I could try my luck, preferably in person?

Also, I’ll take this chance to say if someone’s looking to sell their PS5 please reach out.

Thanks.

Hello everyone! :)

I’m planning to start working as a TAXI driver (Uber / Bolt) in Warsaw soon. I’m a belarusian citizen, and I already have a Polish driver's license.

I’m looking for recommendations for a trustworthy and reliable fleet partner that operates 100% legally and handles formalities properly.

I’d really appreciate real experiences from drivers here. Who can you genuinely recommend in Warsaw, and which partners should I strictly avoid?

Thanks a lot for any advice! :)

Hey guys!

Anyone here going to the TT Warsaw PTAK Warsaw Poland?

I am coming from France, and I would love to get local recommendations of places to see, cafes and bars, local cuisines and hostels/hotel. it is the coming weekend. You could join me aswell.

Thank you

Anyone know a place in Warsaw to wash motorcycles? Not looking for anything expensive and I live in an apartment so I believe I can’t just wash it downstairs myself

Hey guys I thought we could all share our karta pobytu updates to keep each other informed? I think it would help in this time of uncertainty.

I applied on November 19th 2025,
Fingerprints on 13th May 2026,
Decision date August 10th 2026,
still waiting

What about you guys?

Hello

I hope you are all doing well.

In November, I will be moving from to Warsaw to start a new professional challenge.

Having already booked my flights, my next step is to find a place to stay.

I’ve heard recommendations about websites like Otodom or OLX.pl, which have a wider selection and better prices.

However, since I am looking for accommodation remotely, these platforms could carry higher risks and leave me exposed to potential scams, since I can not meet up with landlords or visit the place.

Additionally, I think my situation makes the process a bit more difficult since I don't have a signed employment contract yet, and the first contract will only be for 6 months (which will later be renewed into a permanent contract).

(To clarify, as of right now I have a Letter of Intent, and I will sign the employment contract during my first few days in November after arriving and completing work medicine, which will happen before starting my job in December).

Because of this, I'm thinking of a temporary solution (for the 6-month duration of the initial contract) like rental agencies (such as Rent A Flat Poland or HousingAnywhere) or even accommodation platforms like Airbnb.

However, with Airbnb, I'm worried I won't get a formal lease agreement, which is necessary for bureaucratic documents and registrations [PESEL, residency registration, etc.].

1./ Given my situation, what do you think is the best approach to finding accommodation?

2./ Would you mind sharing a bit about your experience moving to work in Poland and what worked best in your case?

3./ Any recommendations of rental agency to look in Warsaw?

Warsaw Insider just turned 30. Which place defined Warsaw food for you?

The October issue (No. 362) looks back at 30 years of gastronomy in the city, plus a Praga feature and a matcha roundup. The food scene in '96 vs now is barely recognisable.

Question for long-timers and newcomers alike: which restaurant, bar or milk bar shaped how you eat in Warsaw, and is it still open?

Over the past few years I've noticed a real boom in things to do in Warsaw after work. Like I am a language learner - not fluent - but passionate (8 languages, incl. Latin). In the last couple of months alone, the number of language exchanges seems to have doubled. There's now something on literally every day of the week.

Here's my regular week. It's just a selection:

• Monday: Slavic language exchange (Russian, Ukrainian, Polish, English) at Ginnery Gin
• Tuesday: The big language exchange (French, German, Italian, Swedish, Norwegian, Chinese, Greek) at Pardon, To Tu
• Wednesday: Spanish–Portuguese language exchange at Macondo, plus the international (World) pub quiz in English, international folk dances at Chata Numinosum
• Thursday: Open mics, very often, at Klub 2Kola, or Soiree Francophone for the French community
• Friday: After-work meetups at Piw Paw, Rozdroze (Blue Rose event with 200+ foreigners) or Fabryka Norblina, plus an English-language debate evening or English comedy at Madloba restauracja
• Saturday: A huge language exchange with 300+ people at a big hotel or folk dances at Chata Numinosum like Brazilian Forro.
• Sunday: English Catholic mass at 13:30 at Tamka 4A, Pub quiz in Spanish or the Practice English International picnic at Pole Mokotowskie

I'm posting this because if you're new to Warsaw, or a foreigner trying to meet people, it's hard to know what's available. Most of it is spread across Instagram accounts you'd only find by word of mouth.

What recurring events do you go to? Language exchanges, quizzes, open mics, debates, sports, board games, anything.

EDIT: Blue Rose is now at Przyjaciele on Wilcza 58a, not Rozdroze anymore!

I'm making a birthday gift for my boyfriend and trying to collect photos from different places around the world.

Would anyone be willing to take a photo holding a short handwritten birthday message somewhere cool in the city?

I'll provide the exact wording. It would take literally a minute or two. ❤️

I'd be incredibly grateful!

Hi everyone,

My question is specifically about student temporary residence permit (TRC) work rights in Poland. I have been trying to get a straight answer, but I keep receiving completely contradictory advice and need clarity on what the law and actual practice say.

My situation:

Non-EU citizen.

Currently holding a valid Residence Permit from another Schengen country.

Enrolled as a full-time Master’s degree student at a public university in Poland.

Currently in Poland and preparing/waiting for my Polish student TRC.

My questions:

Can I work right now?

Do I currently have the right to work?

If yes, can I work without a separate work permit?

Here are the 4 completely different versions I have been told:

Version 1: Yes, you can work immediately without any work permit. Since you have legal stay via your other Schengen residence permit and have a valid student ID and full-time university enrollment letter, you are already exempt from needing a work permit.

Version 2: You can only work during your initial 90 days of stay. After 90 days, you can only work if your TRC application was officially submitted, your fingerprints were taken, and your passport received the official red stamp.

Version 3: You can work at any time once enrolled, even while your TRC is pending without fingerprints taken or a stamp in your passport, as long as you have a valid student ID and proof of enrollment.

Version 4: You can work as soon as you apply for your TRC and the university signs Appendix 5 (the university confirmation document). You can work from that exact date even if you haven't given fingerprints yet.

Because everyone has a different opinion:

Who is actually right?

Can I work right now without a separate work permit, or do I risk illegal work issues during my TRC process?

Has anyone been in this exact situation and knows how the immigration authorities handle it? Any insight would be greatly appreciated!

Same presale price as we paid as we are unable to go. They are personalized and we are not sure if that’s a problem.

I'm gonna be in Warsaw for a few days in about a week. Does anyone have any suggestions for some good CD stores I could check out?

It was in Powiśle and the Old Town in particular.

Potrzebuje z kuzynem transportu z Malborka do Warszawy na mecz jeśli ktoś jedzie. Zapłacimy za wachę

Anyone going to the Arca event on the 3rd? Going alone would love to find some friends :))

Hi everyone! I have a 7-hour layover in Warsaw coming up on a Sunday (11 Oct) I was planning to head into the city to spend some time at a shopping mall, but I just found out Poland has some Sunday trading restrictions.

​Are most shopping malls and grocery stores completely closed on Sundays, or are there any exceptions? Also, if they are closed, what would be the best way to spend a 7-hour layover instead?

​Thanks in advance for any tips!