All you need to know before coming to Poland
- Learn Polski
- May 8
- 2 min read
#1 How to pay in Poland?
Poland is a very advanced country when it comes to payment methods and technology. You can pay by card, using apps like Revolut or PayPal. Polish people especially love using Blik, a mobile payment system in Poland that allows you to pay, transfer money, and withdraw cash using a code generated by your banking app. It’s fast and so easy to use that Poles use it for almost everything.
#2 Where to find job offers in Poland?
Polish people mainly use LinkedIn and Pracuj.pl to look for jobs.
#3 How to travel around Poland using public transport?
Traveling within a city
To buy tickets and check timetables, I use jakdojade.pl.
Traveling between cities
Trains
Website of the Polish railway company: ebilet.intercity.pl
You can also check schedules on: koleo.pl
Intercity buses
Well-known companies: FlixBus, PolskiBus (now part of FlixBus), Neobus
Very cheap if you book in advance
#4 How to find accommodation in Poland?
For travel
When looking for accommodation in Poland, consider visiting the hotel’s official website before booking. Often, booking directly through the hotel is cheaper since it avoids third-party commissions.
Airbnb
Booking.com
Hostels and guesthouses
For long-term stays
If you’re planning to rent long-term in Poland, inspect the apartment and read the contract carefully before signing, to understand your rights. Rental offers can be found in Facebook groups and on housing portals.
Housing portals
#5 How to learn Polish?
In Poland, it's not hard to get by without knowing Polish, but it helps a lot in many situations. Although Polish has a reputation for being difficult, it’s not that bad if you take it step by step: it uses the Latin alphabet, pronunciation is quite logical, and grammar—while complex—follows consistent rules. Plus, there are many words similar to English, German, or French, and there are plenty of resources to learn. With practice and patience, it becomes much more accessible than it seems at first.On our website LearnPolski.com, you can find beginner Polish courses that will help you manage life in Poland more easily.