{"id":1560,"date":"2016-12-15T09:38:45","date_gmt":"2016-12-15T09:38:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/bonplan_en.anakena.info\/?p=1560"},"modified":"2020-03-23T16:23:36","modified_gmt":"2020-03-23T15:23:36","slug":"student-accommodation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/barcelona-top-travel-tips.com\/student-accommodation\/","title":{"rendered":"Student accommodation in Barcelona: rent a room in a shared house or with a host family"},"content":{"rendered":"

When you’re a student, budgetary considerations are rarely far from the front of your mind. But that doesn’t mean you can’t find somewhere nice to stay! Here are our top tips for optimising your hunt for a place to stay in Barcelona.<\/p>\n

Student accommodation in Barcelona: useful information<\/h2>\n

\nBarcelona is a more affordable place to study than London, Paris or Geneva, but rent still isn’t cheap. If you’re on a tight budget, the best option is to find a place to share, either with a host or with flatmates – both of which are very common in Barcelona.\n<\/p>\n

Budget:<\/strong><\/h3>\n

\nMonthly rents are generally from 300-400 euros depending on the size of the room, the building and its location. Under 300 euros, you may be offered a room without a window.\n<\/p>\n

Finding somewhere to stay in Barcelona: our advice<\/h2>\n

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Avoid tourist areas
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\nThere’s a lot of tourist accommodation on offer in Barcelona, but not all of it is legal! The city council has brought in drastic measures to attempt to bring an end to illicit rental offers.<\/p>\n

Many sites have been sanctioned, and those who used them to reserve a place to stay have found themselves out in the cold: not a good idea! Prices for this type of accommodation are often a lot higher than for long-stay options.<\/span>\n<\/p>\n

Watch out for internet scams<\/strong><\/h3>\n

\nGiven the high demand for rentals in Barcelona, scams are frequent. Follow our tips to avoid falling into unpleasant traps:\n<\/p>\n