Living in shared flats is the preferred option for international young people who move here for their Erasmus, although finding one with good conditions in Bratislava can be somewhat complicated. In Erasmus Play you can compare all verified spare rooms, as well as entire apartments in which you can then search for your roommates.
Advantages and disadvantages of sharing a flat in Bratislava
These are some of the most outstanding of living in shared flats in the Slovak capital:
Advantages of sharing a flat in Bratislava
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By saving on the cost of rent you will have more of your budget to travel to other nearby countries such as Austria, Hungary, Poland and the Czech Republic.
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In addition to learning about the different cultures of your flatmates, if any of them is Slovak you can take the opportunity to learn the language. That way you get deeper into the local culture.
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Living with other young people will make everyday life more fun. Keep in mind that winter days are usually short and that stores tend to close early.
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In university residences, you can choose between single or shared rooms.
Disadvantages of sharing a flat in Bratislava
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If you want to rent a spare room in a shared flat, you should start doing it as soon as possible and book quickly when you find one you like, because availability is not very high. However, another option you have is to rent an entire apartment with several rooms and find roommates on your own.
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The owners know that the demand for shared flats is very high, and because of this prices tend to rise.
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Winter in Bratislava is very cold and turning on the heating can cause problems with your roommates if some prefer to have the house very warm and others do not. The same thing happens in summer with the use of air conditioning.
Erasmus App for your exchange programme in Bratislava
The Apps for Erasmus+ are very useful for you to use during the preparation of your exchange and while you are there. For example, one of the data that you can read in these apps is that trains in Slovakia are free for students. Take the opportunity to explore the country to the fullest! In addition, if you travel by train to Budapest you only have to pay for the section travelled in Hungary.
How to meet people in Bratislava
Consider some of the following options to meet people in the Slovak capital:
Student associations in Bratislava
Several universities in this city have representation from the Erasmus Student Network. For example, you can find the ESN EU Bratislava of the University of Economics or the ESN Comenius University Bratislava, of the Comenius University.
Facebook groups for Erasmus in Bratislava
In the ESN Facebook groups, you can meet other students, answer any questions you may have and access the calendar of planned activities and events, which may include movie nights, Beerpong, laser tag, and trips to affordable places like Banská Bystrica, karaoke and various parties. You will also find groups that are divided according to the academic year, where you can meet people who go at the same time as you.
Whatsapp groups for Erasmus in Bratislava
Both from Facebook groups and from associations, WhatsApp groups are usually created for students to easily connect.
Tips for living in a shared apartment in Bratislava
Here are some tips to keep in mind when living in the capital of Slovakia:
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Winter temperatures in Bratislava can reach -15ºC and in summer rise to 40ºC. Reach an agreement with your roommates about the use of heating and air conditioning so that there are no problems between all of you.
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It is known that the quality of food you can get in Bratislava is not the best. What many locals do is go to Vienna to do the shopping, which is an hour away by bus. And of course, you can explore that Austrian city at the same time.
