Shared apartments, spare rooms and roommates in Bruges

This beautiful Belgian city draws the attention of numerous students every year due to its history, its beauty and its location. Many young internationals move to Bruges to immerse themselves in the culture of the Flanders area of ​​Belgium, as well as take the opportunity to learn some language, Flemish, a variation of Dutch.

Keep in mind that most international students tend to choose a shared flat as their accommodation, as life is more fun together with flatmates, counteracting the tranquillity of quiet Bruges.

Advantages and disadvantages of sharing a flat in Bruges

The following are some pros and cons of living in shared flats in this Belgian city:

Advantages of sharing a flat in Bruges

• You can choose spare rooms in a private student dormitory and Kots (a building like a big house with several rooms).
• Take advantage of the extra in your budget to travel around Belgium and other nearby countries, such as France, Germany, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom.

Disadvantages of sharing a flat in Bruges

• The cost of living and rent is usually high due to the number of tourists that the city attracts, so it can be difficult to find a room with good characteristics and price.
• Rain is common in Bruges, as well as cold in winter. We recommend that you reach an agreement on the use of heating in the cold months to keep everyone happy.

Erasmus App for your exchange programme in Bruges

In the apps for Erasmus+, in addition to a large amount of data on the procedures you have to do for mobility, you will find recommendations from students who have been to the city before. One of the tips that young people repeat the most is that you get a second-hand or rental bicycle for the time you are going to be in Bruges since it is the preferred means of transport for students. This way you will be able to enjoy the city even more and save on transport.

How to meet people in Bruges?

If you share a flat, we encourage you to connect with your colleagues as soon as you arrive in the city. In addition, you can consider the following alternatives to meet people in the Belgian city:

Student associations in Bruges

Several universities and institutions have come together to create the Brugge Studentenstad, an organization with societies that plan many activities and events during the year that students from different universities can join. Also, if you want to join an ESN, you can do it in Ghent, since that city is half an hour away by public transport.

Facebook groups for Erasmus in Bruges

You will find groups of the different societies of the Brugge Studentenstad and the ESN Gent. In them, you will be able to find out about the different activities that you can take part in during your stay in the city.

WhatsApp groups for Erasmus in Bruges

When you find WhatsApp groups, do not hesitate to join. In these you will be able to be in more direct contact with the other students, taking the opportunity to introduce yourself, give information about yourself and join the plans they propose to meet other young people.

Tips for living in a shared student apartment in Bruges

We give you some tips to keep in mind regarding life in shared flats in this city in Flanders:

• During your stay in the city, you can enjoy many events and festivities with your roommates. Some of the most outstanding are the Cactus Festival, Meifoor Brugge Festival, Jazz Brugge, the Belgian National Day and the Canal Festival.
• Keep in mind that the preferred neighbourhoods for young people to live in are Magdalenakwartier, Sint Michiels and Sint Gillis, although any area near the city centre is usually advisable.

Frequently asked questions about sharing a flat in Bruges

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