Shared apartments, spare rooms and roommates in Cagliari

Are you thinking of going to Cagliari as an exchange student for a season? Know that this city attracts many students who want to have the experience of living on an island. In addition, Cagliari has the quality that its climate is excellent throughout the year (temperatures in winter rarely drop below 11ºC), so the fact of being able to enjoy its beaches and nature also attracts the attention of young people.

It is said that Cagliari is the university city by excellence in Sardinia, and living in a shared flat is the most chosen by students. If it is your preferred accommodation option, it is recommendable to start your search well in advance. Surely, living with roommates makes your experience more fun!

Advantages and disadvantages of sharing a flat in Cagliari

In this section we inform you on what are some pros and cons of living in a shared flat in the capital of Sardinia:

Advantages of sharing a flat in Cagliari

• You will have the opportunity to select single spare rooms (singola) and shared rooms (doppia). In the second case, the price per person is usually cheaper.

• If one of your colleagues is from Sardinia, you will surely meet a sociable and open person, who will want to help you in any way possible.

• Most of the shared flats are located in neighbourhoods full of students, such as the historic centre of Cagliari, Is Mirrionis and San Benedetto for example.

Disadvantages of sharing a flat in Cagliari

• Nightlife for young people usually takes place at parties in apartments, so you have to reach an agreement with your flatmates about the gatherings that can be done in the flat.

• Remember that your room is the only space that you will have completely for yourself, that is in case you choose a single room.

Erasmus App for your exchange programme in Cagliari

To make the process of your exchange to Cagliari as simple as possible, we recommend that you download apps for Erasmus+ where you will be able to access information, discounts, services, and student advice. One of these tips is that you take advantage of your free time to explore the island but also to travel to other cities easily, such as France or Rome by ferry.

How to meet people in Cagliari

The following are some of the ways you have to meet people in this Italian city:

Student associations in Cagliari

Two of the most important associations for international students in this Italian city are the ESN Cagliari and the AEGEE-Cagliari. They usually organise different fun activities where you will be able to meet other students and provide support and help in matters related to the city and the university upon your arrival.

Facebook groups for Erasmus in Cagliari

The best Facebook groups that you can join are those of the associations since in them you can see the calendar of activities and events that they organize. For example, at ESN Cagliari some activities you can take part in are sports days, surfing, snacks, movie nights, karaoke and theme parties, painting classes, and city tours, among others.

Whatsapp groups for Erasmus in Cagliari

Generally, Whatsapp groups or some messaging services are created by Facebook groups and student associations. In these groups, you can meet people easily, as you will all introduce yourselves and share your interests.

Tips for living in a shared apartment in Cagliari

We give you some tips to keep in mind when living in a shared flat in this Italian city:

• Try to get a local roommate or at least one Italian as a flatmate, to put into practice your Italian and learn more.

• If you are in Cagliari in May and you live in the centre, you will surely have the opportunity to witness the Sant'Efisio festival first-hand. It is the most important festival in the city, with processions, ancient costumes, musical and theatrical performances, and local cuisine.

Frequently asked questions about sharing a flat in Cagliari

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