Flatshare in Darmstadt

Most students choose to live in an international environment, together with roommates in a shared flat. Surely this way your experience will be much more entertaining and with many more anecdotes!

Advantages and disadvantages of sharing a flat in Darmstadt

Here are some of the pros and cons of living in shared flats in this German city:

Advantages of sharing a flat in Darmstadt

• Most shared flats are in convenient locations for students, both close to the city centre and university campuses. Some neighbourhoods chosen by young people are Verlegerviertel, Martinsviertel and Darmstadt-West.

• Some spare rooms may have details that differentiate them, such as a balcony or a television, for example.

Disadvantages of sharing a flat in Darmstadt

• Finding accommodation in a shared flat in this city usually takes a long time, so if you want to find one that includes all the important characteristics for you, you have to make sure that you search well in advance.

• The state of the student residences may not be the best and in some cases, the flat can be shared by up to seven students, which can be a bit chaotic.

Erasmus App for your exchange programme in Darmstadt

There are different apps for Erasmus+ that you can use to make your exchange process more enjoyable. In them, you will find information about procedures, services and discounts, as well as help on life in the city and experiences and tips from students from previous years. For example, one of the tips that young people give is that you buy a second-hand bicycle to use as a means of transport since the city is very accessible.

How to meet people in Darmstadt

In this section, we tell you the simplest ways you have to meet people in the German city, in addition to sharing moments with your flatmates.

Student associations in Darmstadt

Many of the universities in this city have societies and groups that you can join. One of the options for international students is the ESN Darmstadt. With this association, you will be able to integrate into the multicultural student environment while doing fun activities and delving into the city's lifestyle.

Facebook groups for Erasmus in Darmstadt

The international departments of the universities usually create Facebook groups to facilitate the connection between students. You will also find the ESN Darmstadt group, where you can see the calendar of the activities and events they organize so you can join the one you want.

Whatsapp groups for Erasmus in Darmstadt

Surely in Facebook groups and associations, you will find links to WhatsApp groups to join. In them, you will be able not only to connect with other students but also to introduce yourself, share what your interests are and find other young people with whom to share fun experiences in the city.

Tips for living in a shared apartment in Darmstadt

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

• Try to get your roommates to be of a different nationality than yours, so you can practice English or German. For the latter, it is even better if you live with a native speaker to be able to learn more of the language!

• The city of Frankfurt is approximately one hour away by public transport, so you will be able to take advantage of the savings on rent to enjoy all the leisure and cultural offerings that this great city has to offer.

Frequently asked questions about sharing a flat in Darmstadt