Student accommodation, flats and rooms for rent in Galway

Galway is located on the west coast of Ireland, overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. It is a city full of cultural offerings, with a multitude of festivals, artistic and sporting events and incredible landscapes.

If you wonder what the student atmosphere is like in Galway, you have to know that it is one of Ireland’s most requested Erasmus destinations. It receives hundreds of students every year, both national and international, thanks to the quality of its universities and its young and dynamic environment. In Galway, you will find university groups that organize events of all kinds and with varied themes. From here you will also be able to travel to very beautiful nearby places, such as the Aran Islands, Connemara or Dublin.

Are you looking for student accommodation in Galway? With so many young internationals arriving to study each year in Galway, finding good accommodation can be a difficult and competitive task. That is why we provide at your disposal the Erasmus Play housing search engine, in which you will be able to compare between different verified accommodations, viewing all their characteristics, locations, images and prices. You are free to browse it as much as you want to find your ideal place in Galway.

Student apartments for rent in Galway

Most of the supply of student apartments for rent in Galway is for apartments with several rooms to share, as the price of studio apartments is very high. For reference, the price of a two-bedroom apartment usually goes from € 1,250 onwards.

When looking for a flat you have to pay attention to the characteristics of each apartment. They are generally furnished and include the basic appliances to move into, such as a refrigerator, oven, and microwave.

Student room for rent in Galway

Are you looking for a student room to rent in Galway? Here you will find both individual and shared rooms. In the case of shared rooms, keep in mind that the price that appears in the descriptions is usually per person, so you will not have to divide it between the two occupants. The minimum cost of a single room usually goes from € 420 onwards, being the average of € 700 per month. Shared rooms usually run with a minimum of € 550 for each person.

Most rooms are usually furnished, with a bed, wardrobe, desk and chair for each occupant of the room. What you do have to look at is whether it includes bedding, for example, since some owners prefer that each student bring their own. Anyways, there is no need to worry, since in downtown Galway, there are shops where you can buy bedding at a very affordable price.

Student accommodation in Galway

Looking for a flat in a new city can be overwhelming, it gets harder when you barely know the best areas to live in. To make it easier for you, in this section we will advise you on some of the most chosen neighbourhoods by international students to live in during their Erasmus experience.

Apartments for rent in Galway city centre

Here you will find many of the city's attractions, such as shops, bars, pubs, restaurants and event venues. In addition, from this neighbourhood, you will be able to easily reach the city's universities, as well as access the main train station and the bus station to travel to other places.

Apartments in Greenfields and Newcastle

These two neighbourhoods are close to the National University of Ireland and the Irish National University and are therefore often crowded with students. From Greenfields and Newcastle, you will also be able to easily reach the centre of Galway, in just over 15 minutes by public transport or 30 on foot.

Rooms for rent in Mervue and Renmore

These areas are located very close to the GMIT University (Galway Institute of Technology - Mayo) and are ideal for students studying there for their university studies. It has a wide variety of shops and shopping centres, as well as access to parks and Lake Atalia.

Erasmus accommodation near Galway universities

The following are the institutions that receive the most international students every year in the Irish city of Galway:

National University of Ireland (NUIG)

This is probably the most prestigious university in the country and the one that receives the most international students each year. It has a large campus where all its faculties are located, very close to the city centre and on the banks of the Corrib river. If you want to live close to this institution, you can choose neighbourhoods like Newcastle, Westside, Shantalla or Greenfields.

Galway Institute of Technology - Mayo (GMIT)

This institution is located a little further from the city centre to the east. However, you will be able to reach it in about 15 minutes by public transport, so many of its students choose the centre to live in. You can also consider other neighbourhoods like Mervue in the Marlay Wood area or the Lurgan Park area.

University residence in Galway

With such a large number of young internationals every year, in this Irish city there are several student residences where you can apply. You have to pay attention to the characteristics of each one, since they have different features and facilities, such as study rooms, leisure and games rooms, laundry, dining room, restaurant, garden and even terrace.

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