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Shared apartments, spare rooms and roommates in Genoa
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Shared apartments, spare rooms and roommates in Genoa

Private rooms Genoa 39 422/month
Studios Genoa 4 1990/month
Apartments Genoa 159 2187/month
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The University of Genoa is one of the most important in Italy and its faculties are spread throughout the city centre. The capital of the Liguria region is very picturesque and, thanks to its climate and its location between the mountains and the sea, many international students choose it as an Erasmus destination.

Generally, the preferred accommodation option for international young people in Genoa is to find a room in a shared flat, although you will also have the opportunity to rent a complete apartment with several rooms and find your roommates yourself.

Advantages and disadvantages of sharing a flat in Genoa 

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Below we mention the most outstanding advantages and disadvantages:

Advantages of sharing a flat in Genoa 

  • The good connection with other areas of the country and the low cost of renting shared apartments will allow you to explore the city and its surroundings affordably, being able to travel to areas such as Milan, Turin and Cinque Terre.

  • Learn to live with people from all over the world, sometimes from different cultures and customs. Take the opportunity to learn more about their way of life and their language, not only if they are Italian!

Disadvantages of sharing a flat in Genoa 

  • In general, the number of places in shared flats that are part of residences is less than the demand. If that is your preferred accommodation alternative, you have to make the request well in advance.

  • The only space of your own will be your room, so make sure you make it comfortable and decorate it however you like.

Erasmus App for your exchange programme in Genoa 

In the Apps for Erasmus+ that you can download you will access information that will help you both in planning your exchange and in your experience in the city. One of the tips that you will find in these Apps is that you should think twice before buying a second-hand bike to get around. The savings on transport costs may appeal to you, but Genoa is full of ups and downs, which makes cycling around the city difficult.

How to meet people in Genoa

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In addition to befriending your flatmates, we recommend that you pay attention to these three alternatives to meet other young people in this Italian city:

Student associations in Genoa 

Most international students join the association which belongs to the Erasmus Student Network. Some of the activities organized by the ESN GEG Genoa are going to the beach, horse riding, kayaking, other sports events, international dinners, etc.

Facebook groups for Erasmus in Genoa 

There are several groups on this social network that you can join to get in touch with other international students going to Genoa. Some of these groups are created by ESN GEG Genoa itself, so in them, you will also find the calendar of activities planned by that association.

WhatsApp groups for Erasmus in Genoa 

Surely you will find several WhatsApp groups created by students. Take the opportunity to join them, introduce yourself and share your interests, that way it will be easier to contact other young people who have hobbies similar to yours and with whom you can make plans.

Tips for living in a shared apartment in Genoa

We give you some suggestions for life in shared flats in this Italian city:

  • The faculties of the University of Genoa are located in different parts of the city centre but in that area. For this reason, if you want to be close to your faculty and the most popular leisure areas, you can choose central neighbourhoods such as Génova Centro or Porto Antico, or some more remote and quiet areas such as Piazza Principe or Boccadasse.

  • The Genoese are not usually very friendly at first, but surely if you try to befriend them and get to know them well you can make good local friends.

Frequently asked questions about sharing a flat in Genoa

How much does a shared flat cost in Genoa?

The cost of rooms in shared flats averages €350 per month, but can be between €200 and €550 per month. An apartment with several rooms starts at approximately €750 and up.

Where to look for shared flats in Genoa?

You can do so in the Erasmus Play housing search engine! In this online community, you can not only see available verified flats and rooms but also their characteristics and entry requirements.

How to meet people in Genoa?

One of the alternatives most chosen by international students is to join the ESN GEG Genoa because there you can meet people while doing different activities. You can also join several WhatsApp and Facebook groups that you will find on the networks.

What are the advantages of sharing a flat in Genoa?

The greatest advantages of living in a shared flat are that you will be able to save on rent, live the experience more closely with other young people and live in a multicultural environment, learning from your flatmates.

How to choose ideal roommates in Genoa?

Try to get your classmates to be of different nationalities than yours, so you can learn more Italian or at least speak other languages. Of course, the ideal would be that the lifestyles of all those who live in the apartment are compatible and that the established rules of the apartment are met.