Student Housing in Heraklion

Thanks to its two universities, Heraklion receives many young internationals every year who come here to study. Also, because it is one of the largest cities in Greece, it has a wide variety of activities for students to do. In it, you will be able to enjoy parks, historical sites, bars, restaurants, among others.

Surely you are wondering, how much does it cost to live in Heraklion as a student? The monthly budget depends a lot on the type of accommodation you choose since it represents a large part of the monthly expense of the students. In order to find the ideal accommodation for you, at an affordable price that includes the characteristics you want, in this article, we will tell you everything you need to know about housing in Heraklion.

Student apartments for rent in Heraklion

Many students are looking for a complete apartment to live in during their Erasmus experience. Some of the flats are studio type, suitable for one or two people, ideally couples. In these studios, you will not have to share the common areas, the bathroom and the kitchen with other students, so it is completely yours. On the other hand, you will find apartments with several rooms in which several young people can live. Here the common areas of the apartment are shared, although each one has different characteristics, so you should pay attention to the details that appear in the advertisement to choose the one that meets all your preferences.

The cost of a studio apartment goes from € 200 onwards and has an average of € 350 per month. Shared apartments start at € 380 and can go up to € 1000 per month, always depending on the number of people who can live there, the location in the city and the characteristics it has.

Student room for rent in Heraklion

Are you looking to rent a room for students in Heraklion? Know that in the capital of Crete you will find both single rooms and rooms shared between two people.

Most of them are furnished with everything necessary for students, with a bed, desk and wardrobe. But some of the rooms may also have special details such as a private bathroom and/or access to a balcony, for example. In addition, some apartments have beautiful views of the sea and the city.

The price of rooms in shared flats in Heraklion averages € 250 per month. We recommend that you look at all the features of the apartment to make sure it includes basic appliances ( like refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher, etc.).

Student accommodation in Heraklion

Although Heraklion is a small city, there are several areas that you can analyze when looking for accommodation as a student. Next, we will share with you the prefered neighbourhoods by international students who have been in Heraklion for their studies:

Apartments for rent in the centre of Heraklion

This area is the busiest in the city since it has many places of interest to visit (both by locals and tourists), with a wide variety of restaurants and entertainment venues. From here you will be able to reach the different universities easily with public transport.

Apartments in Xeropotamos

The Xeropotamos neighbourhood is located west of the centre of Heraklion, approximately 30 minutes on foot. If you choose to live here, you will be close to some beaches in the city, as well as different places of leisure frequented by international young people. The campus of the Hellenic Mediterranean University is just a few minutes away.

Rooms for Rent in Agia Marina

This area of ​​the city includes the Xeropotamos neighbourhood and other adjacent neighbourhoods, many of which lie along the coast. Here you will find a wide variety of beaches, restaurants, bars, shops and other places frequented by students, so it is usually affordable.

Erasmus accommodation near the universities of Heraklion

The following are the two institutions that receive the most international students every year in Heraklion:

University of Crete (UOC)

This institution has one of its campuses in Heraklion, called Voutes . It is located about 10 kilometres from the city centre, in the Vassilika Vouton area. Here you will find the School of Medicine, the University Hospital, the Engineering department and all the faculties of Sciences, including Biology, Chemistry and Physics. To get to the campus from the centre of Heraklion you will be able to take a bus that takes approximately 35 minutes to make the connection.

Hellenic Mediterranean University (HMU)

This university has a campus located southwest of the centre of Heraklion. It has a good public transport connection with the city centre, so you will be able to live in that neighbourhood and easily reach the University to study.

University residence in Heraklion

The University of Crete offers its students some residences in which you will be able to apply for a place. Pay attention to the characteristics of each one to be able to decide which is the ideal one for you, considering especially its location and the connection with the university.

Frequently Asked Questions about studying in Heraklion