Shared apartments, spare rooms and roommates in Innsbruck

Are you going to Innsbruck for Erasmus? Be aware that the cost of living in this Austrian city is usually high, so living in a shared apartment is the best option you have while living in Innsbruck on a student budget. In addition, living with roommates from different parts of the world will make you appreciate other ways of doing things and learn from their cultures.

Advantages and disadvantages of sharing a flat in Innsbruck

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

Advantages of sharing a flat in Innsbruck

• By living in a spare room in a shared apartment you will be able to choose one with a convenient location, close to entertainment venues or the university campus you are going to. Some of the most popular neighbourhoods are Innenstadt, Allerheiligenhöfe and Hötting.

• You can take advantage of the savings on your rent to explore more of the city and its surroundings, as well as travel to Germany, Switzerland, or Italy.

Disadvantages of sharing a flat in Innsbruck

• You have to check which heating system is used in the flat and you will have to reach an agreement about its use with your roommates.

• Some apartments can be found in neighbourhoods far from the city centre and the universities, your commuting time and expenses on transportation may rise if you live in such neighbourhoods.

Erasmus App for your exchange programme in Innsbruck

There are several Apps for Erasmus+ that will help make the whole exchange process simpler. You will have access to a lot of information about the procedures to be done, about the university, life in the Austrian city and also student councils. One of these is that you should not be scared by the high prices in Innsbruck, since as a student you will have access to numerous discounts, not only in restaurants and bars but also at cultural sites, parties and other events.

How to meet people in Innsbruck

In this section, you will learn about some of the simplest and most fun ways you have to meet other students in this Austrian city:

Student associations in Innsbruck

The international department of the University of Innsbruck joins the ESN Innsbruck to support international students. With this association, you will be able to participate in numerous fun plans and activities to meet young people, such as international dinners, theme parties, different sports, city tours, and pub crawls, among others.

Facebook groups for Erasmus in Innsbruck

Among the groups that you can join are those of the ESN Innsbruck, which are divided according to the academic year (to connect more easily with other young people who are in the city at the same time as you) and there are also some for fans of outdoor sports, such as skiing, mountain biking, hiking, etc.

WhatsApp groups for Erasmus in Innsbruck

Surely you will find several WhatsApp or Telegram groups to join. It is the preferred means for students to be easily connected and to be able to organize plans on their own in the city. You will surely find someone who wants to go out at the last minute to enjoy the outdoors or have a beer!

Tips for living in a shared apartment in Innsbruck

Keep these tips in mind when living in shared flats in the Austrian city:

• If you know German and one of your roommates is Austrian, but at first, you don't understand when they speak, it's because they usually have a different dialect from that of Germany. Surely you will get used to it after a period of adaptation in the city.

• Are you considering renting an apartment in a location far from the centre or the university? Keep in mind that the cost of public transport is typically high, but also remember that you can buy discounted semester vouchers for young people to make it more affordable.

Frequently asked questions about sharing a flat in Innsbruck

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