Shared apartments, spare rooms and roommates in Logroño

This Spanish city is one of the most affordable to live in the country, which is a very aspects point for young people who go on an exchange with a student budget. Even so, international young people usually live in shared apartments with roommates, since rent is cheaper and day-to-day life is more fun. Of course, remember that you should go with an open mind and chat with your colleagues about the basic rules of the flat, especially about the use of air conditioning in summer and heating in winter.

Advantages and disadvantages of sharing a flat in Logroño

In this section, we tell you what are some of the most outstanding pros and cons of living in a shared flat in the Spanish city:

Advantages of sharing a flat in Logroño

• You can choose between single and shared spare rooms. Some of them are part of private flats and other residences for students, which may include access to facilities such as a gym, kitchen, and laundry, among others.

• Most of the shared flats are in convenient neighbourhoods for students due to their location near universities and entertainment venues. Among the most chosen neighbourhoods is the old town of Logroño, the centre and the Bajo neighbourhood.

Disadvantages of sharing a flat in Logroño

• Some residences and apartments only accept people of the same sex, especially in the case of women. This can be a disadvantage if you prefer to live on a mixed site.

• The availability of full apartments with several rooms is not very wide, so if it is your preferred type of accommodation, you should search well in advance.

Erasmus App for your exchange programme in Logroño

If you want the process of your mobility to be simpler, we recommend that you download some Apps for Erasmus+ at your disposal. In them, you will not only see instructions for paperwork, the Learning Agreement and the validation of subjects, but also information about life in the city and some tips from other young people. One of these is that if Spanish is not your native language, learn the basics before you arrive, so you can communicate more with the locals.

How to meet people in Logroño?

Below we tell you what are some of the ways you have to meet people in Logroño, in addition to interacting with your classmates and flatmates.

Student associations in Logroño

The universities in Logroño do not have associations for international students, but La Rioja University does have some associations that you can join, such as music or sports.

Facebook groups for Erasmus in Logroño

Most of the Facebook groups that you will find for exchange in this city correspond to those that are divided according to the academic year. In these groups, you can receive support from numerous students who are in the same situation as you, as well as meet people before you arrive in the city.

WhatsApp groups for Erasmus in Logroño

We suggest that you also join student WhatsApp groups since in them, you will be connected more quickly and easily to other young people. Take the opportunity to introduce yourself, as well as to propose plans such as visiting the vineyards or a cultural site, such as the Parliament of La Rioja.

Tips for living in a shared student apartment in Logroño

These are some recommendations for living in shared flats in this Spanish city:

• If you like to exercise or take walks outdoors, we recommend that you look for accommodation that is close to the Ebro River, so you can enjoy its banks. However, remember that Logroño is full of parks and squares.

• You will be able to take advantage of the savings on rent to travel to nearby places such as Bilbao, Zaragoza and Madrid. We recommend that you also take the opportunity to taste the local food as much as you can, it's delicious!

Frequently asked questions about sharing a flat in Logroño

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