Student accommodation, flats and rooms for rent in Messina

Messina is a port city that is located in the northeast of the island of Sicily. It is a city with a multitude of important historical sites to see, as well as incredible natural landscapes. It is separated from mainland Italy by the Strait of Messina, in front of Reggio di Calabria.

In this Italian city, you will find a wide range of activities that you can do every day, such as enjoying the beaches, parks or shops, touring the centre and exploring its museums and old town. The city itself may not be the prettiest, but you sure enjoy everything it has to offer. Remember that you will also be able to explore the different parts of the island of Sicily, such as Catania and Palermo.

Are you looking for student accommodation in Messina? In this article, we detail some points that you have to take into account when searching, so you should read them before beginning your accommodation hunt. In addition, if you access the Erasmus Play housing search engine you will be able to compare verified offer of flats and rooms that are available in Messina. 

By comparing all the characteristics, images, prices and locations of all the accommodations, you can easily book online with total security when you find your ideal accommodation since the accommodations are 100% verified.

Student apartments for rent in Messina

Most of the apartments offered in this Italian city correspond to apartments to share, with several rooms. They generally include everything you need to move in from the beginning, such as basic appliances (a refrigerator, microwave and washing machine). Of course, pay attention to the description of the accommodation because some do not have other amenities like bedding, which you will have to buy when entering.

The price of the apartments for rent in Messina depends on the location, the characteristics and the number of rooms they have. As a reference, the cost of a flat with three bedrooms is usually € 450 per month and one with five bedrooms is € 650 per month.

Student room for rent in Messina

The cost of rent is usually the biggest expense that students have to face each month. For this reason, choosing a room in a shared apartment is usually the most chosen option, since it allows sharing the cost of rent and service expenses.

Depending on the location and the characteristics it has, the cost of the rooms can go from € 120 onwards and can go up to € 400 per month, the average is usually around € 200 per month.

Student accommodation in Messina

Below we will tell you which are the preferred areas for students to live during their Erasmus experience in Messina, both due to its location near the university and the centre.

Apartments for rent in the centre of Messina

The city centre is probably the preferred area for students to live in, especially those who have their faculty in a central location. In this neighbourhood, you will be able to enjoy the leisure and historical sites most frequented by students, so there is a good atmosphere.

Apartments in the coastal area of ​​Santissima Annunziata

This area is a very good location if your campus is Annunziata and if you want easy access to the city centre. In addition, from this area, you will also be closer to the Papardo campus than from the centre.

Rooms for rent in Sant 'Agata

This area is a good location if your faculty is on the Papardo campus. Keep in mind that it is a bit far from the city, approximately 40 minutes by public transport from the centre, so it is convenient if you are going to spend a lot of time at the university, to avoid the daily commute to get there.

Erasmus accommodation near the University of Messina (UNIME)

Called in Italian “Università degli Studi di Messina”, this institution has several faculties that are spread over several buildings in different parts of the city. The campuses of this university are:

• The central building: here are the faculties of Law, Economics, Political and Legal Sciences, Cognitive Sciences, Psychology, Education and Cultural Studies. It is located in the centre of the city.
• The University Polyclinic Hospital “G. Martino ”: this is where the classes of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Biology, Dentistry and other related careers are taught. It is located in the southern part of the city, in Minissale.
• Campus Annunziata: here are the departments of Veterinary Medicine and Ancient and Modern Civilizations. It is located in the northern part of the city centre.
• Papardo Campus: has the departments of Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics, Earth Sciences, Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Sciences and Pharmaceuticals. It is located north of the city, about 40 minutes by public transport from the centre of Messina.

University residence in Messina

The residence hall offered by this institution is located on the Annunziata campus. It mainly offers double rooms to share. It should be noted that several students from previous years say that there are too many people living there and that it can be very uncomfortable when using common spaces, such as the kitchen. In addition, it is far from the city and public transport is not the best. For this reason, it is generally more advisable to rent a shared apartment, in which you will also be able to live with other students and with other advantages.

Frequently Asked Questions about living in Messina

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