Flatshare in Neuss

Young people living in Neuss often choose a shared flat as accommodation, to be able to live with flatmates and make everyday life more interesting and fun. Of course, keep in mind students go to Düsseldorf for nightlife, so it would be good to look for an apartment that has a good connection with that city.

Advantages and disadvantages of sharing a flat in Neuss

The following are some relevant pros and cons of living in a shared flat in this German city:

Advantages of sharing a flat in Neuss

• Take advantage of the extra in your budget, generated from the lower rental cost, to enjoy all that Neuss and nearby Düsseldorf have to offer. You will be able to reach this largest city in about 10 minutes by public transport.
• You can choose accommodation with an ideal location for you, whether it is close to your university, the leisure sites or the Rhine River if you prefer to be close to nature.

Disadvantages of sharing a flat in Neuss

• As a general rule, demand for rooms is higher than availability, so we suggest that you search well in advance so that you can find the ideal room for you.
• In Neuss, there are no student residences available yet, so you will not be able to choose a room in this type of accommodation.

Erasmus App for your exchange programme in Neuss

The apps for Erasmus+ offer many facilities, so we suggest you download some of them if you want your mobility to this western German city to be the best possible. Among the facilities, you will find there are services, benefits and information about life in the city and the university. For example, one of the data you will find is that the most convenient area to live as a student is the centre of Neuss, although you can also consider other neighbourhoods such as Rheinpark and Weissenberg.

How to meet people in Neuss?

In this section, we provide you with some ways you have to meet people in this German city, in addition to sharing a flat and connecting with your classmates:

Student associations in Neuss

Although in this city there are not many associations for students, you will be able to join those in Düsseldorf as it is just a few minutes away by train. For example, we recommend you join the ESN Düsseldorf. With it, you will be able to be part of numerous activities in the city and cheap trips to delve into German culture.

Facebook groups for Erasmus in Neuss

We believe that the best group you can join is the ESN Düsseldorf. In it, you get to see the different activities that are being planned in that nearby city and the different trips and excursions. Some of these events include wine tastings, picnics, hiking in Beyenburg and other nearby sites, city tours, and international dinners.

WhatsApp groups for Erasmus in Neuss

In the WhatsApp groups, you will be able to be in contact with other international students who want to share experiences with other young people and make friends. Take the opportunity to connect with other people who have similar interests to yours, being able to propose the plans you want to do in the city.

Tips for sharing a student flat in Neuss

Keep these recommendations in mind related to living in a shared flat:

• There are several fun celebrations throughout the year in this city that you can enjoy together with your friends and flatmates. Some of them are the Shakespeare Festival and the Neuss Shooting Festival.
• Take advantage of your stay to enjoy Neuss and Düsseldorf, but also to travel to nearby places such as the cities of Cologne and Essen and other countries, like Belgium and the Netherlands.

Frequently asked questions about sharing a flat in Neuss