Shared apartments, spare rooms and roommates in Nicosia

Did you know that the capital of Cyprus is divided into two? One of its parts is Turkish and the other Greek. This characteristic of Nicosia added to the fact that it is located on an island, attracts the attention of numerous international students every year who choose to do their exchange there. Thanks to this, if you choose to live in a shared apartment, you will surely be part of a multicultural environment in which your roommates are of different nationalities from yours. And it would be great if any of them are Cypriots! This way, you will be able to understand much more about the island's way of life and its culture.

Advantages and disadvantages of sharing a flat in Nicosia

Have you still not decided if living in a shared flat is the right thing for you? To make your decision easier, here we list some pros and cons of living in shared flats in Cypriot city:

Advantages of sharing a flat in Nicosia

• In some cases, the rooms have details such as a private bathroom or balcony, which makes its higher price justified compared to the others.

• No matter where the university you attend is, you will surely find a shared apartment with a convenient location for you. It should be near the university and downtown, where the largest number of entertainment sites for young people are.

• You can choose between private shared flats as well as flats in student residences.

Disadvantages of sharing a flat in Nicosia

• Some rooms do not include bedding or pillows, so you should buy them as soon as you arrive in the city or bring your own from home.

• Take a good look at whether the cost of the air conditioning is included in the rental price because, if it is not, you will have to reach an agreement with your flatmates about its use in the summer. If not, this can lead to arguments.

Erasmus App for your exchange programme in Nicosia

Erasmus+ apps are worthwhile, if you use them, they can make your exchange process much simpler. In them, you will be able to read the relevant information, both about the university and about life in the city and the experiences of students from previous years. In these experiences, young people often encourage those who arrive to take advantage of their stay to explore Cyprus to the fullest, both its beaches and other cities, including Limassol, Larnaka and Paphos.

How to meet people in Nicosia?

If you are overwhelmed by the idea of ​​going on an exchange to a new city and not meeting anyone, don't worry! Here are some of the ways you can meet people in Nicosia, both when you arrive in the city and before.

Student associations in Nicosia

ESN Nicosia is not attached to any university, but rather supports all international students in the Cypriot capital. Thanks to this, if you are part of the wide range of activities and events that they organize during the year, you will be able to meet people from different careers and institutions.

Facebook groups for Erasmus in Nicosia

You will find the general ESN Nicosia group and also some created by that organization that are differentiated according to academic years. This will make it easier for you to connect with students who will be there at the same time as you. You can also join the "Erasmus Life Nicosia" group, in which you will be able to see different organized events.

Whatsapp groups for Erasmus in Nicosia

Generally, these groups are created from associations or Facebook groups and are used for students to directly contact each other.

Tips for living in a shared student apartment in Nicosia

Keep in mind these tips related to living in shared flats in the capital of Cyprus:

• Many students recommend that you look for an accommodation close to the city centre to be close to the places frequented by the Erasmus. Some neighbourhoods preferred by young people, in addition to the centre, are the old-walled city and Lykabittos.

• If you choose to live in the centre of Nicosia, you will be able to witness first-hand the Independence Day parades celebrated on October 1st. Various parties and celebrations are planned in the city and on the island.

Frequently asked questions about sharing a flat in Nicosia