Shared apartments, spare rooms and roommates in Padua

The University of Padova was the third to be founded in the world, which gives it worldwide prestige and recognition. Also, it is known for welcoming hundreds of Italian and international students every year, and thanks to that the university life is very lively and there are young people on the streets all the time.

Most young people who move to Padua choose to live in a room, either part of a residence or a private shared flat. For this reason, we recommend that you start your search well in advance so that you can choose one that meets your preferred characteristics, in a convenient location and at an affordable price.

Advantages and disadvantages of sharing a flat in Padua

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

Advantages of sharing a flat in Padua 

• You have the option to choose between a single spare room (singola) and a shared (doppia) with another student, which is generally cheaper and has a locker, desk and chair for each one.

• You will have more alternatives to choose accommodation in a convenient neighbourhood with a student budget, such as the city centre, Stanga or Savonarola.

Disadvantages of sharing a flat in Padua

• In some cases, the rooms and apartments do not have the necessary furniture to move in, so you will have to invest in an extra cost at the beginning of the exchange.

• Utility bills are often included in the price, but it doesn't always include everything. Pay attention to this to see if you have to add an extra amount at the end of the month.

Erasmus App for your exchange programme in Padua 

In the Apps for Erasmus+ that you can download, you will find a lot of useful information, such as lists of necessary procedures that you have to do and other data for life in the city. One of them, for example, is that by having a completely pedestrian centre and good routes around the area, the preferred transport for students is the bicycle. Rent one for your stay or buy a second-hand one as soon as you arrive in the city!

How to meet people in Padua

In addition to sharing with your flatmates, we recommend the following ways to meet people in the Italian city:

Student associations in Padua 

The ESN Padova is the preferred Erasmus association by students, since it helps to integrate international youth into the local culture. They organize ski trips, excursions to nearby cities, wine tasting, language exchanges, picnics, board game nights, among other fun activities.

Facebook groups for Erasmus in Padua

The ESN Padova has a Facebook group in which it publishes the calendar of all the planned activities so that you can join. In this group, you will also see the different discounts that you will be able to access by having the ESN Card.

Whatsapp groups for Erasmus in Padua 

On many occasions, from Facebook groups and associations, WhatsApp or Telegram groups are created so that young people can be in more direct contact with each other, introducing themselves and organizing plans and parties.

Tips for living in a shared apartment in Padua

Keep in mind the following tips when living in the Italian city:

• The university campuses are scattered throughout the city, so check the location of your faculty to find the best located spare room for commuting.

• If one of your roommates is Italian, you will have the opportunity to practice the language more, as well as delve deeper into the country's culture and way of life.

Frequently asked queries about sharing a flat in Padua

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