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Shared apartments, spare rooms and roommates in Santiago de Compostela
Flatshare in Santiago de Compostela

Shared apartments, spare rooms and roommates in Santiago de Compostela

The cost of living in Santiago de Compostela is usually quite cheap, and if you live in a shared flat you will be able to make the most out of your student budget. The University of Santiago de Compostela attracts many national and international students because it has very good teaching quality, so the demand for accommodation is usually high when the academic year approaches. Search well in advance!

The student atmosphere in Santiago de Compostela is very lively, approximately a third of the population are students. You can make your experience even more fun living with roommates of different nationalities.

Advantages and disadvantages of sharing a flat in Santiago de Compostela

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Here we mention the most outstanding aspects of living in shared flats in the Galician city:

Advantages of sharing a flat in Santiago de Compostela

  • Living with roommates will help you maintain the lively humour on those grey and dark days typical of this city, especially in winter.

  • You will be able to choose shared apartments located in convenient areas for students, such as the historic centre, the New Zone, Santa Marta, San Caetano and Fontiñas.

  • You can choose single spare rooms in private shared flats, as well as single and shared rooms that are part of residence halls.

Disadvantages of sharing a flat in Santiago de Compostela

  • Despite being a small city, this Galician city welcomes many students every year so there is usually a lot of demand for shared flats.

  • The apartments in the historic centre can be small and not in the best condition, so you have to recheck the images and characteristics before making a reservation.

Erasmus App for your exchange programme in Santiago de Compostela

In the Apps for Erasmus+, you will find a lot of information about life in this city. For example, a fact that you have to take into account is that Santiago de Compostela is a small city. If you choose an apartment with a central location, you will be able to walk to the university and the most popular entertainment venues, saving on transportation costs.

How to meet people in Santiago de Compostela?

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One of the best ways is to befriend your roommates, with whom you are going to live different moments during your stay. You can also consider the following options:

Student associations in Santiago de Compostela

The ESN Santiago de Compostela is the preferred association for international students to meet other young people. Being part of it you will be able to enjoy a large number of activities and events at the same time that you integrate into the student environment and learn more about the local culture.

Facebook groups for Erasmus in Santiago de Compostela

On Facebook, you can join both groups organized according to the academic year you are going to or also to the ESN. In the latter, you can see the calendar of planned activities, which usually include affordable trips (such as to Ibiza or Morocco), karaoke nights, basketball, volleyball and other sports events and other parties.

WhatsApp groups for Erasmus in Santiago de Compostela

You will surely find a WhatsApp, Telegram or Discord group to join. In these, students take the opportunity to introduce themselves and share information about their interests, thus making it easier to find other young people with whom they can organize plans.

Tips for living in a shared apartment in Santiago de Compostela

Here are some tips for living in shared flats in this Galician city:

  • If you are going to choose a flat in the centre of Santiago de Compostela, remember that in summer the city is full of tourists and pilgrims, which can be a bit overwhelming as it is a small city. Keep this in mind to choose a quieter area if you are going to be there in summer.

  • In this city, it usually rains a lot, so it would be a good decision to choose a flat that includes a dryer as well as a washing machine. This way it will be easier to dry the clothes and not mix all your roommate's clothes.

Frequently asked questions about sharing a flat in Santiago de Compostela

How much does a shared flat cost in Santiago de Compostela?
The average cost of a room in a shared flat in this Galician city is €400-450 per month, although it can have a minimum of €200 per month.

How to find roommates in Santiago de Compostela?
You should look in forums and online communities such as Erasmus Play, where you can also view all available and verified shared flats.

How to meet people in Santiago de Compostela?
Two of the simplest ways are for you to share a flat and do activities with your classmates, and also to join student associations such as the ESN Santiago de Compostela. You can also join Facebook, Whatsapp, Telegram or Discord groups to get in touch with other young people.

Should I share a flat or live alone in Santiago de Compostela?
We recommend that you share a flat, according to former students the experience is more fun and you can use the savings on your budget to enjoy more activities and delve into the local culture to the fullest.

What should I know when entering a flatshare in Santiago de Compostela?
Keep in mind that during the spring/summer season many pilgrims and tourists come to the city, so the historic centre is usually crowded. Remember this in case you want to look for a flat in a central location and thinking about it overwhelms you.