If you are starting university next academic year and you still don’t know where to live in Barcelona, don’t worry, at Unihabit we make it very easy for you. In our university residence halls in Barcelona you will feel at home surrounded by other students with whom you will share incredible moments.
Where to live in Barcelona as a university student?
If you don’t know where to live in Barcelona, first of all, you should get to know our Unihabit residence halls in Barcelona, located in Ciutat Vella and in the Gràcia district.
Our university residences in Barcelona offer rooms for students starting university, Erasmus students, master’s degree students, postgraduate students, etc. Well, now let’s get down to business, get to know our Unihabit Ciutat Vella and Unihabit Gràcia residence halls.
Barcelona is a very attractive city with a great cultural and artistic offer where you will be able to enjoy your university life in Barcelona to the full, whether you are an undergraduate, Erasmus, Master’s or postgraduate student. There are many areas and neighbourhoods where to live in Barcelona, ideal for students. However, at Unihabit we recommend Ciutat Vella and Gràcia for their attractiveness, safety and different connections with public transport to other parts of the city. Both have public study areas such as libraries, civic centres, associations, etc.
Where to live in Barcelona Ciutat Vella? Discover the Unihabit residence hall!
The university residence hall in Barcelona, Unihabit Ciutat Vella, is the ideal opportunity to get to know the history of the city, and especially the old town area of Barcelona. The Ciutat Vella district encompasses four neighbourhoods: the Gothic Quarter, the Raval, Barceloneta, Sant Pere and Santa Caterina and La Ribera. The old quarter of Barcelona has a lot of charm because of its narrow and ancient streets, which began to be built already in the ancient Roman Barcino. In this residence hall you will live close to Las Ramblas, the Boqueria Market, the Cathedral of Barcelona, the Parc de la Ciutadella, etc. Moreover, as a university student, you will have easy access and connection with faculties and universities, thanks also to the great variety of public transport near the residence hall.
On the other hand, if you are an Erasmus student, you will be able to enjoy the sun, the sea and the beach of the Barceloneta district. In this neighbourhood you will also find one of Barcelona’s shopping centres, the Maremagnum, where you will enjoy a wide range of shops and gastronomy.
The residence is also very close to the oldest part of the city, the Gothic Quarter, which has incredible spaces such as the Plaça Reial and the Episcopal Palace. The medieval surroundings and the architecture of the buildings exude the romanticism and modernity characteristic of Barcelona.
The Ribera neighbourhood, in the Ciutat Vella district, has also become one of the favourite areas to live in Barcelona for many university students. In this neighbourhood you’ll find urban spaces, other more natural areas for walking or sports, and a rich cultural diversity of architectural heritage and museums. You can get lost in the streets and visit the Parc de la Ciutadella, which is located in a triangle between the Gare de France, the Arc de Triomphe and the Olympic Village.
The Barcelona Ciutat Vella university residence hall will offer you many services to make you feel at home and lack nothing:
- Fully equipped kitchen
- Study rooms
- 24 hour reception
- Bicycle parking
- Outdoor garden/patio
- Central space and living area
- Multi-media area
- Cleaning service
- Group activities
- Gym
- Roofftop
Gràcia, the ideal neighbourhood to live in Barcelona
Unihabit Gràcia university accommodation, located in Lesseps, in the district of Gràcia, is located in the centre of one of Barcelona’s most active neighbourhoods. Close to Parc Güell, Vila de Gracia and Plaça del Sol, the flats in Gràcia will be your perfect location.
Unihabit Gràcia flats are located in an ideal area for students to live in Barcelona. We could say that the neighbourhood of Gràcia is a village in a big metropolis, with a great heritage of popular culture and typical popular festivals. When we talk about Barcelona, we must admit that the cost of living can be a bit more expensive. However, the neighbourhood of Gracia stands out for having a fairly balanced price-quality of life ratio. This is probably why you will share the streets with many students from the territory who have moved to the Gracia neighbourhood for its warmth and identity. Of course, there’s plenty of cultural diversity, and you’re sure to meet people from the same country as you.
Without a doubt, the Gracia neighbourhood is one of the ideal areas to live in Barcelona for students. With almost no traffic, you can get around on foot or by bike and spend your time discovering the literary stories hidden in the walls and open spaces of each square while you enjoy a good coffee or beer on the terraces of the bars.
At Unihabit Gràcia flats, you can enjoy the experience of living in a flat on your own or with a flatmate. The flats have two bedrooms, kitchen-dining room and bathroom. They have all the comforts for you to enjoy your stay during your time at university.
What are the advantages of living in Barcelona as a university student?
Like many students, at this point in the academic year you are probably thinking about which university degree you will study next year, which university or where to live in Barcelona. So now is the time to start planning your university life and find out about the different advantages of living in the Catalan capital:
- Culture and art: Barcelona is a city full of culture, history and art. From the different buildings of modernist architecture, among which stand out the most emblematic buildings of the city made by the modernist Gaudí, to the world-class museums such as the Picasso. The city also offers a great cultural offer of theatres, art-house cinemas, exhibition halls, galleries, etc.
- Beach and nature: The Catalan city offers kilometres of beaches along the coast where you can enjoy the sunniest days in the city. In addition, very close to the city you can enjoy nature such as the Collserola mountain range where you can enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking.
- Exquisite gastronomy: Barcelona’s gastronomy is a delight for food lovers. From the typical tapas in the Gothic Quarter to the haute cuisine restaurants in the Eixample district, don’t miss out on some of Catalonia’s typical dishes!
- Lively life during the day and at night: Barcelona is characterised for being a city full of life both during the day and at night. From charming bars to nightclubs near the beach, making the city a great option for young people and university students.
If after reading this blog you still don’t know where to live in Barcelona, stay and discover below the stories of different Unihabit Barcelona students and what their experience has been like in our residence hall.
Do you want to know more about Unihabit and the areas where to live in Barcelona?
We have different types of accommodation, communal spaces and shared flats in Ciutat Vella and in the Gràcia neighbourhood in Barcelona. At Unihabit we will advise you on where to live in Barcelona and which area best suits your interests and your requirements and needs. You can make a reservation or ask for more information by phone at 608 608 829 or 935 953 953 or by email at info@unihabit.com.
