Who can live in a student residence?

Living in a student residence is an ideal option for those who are pursuing official studies and are looking for a safe, comfortable environment designed for university life. In general, undergraduate, master’s, doctoral, Erasmus and vocational training students can live in student residences.

In this guide, you will find all the requirements for living in a student residence, who can access it, what exceptions exist, and what advantages this type of accommodation offers compared to a shared flat.

Living in a student residence in Barcelona allows you to enjoy centrally located, well-connected accommodation designed to make university life easier. In a city with a high cost of living, university residences offer a comfortable and affordable alternative, with included services and a safe environment for studying and living together.

The Unihabit Barcelona Ciutat Vella university residence is located in Plaça de les Caramelles, right next to the Museum of Contemporary Art of Barcelona (MACBA), and just a few minutes from Plaça Catalunya, Passeig de Gràcia, the University of Barcelona (UB) and Blanquerna (URL), as well as the bustling neighbourhoods of El Born and the Barri Gòtic. This location provides easy access to the main study, cultural and leisure areas of the city.

In addition, the Ciutat Vella residence has excellent connections with metro lines L1, L2 and L3, as well as train and bus stations, making daily travel to any point in Barcelona easy.

At the Barcelona University Residence, we offer different types of rooms to suit the needs of every student: single, double and triple rooms. Each option allows you to live in a student residence according to your lifestyle and the experience you are looking for during the academic year.

The single room is the ideal option if you want to live alone and enjoy the peace and quiet that this entails. One of the great advantages is that you will have your own personal space, which you can decorate and arrange as you like, and also, during exam periods, or whenever you need it, you will have a refuge that gives you absolute concentration without the need to go to the library or study room.

On the other hand, if what you are looking for is to live with companions with whom you can share unique moments, our double or triple rooms offer you the opportunity to have a companion or two. With them you will create an inseparable bond and share all your experiences and memories of this special stage: true and loyal friendships that will accompany you in any situation, both in good times and in the most difficult ones.

All options are designed to offer comfort and an environment suitable for studying and living together during your time as student in Barcelona.

The cost of living in a university residence in Barcelona depends mainly on the type of room you choose (single, double or triple) and the duration of your stay. Booking a place for the entire academic year is not the same as staying only a few months, so the final price may vary depending on your needs.

Check all the rates on our website.

With the Unihabit Barcelona university residence rates, additional services are included so that you can enjoy the best possible experience in our facilities.

When you consider living in a student residence, one of the most common questions is which services are actually included in the rate. At Unihabit, we offer a solution designed so that you can live, study and socialise with total comfort, without unexpected expenses and with everything essential for your daily university life.

Below, you will find all the services included in the Unihabit Ciutat Vella university residence, organised by category to make it easier for you to find what you are looking for.

• Water and electricity consumption
• 24 hour reception
• Electronic video surveillance system
• Wifi in all rooms

• Garden and outdoor patio area
• Terrace with solarium
• Communal kitchen
• Spacious dining and living areas
• Study rooms

• Weekly cleaning service in the rooms
• Cleaning and maintenance of communal areas
• Bicycle parking
• Spaces adapted for people with disabilities

• Organisation of leisure, cultural and sporting activities

In addition, if you want to acquire extra services, you can hire them separately. These include a set of bed linen, a set of towels, laundry service, self-service copying, vending service or a parking space for a car or motorbike, among others.

At Unihabit, we work to ensure that you have everything you need during your stay so you can focus on what really matters: your university life.

Choosing between a student residence or a shared flat is one of the first major decisions when starting university. Although both options have benefits, living in a university residence offers a much more complete experience, especially for those looking for comfort, security and a good environment for studying and making new friends.

Here are the main advantages of living in a student residence compared to a shared flat:

All our student residences in Barcelona have rooms with multifunctional spaces that include a kitchen, study area and full bathroom. They also have heating and air conditioning to ensure your comfort throughout the year.

Without leaving the building, you can access a wide variety of indoor and outdoor spaces where you can study, relax or enjoy group activities. This convenience is one of the major differences compared to a shared flat, where common areas are usually limited to the living room or kitchen.

The kitchen has a fridge, microwave with grill and basic cooking utensils. The bathrooms have a shower, sink, toilet, mirror, toilet roll holder and towel racks. And the bedroom is furnished with a bed, wardrobe, desk with drawers and a chair. Everything is ready for you to move in without extra expenses or last-minute purchases.

Unihabit residences offer a safe environment thanks to video surveillance systems and a team that works every day to ensure residents’ wellbeing. This is a major advantage over shared flats, where safety depends on the property and the roommates.

Student residences have a very active social environment. You can meet people from different cities and countries both day-to-day in the common areas and at the organised activities. This makes it easy to build lasting friendships and a network of contacts throughout your university life.

In our residences, we organise activities to promote coexistence: Christmas dinners, cooking workshops, yoga classes, gymkhanas, trips to Port Aventura, sports days, skiing trips, calçotadas, escape rooms, welcome parties, beach days and many more.

You will find a team always available to help you with any question or situation related to living together. This continuous support provides peace of mind that is hard to find in a shared flat.

To start the reservation, you must go to the reservations section on our website and fill out the accommodation request form with your personal and academic information.

Para iniciar la reserva, debes acceder al apartado de reservas de nuestra página web y rellenar el formulario de solicitud de alojamiento con tus datos personales y académicos. Este primer paso permite confirmar tu interés y registrar tu candidatura para una plaza.

When submitting your application, you must make a previous payment of 200 euros as a deposit. This amount is fully refunded if your admission is denied.

Once we review your application and you are admitted, the €200 will be credited as part of the total deposit, equivalent to two monthly rental payments.

If you give up your place after being admitted, this amount will not be refunded.

If you are not admitted to the university where you applied to study, the deposit will be refunded provided that you submit official documentation proving this.

You will receive an email from our team confirming whether your reservation has been formalised correctly and whether you have been admitted.

Once admitted, you will just need to follow the instructions from the Unihabit team to complete the final administrative steps before your arrival.

To access a student residence, it is necessary to meet a series of basic requirements related to the student’s identity and academic status. These documents are requested during the admission process and the formalisation of the registration.

Required documentation

To complete your application, you must present:

• Passport or identity card in force
• Documentation that accredits belonging to the university or educational community (registration and proof of payment).
• Copy of proof of payment of 200 euros as a deposit.

These requirements ensure that Unihabit residences are primarily intended for students pursuing formal studies, although professors and academic staff may also stay there on occasion. This model is one of the aspects most valued by families and residents themselves.

The residences are open to undergraduate, master’s, doctoral, vocational training and international programme students such as Erasmus. Minors may also apply as long as they have formal authorization from their legal guardians.

At Unihabit residences, you can enjoy your university years while living in the city centre, meeting new classmates and creating your own university family.

If you want more information about our facilities or need answers to questions about the admission process, you can contact our team at info@unihabit.com  or by calling 608 608 829 or 935 953 953.
We look forward to seeing you next academic year. We look forward to seeing you at Unihabit.