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Alba Viu
5 mi from centreRooms on request
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Terrassa Can Telar
15.4 mi from centreRooms on request
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€641/month
88Rooms available
Residencia Universitaria Maria Oliveras, Universidad de Barcelona: Campus Bellvitge
4.4 mi from centreRooms on request
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€895/month
57Rooms available
Beyoo Poble Sec
1.7 mi from centreRooms on request
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€989/month
89Rooms available
Beyoo Marina
1.3 mi from centreRooms on request
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€999/month
54Rooms available
Aleu
3.6 mi from centreRooms on request
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€1.111/month
37Rooms available
Garbí
1.9 mi from centreRooms on request
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€1.224/month
61Rooms available
Yugo Barcelona Port
0.1 mi from centreRooms on request
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€1.293/month
36Rooms available
Canvas Sabadell
12.3 mi from centre1 room type
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- Gym
- Study space
- On-site staff
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Pedralbes Student Accommodation
3.1 mi from centre5 room types
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- Laundry
- Gym
- 24/7 security
- Communal lounge
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Poblenou Student Accommodation
1.6 mi from centre5 room types
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- Wi-Fi included
- Laundry
- Gym
- 24/7 security
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About Barcelona
Why students choose Barcelona
Barcelona's universities are not all in Barcelona, and that is the first thing to check. The Universitat de Barcelona teaches in the city, around Plaça Universitat and Diagonal. The Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona is at Bellaterra, outside the city altogether, reached by a train that takes well over half an hour each way. Pompeu Fabra is split between Ciutadella and Poblenou, and the Politècnica's main engineering campus sits up at Diagonal. Find your building on a map before you fall in love with a neighbourhood.
Eixample is the grid, central and well connected, and covers a lot of ground, so the block matters more than the district name. Gràcia, just north, is the one most students name first: smaller streets, squares full of people in the evening, and a village feel inside a big city. Ciutat Vella takes in the Gothic Quarter, the Raval and El Born, the most atmospheric and the most touristed. Poblenou and the 22 arroba district to the east are newer, closer to the beach and where Pompeu Fabra's media campus sits. Les Corts and the upper Diagonal suit the Politècnica and the business schools. Sants and Sant Antoni are better value and still walkable to the centre.
New to booking student accommodation?
Room types, what bills included really covers, when to book, and what to check if you are arriving from abroad.
Which type of student room works in Barcelona?
Residences offer the most support and may include meals or cleaning. A private room in a shared flat is the usual independent choice, while a studio gives you your own kitchen and bathroom. The address matters more than the label: Eixample covers a large area, and the Universitat Autònoma campus at Bellaterra is outside the city.
Check the exact campus route, occupancy limit, natural light and whether the room has effective cooling for summer. Ask whether utilities, internet, cleaning and community charges are included, and whether the contract continues beyond the academic term.
What should you check before booking in Barcelona?
MoJO currently lists 11 Barcelona student stays, with published prices from €614/month. Compare the full contract amount, deposit, fees, utility limits and transport to your campus. A cheaper outer address can work well near an FGC or Metro station; a badly connected one can turn every saving into lost time.
Get the room category, move-in condition, cancellation policy and refund terms in writing. Confirm whether you can use the address for any documents you need and never rely on a district name without checking the exact street and station.
Top Barcelona universities and campus links
Barcelona's student population is anchored by Universitat de Barcelona, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, and Universitat Pompeu Fabra. When choosing student accommodation in Barcelona, most students prioritise the walking-distance or single-transfer commute to their own department, since it saves 60 to 90 minutes a day on lectures, labs, and evening study.
On each Barcelona property page you will see the exact minute count to nearby universities and whether the campus is served by direct public transport. If you already know your university, filter by it before comparing rooms, it saves a lot of back and forth.
Best areas for students in Barcelona
The best areas for student accommodation in Barcelona include Eixample, Gràcia, Ciutat Vella and El Raval, Poblenou and Sant Martí, and Les Corts and Diagonal. Each has a distinct mix of student housing, cafes, supermarkets, and public transport connections, so the "best" area really depends on which university you attend and what kind of neighbourhood you want to live in.
If you are new to Barcelona, aim for neighbourhoods with a high student population and good late-night public transport. Areas near your university's main campus are safest for evening walks home and mean you can lie in for 9 AM lectures.
Cost of living for students in Barcelona
The cost of student accommodation in Barcelona typically starts from €614/month, and rent is usually the single biggest line item in a student's budget. Beyond rent, students in Barcelona typically budget for groceries, public transport, mobile data, and social spending.
If Barcelona rents feel steep, it can be worth comparing with cities like Paris and Dublin: the same weekly budget often stretches further, and some Spain universities have satellite campuses across multiple cities.
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Other student cities in Europe
Comparing options? These are the other cities in Europe where most students on our shortlist are basing themselves.
Universities in Barcelona
- Universitat de Barcelona
- Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
- Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya
- Universitat Pompeu Fabra
Popular neighbourhoods
- Eixample
- Gràcia
- Ciutat Vella and El Raval
- Poblenou and Sant Martí
- Les Corts and Diagonal
- Sants and Sant Antoni
Getting around
The Metro covers the city well and the T-jove card gives unlimited travel over three months if you are under thirty, which is the pass most students buy. FGC is the separate railway you need for Bellaterra and the Autònoma, running from Plaça Catalunya. The city is built on a slope from the sea up to Collserola, so a journey that looks flat on the grid may not be, and the Bicing hire scheme has electric bikes for exactly that reason. Barcelona is unusually walkable for its size: Gràcia to the beach is about forty minutes on foot through the whole city.
Frequently asked questions
- Prices in Barcelona typically start from €614/month, depending on room type, location, and how early you book. Purpose-built student rooms with bills included are usually the best value overall, since utilities and WiFi are already priced in.
- For a September move-in, most students book their Barcelona accommodation between May and August. Booking earlier gives you the widest choice on room type, floor, and price. For January or summer intakes, book two to three months ahead.
- Your contract is signed directly with the accommodation provider, not with HouseForStudents, and we list only recognised student accommodation operators. Listing details for our 11 Barcelona properties come from the operator's own site and we re-check them regularly, but always confirm the price and the terms in writing with the provider before you pay. Ask the operator specifically whether your contract is a tenancy or a licence, because statutory deposit protection applies to tenancies and most purpose-built student accommodation is let on a licence.
- Purpose-built student accommodation in Barcelona commonly includes electricity, water, heating, WiFi, and contents insurance in the weekly rate, but the package is set by each operator and is not the same everywhere. Ask the operator exactly what the rent covers, and what is charged on top, before you pay anything.
- Most Barcelona PBSA properties accept either a UK-based guarantor, an international guarantor, or pay a one-time fee in lieu. If you cannot provide a guarantor, ask our team when you enquire and we will filter for properties that do not require one.
Prices and availability on this page were last checked on . Rooms and rents change often, so confirm both with the operator before you pay anything.