We know how hard is to find a good place to live. And, the first problem is: Where is the best area to live in Barcelona? Here our recommendations: Ciutat Vella, Zona Universitaria & Gracia
Where to live in Barcelona as erasmus:
Ciutat Vella
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This area is very well connected with the Barcelona public transport system, whether you want to move by train, bus or through the city’s bicing system. Without a doubt, these are the most affordable neighborhoods when it comes to finding a student apartment in the center of Barcelona.
Moreover, in this zone you can find ESIC-UPF, Pompeu Fabra Campus de Mar and Barcelona Graduate School of Economics. Therefore, it’s your place if your are studying in any of these schools.
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Zona Universitaria of Barcelona is where most of the universities and schools are located. It is the ideal place to live if you prefer a quiet place, and, although it is a bit far from the city center, it is well served by the metro, tram and bus system.
In the Gracia neighborhood there are many options to find shared apartments at a good price. In addition, it is a neighborhood very frequented by young people, where cultural life abounds and where you will also find a good and wide range of leisure activities for your free time.
In this zone, you can find the Facultat de Ciències de la Salut Blanquerna-URL, IED Barcelona and ESN business institute.
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Our recommendation is to choose a place where you are going to be happy. There are many ways to arrive at the different faculties, just pick up a zone that will be nice for you. Do you prefer a quiet area or one with social life? That’s the important point.
If you want to start looking for a flat/room, here you have the best web sites.
We hope this post has been useful and, as usual, we recommend you to buy a Menaki Box, to make your life easier when you arrive at Barcelona.
Have fun!
Menaki Team
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