Shared apartments, spare rooms and roommates in León

Advantages and disadvantages of sharing a flat in León

These are some pros and cons of choosing a shared flat as accommodation in the Spanish city:

Advantages of sharing a flat in León

• You can find spare rooms in both private shared flats and student residences. The latter can include details that make a difference, such as free bicycle service, gyms, laundry, and spaces to study or hang out.

• You will be able to choose a flat with a convenient location for you, such as the Húmedo, Romántico and San Mamés neighbourhoods, which students prefer.

Disadvantages of sharing a flat in León

• Winter temperatures can reach -10ºC, so you will have to come to an agreement with your flatmates about turning on the heating.

• Some flats have time conditions to be able to rent, such as staying for six months or more, so if you go for less time, the offer may be more limited.

Erasmus App for your exchange programme in León

There are various Apps for Erasmus+ that you can use to make planning your exchange more enjoyable and simple. These Apps provide a large amount of information for your stay in León on procedures and paperwork, as well as tips to enjoy the city to the fullest. One of these tips is that you take advantage of the time in the city to taste its gastronomy as much as you can, including cecinas, cocidos and puff pastries from Astorga.

How to meet people in León?

We recommend you to make friends with your flatmates, who will surely become your Erasmus family in a short time. You can also consider the following alternatives to meet people in León:

Student associations in León

The association that most international students choose is the AEGEE-León. Here, you will be able to be part of cultural exchanges with other young people while participating in fun activities and events. Some of these events are themed dinners and parties, affordable trips (to Andalusia or Las Médulas), workshops and tapas outings.

Facebook groups for Erasmus in León

We recommend you to join the Facebook groups you find to connect with other students who are going to exchange in the city at the same time as you. In addition, in the AEGEE-León you will be able to find out about the calendar of activities for each month, to decide which activities to join.

WhatsApp groups for Erasmus in León

If you find WhatsApp groups in the student association and the Facebook groups, join them! It is an easier way for students to stay connected and for them to come up with spontaneous plans.

Tips for living in a shared student apartment in León

Keep these tips in mind when living in shared flats in León:

• If one of your flatmates is from León and you don't understand some of the expressions they use, don't worry, it's normal! For example, if your partner invites you to “go for shorts” he is inviting you to have a beer, or, if in the morning he tells you that “something has fallen”, it means that a frost has fallen during the night.

• Depending on where your college and accommodation are located, you may consider buying a bicycle to get from one place to another quickly. That way, you can save on public transport and enjoy the city more.

Frequently asked questions about sharing a flat in León