The best neighbourhoods for students in Trento

Historic centre (Centro Storico)

The central area of ​​Trento is the most chosen by students, even though it has the highest rental costs in the city, due to the fact that the main buildings of the University of Trento are located there. These buildings make up the “Polo di città”, that is, the city campus. The historic centre is also one of the neighbourhoods with the best connection to the “Polo di collina”, located to the east, in Povo. For all these reasons, the historic centre is one of the best neighbourhoods for students in Trento.

As expected, this district of Trento has the greatest variety of restaurants, cafes, bars, and pubs. It also has some nightclubs and cocktail bars.

Living in the historic centre is ideal for those who want to be close to cultural sites and tourist attractions. These include:

• The Basilica of San Vigilio (Basilica paleocristiana di San Vigilio),
• The Tridentum Archaeological Museum (S.A.S.S. Spazio Archeologico Sotterraneo del Sas),
• The Cathedral Square (Piazza del Duomo),
• Museums, such as the Mart Museum of Art (Galleria Civica di Trento) or the Torre Vanga.

This neighbourhood offers some green spaces to enjoy the outdoors, although they don’t necessarily stand out. Among the most visited are the Public Gardens (Giardini Pubblici) and Venice Square (Piazza Venezia).

In terms of public transport, students who choose to live in the historic centre tend to get everywhere on foot or by bicycle (buying a second-hand one or using the city's bike-sharing service). There are also some bus stations, and the central train station is only a few minutes away.

Solteri and Campotrentino

These two neighbourhoods are next to each other, north of the historic centre of Trento. They’re mainly chosen by the students who want to pay cheaper rent and who are going to the “Polo di città” of the University of Trento (which can be reached in less than 20 minutes by bus).

Some of the city's nightclubs are located in this area, so there are some options for nightlife. There are also plenty of eateries.

The reality is that neither Solteri nor Campotrentino have any cultural or interesting sites to visit, but is more of a commercial area. In fact, its train station refers to it as “Trento Nord-Zona Commerciale”. In these neighbourhoods, you'll find a large number of shops, both inside shopping centres and on the streets.

From Solteri and Campotrentino you can reach the centre of Trento by bus and train lines in a short time. It’s also an area well suited for cycling.

Le Albere

This area is located southwest of the historic centre of Trento. It’s an area with more modern buildings, as it was developed more recently. It's one of the best student neighbourhoods in Trento for those who want to be close to the historical area, but live in a more modern office-oriented environment.

Regarding gastronomy, there are several restaurants, but they usually close early in the evening (this is because it’s a more office-oriented area).

In this neighbourhood there are two main cultural sights. On one side is the MUSE Science Museum, with its modern architecture, and on the other is Albere Palace (Palazzo delle Albere), a beautiful palace-fortress in Renaissance style.

In the centre of the neighbourhood is one of the meeting points for young people and students when the weather is good: the large neighbourhood park, called Parco Fratelli Michelin. It's an ideal place for picnics, strolls, and outdoor exercise. It also offers easy access to natural areas with hiking and cycling trails, especially along the banks of the Adige river.

From Le Albere you can reach the historic centre of Trento in about 15 minutes on foot or by bus, so it’s very close to all the most popular places of interest and entertainment.

San Giuseppe

San Giuseppe is south of the historic centre of Trento and southeast of Le Albere. It’s a more residential neighbourhood, with a quieter and more family-like atmosphere. The cost of rent here is usually cheaper than in the central area, so many students choose to stay in San Giuseppe.

The reality is that this neighbourhood doesn’t have a wide range of restaurants or leisure activities, so it’s best to move to the centre for all that it has to offer. However, its proximity to the MUSE museum and green areas make it attractive for those who enjoy nature and culture.

San Giuseppe is connected to the rest of the city mainly by bus lines, and also has some bike paths that can be taken advantage of.

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