LIVING In
Barcelona
Find out more about what Barcelona has to offer on the official webpage of the Barcelona City Hall.
Welcome to Barcelona!
COST OF LIVING
A major question for students who intent to study abroad is the cost of living in Barcelona. While Barcelona is a relatively cheap city for students, living costs will depend on your lifestyle. Living costs generally starts from 700€ per month.
What you can expect to spend on the basics of life in Barcelona?
HOUSING | 1 Room in a Shared Apartment | €300 - €600 | ||
FOOD | Restaurant Daily Lunch Menu | €10 - €15 | ||
TRANSPORTATION | Metro T Jove Card - Under 25 years *3 months - 1 zone
Bicing Year Membership | € 105
€ 50 |
ACCOMMODATION IN BARCELONA
Moving to a new city is definitely an exciting adventure!
At ESEI, we work with different partners to provide you with the most appropriate housing solutions to make your move as easy as possible.
Here are the different accommodation options available to you:
Barcelona Students: Relocation Package
ESEI collaborates with Barcelona Students to offer a complete solution to your move to Barcelona to make it smooth and effortless! You have the option of a Basic and Premium package, and can expect services like, accommodation letter for your visa, accommodation search on arrival, hostel reservation, municipal register, student card support, discounts on flight tickets, airport transfers, etc. You can find the full details of services offered in each package here.
Private / Shared Apartment

Living in apartments is the most common option for students moving to Barcelona.
Depending on your preference you can rent an apartment for yourself or a room in a shared apartment. Renting a room in a shared apartment is very popular with international students since its budget friendly.
To help you on the search for accommodation we have created a list of trusted agencies for international students:
Home Fetch
Browse properties here
Promocode for a 20% discount in the service fee: ESEI20
Email: [email protected]
Whatsapp: +34 664 16 34 74
Address: Roger de Llúria 108, 5A, 08037, Barcelona
See how it works here
Register here
Telephone: +34 911 230 233
Uniplaces
Contact support team here
With Promo code LEAP20
Register here
Telephone: +34 677 723 456
Email: [email protected]
Spotahome
See how it works here
Register here
Discount code – ESEI998
Contact support team: [email protected]
Resa Housing
Register here
Address: Carrer del Torrent de l'Olla, 219, 08012 Barcelona
Telephone: +34 932 389 072
Email: [email protected]
Citadines
Address: Las Ramblas, Barcelona
ESEI Students Special Offer
Email: [email protected]
Sant Jordi Flats
Address: Balmes, 438, 08022 Barcelona
Telephone: +34 932 541 280
Email: [email protected]
Habitatge Jove
Address: Enric Granados, 19 Bajos 1, 08007 Barcelona
Telephone: +34 933 239 068
Email: [email protected]
Student Residence (Dorms)
Student residence is a great option if you are looking for a one-stop shop experience in your student housing.
Residences often offer extra options such as meals, cleaning and many shared communal facilities.
The following residences are located next to the ESEI campus, or quite close to the city center:

The Student Hotel
Check availability here
Contact support team here
COVID19 measures
Resa Residences
Promocode for 15% off the first 30 nights: ESEI21
Telephone: +34 93 394 35 00
Email: [email protected]
See list of all residence halls here
Barcelona Gracia Student Housing
Discounts 5% in monthly rent/ 50% in inscription
www.barcelona-housing-student.com
Tel. +34 629 561 477
Residencia Sil
Address: Román Macaya 12-16, 08022, Barcelona
Telephone: +34 934 17 63 91
Email: [email protected]
San Marius Address: Muntaner, 507, 08022, Barcelona
Telephone: +34 607 92 79 37
Email: [email protected]
Residencia Erasmus
Address: Torrent de L'olla, 212-214, 08012, Barcelona
Telephone: +34 934 151 203
Email: [email protected]
Sarria Residencia Universitaria
Address: Calle Esports, 1-7, 08017 Barcelona
Telephone: +34 93 206 55 40
Email: [email protected]
Residències Mestral
Telephone: + 34 931 000 240
Tel: +34 683 47 65 18
Email:[email protected]
More Questions?
Let us know! We would be happy to advise you!