Col·legi Major Monterols
Student residenceSarrià-Sant Gervasi, Barcelona · Sant Gervasi - Galvany
4.8(65 Google reviews)
Residencia universitaria masculina en Barcelona destinada a alojar estudiantes de postgrado
Student residences and student housing · Barcelona
Student residence in Barcelona
By the editorial team · Updated October 2026 · How we rank
Student residence Barcelona options are buildings with furnished single or shared rooms, usually with meals or a shared kitchen, rented per academic year or per month. We list 98 student residences and housing providers, ranked by Google rating weighted by reviews; Livensa Living Barcelona Sants-Badal is the top residence with 4.9 stars from 194 reviews. Below the lists we compare residences, shared flats and homestays and explain when to book.
Top 10 student residences and student housing in Barcelona
Ranked by Google rating adjusted for the number of reviews, so a 4.8 from 300 clients ranks above a 5.0 from 4. How the ranking works.
| # | Name | Area | Google rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Camino Barcelona Spanish language school | Eixample, Barcelona | 4.9 ★ | 2,300 |
| 2 | Livensa Living Barcelona Sants-Badal | Sants-Montjuïc, Barcelona | 4.9 ★ | 194 |
| 3 | Onefam Batlló | Eixample, Barcelona | 4.8 ★ | 583 |
| 4 | Llogo BCN | Eixample, Barcelona | 4.8 ★ | 176 |
| 5 | ALLROOMIES | Eixample, Barcelona | 4.9 ★ | 56 |
| 6 | Domicile | Les Corts, Barcelona | 4.8 ★ | 120 |
| 7 | Residència Xaveriana | Ciutat Vella, Barcelona | 4.8 ★ | 87 |
| 8 | Onefam Ramblas Hostel Barcelona | Sants-Montjuïc, Barcelona | 4.7 ★ | 858 |
| 9 | Col·legi Major Monterols | Sarrià-Sant Gervasi, Barcelona | 4.8 ★ | 65 |
| 10 | Residencia Universitaria Ntra. Sra. Consolación | Eixample, Barcelona | 4.8 ★ | 62 |
Barcelona in numbers
€1,137
Source: Generalitat de Catalunya (INCASÒL rental deposits register), Dades obertes de Catalunya, Q1 2026
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Source: Generalitat de Catalunya (INCASÒL rental deposits register), Dades obertes de Catalunya, Q1 2026
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Source: Businesses' own websites, 2026-10-16
65%
Source: Google Maps, 2026-10-16
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| Sant Cugat del Vallès | €1,476 |
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| Sitges | €1,218 |
| Castelldefels | €1,142 |
| Barcelona | €1,137 |
| Badalona | €978 |
Source: Generalitat de Catalunya (INCASÒL rental deposits register), Dades obertes de Catalunya, Q1 2026
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Student residences and student housing in Sarrià-Sant Gervasi, Barcelona
22 listed; the top-ranked here is Col·legi Major Monterols (4.8★, 65 reviews). See every property service in Sarrià-Sant Gervasi.
Residència del Cor de Jesús
Student residenceSarrià-Sant Gervasi, Barcelona · les Tres Torres
5.0(16 Google reviews)
Somos una pequeña comunidad de hermanas de la congregación Misioneras Hermanas de Betania, y ofrecemos una residencia destinada a estudiantes y profesionales en la…
BARCINO INVERSIONS
Holiday rental management companySarrià-Sant Gervasi, Barcelona · Sant Gervasi - Galvany
5.0(13 Google reviews)
Residència Mare Güell
Student residenceSarrià-Sant Gervasi, Barcelona · Sant Gervasi - la Bonanova
4.9(17 Google reviews)
La residencia universitaria Madre Güell está situada en el distrito Sarrià-Sant Gervasi, en Barcelona. Acoge a estudiantes universitarias de múltiples países, que…
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5Residència La Salle Barcelona
Student residenceSarrià-Sant Gervasi, Barcelona · Sant Gervasi - la Bonanova
4.3(151 Google reviews)
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6Livi Volley
Student residenceSarrià-Sant Gervasi, Barcelona · les Tres Torres
4.3(141 Google reviews)
Residencia Sarrià
Student residenceSarrià-Sant Gervasi, Barcelona · Sarrià
Ubicada cerca de las principales universidades de Barcelona y Sant Cugat, y con más de 25 años de experiencia, Residencia Universitaria Sarrià ofrece un entorno…
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Casal Sant Gervasi
Student residenceSarrià-Sant Gervasi, Barcelona · Sant Gervasi - la Bonanova
4.0(4 Google reviews)
9Residència Turó Park
Student residenceSarrià-Sant Gervasi, Barcelona · Sant Gervasi - Galvany
4.2(98 Google reviews)
Residencia Universitaria Mixta
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10Residència Universitària Resa Barcelona Diagonal
Student residenceSarrià-Sant Gervasi, Barcelona · Sarrià
4.2(269 Google reviews)
Ubicada en el prestigioso barrio de Sarrià-Sant Gervasi, la residencia está muy cerca de las mejores universidades de Barcelona. Todas las habitaciones están…
Seven Dreams Housing Services S.L.
Student residenceSarrià-Sant Gervasi, Barcelona · Sant Gervasi - Galvany
3.0(2 Google reviews)
12Residència Emilie de Villeneuve
Student residenceSarrià-Sant Gervasi, Barcelona · Sant Gervasi - la Bonanova
4.1(67 Google reviews)
La residencia de estudiantes internacional Emilie de Villeneuve disfruta de una excelente ubicación, esta situada en el prestigioso barrio de Sarria de Barcelona, en…
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10 more in Sarrià-Sant Gervasi
- Residència Universitària Sarrià4.1★ · 529
- Residència Universitària Resa Campus La Salle4.0★ · 88
- Kadora Student Barcelona Sarrià3.9★ · 142
- My Space Barcelona Attic3.2★ · 11
- Pool Garden Apartments3.1★ · 15
- Resa (Oficinas Centrales)3.3★ · 23
- Apartment Barcelona Rentals2.8★ · 29
- My Space Barcelona2.5★ · 22
- Residència Universitària Anna Ravell2.9★ · 43
- My Space Barcelona Executive Apartments Center2.2★ · 24
Student residences and student housing in Eixample, Barcelona
19 listed; the top-ranked here is Camino Barcelona Spanish language school (4.9★, 2,300 reviews). See every property service in Eixample.
Camino Barcelona Spanish language school
Student residenceEixample, Barcelona · la Nova Esquerra de l'Eixample
4.9(2,300 Google reviews)
Camino Barcelona is an Instituto Cervantes accredited Spanish language school in the heart of Barcelona. We offer Spanish courses for all levels, starting any Monday,…
Onefam Batlló
Student residenceEixample, Barcelona · l'Antiga Esquerra de l'Eixample
4.8(583 Google reviews)
Lively hostel offering simple dorms & a shared kitchen, plus free dinners & city tours.
Llogo BCN
Long-stay rental agencyEixample, Barcelona · la Nova Esquerra de l'Eixample
4.8(176 Google reviews)
ALLROOMIES
Student residenceEixample, Barcelona · la Nova Esquerra de l'Eixample
4.9(56 Google reviews)
ALLROOMIES is the innovative way to facilitate and improve the student experience in Barcelona. Collaborating in the search for quality accommodation and helping…
Residencia Universitaria Ntra. Sra. Consolación
Student residenceEixample, Barcelona · la Dreta de l'Eixample
4.8(62 Google reviews)
Residencia de estudiantes femenina en pleno centro de Barcelona con excelente comunicación en metro y ferrocarriles!!
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Paseo de Gracia
Student residenceEixample, Barcelona · la Dreta de l'Eixample
4.7(91 Google reviews)
Residencia universitaria mixta
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Residència d'estudiants Anglus
Student residenceEixample, Barcelona · l'Antiga Esquerra de l'Eixample
4.7(54 Google reviews)
Residencia de estudiantes en Barcelona situada en el barrio de L′Eixample, zona céntrica muy bien comunicada con metro, ferrocarril y paradas de autobús. Tambien…
8Aluni.net Alojamientos Universitarios en Barcelona
Real estate agentEixample, Barcelona · la Dreta de l'Eixample
4.4(111 Google reviews)
Alquiler para jóvenes estudiantes y profesionales de hasta 35 años de habitaciones en pisos compartidos o en apartamentos en familia y estudios en la capital española.
9Residència Balmes
Student residenceEixample, Barcelona · l'Antiga Esquerra de l'Eixample
4.4(42 Google reviews)
Barcelona Boarding Academy
Student residenceEixample, Barcelona · la Dreta de l'Eixample
5.0(1 Google reviews)
Barcelona Boarding Academy (BBA) provides safe, supervised, and fully supported student housing in Barcelona for international high school students ages 14–16. We…
Barna Students Place
Student residenceEixample, Barcelona · l'Antiga Esquerra de l'Eixample
5.0(1 Google reviews)
12RMI Barcelona. Religioses de Maria Immaculada: Residencia de Joves
Student residenceEixample, Barcelona · la Dreta de l'Eixample
4.3(57 Google reviews)
Tu segundo hogar en el corazón de Barcelona. La Residencia María Inmaculada está situada en el centro de la ciudad condal. Su excelente ubicación hace posible su…
7 more in Eixample
- Habitatge Jove4.3★ · 192
- Altiro Barcelona4.2★ · 43
- Barcelona Residències4.0★ · 18
- Residència Onix4.0★ · 248
- My Space Barcelona Rambla Catalunya Center3.4★ · 18
- Diagonal Apartments3.8★ · 120
- My Space Barcelona City Center1.9★ · 72
Student residences and student housing in Ciutat Vella, Barcelona
14 listed; the top-ranked here is Residència Xaveriana (4.8★, 87 reviews). See every property service in Ciutat Vella.
Residència Xaveriana
Student residenceCiutat Vella, Barcelona · Sant Pere, Santa Caterina i la Ribera
4.8(87 Google reviews)
Barcelona Resident
Student residenceCiutat Vella, Barcelona · Sant Pere, Santa Caterina i la Ribera
4.9(19 Google reviews)
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Residencia Universitaria Barcelona
Student residenceCiutat Vella, Barcelona · el Raval
4.9(16 Google reviews)
La Residencia de estudiantes femenina Elisabets, en Barcelona, está dirigida por las Dominicas de la Anunciata, que fieles al carisma de nuestro fundador San…
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Reina de la Pau
Student residenceCiutat Vella, Barcelona · el Barri Gòtic
4.6(36 Google reviews)
Residencia universitaria femenina en el puro centro de Barcelona. Muy bien comunicada. Un verdadero lugar para estudiar, con tranquilidad y seguridad, en un ambiente…
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5Residència Universitària Barcelona UNIHABIT Ciutat Vella
Student residenceCiutat Vella, Barcelona · el Raval
4.4(131 Google reviews)
La residencia universitaria en Barcelona de Unihabit, situada en el barrio de Ciutat Vella, es ideal para estudiantes de grado, máster, Erasmus, profesores e…
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6Habitatge Jove
Student residenceCiutat Vella, Barcelona · Sant Pere, Santa Caterina i la Ribera
7ERASMUNDUS BARCELONA FLATS
Student residenceCiutat Vella, Barcelona · el Barri Gòtic
3.8(6 Google reviews)
Yugo Barcelona Port
Student residenceCiutat Vella, Barcelona · el Raval
3.5(4 Google reviews)
Inauguración en septiembre de 2026, Yugo Barcelona Port trae un nuevo estándar de alojamiento premium para estudiantes en el corazón de Barcelona. Ubicada en el…
9Residència Universitària Tagaste, Barcelona
Student residenceCiutat Vella, Barcelona · el Raval
4.1(114 Google reviews)
Tagaste es una residencia para estudiantes universitarios localizada en una zona privilegiada de Barcelona, Las Ramblas. En nuestra sede de Barcelona contamos con…
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10Residència d'Investigadors
Student residenceCiutat Vella, Barcelona · el Raval
4.1(176 Google reviews)
Vivir en Investigadors es de lo más inspirador, en la residencia del CSIC, tienes una habitación totalmente equipada con todo lo que necesitas, además de sábanas,…
11Campus del Mar Residence Hall
Student residenceCiutat Vella, Barcelona · la Barceloneta
4.0(399 Google reviews)
Está situada en el popular barrio La Barceloneta, muy cerca de las facultades de la Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF), rodeada de bares y restaurantes, cerca del centro,…
AGT ABROAD SL.
Student residenceCiutat Vella, Barcelona · el Barri Gòtic
1.0(2 Google reviews)
2 more in Ciutat Vella
- Residència Universitària Pere Felip Monlau3.9★ · 160
- BCNest1.0★ · 5
Student residences and student housing in Sant Martí, Barcelona
12 listed; the top-ranked here is La Fabrica &Co (4.7★, 228 reviews). See every property service in Sant Martí.
La Fabrica &Co
Student residenceSant Martí, Barcelona · el Poblenou
4.7(228 Google reviews)
La Fabrica &Co es un boutique coliving en Barcelona para estudiantes de posgrado. Situado junto al mar en Poblenou, combina comunidad de talento, confort y diseño en…
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BLAU Student Housing
Student residenceSant Martí, Barcelona · Provençals del Poblenou
4.5(221 Google reviews)
BLAU Student Housing and offers premium and sustainable accommodation with an on-site Spanish school for international students. We are located near universities,…
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3Student residence Barcelona
Student residenceSant Martí, Barcelona · el Besòs i el Maresme
4.5(116 Google reviews)
Kadora Barcelona: ¡Más que un lugar donde dormir, es un sitio donde vivir! ¡Vive la experiencia inolvidable de ser parte de Kadora! Mercados coloridos, arquitectura…
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4Camplus Barcelona Poblenou
Student residenceSant Martí, Barcelona · Provençals del Poblenou
5.0(6 Google reviews)
Residencia de Estudiantes con una ubicación excelente en Barcelona Poble Nou, a pocos pasos de la Plaza de Glorias y de las mejores playas de la ciudad. En pocos…
5The Social Hub Barcelona
Student residenceSant Martí, Barcelona · Provençals del Poblenou
4.4(1,050 Google reviews)
6Vita Student Poblenou
Student residenceSant Martí, Barcelona · el Parc i la Llacuna del Poblenou
4.4(287 Google reviews)
Vita Student Poblenou offers an exclusive student accommodation of 349 apartments. On the rooftop, the outdoor swimming pool is the ideal place to chill and sunbathe.…
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7aparto Cristóbal De Moura
Long-stay rental agencySant Martí, Barcelona · el Besòs i el Maresme
4.4(98 Google reviews)
Nueva residencia de estudiantes en Barcelona. Inauguración 4 de enero. Situada en el moderno distrito 22@ a escasos minutos de la playa. Junto a TBS y muy cerca del…
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8KLEY Barcelona
Student residenceSant Martí, Barcelona · el Besòs i el Maresme
4.3(61 Google reviews)
¡Residencia de estudiantes KLEY en el corazón de Barcelona a pocos minutos de la playa! Pero además de alojamientos totalmente equipados que ofrecen las mejores…
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9Livensa Living Barcelona Marina
Student residenceSant Martí, Barcelona · el Parc i la Llacuna del Poblenou
4.2(214 Google reviews)
Livensa Living Barcelona Marina está en el corazón del Poblenou, el famoso distrito 22@, uno de los barrios más modernos y creativos. A un paseo de la Universitat…
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10aparto Pallars
Long-stay rental agencySant Martí, Barcelona · Provençals del Poblenou
4.2(329 Google reviews)
Nueva Residencia de estudiantes en Barcelona. Situada en el moderno distrito 22@ a escasos minutos de la playa. Junto a TBS y muy cerca del Campus de la UPC EEBE, la…
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11Beyoo Marina
Student residenceSant Martí, Barcelona · el Parc i la Llacuna del Poblenou
4.0(624 Google reviews)
Welcome to Beyoo Marina our modern Student Housing in the heart of Barcelona! Discover a variety of accommodations including Standard En-Suite and Double Rooms,…
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12Residència Universitària La Ciutadella
Student residenceSant Martí, Barcelona · el Parc i la Llacuna del Poblenou
3.6(356 Google reviews)
La residencia está situada en el Passeig Pujades, al lado del Campus universitario Ciutadella de la Pompeu Fabra y a un paso del conocido barrio del Borne. Ofrece…
Student residences and student housing in Sants-Montjuïc, Barcelona
10 listed; the top-ranked here is Livensa Living Barcelona Sants-Badal (4.9★, 194 reviews). See every property service in Sants-Montjuïc.
Livensa Living Barcelona Sants-Badal
Student residenceSants-Montjuïc, Barcelona · Sants - Badal
4.9(194 Google reviews)
Livensa Living Barcelona Sants-Badal está en Sants-Montjuïc, a corta distancia de la estación de Sants, el gran nudo de trenes y metro de la ciudad. Desde aquí llegas…
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Onefam Ramblas Hostel Barcelona
Student residenceSants-Montjuïc, Barcelona · el Poble-sec
4.7(858 Google reviews)
Basic dorms in a vibrant hostel offering free dinner & organized activities, plus a rooftop terrace.
Onefam Paralelo
Student residenceSants-Montjuïc, Barcelona · el Poble-sec
4.6(690 Google reviews)
Simple dorms & private rooms, as well as a bar, a guest kitchen & complimentary evening meals.
Onefam Sants Hostel Barcelona
Student residenceSants-Montjuïc, Barcelona · Sants - Badal
4.5(1,050 Google reviews)
Relaxed dorms & private rooms with free Wi-Fi, plus a communal kitchen, a lounge & a terrace.
5LaResi.BCN
Student residenceSants-Montjuïc, Barcelona · Sants - Badal
4.4(35 Google reviews)
LaResiBCN es el nuevo alojamiento de estudiantes en Barcelona, con una excelente ubicación en el barrio de Sants-Badal. Ofrecemos alojamientos universitarios de…
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6Livensa Living Barcelona Parallel
Student residenceSants-Montjuïc, Barcelona · el Poble-sec
4.3(8 Google reviews)
Livensa Living Barcelona Parallel abrirá sus puertas para el curso 2026/27 en plena Avinguda Paral·lel, en el corazón de la ciudad. A un corto paseo de La Rambla, el…
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Residencia universitaria
Student residenceSants-Montjuïc, Barcelona · Sants - Badal
3.7(3 Google reviews)
8Residència d'estudiants yugo Garbí
Student residenceSants-Montjuïc, Barcelona · Sants
4.2(122 Google reviews)
En la residencia Garbí te ofrecemos todo lo que puedas necesitar siendo estudiante en Barcelona para que vivas una experiencia universitaria inolvidable durante tu…
9Beyoo Poble Sec
Student residenceSants-Montjuïc, Barcelona · el Poble-sec
3.9(228 Google reviews)
Welcome to Beyoo Poble Sec our modern Student Housing in the heart of Barcelona! Discover a variety of accommodations including Standard En-Suite and Studio Executive…
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10Residència Universitària Sants
Student residenceSants-Montjuïc, Barcelona · Sants
3.6(85 Google reviews)
Student residences and student housing in Les Corts, Barcelona
9 listed; the top-ranked here is Domicile (4.8★, 120 reviews). See every property service in Les Corts.
Col·legi Major Bonaigua
Student residenceLes Corts, Barcelona · Pedralbes
4.7(156 Google reviews)
Bonaigua es un colegio mayor femenino adscrito a la UIC y situado en la Diagonal, muy cerca de los campus de la UB, la UPC, la UIC, la Universidad Abad Oliva CEU,…
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Vita Student Pedralbes
Student residenceLes Corts, Barcelona · Pedralbes
4.6(231 Google reviews)
Located in the elite Pedralbes neighbourhood, you’ll live a short stroll from some of the most renowned business schools in the world surrounded by green gardens.…
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4Onefam Les Corts
Student residenceLes Corts, Barcelona · la Maternitat i Sant Ramon
4.3(1,184 Google reviews)
Bright dorms in a buzzy hostel featuring a shared kitchen, a bar & a courtyard, plus free Wi-Fi.
5Col·legi Major Penyafort
Student residenceLes Corts, Barcelona · la Maternitat i Sant Ramon
4.2(147 Google reviews)
6Residència Universitària Resa Torre Girona
Student residenceLes Corts, Barcelona · Pedralbes
3.9(183 Google reviews)
Está ubicada dentro del Campus Nord, junto a la mayoría de facultades de la UB y la UPC, y dentro del exclusivo barrio de Pedralbes. Ofrece estudios individuales,…
7Residència Universitària Josep Manyanet
Student residenceLes Corts, Barcelona · les Corts
3.9(268 Google reviews)
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8Residència Santíssima Trinitat
Student residenceLes Corts, Barcelona · Pedralbes
3.5(26 Google reviews)
9Residència Universitària Aleu
Student residenceLes Corts, Barcelona · la Maternitat i Sant Ramon
3.3(132 Google reviews)
RESIDENCIA UNIVERSITARIA EN BARCELONA La residencia abre sus puertas en septiembre de 2019 y está situada a unos minutos de la parada de metro Palau Reial, entre las…
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Student residences and student housing in Gràcia, Barcelona
9 listed; the top-ranked here is Xior Paseo de Gracia Student Housing (former The Lofttown) (4.6★, 220 reviews). See every property service in Gràcia.
Xior Paseo de Gracia Student Housing (former The Lofttown)
Student residenceGràcia, Barcelona · la Vila de Gràcia
4.6(220 Google reviews)
Xior Paseo de Gracia, formerly known as The Lofttown, is a premium student residence in the heart of Barcelona, offering much more than just a place to stay. Just…
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2Barcelona Centre Universitari (BCU)
Student residenceGràcia, Barcelona · la Vila de Gràcia
4.4(37 Google reviews)
3Residencia Universitaria UNIHABIT Barcelona Gràcia
Student residenceGràcia, Barcelona · la Vila de Gràcia
4.3(18 Google reviews)
Los alojamientos universitarios para estudiantes de Unihabit en el barrio de Gracia, Barcelona, son el sitio perfecto para estudiantes de grado, máster, Erasmus,…
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Residència femenina per a joves Mare Gallifa
Student residenceGràcia, Barcelona · la Vila de Gràcia
4.3(3 Google reviews)
La Residencia femenina para jóvenes Madre Gallifa abrió sus puertas en 1.975 y está ubicada en un edificio situado en el barrio de Gracia de la ciudad de Barcelona,…
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5Barcelona Gracia Housing Student
Student residenceGràcia, Barcelona · la Vila de Gràcia
4.1(28 Google reviews)
Barna Students Place
Student residenceGràcia, Barcelona · la Vila de Gràcia
1.0(1 Google reviews)
7Residència Erasmus Gràcia
Student residenceGràcia, Barcelona · la Vila de Gràcia
4.0(1,019 Google reviews)
Unfussy rooms in a student-orientated hotel offering a shared kitchenette & free bike storage.
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8Residència Universitària Lesseps
Student residenceGràcia, Barcelona · la Vila de Gràcia
3.8(164 Google reviews)
Está situada en el popular barrio de Gracia, muy cerca de las facultades de la Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC) y de la Universitat Ramón Llull (URL),…
9Residencia Universitaria Augusta
Student residenceGràcia, Barcelona · la Vila de Gràcia
3.7(120 Google reviews)
RESIDENCIA UNIVERSITARIA ALTIUS VOLA ofrece habitaciones de diferentes prestaciones, ubicados en la mejor zona de Barcelona, el barrio de Gracia, una zona…
Student residences and student housing in Horta-Guinardó, Barcelona
2 listed; the top-ranked here is Residència Joana Maria (4.2★, 5 reviews). See every property service in Horta-Guinardó.
1Residència Joana Maria
Student residenceHorta-Guinardó, Barcelona · Horta
4.2(5 Google reviews)
2Àgora Residència BCN
Student residenceHorta-Guinardó, Barcelona · Horta
4.0(587 Google reviews)
Unpretentious hostel-style lodging, offering colorful rooms, free Wi-Fi & a game room.
Student residences and student housing in Sant Andreu, Barcelona
1 listed; the top-ranked here is Residencia Universitaria micampus Meridiana (4.3★, 3 reviews). See every property service in Sant Andreu.
Residencia Universitaria micampus Meridiana
Student residenceSant Andreu, Barcelona · la Sagrera
4.3(3 Google reviews)
PRÓXIMA APERTURA. micampus residencias en Barcelona ofrece alojamiento para estudiantes en residencias universitarias modernas y completamente equipadas. Situada…
Student accommodation in Barcelona
Student accommodation Barcelona students choose from comes in four main forms. Residences and colleges are purpose-built or run buildings with furnished rooms. Shared flats are ordinary flats where you rent a room. Homestays or host families put you in a local home. Hostels and apartment hotels cover short stays while you search.
The Generalitat's Study in Catalonia accommodation page describes exactly these options, plus the Barcelona University Center (BCU), an official service for residence halls, apartments and rooms for short and long stays, and a "Living and Coexisting" programme in which students up to 35 share a flat with a person over 65.
Student residence vs shared flat vs homestay
| Student residence | Shared flat | Homestay | |
|---|---|---|---|
| What you get | Furnished room, shared or private bathroom, common areas | A room in a flat, shared kitchen | A room in a local household |
| Bills and Wi-Fi | Usually included | Usually split with flatmates | Usually included |
| Meals | Sometimes (catering at colleges) | Cook yourself | Often some meals |
| Contract | Academic-year or monthly | Lease or sublease with deposit | Agreement with the host |
| Social life | Built in | Depends on flatmates | Language practice, less independence |
| Best for | First year, short exchange | Second year onwards | Language learners |
Which universities run their own accommodation?
The University of Barcelona's housing page lists its own hall of residence, university residences run with a private operator, affiliated halls, the BCU service and a long list of private residences with benefits for UB students. It gives a housing office contact for questions; admission to the UB hall depends on academic performance.
The Autonomous University of Barcelona is on a different campus in Bellaterra. Its Barcelona accommodation page on uab.cat says the Vila Universitària management service finds off-campus housing, usually in cities like Sabadell or Barcelona, for a fee of 90 euros, and recommends a host-families programme. For Pompeu Fabra University (UPF), check the accommodation section on upf.edu, because arrangements change from year to year.
When should I book student housing in Barcelona?
Book as soon as you have a place or an exchange offer. The Study in Catalonia site recommends searching well in advance for more choice, and checking that your accommodation is reachable on foot or by public transport from the university. Residences that work with a university often have their own application window, so read the housing page for your institution.
If you arrive without a place, a hostel or an apartment hotel for the first weeks is a sensible bridge, as the same official page suggests, and it lets you view shared flats in person. Never pay a reservation to someone you have not verified; see the red flags in our guide to long-term rentals in Barcelona.
Student housing in Barcelona
Student housing in Barcelona usually includes a furnished room, utilities, Wi-Fi and common areas such as a study room or kitchen. Colleges (col·legis majors) often add meals and academic activities. Operators like Livensa, Xior and Vita Student run modern residences with private or shared rooms.
Always ask for the inclusions in writing: bed linen, cleaning, laundry, reception hours, guests policy, and whether the residence stays open in summer. If you want to share a more flexible, adult-style building, compare with coliving in Barcelona.
Our shortlist
From the ranked list, we would start with these, each for a different need:
- Best-rated large residence: Livensa Living Barcelona Sants-Badal, 4.9 stars from 194 reviews, open 24 hours according to its Google listing.
- For Pedralbes, near the Diagonal campus: Domicile, 4.8 stars from 120 reviews.
- A traditional residence in the old town: Residència Xaveriana, 4.8 stars from 87 reviews in Sant Pere, Santa Caterina i la Ribera.
- A college-style option with long opening hours: Col·legi Major Bonaigua, 4.7 stars from 156 reviews, open from 7 am daily.
- Student housing in Gràcia: Xior Paseo de Gracia, 4.6 stars from 220 reviews.
- A room-finding platform in Eixample: ALLROOMIES, 4.9 stars from 56 reviews, open weekdays.
What should you check before we sign? A student housing checklist
- Is the price for the full academic year or per month, and what does it include?
- How much is the deposit, and when is it returned? Expect one month or more, per the official guidance.
- What is the notice period if you leave early or change university?
- Is the room private or shared, and is the bathroom private?
- How far is it from your campus by public transport?
- Can you register at the address, and does the operator provide the papers you need for your student visa or NIE (see how to get an NIE in Barcelona)?
- Is the contract with a company you can verify, and are reviews recent?
For a flat or room outside residences, read renting in Barcelona first.
Where are student residences concentrated in Barcelona?
Of the 98 providers on this page, 22 are in Sarrià-Sant Gervasi and 19 in Eixample, followed by Ciutat Vella with 14, Sant Martí with 12, Sants-Montjuïc with 10, and Les Corts and Gràcia with 9 each. See the Sarrià-Sant Gervasi and Eixample pages for every property service there.
Next step
Tell us your university, your start date and your budget through the form on this site, and we will match you with student housing providers from the directory.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best student accommodation in Barcelona?
It depends on your university, budget and how independent you want to be. By Google rating and review count, Livensa Living Barcelona Sants-Badal, Domicile in Pedralbes and Residència Xaveriana are among the best-rated residences in our list. Shortlist two or three near your campus and compare the all-inclusive monthly price and contract length.
Is a student residence cheaper than a shared flat in Barcelona?
Not always. A residence usually costs more per month than a room in a shared flat but bundles bills, furniture, Wi-Fi and often cleaning or meals. A shared flat can be cheaper, but you handle a lease, a deposit and utility bills yourself. Compare the total monthly cost, not the headline rent.
When should I book student accommodation in Barcelona?
As early as you can. The Generalitat's Study in Catalonia site advises searching well in advance to have more choice, and many residences fill before the academic year starts. Once you have an offer from your university, check its housing page for dates and for the residences it works with.
Do Barcelona universities offer their own accommodation?
Some do. The University of Barcelona lists its own hall of residence and university residences, and the Autonomous University of Barcelona (UAB) runs the Vila Universitària residence on its campus. Others point students to partner residences. Always confirm on the university's official housing page.
How much deposit do students pay in Barcelona?
The Study in Catalonia site says to expect a deposit of one or more months' rent, paid before you move in and returned at the end of the contract if nothing is damaged. In a shared flat you normally split the deposit, the rent and the utility bills with your flatmates.
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Sources
- Business listings (rating, reviews, categories, hours, accessibility). Google Maps, 2026-10-16. Public listings.
- Public transport stops and lines. © OpenStreetMap contributors, 2026-10-16. ODbL.
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- Preu mitjà del lloguer d'habitatges per municipi. Generalitat de Catalunya (INCASÒL rental deposits register), Dades obertes de Catalunya, Q1 2026. CC BY 4.0.
- Ley 29/1994, de Arrendamientos Urbanos (consolidated text, arts. 20 and 36). Boletín Oficial del Estado (BOE), as amended to October 2026. Official text.