Accommodation during your stay in Barcelona

We aim to provide you with comfortable, low-cost accommodation, in easy reach of the school. Our accommodation-finding service is optional and free of charge.

Who will I stay with? Two options...

You can stay in a room in a shared flat. Your host (or hosts) will be English teachers or local Spanish people who have a spare room to rent. You may have the chance then to either practise your Spanish or get first-hand advice on English teaching! You can express a preference for which type of host you prefer.

Alternatively, you may opt to share with fellow course members in our own student flat (shown below), located in one of Barcelona’s finest neighbourhoods and approximately 30 minutes away from the school. You  share a 4- bedroom apartment with 3-5 other fellow course participants. You can choose between a single or shared room. Bed-linen and towels are provided. The flat has free wireless internet.

Where is the accommodation?

Some of our accommodation is within walking distance of the school and for some you will need to get a metro or bus. Transport is cheap and efficient in Barcelona and your maximum journey time will be about 30 minutes. Barcelona has a modern, efficient underground system, which allows you easy access to Barcelona's most famous areas. The bus network runs from 5am to 11pm and also offers a lower frequency night service.

The school and most of our apartments are situated in the central district of Barcelona, near the key Gaudí Art Nouveau  buildings and the city's best shopping, bars and restaurants. If you wish to know more about the transport in Barcelona click on this link www.tmb.net

How much does it cost?

A single room will cost you between €390-420  for the four weeks, depending on size and facilities. A shared room around € 300.   You will pay the rent directly to your host on arrival or, if you are staying in the school flat, through our secure payment server.

What is the accommodation like?

The majority of accommodation is in apartments. Some apartments can be quite old-fashioned and not all of them have a lift. Spanish cities can be noisy, and during hot weather windows are frequently left open. Some rooms may be quite small with an "interior" window onto an inner courtyard rather than the street.

We can guarantee that you will be provided with an adequate room with bedding, a desk and a quiet place to work and study. You will have access to the kitchen and cooking facilities. The price quoted for the four weeks is paid directly to your host and is inclusive of bills. It does not include use of the telephone, as this is at the discretion of your host.

Accommodation is for four weeks from the Sunday before the course starts to the Saturday when it finishes. You may stay extra days before or after the course, depending on your host. These extra days should be paid for pro-rata.

If you wish to know more, you can read all about Barcelona here.

How do I book accommodation?

Complete an accommodation application form once you have been accepted on the course. We will send you details about 10 days before the course starts. You can contact your host directly to let  them know when you are arriving. There is an airport pick-up service available if you require it. We regularly monitor the standard of the accommodation provided and you will be given the opportunity to comment on this at the end of the course.

Testimonials

"I'm happy with my accommodation because it is near a metro stop and only 20 minutes walk to the school."

Jon Devlin

"Very very hospitable, excellent facilities and clean, the cleaning lady comes twice a week. Good and quiet place to study. Excellent value for money."

Sophia Walter

"Made me feel welcome, good facilities, plenty of space for myself and clean. Good and safe location."

Julie Dickinson

"I was made to feel very welcome, shown around, made to feel at home. Really good facilities, space, bathroom, etc. Clean and comfortable. Great location. Room with desk and chair, shelves, lamp, so a great area to study. Good value for money."

Nicola Worgan

If you have any questions or enquiries about our course accommodation options, please don't hesitate to contact us, and a member of our team will be happy to answer you.