Accommodation Guide in Huelva

WHERE TO RENT?

  • City Center: Flats in the City Center will be more expensive than the ones in the rest of zones, but is the best dristrict in the city. If you are taking lessons in Campus La Merced, we would recommend you to start looking for accommodation in this zone, as the faculty is located in the City Center
  • Avda. Andalucía: this avenue is just next to Campus El Carmen, It will only takes 5 min by walking to arrive there. Public transport has a good connection from there to the City Center too
  • Isla Chica: this is one of the liveliest neighborhoods in Huelva, with lots of shops and services for you to live comfortably. It has a really good connection with university via bus (both campuses are well connected). Riding a bike is also a good option for arriving to the Campus.
  • Los Rosales/Fuentepiña: these neighborhoods are really close to Campus El Carmen and itwill only takes 5 minutes walking to arrive to the university. These flats are usually cheaper than the ones in other districts.

SOME TIPS

  • Remember that most of the owners of the flats usually speak only Spanish, so you may be required to use an online translator if necessary. Try to communicate in Spanish since it will increase your options to find an accommodation.
  • You can ask your home Erasmus coordinator about students that have previously stayed in Huelva, so they can give you some advice or information.
  • In case you don’t find any room, try to contact some other Erasmus students so you can look for a flat together,
  • Social Media. Check Facebook or Instagram groups for possible roommates.
  • Be aware of the scams! Use common sense!

SOME ADVICES:

  • Rent a flat in the city center or near Campus El Carmen (los rosales, Fuentepiña, Isla Chica, Avda. Andalucía).
  • Flat sharing with Spanish students is recommended option, as it will ease your integration and help you to improve your Spanish language skills.
  • Most students select their flat or room once they arrive, after spending some days in temporary accommodation.
  • BE CAREFUL with particulars who demand money upon arrival, there have been several scams with this issue.

TEMPORARY ACCOMMODATION WHILE YOU LOOK FOR PERMANENT ONE

Temporary Accomodation

Inturjoven Huelva - Youth Hostel.

It is part of the government-funded network of youth hostels in Andalucía. The University of Huelva has signed an agreement with Inturjoven Huelva, which contemplates discounts for students and visitors to the University of Huelva.

You can contact the hostel by email (huelva.itj@juntadeandalucia.es) and book a room.

When you book your place, it's important to write 'RESERVA ESTUDIANTE ERASMUS' as the subject of your email.

All the rooms have their own bathroom.

Breakfast and free access to Internet are included in the price. Conditions of payment and cancelation charges can be consulted the website

LONG TERM ACCOMMODATION

Residencies:

Residencia Universitaria LOOP HOMES EL CARMEN:

Inturjoven Huelva - Albergue Juvenil. Offering shared rooms at a monthly rate for students who stay for 9 months, for a semester or for shorter periods subject to availability. There is a single supplement for students who wish to have a single room. The youth hostel is a 25-minute walk from the university Campus de El Carmen and about 15 minutes from the city center. The minimum of 15 days is required for the long term accommodation.

Residencia de Estudiantes Uno de Julio. Is a student dormitory in the center of Huelva available for a long term stay with mixed accommodation with full board and individual or double rooms (shared bathroom for two rooms). Monthly payments: An individual room with full board rented for 8 months (academic year) costs between 594€ and 726€; 577,5€ - double room.

Flat sharing:

If you do not wish to stay in a residence or hostel, you have the option of renting a shared flat. A room in a started flat usually costs from about 180-250 euros/month (per student per room) including gas and water.

SACU (University Community Support Service) Offers different accommodation possibilities:

YOUROOMS: From 2019, working with university students, Erasmus and young professionals. Offering quality rooms, where to connect and create experiences.

Housing Huelva. is a private company specialized in offering service of flat renting for students and professors. With an experience of 10 years in the UHU, they offer:

  • Fully equipped apartments with the possibility of booking in advance through their website while looking for actual photos and geolocation.
  • Daily Housing Tour for those who prefer to view a few the apartments before renting any of them.
  • Help and assistance during the stay of the student.
  • Website: https://housinghuelva.com/

Website and internet resources. Take a look at useful Spanish website such as:

WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND NOT TO MAKE PAYMENTS TO PARTICULARS IN ADVANCE