Discover the best housing options, read reviews from those who've already done this exchange, and connect with peers from universities worldwide!
Discover the best housing options, read reviews from those who've already done this exchange, and connect with peers from universities worldwide!
Lila
From: ESPOL
To: UAQ
2025 • Spring
I would say Querétaro is the best city for your exchange in terms of location because you literally are in the middle of the country, which really allows you…..
What kind of place was it?
Coliving / Shared House
How much was the rent per month?
300€
Where was it located?
Tecnologico neighborhood, close from TEC de Monterrey
How can someone find this place?
contact of previous tenants/the landlord
Would you recommend it?
I was in Kali Homes, which is a pretty known house for exchange students in Querétaro. I recommend it if you are able to live with 20 persons! The majority are exchange students, and some are Mexicans: you'll meet great people. I loved my experience and I would do it again, but I completely understand if some people are not ready to live with that much people.
What are some top bars, clubs, or events you recommend?
With LifeXperience you literally get to see every club of the city. You can find an event nearly every night, but at the same time if you want to chill out, the city easily allows it.
Which classes do you recommend… or not?
You don't have many classes to attend so make sure to stack them at the beginning of the week to be free on the week-ends! I had "Democratizacion en México y America Latina" with a teacher I highly recommand. In general, every teacher really pay attention to the fact that you are not from Mexico, and easily help you if you encounter any issue.
Do you have some tips?
Most of the campus is outdoors, which is really pleasant! Make sure to notify the administration of your arrival so that they know which classes you are taking
Best trips to do?
I would say Querétaro is the best city for your exchange in terms of location because you literally are in the middle of the country, which really allows you to travel anywhere without taking the plane or spending too many hours on the bus. I did Puebla, San Miguel de Allende, Guadalajara, Puerto Vallarta, Puerto Escondido, Mexico City, Baja California... Mexico is such a beautiful country!
What do you absolutely need to know to live your best life in Queretaro?
The city center is beautiful, but if you don't live nearby, you may not visit often, as you'll need to use Uber or the bus for every trip. The city is known for being the safest and most expensive in the country. Housing is cheaper, but your groceries won't cost you any less than in France, for example.
Mahé
From: Université catholique de Lille
To: UAQ Queretaro
2025 • Full year
Life Experience, an organisme for exchange students. they organize lots of events like trips, pool parties and parties in nightclubs..
What kind of place was it?
Classic Apartment
How much was the rent per month?
280
Where was it located?
In centro Historico
How can someone find this place?
On facebook
Would you recommend it?
yes it was nice, not expensive and near from the school and the center of the city. really practical
What are some top bars, clubs, or events you recommend?
Life Experience, an organisme for exchange students. they organize lots of events like trips, pool parties and parties in nightclubs
Which classes do you recommend… or not?
classes are really easy, teachers are nice and it's easy to get good grades.
Do you have some tips?
The organization is hard, there isn't any communication with the the administration
Best trips to do?
Everything is really easy from Qro as it is only 3h from CDMX. Bus are really cheap, but the cheapest is to take BlaBlacar
What do you absolutely need to know to live your best life in Queretaro?
Safe city, with everything really near and all the accomodities
Nathan
From: IESEG
To: TEC de Monterrey, campus Queretaro
2025 • Fall
You can go to San Miguel De Allende, it’s close to Queretaro and really well known for it’s cultural part. You will have fun..
What kind of place was it?
Classic Apartment
How much was the rent per month?
320
Where was it located?
20 minutes from school by walking
How can someone find this place?
The university can give some links for housing
Would you recommend it?
It was awesome, nothing to add except that this exchange was really nice
What are some top bars, clubs, or events you recommend?
Lot of parties, night clubs. You can enjoy in the city so it’s the good point.
Which classes do you recommend… or not?
Doing business in Mexico is really interesting
Do you have some tips?
Campus was awesome, everything was perfect
Best trips to do?
You can go to San Miguel De Allende, it’s close to Queretaro and really well known for it’s cultural part. You will have fun
What do you absolutely need to know to live your best life in Queretaro?
Downtown is cool, markets also
Antonin
From: IESEG
To: TEC de Monterrey
2025 • Fall
The city is very SAFE ! Life is not very expensive. For transports, Uber is the best thing. Cheap, easiest and fastest. Concerning the weather, during the…..
What kind of place was it?
Coliving / Shared House
How much was the rent per month?
Around 340/months
Where was it located?
Private residence, 15-20 mn far from school
How can someone find this place?
The landlord’s number
Would you recommend it?
Yes I recommande, the landlord is very kind and helps if you meet any problem. Only negative point : you only can pay by cash
What are some top bars, clubs, or events you recommend?
Queretaro is a safe and beautiful city. Maybe not the best is you really really want to party but thanks to some organizations and clubs/bar you can go out and enjoy a lot
Which classes do you recommend… or not?
Spanish !! Then all classes are good, teachers are very human and love to teach.
Do you have some tips?
The campus is very cool, you can do a lot of sport ; paddle, tennis, running, volley, foot, basket, swimming... Also you can find music rooms, restaurants, starbuck...
Best trips to do?
There is a bus station in the city, very usefull if you wanna travel. However, the airport is a bit far and a bit small (not all destinations are served).
What do you absolutely need to know to live your best life in Queretaro?
The city is very SAFE ! Life is not very expensive. For transports, Uber is the best thing. Cheap, easiest and fastest. Concerning the weather, during the fall semester it was the rainy season for despite this, it was very good (a bit of rain everyday but not too much)
Always carry cash on you, some restaurant don't accept cards (not in queretaro but if you travel in mexico)
Victor
From: Tec de Monterey Queretaro
To: Tec de Monterey
2025 • Fall
Not as good as you think. Queretaro airport does not have everything..
What kind of place was it?
Classic Apartment
How much was the rent per month?
330
Where was it located?
20 min walk from school
How can someone find this place?
Renta amuebla
Would you recommend it?
Sure it was good for the price.
What are some top bars, clubs, or events you recommend?
Doris is the best club with cabaret
Which classes do you recommend… or not?
Business in Mexico, politics, leadership
Do you have some tips?
Great campus with lots of sports.
Best trips to do?
Not as good as you think. Queretaro airport does not have everything
What do you absolutely need to know to live your best life in Queretaro?
You never go in the city
