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!
Gloria
From: University of Sussex
To: University of Valencia
2025 • Fall
Law 4th year classes if you’re not 4th year..
What kind of place was it?
Coliving / Shared House
How much was the rent per month?
630
Where was it located?
Malvorsa
How can someone find this place?
Idealista
Would you recommend it?
No
What are some top bars, clubs, or events you recommend?
Good small restaurant
Which classes do you recommend… or not?
Law 4th year classes if you’re not 4th year
Do you have some tips?
Campus is nice
Best trips to do?
Barcelona , Alicante , Sevilla
What do you absolutely need to know to live your best life in Valencia?
The restaurant
Margot
From: IESEG School of Management
To: UPV València
2025 • Fall
Nice bars in Ruzafa and lots of clubs and Erasmus events..
What kind of place was it?
Coliving / Shared House
How much was the rent per month?
Around 500€ per month
Where was it located?
Cabanyal
How can someone find this place?
Landlord’s number
Would you recommend it?
Yes because next to the beach and to my university
What are some top bars, clubs, or events you recommend?
Nice bars in Ruzafa and lots of clubs and Erasmus events
Which classes do you recommend… or not?
Classes can be hard
Do you have some tips?
Registration was complicated
Best trips to do?
Calpe and the white coast
What do you absolutely need to know to live your best life in Valencia?
Go in the center and to the beach for nice places
Alexander
From: Novia university of applied sciences Vaasa
To: UPV
2025 • Fall
Good transportation and a good study city with alot of different students. I atleast felt very safe and I am from a real small city from Finland and I am also…..
What kind of place was it?
Coliving / Shared House
How much was the rent per month?
460€/month
Where was it located?
Blasco Ibanez, about 15 minute walk from school
How can someone find this place?
Homevested
Would you recommend it?
Yes, good place and close to metro,school and beach
What are some top bars, clubs, or events you recommend?
Acurella, Rumbo, Umbracle. Also trips to Madrid, Ibiza and Barcelona
Which classes do you recommend… or not?
Did not do classes, I was apart of an EPS project. The project where worth 30 etc and was really fun and worth it. I really recommend.
Do you have some tips?
Yes, the facillity was perfect with alot of food places and places to work out like football,padel and tennis which was free for students to rent. Sometimes a bit hard to find free time slots but overall really good
Best trips to do?
Madrid for sure, especially with train. Cheap and good city if you like football. Also ibiza if you want to party.
What do you absolutely need to know to live your best life in Valencia?
Good transportation and a good study city with alot of different students. I atleast felt very safe and I am from a real small city from Finland and I am also a guy, but the girls I have talked to said that they also felt safe in the city.
Learn the basic spanish words, explore the city with friends and higlight places on google map if you like them.
Océane
From: Kedge Business School
To: Universitat de Valencia
2025 • Fall
The spanish paperwork is really long and complicated, if you're staying for more than 1 year I recommend to do your NIE quickly...
What kind of place was it?
Coliving / Shared House
How much was the rent per month?
670€/month
Where was it located?
In Cabanyal
How can someone find this place?
Uniplaces, Idealista, Housing Anywhere ...
Would you recommend it?
Yes, I like the place because of its location, near the beach and the university. The apartment is new and renoved.
What are some top bars, clubs, or events you recommend?
Umbracle, Mercabanyal
Which classes do you recommend… or not?
I recommend Finances, the prof is really interesting
Do you have some tips?
The spanish paperwork is really long and complicated, if you're staying for more than 1 year I recommend to do your NIE quickly.
Best trips to do?
Trips to Ibiza, Madrid, Barcelona, Alicante...
What do you absolutely need to know to live your best life in Valencia?
The bycycle's subscription is cheap (~30€ per year)
Thaïs
From: université de lorraine
To: CEU
2025 • Full year
metro card for the month (you receive it at home, 14€ for student), be in whatsapp groups of erasmus (find their groups in their insta bio)..
What kind of place was it?
Coliving / Shared House
How much was the rent per month?
520
Where was it located?
Plaza España (metro, central, 10min walk for evertything)
How can someone find this place?
Uniplaces/Idealista (ask for call or video of the flag to be sure it’s not a scam!!)
Would you recommend it?
yes, big room
What are some top bars, clubs, or events you recommend?
comittee and indiana best clubs
Which classes do you recommend… or not?
spanish people are not including
Do you have some tips?
the campus is amazzzzing, but you’re not really helped
Best trips to do?
montanejos for a day, morocco, ibiza,…
What do you absolutely need to know to live your best life in Valencia?
metro card for the month (you receive it at home, 14€ for student), be in whatsapp groups of erasmus (find their groups in their insta bio)
Rebeca
From: Coventry University
To: Universidad Europea de Valencia
2025 • Full year
registration was easy and finding the buildings. There are buildings around the city but walking distance between them all. I was lucky in picking an apartment…..
What kind of place was it?
Coliving / Shared House
How much was the rent per month?
500
Where was it located?
Ayora
How can someone find this place?
housinganywhere
Would you recommend it?
Yes, straight forwards and reliable
What are some top bars, clubs, or events you recommend?
Many places to visit and lots of organisations that help you meet other exchange students. Night life is also very active
Which classes do you recommend… or not?
They had classes in english or spanish, the classes were as expected and very accommodating for exchange students
Do you have some tips?
registration was easy and finding the buildings. There are buildings around the city but walking distance between them all. I was lucky in picking an apartment near my building but it was just by luck so it'd be useful to find out what building you'll have your classes so you can find somewhere close by, but also transport is really good here
Best trips to do?
it is very easy to explore valencia due to the transport and it is a very walkable city. there are also erasmus companies that host day/weekend trips for a good price- i have travelled to alicante and peniscola with happyerasmus
What do you absolutely need to know to live your best life in Valencia?
Transport is cheap and you can get top up cards and monthly cards which is good Go out and take part in events around the city- people are very friendly. In comparison to the UK it is a little cheaper especially accommodation
Have funn:)
Lara
From: Nottingham Trent Univeristy
To: Univeristy of Valencia
2025 • Full year
The transport is very efficient! A lot of people also cycle to get around as there are cycle lanes that run all throughout the city. I would say the cost of…..
What kind of place was it?
Student Residence
How much was the rent per month?
800€
Where was it located?
In Sagnut
How can someone find this place?
https://livensaliving.com/alojamientos-valencia/alojamiento-valencia-viveros/?utm_source=gmb&utm_medium=organico&utm_campaign=local-business&utm_content=link_web_vcl_viveros
Would you recommend it?
Yes. The only thing is they are quite tight on security. You can only have two visitors at one time and only one person can stay over for a maximum of 3 nights before they have to pay an extra fee. Also bear in mind that the pool is closed from October to May.
What are some top bars, clubs, or events you recommend?
I love a little local bar called L’Origen and a great tapas place called La Murta. Personally, I enjoy Havana club and Maya. For specific events follow the Happy Erasmus Valencia - they have something on almost every day.
Which classes do you recommend… or not?
I studied Psychology so all my classes are in this field. I very much enjoyed doing clinical psychology however I was not so keen on Psychometrics as it was very different to how I had done it before.
Do you have some tips?
The campus was very nice. The registration was a little difficult in terms of sorting out my timetable but the Univeristy is very helpful. I would defo pick the same uni again.
Best trips to do?
I’ve only been to Seville so far which was lovely! However, I do recommend booking long distance trains in advance as they can get expensive if you book closer to the time.
What do you absolutely need to know to live your best life in Valencia?
The transport is very efficient! A lot of people also cycle to get around as there are cycle lanes that run all throughout the city. I would say the cost of living is very cheap however as soon as you get into Old Town there is a significant increase in prices! I’ve stuck to the Benimaclet area which is filled with students and the prices there reflect that!
Nothing really. Just make the most of it, perhaps make a little list of places you want to go/things you want to do so that you can tick them off throughout the year.
Corentin
From: Ieseg
To: Universitat Politecnica de Valencia
2025 • Fall
Umbracle (really nice looking but not the best one for the atmosphere), Marina (good but a bit expensive), Akuarela - Comittee - Diva - Nice clubs where it…..
What kind of place was it?
Coliving / Shared House
How much was the rent per month?
550
Where was it located?
10min walking from the university, 5min walking from the metro to go in 20min in the center and 15min away from the beach and clubs
How can someone find this place?
this is the link for one of the rooms (I was in the H1, biggest one): https://helloroom.es/properties/jose-mongrell-h4/
Would you recommend it?
Yes, you have for each room your private bathroom, it's kind of modern and the neighbourhood is really nice for university student at UV and UPV
What are some top bars, clubs, or events you recommend?
Umbracle (really nice looking but not the best one for the atmosphere), Marina (good but a bit expensive), Akuarela - Comittee - Diva - Nice clubs where it costs less than 3 euros where you are erasmus student. Rumbo144 good if you like latino music but the queue and the entrance is one of the worst I have ever seen
Which classes do you recommend… or not?
Finance classes are nice at upv
Do you have some tips?
Good university, very modern with good teachers. I would pick the same univ if I had to do it again. However, the department sport is not that well managed.
Best trips to do?
Not so much destination from valencia airport, by that I mean you have a very low number of choice in flights to move around. Madrid and Barcelona can be done in 2 hours of train or even by car in 3,5hours
What do you absolutely need to know to live your best life in Valencia?
Cost of living, clubs, the vibes, the beach. Also that the center (ciutat vella) is really nice. Difference in the neighbourhood. There are a huge amount of bar/restaurant
Océane
From: Kedge Business School
To: University of valencia
2024 • Full year
Valencia has so much to offer! It’s a vibrant, lively city with a great mix of culture, history, and modern life. There are tons of restaurants and bars, and…..
What kind of place was it?
Coliving / Shared House
How much was the rent per month?
440
Where was it located?
In Ayora the subway station
How can someone find this place?
Rooms4valencia
Would you recommend it?
Yes, I would definitely recommend it. The apartments were great — I changed twice during my exchange, and each time everything went well. The locations were also ideal, close to everything I needed.
What are some top bars, clubs, or events you recommend?
Valencia is amazing for nightlife and student life in general. I honestly think it’s one of the best student cities in Europe, it’s affordable, there’s always something going on, and there are so many events organized for Erasmus students (like @Erasmuslifevalencia). The city is full of great bars and restaurants too!
Which classes do you recommend… or not?
I was in the finance track, so my experience is quite specific. Overall, the courses were good — not amazing, but interesting. I particularly enjoyed Financial Instruments, International Finance, and Financial Risk Management.
Do you have some tips?
The registration process went smoothly, but the administration isn’t very responsive and it can be quite hard to get in touch with them. So I’m not sure I would choose the same university again.
Best trips to do?
There are so many great trips you can take from Valencia! The airport is really close to the city, which makes it super easy to travel. You can also take cheap buses to places like Barcelona and many other destinations around Spain.
What do you absolutely need to know to live your best life in Valencia?
Valencia has so much to offer! It’s a vibrant, lively city with a great mix of culture, history, and modern life. There are tons of restaurants and bars, and you definitely have to experience Las Fallas it’s amazing. The city is full of young people, and the old town/center is really beautiful. For getting around, public transport is free for under-30s, and there’s a city bike system with cheap subscriptions.
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Mylan
From: Kedge Business School
To: Universitat de Valencia
2023 • Full year
Need to take a meeting at metrobusvalencia to take a free public transports subscription since you're under 30 years old. Night club entrances can be hold for…..
What kind of place was it?
Coliving / Shared House
How much was the rent per month?
450
Where was it located?
Amistat, Valencia
How can someone find this place?
Rooms4Valencia
Would you recommend it?
Yes, it is located between the city center and the university. Metro and buses are near too.
What are some top bars, clubs, or events you recommend?
Umbracle, Marina, Akuarela, Diva, Mercat Central de Valencia, St-Patrick's Pub, Voltereta Bali, Voltereta Manhattan, Son Tommaso
Which classes do you recommend… or not?
Finance track for the bachelor in international business is quite hard but feasible.
Do you have some tips?
Tarrongers campus is good and well located.
Best trips to do?
You can travel with happy Erasmus or Erasmus Life Valencia. They organise travels to Andalusia, Morocco... with advantageous prices.
What do you absolutely need to know to live your best life in Valencia?
Need to take a meeting at metrobusvalencia to take a free public transports subscription since you're under 30 years old. Night club entrances can be hold for one euro on happy Erasmus or Erasmus life for Erasmus students.
Football matchs at the Mestalla stadium can be amazing. Visit the ciudad of ciencias is a thing to do. The best beach to go is the Malva-rossa. you can go to Madrid or Barcelona by train or bus easily.
Mika
From: universitat de valencia
To: universitat de valencia
2024 • Full year
People less than 25 can have free transports, also install valenbisi for convenient bike rides..
What kind of place was it?
Classic Apartment
How much was the rent per month?
420
Where was it located?
Amistat, 10 min from University
How can someone find this place?
Rooms 4 Valencia
Would you recommend it?
Yes, the experience was good I would do it again if I could
What are some top bars, clubs, or events you recommend?
UMBRACLE, AKUARELA, Saint Patricks
Which classes do you recommend… or not?
Finance is hard but interesting
Do you have some tips?
Yes, yes yes
Best trips to do?
Ibiza
What do you absolutely need to know to live your best life in Valencia?
People less than 25 can have free transports, also install valenbisi for convenient bike rides
Matteo
From: KEDGE BUSINESS SCHOOL
To: Universitat de Valencia
2025 • Spring
Transport is free for students and well organised The beach is a must go as it’s really big and every students are in the beach from may to September If you…..
What kind of place was it?
Coliving / Shared House
How much was the rent per month?
460
Where was it located?
In malvarosa, 1 min from the beach, 10 min from the university
How can someone find this place?
on idealista (app for rent in Spain)
Would you recommend it?
Was not really modern but was well equiped However not ideal for a co-living of 3 persons
What are some top bars, clubs, or events you recommend?
Bar for football games : Saints&scholars Rooftop : Atenea Clubs : Diva, umbracle (from may to September), mya, marina beach club (for Sunday afternoon better)
Which classes do you recommend… or not?
I would recommend going to classes in link to your speciality. In my cases I liked strategy courses and economy
Do you have some tips?
campus is ok but not really modern Registration is really well explained and the process really easy
Best trips to do?
You can choose to go by train or car to Barcelona and Madrid : really easy If you want to take the opportunity of going more south we went to Marrakech for just 130 euros per persons (4 days) with plane and house
What do you absolutely need to know to live your best life in Valencia?
Transport is free for students and well organised The beach is a must go as it’s really big and every students are in the beach from may to September If you like padel, it’s almost free at the university (2.85 euros per person for 1h30) compared to france The city centre is amazing
Lucie
From: KEDGE BUSINESS SCHOOL
To: Univerisitat de Valencia
2024 • Other
not expensive cost of transport, can lend bycicles for very cheap price, groceries ar every cheap with good quality..
What kind of place was it?
Coliving / Shared House
How much was the rent per month?
450
Where was it located?
Carrer del pintor dalmau
How can someone find this place?
Idealista
Would you recommend it?
Yes
What are some top bars, clubs, or events you recommend?
shoot Bar, al. type of restaurant and especially night clubs
Which classes do you recommend… or not?
I do Finance, so all subject related
Do you have some tips?
do not get your apartment online before coming, DO A real life visit, because the landlords can be scammers
Best trips to do?
Portugal, a lot of costa near Barcelona, Madrid, …
What do you absolutely need to know to live your best life in Valencia?
not expensive cost of transport, can lend bycicles for very cheap price, groceries ar every cheap with good quality
GET WILD IN VALENCIA
Ines
From: Universidad de Valencia
To: Universidad de Valencia
2024 • Full year
There are many places to socialise or take a drink with friends. In Spain there are bars in all city corners. I can recommend to try at least one time because…..
What kind of place was it?
Coliving / Shared House
How much was the rent per month?
550€
Where was it located?
In El Cabanyal, near to the beach and the university
How can someone find this place?
Facebook, website
Would you recommend it?
For me, being close to the beach was the best decision because you can take a walk or run very easily. Also there are several buses and trams to go to the city centre or the university.
What are some top bars, clubs, or events you recommend?
There are many places to socialise or take a drink with friends. In Spain there are bars in all city corners. I can recommend to try at least one time because of decorations and the good atmosphere: the Marina Beach Club; the Umbracle; Mia; La Diva
Which classes do you recommend… or not?
Finance classes are more complex and you need to study a bit more than other subjects.
Do you have some tips?
The campus is large with a big library. There are several restaurants and bars in the campus.
Best trips to do?
There are a lot of fights from Valencia to many cities in Spain and Europe. There is a large network of buses to visit Spain.
What do you absolutely need to know to live your best life in Valencia?
Valencia is quite a safe place compared to other places in Spain and Europe. Food is delicious and you can find good places for cheap.
Léa
From: Kedge business school
To: Universitat de Valencia
2025 • Spring
It's a very nice city. The beach is very large. The city centre is very beautiful and old. Favourite for the city of science. It's a very sporty city...
What kind of place was it?
Coliving / Shared House
How much was the rent per month?
600
Where was it located?
Malvarossa
How can someone find this place?
Idealista
Would you recommend it?
Moyen
What are some top bars, clubs, or events you recommend?
There are many big nightclubs
Which classes do you recommend… or not?
Marketing classes are good Economics and mathematics classes are very difficult
Do you have some tips?
Campus is cool and everything is easy
Best trips to do?
Marrackech !
What do you absolutely need to know to live your best life in Valencia?
It's a very nice city. The beach is very large. The city centre is very beautiful and old. Favourite for the city of science. It's a very sporty city.
Juliette
From: KEDGE
To: Universidad de Valencia
2025 • Spring
club: marina, umbracle drink on a rooftop: Athenea Sky..
What kind of place was it?
Coliving / Shared House
How much was the rent per month?
400
Where was it located?
Dans le quartier d'Oriels (que je déconseille)
How can someone find this place?
google maps
Would you recommend it?
non, il est excentré
What are some top bars, clubs, or events you recommend?
club: marina, umbracle drink on a rooftop: Athenea Sky
Which classes do you recommend… or not?
depend on your cursus
Do you have some tips?
the level was difficult
Best trips to do?
En Espagne ou ailleurs (ex: au Maroc)
What do you absolutely need to know to live your best life in Valencia?
safety, don't drink house water
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