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Are you coming to Bilbao for an Erasmus experience but have no idea where to start searching for a flat? First of all look in https://www.swiftflats.com/, the first renting page of Spain to have medical and civil insurance. Which leads to be the safest way to live abroad. Then later a good point to look for is to know the areas of the city you are going to live in, so you can choose easily what fit you better with your lifestyle.
The most common areas to live as an student are:
- Deusto
- San Mamés
- Sarriko
- Casco Viejo
- Abando
DEUSTO
Deusto is the most common area to live if you are going to study in Deustos University or Sarrikos because of its nearness. And if you feel like it, you can even go walking to the university of Deusto as the average time to arrive is 10 mins, which is translated as less expenses in transportation. If though you are going to study in Leioa, do not worry, the EHU-UPV is well connected with the city center. It’s 15km away from it and it takes between 15 and 30 to arrive depending on the traffic and the bus you take.
Deusto is a family urban area close to everything and the city center without being too chaotic. From Casco Viejo to Deusto is around 30-45 mins walking, all flat and straight. 10 mins in metro thought. This zone is ideal if you look to be close to the center, being able to meet with your friends and go out to party but still want to have a little calm-zone “far