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Student residence accommodation

Student residence, Barcelona

In July, August and September only, accommodation is available in one of two student residences in Barcelona (see image, above), normally in double or triple rooms, although a limited number of single rooms are also available. Students can choose bed and breakfast or half board.

Residence 1: Colegio Mayor San Jordi

This large University residence is located about 20 minutes from the school by bus. The residence has the capacity to take around 180 students. Most rooms contain 2 or 3 beds, although there are some single rooms available on payment of a supplement. The majority of bedrooms have their own private bathrooms. Other bathrooms are located on each floor.

The residence has a recreation lounge with bar and TV and there is a small gymnasium available for guests free of charge. A receptionist is on duty 24 hours per day so students are free to come and go as they please.

Students have access to washing machines and irons and most rooms have telephones for incoming calls. There are also several telephones available in the residence from which the students can make outgoing calls. The residence also has a number of safe-deposit boxes which students can rent to store their passport and other valuables securely.

Meals

Students can have either bed and breakfast or half board (which includes supper). The standard of catering is very reasonable for this kind of accommodation. The menus are varied and balanced and both the quality and quantity of food provided is good. Water is provided with meals while other drinks are available from a vending machine. Breakfast is from 07.30 to 09.00 (08.00 to 10.00 on Sundays) and dinner from 20.30 to 21.30.

Location

The San Jordi residence is situated in a very smart part of the city. The street in which the residence is situated is both residential and commercial and has several bars and restaurants. There are lots of shops in the area including some of the most exclusive (and expensive!) shops in Barcelona. There is a small park less than five minutes walk from the residence.

Transportation

The number 14 bus leaves from a stop approximately 3 minutes from the residence. This goes to Plaza Catalunya (journey time approx. 15-20 minutes) from where it is a five-minute walk to the school. A 10-journey bus ticket currently costs €7.20.

Prices 2008

 

Residence 2: Residencia de Estudiantes Roca

The residence occupies the whole of the first floor and part of the ground floor of a large, smart apartment building. There are 32 bedrooms in total, including single rooms, double rooms and some triple rooms. The residence has a capacity for 45. All of the bedrooms have wardrobe space and tables and 3 of the bedrooms also have their own private bathrooms. There are 14 bathrooms in total.

The residence also has 2 comfortable TV lounges - one larger than the other -, a large dining room, a kitchen, a laundry room and a very large terrace/garden. The residence, which is normally used to accommodate female university students is extremely well maintained and kept very clean.

Meals

Students can be accommodated either on a bed and breakfast basis or half board. Full board accommodation can be arranged on request.

The menus are varied and balanced and the quality and quantity of food provided is very good. Water is provided with meals and other drinks are available from a vending machine. Breakfast is from 08.00 to 10.00 and dinner from 20.00 to 22.00.

Facilities

Students have access to a washing machine, iron, etc. The washing machine functions with tokens that cost €2 each. Bed linen is changed every week and towels are changed twice a week. Students are not permitted to use the kitchen to cook in, but they are allowed to keep food in the refrigerator and make use of the microwaves. There is one refrigerator in each flat, 5 in total. Each student is given a key and is free to come and go as he/she pleases. There are public telephones
in the residence for students' use and incoming calls.

Location

The residence is in a very smart part of the city. The street in which the residence is situated is residential and quiet although there are shops, bars and restaurants a few minutes walk away in adjoining streets.

Transportation

There are two options for travelling to the school:

Prices 2008