Live with a Local

For students interested in living with a younger or older working professional and quickly integrating into the vibrant local lifestyle.

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  • Fall
  • Winter
  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Enjoy a slow life
  • Dinner with locals
  • Person in the Born district
  • Make a new friend

Benefits of Living with a Local

Discover Barcelona at the same time that you’re meeting great people. Get to know what daily life is like for the average local and enjoy yourself at your own pace.

  • Improve your Spanish every day
  • Local tips from someone familiar with Barcelona
  • Private room, shared or private bathroom

“Living with locals has been a great way to really get to know the culture of Barcelona. Speaking Spanish with my roommates has been a fantastic experience and great for learning not only the general grammar, but also some fun slang!”

– Connor Jones, Fall Term ’18 student

Price:

Regular term: $3,250

Summer term: $2,300

For questions related to this or any other housing option, please contact us via email.

All Housing Options

Independent Student

Independent Housing

For students that wish to be in control of every aspect of their housing situation and are up for the challenge of being independent and self-sufficient in a foreign country.

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Students having breakfast at their apartment

ALBA Shared Apartment

For students looking for an easy housing solution, where the details are arranged by ALBA, and want to share with other ALBA students.

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  • Summer
Find a family abroad

Family Homestay

For students wanting to connect with a local family environment, be a part of their local daily routines and experience a bit more local culture.

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  • Summer
Live with a local in Barcelona

Live with a Local

For students interested in living with a younger or older working professional and quickly integrating into the vibrant local lifestyle.

  • Fall
  • Winter
  • Spring
  • Summer
Student Residence Hall

Student Residency

For students in search of an international housing experience with students from all over the world. Student Residencies offer beautifully designed rooms or apartments, and top service.

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