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==Short term stays==
*Try [https://www.couchsurfing.com/places/Girona,%20Girona,%20Spain Couchsurfing.com] for a free place to stay for a night.
*Hostels
**[https://www.hostelworld.com/hostels/p/289643/can-cocollona/ Can Cocollona] (near the train station)
**[https://www.tripadvisor.es/Hotel_Review-g187499-d305997-Reviews-Alberg_Girona_Xanascat-Girona_Province_of_Girona_Catalonia.html Xanascat - Alberg Cerverí] (Carrer dels Ciutadans, 9, 17004 Girona) (near the cathedral)
*There are 139 hotels in Girona, see [https://www.booking.com/city/es/Gerona.html booking.com] for a list.
==Renting==
==Renting==
===Where to look for an apartment===
*[https://www.idealista.com/en/ Idealista]
*[https://www.habitaclia.com/ Habitaclia]
*Local letting agencies
*[https://www.facebook.com/groups/1228486627705836/members Girona Flats & Rooms Facebook Group]: Facebook group for finding rentals in Girona: (has 4000 members)
===Tips===
*You don't necessarily need a Spanish contract or NIE to rent an apartment; some agencies accept foreign contracts (e.g., Dutch contracts).
*You don't necessarily need a Spanish contract or NIE to rent an apartment; some agencies accept foreign contracts (e.g., Dutch contracts).
*Where to look: Idealista is a commonly used platform for finding apartments. What else? Habitaclia? Local letting agencies?
*Rentals can be difficult to find, and many people ask in WhatsApp/Facebook groups.
*May & June availability is usually tight, so ask early.
*May & June availability is usually tight, so ask early.
*Short-term rentals can be tricky to find, but asking in expat groups can help. Short-term rentals for a month or less are harder to find, but community groups often share listings.
*Short-term rentals can be tricky to find.
*Long-term rentals are competitive, and it’s best to start searching early.
*Long-term rentals are competitive, and it’s best to start searching early.
*Facebook group for finding rentals in Girona: Girona Flats & Rooms Facebook Group


==Areas of Girona==
==Areas of Girona==
*Barri Químics – Used to be quiet but recently reported some crime concerns.
*Girona Old Town (Barri Vell)
*Devesa Park Area – Safe and scenic but recently had incidents of people sleeping in parking garages.
*Migdia
*Migdia –
*La Devesa
*Mercat del Lleó – Central market area
*Palau
*Montjuic
*Quimics (Once a glue factory, the site still features its tall brick chimney. Now, it's a residential area with apartment buildings. Used to be quiet but recently reported some crime concerns.)
*Montilivi (this mostly residential neighbourhood is home to Girona FC’s stadium, several university buildings, and student housing.)
*St. Daniel (Village behind Girona’s cathedral. Nearby forests. There are no shops, aside from a bakery. There is a restaurant called El Cul del Mon.
*Fornells de la Selva has St. George’s International School
*Villablareix
*Vila Roja
*Eixemple
*Sant Narcis
*Santa Eugenia


==Hotels==
Nearby:
*Salt


==Barcelona==
==Where to stay in Barcelona==
*Sant Jordi Hostel Gràcia (~30€) – Budget-friendly option with bunk beds.
*Sant Jordi Hostel Gràcia (~30€) – Budget-friendly option with bunk beds.
*Couchsurfing – Another option for cheap stays.
*Couchsurfing – An option for free stays.
 
 
==Legal & Building Advice for Buying a Masia (Rural Property)==
*Get an urbanistic certificate from the local council to check legality.
*Verify outstanding IBI (property tax) fees before purchasing.
*Ensure you get a proper valuation to avoid unexpected tax increases.
*Check with an electrician & land inspector to avoid unexpected costs.


==Renting out a property to tourists==
==Renting out a property to tourists==
*A tourist license is required to rent properties to visitors.
*A tourist license is required to rent properties to visitors.
*New licenses haven’t been issued since 2018 (but some towns still allow them).
*New licenses haven’t been issued since 2018 (but some towns still allow them).

Latest revision as of 15:03, 2 April 2025

Short term stays[edit]

  • There are 139 hotels in Girona, see booking.com for a list.

Renting[edit]

Where to look for an apartment[edit]

Tips[edit]

  • You don't necessarily need a Spanish contract or NIE to rent an apartment; some agencies accept foreign contracts (e.g., Dutch contracts).
  • May & June availability is usually tight, so ask early.
  • Short-term rentals can be tricky to find.
  • Long-term rentals are competitive, and it’s best to start searching early.

Areas of Girona[edit]

  • Girona Old Town (Barri Vell)
  • Migdia
  • La Devesa
  • Palau
  • Montjuic
  • Quimics (Once a glue factory, the site still features its tall brick chimney. Now, it's a residential area with apartment buildings. Used to be quiet but recently reported some crime concerns.)
  • Montilivi (this mostly residential neighbourhood is home to Girona FC’s stadium, several university buildings, and student housing.)
  • St. Daniel (Village behind Girona’s cathedral. Nearby forests. There are no shops, aside from a bakery. There is a restaurant called El Cul del Mon.
  • Fornells de la Selva has St. George’s International School
  • Villablareix
  • Vila Roja
  • Eixemple
  • Sant Narcis
  • Santa Eugenia

Nearby:

  • Salt

Where to stay in Barcelona[edit]

  • Sant Jordi Hostel Gràcia (~30€) – Budget-friendly option with bunk beds.
  • Couchsurfing – An option for free stays.

Renting out a property to tourists[edit]

  • A tourist license is required to rent properties to visitors.
  • New licenses haven’t been issued since 2018 (but some towns still allow them).
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