Accommodation in Girona: Difference between revisions
From Guide to Girona
| (One intermediate revision by one other user not shown) | |||
| Line 21: | Line 21: | ||
==Areas of Girona== | ==Areas of Girona== | ||
*Barri | *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== | ==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 – An option for free stays. | *Couchsurfing – An option for free stays. | ||
==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]
- Try Couchsurfing.com for a free place to stay for a night.
- Hostels
- Can Cocollona (near the train station)
- Xanascat - Alberg Cerverí (Carrer dels Ciutadans, 9, 17004 Girona) (near the cathedral)
- There are 139 hotels in Girona, see booking.com for a list.
Renting[edit]
Where to look for an apartment[edit]
- Idealista
- Habitaclia
- Local letting agencies
- Girona Flats & Rooms Facebook Group: Facebook group for finding rentals in Girona: (has 4000 members)
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).
