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*Short-term rentals can be tricky to find. | *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. | ||
==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). | ||
==Real estate agents who speak English== | |||
*Jessica Finnie (Costa Brava) is a real estate agent. Also offers help with housing rules and tiny home placements. Email: jessica@solenarealty.com | |||
*Claragrup Serveis Immobiliaris (owned by Irene, local agent) | |||
Latest revision as of 02:29, 14 May 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.
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).
Real estate agents who speak English[edit]
- Jessica Finnie (Costa Brava) is a real estate agent. Also offers help with housing rules and tiny home placements. Email: jessica@solenarealty.com
- Claragrup Serveis Immobiliaris (owned by Irene, local agent)
