Accommodation in Girona

Short term stays

• 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

Where to look for an apartment

• Idealista
• Habitaclia
• Local letting agencies
• 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).
• 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

• Barri Químics – Used to be quiet but recently reported some crime concerns.
• Devesa Park Area – Safe and scenic but recently had incidents of people sleeping in parking garages.
• Migdia –
• Mercat del Lleó – Central market area

Where to stay in Barcelona

• Sant Jordi Hostel Gràcia (~30€) – Budget-friendly option with bunk beds.
• 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

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