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Housing Fall 2023-Spring 2024

Barcelona, Spain

 

We can’t wait to welcome you to Barcelona! We know you’re excited to get out and start exploring, but at the end of long days, you’ll want a cozy place to study, socialize, rest, and relax.

API’s housing options have been curated with you in mind. We offer housing that has been Visited & Verified™ by API, with a focus on student comfort, safety, and location. Check out all available housing options below.

Premium Apartment
Premium Ensuite Flat
Premium Studio
Classic Student Hotel
Local Host

Premium Apartment

*All images shown are for illustration only. Actual booked units may vary. 

Live like a local in a Premium Apartment in central Barcelona. Study and relax in your shared or private room, cook your own meals in your shared kitchen, and unwind with your roommates in thoughtfully designed common spaces. While all apartments in a historic city like Barcelona are unique, expect elevated amenities, modern design, or a killer location. 

Share a bedroom or opt for a bit more privacy in a private room (for an additional fee), among 2-8 roommates. Though you will live with other students, your neighbors will be locals.

This option requires an additional charge, which will be added to your total program cost.

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Why you’ll love living in a Premium Apartment: 

  • Thoughtfully designed spaces with premium amenities like renovated kitchens and bathrooms and in-unit washing machines
  • Enjoy building a community with your API roommates
  • Live with all the comforts of home, from cozy living spaces to a fully equipped kitchen.
  • Located in central neighborhoods, with plenty of culture and excitement right outside your door
  • Public transit nearby for easy access to the rest of the city

 

Other inclusionsAll apartments come fully furnished and include everything you’ll need to enjoy your time abroad:

  • Kitchen essentials 
  • Bedding essentials 
  • Internet 
  • Utilities 

 

What to Expect: 

  • Elevated design and modern appliances 
  • Shared or private bathroom 
  • Shared, modern kitchen
  • Air conditioning 
  • In-unit laundry
  • Bedrooms with 1-2 students 
  • Apartments with 2-8 students
  • Commute to class by public transit or by foot

Premium Private Ensuite in Shared Student Flat

*All images shown are for illustration only. Actual booked units may vary. 

Enjoy your private room with an ensuite bathroom and study area, while experiencing a sense of community with 6-11 other students. While all the private bedrooms have doors with locks, they adjoin a cozy shared kitchen and living area making this option great for those who want to cook their own meals and hang with a group. 

This modern student-only building in central Barcelona, housing 300+ other students, is the perfect spot to study, relax, and live your best life! You’ll also have access to communal study and lounge spaces throughout the building, along with a pool and deck to help you enjoy those sunny Barcelona days. Plus, you’ll be surrounded by American, International, and Spanish students, giving you the opportunity to build new relationships and create lifelong memories. With convenient public transit nearby, you’ll have easy access to your university and other neighborhoods, making it the perfect location to explore and enjoy everything the city has to offer!

This option requires an additional charge, which will be added to your total program cost.

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Why you’ll love living in a premium student flat:

  • Great for students who want a bit more privacy and to operate on their own schedule
  • A student-only experience with a large community of potential friends
  • Modern building and in-unit amenities
  • Public transit nearby

What’s included

  • Bedding essentials
  • Kitchen essentials 
  • Internet 
  • Utilities 

What to expect: 

  • Private bedroom 
  • Private, ensuite bathroom
  • Shared kitchen and common room with 6-10 suitemates*
  • Community amenities including study and lounge spaces; outdoor deck and pool; onsite gym
  • In-unit air conditioning 
  • Laundry onsite 
  • Commute to class by metro

*Not all student flats share with suitemates, but most do

Premium Private Studio in a Student Residence

*All images shown are for illustration only. Actual booked units may vary. 

This modern studio, located in a student-only building in central Barcelona, is the perfect spot to study, relax, and live your best life! You’ll have your own kitchenette, ensuite bathroom, and study space. Plus, you’ll be surrounded by 300+ American, International, and Spanish students, giving you the opportunity to build new relationships and create lifelong memories. Located in a prime location, you’ll be able to commute to class on foot in 15 – 30 minutes or utilize nearby public transit, making it the perfect location to explore and enjoy everything the city has to offer!

This option requires an additional charge which will be added to your total program cost.

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Why you’ll love living in a Premium Studio 

  • Prime location 
  • Great for students who want to cook their own meals and operate on their own schedule
  • A student-only experience with a large community of potential friends
  • Modern finishes and in-unit amenities
  • Public transit nearby

What’s Included

  • Bedding essentials & kitchen essentials 
  • In-unit air conditioning and heating unit, Smart TV
  • Internet & utilities 
  • Onsite staff
  • Bi-weekly housekeeping

What to Expect: 

  • Private bedroom 
  • Private, ensuite bathroom
  • Private kitchenette in-unit 
  • Community amenities including study and lounge spaces; outdoor deck and pool; onsite gym
  • Pay per load, community laundry facilities
  • Commute to class by foot or public transit

Classic Private Room in a Modern Student Hotel

*All images shown are for illustration only. Actual booked units may vary. 

Make yourself at home in your private bedroom with an ensuite bathroom in this combination student residence and hotel. Set up like a hotel, it includes all the amenities you need to enjoy your time abroad — in-unit air conditioning, shared living and study spaces, along with a community pool and deck for those sunny Barcelona days. Build relationships with American, International, and Spanish students living in the building, forging lifelong friendships and unforgettable memories. 

If you want to cook your own meals, this is not the best option for you. This building contains one community kitchen for all 300+ student residents, making it difficult for daily meal prep. Instead, the building features an onsite cafe serving daily meals, which are available for an additional cost. You may also choose to explore other nearby restaurants!

This option includes all the essentials for a safe and comfortable journey abroad and is included in the program price.

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Why you’ll love living in a student residence: 

  • Enjoy a private bedroom and bathroom for maximum privacy and personal space
  • Join a vibrant student-only community with plenty of opportunities to make new friends and connections
  • Conveniently located near public transit for easy access to everything the city has to offer

What’s included: 

  • Bedding essentials 
  • Internet 
  • Utilities 

What to expect: 

  • Private bedroom and bathroom with in-unit air conditioning
  • Community amenities including community kitchen, study and lounge spaces; outdoor deck and pool; onsite gym
  • Pay per load laundry onsite 
  • Commute to class by metro

Local Host

*All images shown are for illustration only. Actual booked units may vary. 

Jump into an authentic Spanish experience with a Local Host. Enhance your language skills and create unforgettable memories; savor meals around the kitchen table, celebrate cultural traditions, and truly become a part of the local community. Stay in a shared room or upgrade to a private room, and enjoy regular cleaning, laundry, and some meals. You’ll live in a residential neighborhood, allowing you to enjoy the warmth and comfort of typical Spanish life. 

All Local Hosts have been vetted and carefully selected by API. 

This option includes all the essentials for a safe and comfortable journey abroad. Shared rooms are included in the program price or upgrade to a private room for an additional fee.

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Why you’ll love living with a local host: 

  • A great way to learn the language, with instant cultural immersion
  • Weekly cleaning, laundry, and some meals included, so you can focus on your studies and enjoy your stay without any worries
  • Public transit is nearby for easy access to all the city has to offer
  • Former student approved, so you can be sure it’s a great place to live and study
  • Create a bond that can last a lifetime

What’s included:

  • Bedding essentials
  • Internet 
  • Utilities  
  • Weekly bedroom cleaning
  • Weekly laundry 
  • Breakfast (7x a week), Dinner (7x a week) 

What to expect:  

  • A Local Host who’s excited to help you experience Spanish life
  • A shared or private bedroom (for an additional fee) 
  • Limited or no kitchen access (varies by Host)
  • Shared bathroom 
  • Dietary restrictions can be accommodated, but may require an additional fee
  • Commute to class by public transit 
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