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Everything you need to find a room and live well in a shared flat.

Tapapiés: the Lavapiés tapas route

Every October, dozens of bars in Lavapiés serve a tapa and a drink for very little. The best way to get to know the neighbourhood.

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Christmas in Madrid: lights, markets and a half-empty city

From December to Epiphany, Madrid fills with lights and empties of locals. Both are good news.

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12 October in Madrid: what happens and what is closed

National holiday, a parade along the Castellana, and almost everything closed. Worth knowing in advance.

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Free museums in Madrid: when you get in for nothing

The Prado, the Reina Sofía and the Thyssen open for free several hours a week. No student card, no booking months ahead.

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El Rastro of Madrid: what it is and how to do it right

Madrid's oldest flea market, every Sunday in La Latina. What matters is not what you buy.

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Living in Madrid on a Student Budget: Discounts, SIM Cards & Money-Saving Tips

Madrid is one of Europe's most liveable capitals — and you can enjoy it on a student budget if you know where to look. The tips locals actually use.

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How to Open a Bank Account in Spain as an International Student

You will want a local (or at least Euro/IBAN) account for rent, bills, and getting paid. As a student you have two easy routes — one works in minutes from your phone.

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NIE and Empadronamiento in Madrid: The International Student's Survival Guide

For students, Spanish bureaucracy really comes down to two words: NIE and empadronamiento. Get these right and everything else (bank, phone, residence) becomes easy.

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The Best Neighborhoods to Live in Madrid as a Student

Where you live shapes your whole year in Madrid — commute, social life, budget. An honest, no-fluff rundown of the neighborhoods students actually love.

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How to Get the Abono Transporte (Madrid Public Transport Pass) as a Student in 2026

If you are under 26, the Abono Joven is the best deal in Madrid: unlimited metro, bus and commuter trains for very little (and sometimes, free). Here is how to get it fast.

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Bills included: what to check before renting a room

The room price isn't always the final price. Learn to compare places by their real monthly cost.

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The tenant's guide: your rights and duties in a shared flat

Living in a shared flat is about more than paying rent. This guide covers the essentials for living well and avoiding conflict.

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How to find a room in a coliving (without the stress)

Room hunting can be chaotic. Here is a step-by-step guide to finding the right room in a well-managed shared flat.