Colegio Mayor El Faro, Madrid

Located a stone’s throw away from the main universities, Colegio Mayor El Faro Madrid is an ideal student accommodation for those looking to cut down on commute time. Both the Universidad Complutense de Madrid and Universidad Poly technic de Madrid are less than a 15-minutes’ walk away. An added benefit of staying here is its proximity to the commercial and nightlife areas of Argüelles and Princesa.

The area is well-connected to the entire city via public transport, with the nearest bus station just a minute’s walk away. Islas Filipinas subway station takes 3-minutes to reach on foot, making it easy to be anywhere in the city in a matter of minutes. The Moncloa transport interchange is less than 400m away, from where you can take the inter-urban buses to many universities with campuses outside the city centre. Also, Madrid Barajas Airport is a 23-minutes’ drive away by car.

The rooms have been fully-furnished, so the students can feel at home at all times. When you want to take a break from your studies, head to the games room. Whether you want to play foosball or challenge your friends to a game on the PlayStation there is plenty to do. If you have a friend visiting you from out of town, you can hang out with them in the lobby space.

Organise a table tennis tournament with the other residents on the rooftop terrace while enjoying the sun. The co-working spaces are equipped with state-of-the-art projectors and giant screens so you can prepare for your presentations. For a private tutoring session, make use of the study spaces. When you feel the hunger pangs kick in during a study session, grab some snacks from the vending machine.