Residencia Universitaria Blas de Otero

Leave your student accommodation at Residencia Universitaria Blas de Otero and instantly discover the narrow streets of Bilbao's Casco Viejo. Meander through medieval buildings, stroll along the estuary, then dip into Bar El Globo to sample Bilbao’s famous pintxos. Then, get your culture fix with a contemporary exhibition at the Guggenheim Museum. At weekends, head to the beach at Getxo and try your hand at surfing. Spend Sundays roaming the flea market in Plaza Nueva for old books and vintage jewellery. Unwind on sunny afternoons in the nearby pretty Parque de Doña Casilda Iturrizar.

Getting to class is easy from Residencia Universitaria Blas de Otero as you’re only a 25-minute walk to Universidad de Deusto. Or hop on the metro and you’ll arrive in the same time. Grab your car from the parking facility and drive 21 minutes to class at the Universidad del País Vasco, or catch the bus there from nearby Plaza Zabalburu. When you want to explore farther afield, you’re just three minutes’ walk from Zabalburu Renfe station.

Order a coffee in the on-site cafeteria, then gather friends in the meeting area to work on a group project. Print your work in at the cyber corner after, or head to a private study room to finish up individual assignments. With work out of the way, reward yourself with a cold drink and snack from the vending machines, and sit on the outdoor terrace to relax with neighbours.

Let off steam with a workout in the fitness centre, then chill out with friends in one of the recreation rooms. After, take a load of washing to the self-service laundry room, and borrow an iron from reception to smooth out any creases. You won’t have any other chores to worry about, as your rent includes regular room cleaning and changing of bed linen and towels.

You’ll have maximum privacy in your studio at Universitaria Blas de Otero. Take a hot shower, then relax on your bed or read over notes at the study desk. Store books away in the wardrobe, then whip up a snack in the fully equipped kitchen before inviting friends over for a late-night movie session. If you need assistance, use your direct telephone to call the maintenance team, or to ring home for a catch up.