Colegio Mayor Hernán Cortés

Leave your student accommodation at Colegio Mayor Hernán Cortés and stroll into Salamanca city centre. Head to Calle Toro for high street shops, or to Mercado Central for a spot of market shopping. Take a picturesque walk in the secret garden of Huerto de Calixto y Melibea and marvel over views of the river and the Roman bridge. In a quiet corner outside the city walls, eat fish soup and honey-soaked figs at El Alquimista. Then return to the city and take in the baroque masterpiece of Plaza Mayor as you eat tapas on the terrace at La Tentazión.

It’s easy to get to class when you live at Colegio Mayor Hernán Cortés, simply step out your front door and take a 13-minute stroll to Universidad de Salamanca. Or grab your car from the on-site parking and drive there in four minutes. At weekends, you’re a 15-minute walk to Salamanca bus station, where you can catch buses to other European cities like Lisbon or Paris.

Come home to your fully furnished apartment and flick on the air conditioning. Whether you choose to have a room to yourself or share with a friend, you’ll have plenty of space to study and relax. Unpack your books onto your study desk, and log onto to the free Wi-Fi to make a start on your latest assignment. Later, print your work in the cyber corner.

Your rent includes full board in the on-site canteen, so you’ll spend less time cooking and more time exploring Salamanca. Meet your mates in the cafeteria for a healthy dinner, and top up in-between with a snack from the vending machines. If you have an intolerance there’s no need to worry, the team will help cater to your every need.

When you’re feeling energetic, work up a sweat in the fitness centre or challenge friends to a game of football outside. Head back to your apartment to freshen up, then throw a load of laundry in the self-service washer dryers. In the evening, see who’s around in the recreation room, or head out to Gran Café Moderno for live music and craft beers.

Regular cleaning of common areas and changing of towels and bed linen are included in your rent, and the 24-hour maintenance team are available to help with any questions you have.