Where do most exchange students that go to Barcelona, stay at if you don't go to a boarding school?

Question

It would be cool if I could have a couple options and know the locations of each of them! Thank you.

Answer 1

It sort of depends on your age, and, as you say, the type of school you go to.  Someone recently mentioned Dormitories...I don't know, but I never saw a dormitory, not like the ones we have in the US, in Spain.  (They were talking about university).   And I was under the impression that's true throughout Europe.  There are Residencias...privately run boarding houses, in Spain, and hostales, and hotels (residence type) and apartments.

I would suggest you stay away from the Ramblas, and Para lel, noisy and somewhat dicey.  And Raval looked a little seedy, at least the bit that I walked through.

If you are with any sort of University program, they should give you a list of places they recommend, that are in safe neighborhoods and near the school.  If you are on your own, I hope you find something safe and comfortable, and not too expensive.  

There are websites where you can look to get an idea...try gobcn.com.