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Today we tell you why you should choose us as your university residence in Barcelona and what will make you live an unforgettable academic experience.

Barcelona is a wonderful city to live in at any time of the year, no matter what you do. But… coming to study has a very special flavor and you know it!

Therefore, if you are convinced of spending an academic season in the Catalan capital, also considered one of the best cities in Europe to study, you have to choose the ideal place to live with all the comforts that we offer you in our residence.

For that reason, today at TheLofttown we share a complete post to teach you how to correctly choose the best student accommodation that allows you to carry out your academic activities with complete confidence and security.

Next, we tell you why we are your best option in Barcelona.

Want to know more about us? Continue reading!

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An ideal location with all services
When you are a foreign student in Barcelona, ​​the economic factor is one of the main priorities. All this, because it will depend on the budget you have when choosing a suitable university residence, which also correctly meets all your needs.

Therefore, when choosing the best accommodation for you, you should also make sure that it has the basic services that every good residence should have, such as: cleaning and laundry, extra-curricular activities, restaurant service, recreational and study rooms, high-speed internet, 24-hour surveillance, among others.

Likewise, the location where the university residence you will choose is also becomes another important factor when making a final decision. Consequently, it is essential that you value the proximity that the residence will have to the campus where you will study.

Also remember that Barcelona is the best city in Spain if we talk about communication with public transport, both at the bus, metro or tram service level respectively. Likewise, it has thousands of bike lanes, where you can go with your own bicycle, skate or rollerblades, or if you prefer you can also use the bicing service of the Barcelona City Council.

And what is the best of all?
The Lofttown is located in the heart of the center of Barcelona, ​​from where you can go to your university campus with total ease and at your own pace. However, we want you to know how to differentiate between low cost accommodation or shared flats and a true university residence, with exclusive services that offer you all the comforts you need.

In our university residence, we want to become for you the best student accommodation in Barcelona that will make your academic experience an unforgettable stage in your life.

Therefore, we have the perfect room for you that will make your stay here the best possible, so we have a wide variety of rooms for all tastes and budgets, with the best style and interior design, always clean and tidy. , suitable both for your study moments and for your leisure time.

With all you need
As we said in the previous point, the services included in your university residence are essential. And for this reason, finding the perfect university residence that you need in Barcelona will only depend on you and your personal needs.

At The Lofttown we know very well that all students are different people both in needs and cultural issues; consequently, we recommend that you always prioritize your comfort above all else.

In the first place, one of the factors that our residents value most when choosing our accommodation is, without a doubt, the exclusive food service that we have. Surely you have heard that phrase: “You are what you eat” Well, for us, correct nutrition for our young residents is the most important priority, since it directly influences their quality of life and their academic performance.

In this way, what we are looking for is that you only focus on your academic responsibilities and fully enjoy the city with total freedom.

Live with us also on vacation
It is clear that Barcelona is a perfect city to study. But can you imagine what will happen when your long-awaited vacation arrives? What do you want, right? Well, we assure you that here you will live perhaps the best vacations of your life.

For that reason, in our university residence, many of our residents decide to stay longer than normal, beyond the academic season, and that is why if you prefer that your university residence also offers you full availability during the vacation season, we are your ideal destination and we will be by your side.

However, if you already have in mind to stay much longer in Barcelona, ​​don’t waste time and ask us for a quote to offer you the best accommodation options so you can enjoy the city to the fullest on your summer holidays. We remind you that at The Lofttown we are always available for you throughout the year when you need us most.

Enjoy our residence at your own pace
If you have chosen to choose us as your university residence in Barcelona, ​​do not think that you will live in a convent or in a strict enclosure for schoolboys, quite the opposite.

We know that you are a young adventurer and what you want most in Barcelona is to enjoy your freedom to the fullest. Therefore, this aspect is important when choosing a university residence that meets all your expectations as we do at The Lofttown.

However, we remind you that you should always check that your residence allows you a reception 24 hours a day, while providing you with all the facilities both in access and exit with total security. Of course, with the rules well established by the management

At the same time, it is also essential that you always comply with all the essential rules of the university residence. Remember that here you will live with many other young students, who, like you, are always looking for collective respect, so that coexistence is correct at all times and there are no problems of any kind.

For this, it is essential that you choose a university residence that always adapts to your lifestyle so that your experience here is always satisfactory.

Share unique experiences
If you come to Barcelona you will not only do it to prepare yourself academically and you know it. Remember that you are moving to an exceptional city that is characterized by having many students, basically foreigners, who come from the five continents.

So, you have to be prepared because your social life here will be quite active and entertaining, which will not leave you indifferent at all and you will learn new things every day.

Therefore, you should value this point in your future university residence, since while you live here you will also create new friendship ties every day, interacting with fantastic and interesting people in an ideal international environment. At the same time, do not forget that it is a unique opportunity to get to know new cultures, start new professional projects and even learn new languages.

At The Lofttown we want our residents to always integrate with each other, while living in our facilities with total freedom and comfort. To do this, we organize collective activities, whether leisure, as well as sports activities. In this way, the young residents will enjoy total harmony and in the best possible environment.

An ideal atmosphere for you
A mind busy with academic responsibilities also needs a healthy and healthy body that allows you to perform at your best in your day to day life. For this reason, we believe that it is important to choose a university residence that gives you the opportunity to develop sports activities.

To do this, we have facilities, such as gyms and outdoor areas that are part of our infrastructure, or if not also public places around it, such as beaches and parks that are nearby so you can practice collective activities.

Remember that if you exercise frequently while you are a student, you will optimally improve your physical response, increase your respiratory capacity and this will benefit your mind, which you will see translated into your academic performance. And best of all, in our residence you will find all this and much more in one place.

Are you convinced that we are your next residence in Barcelona?
With today’s post we hope to have shown you why choosing the best university residence in Barcelona correctly will help you live your stay in a unique way.

And we look forward to seeing you here to become a new #TheLoftowner!

We also invite you to follow us on Facebook and Instagram so that you are always up to date with the latest promotions and news in our university residence.

See you next course!

Today we share the best bike routes in The Lofttown to pedal discovering the magic of Barcelona at your own pace this spring

That Barcelona is full of cyclists is not new. For this reason, just like the great European capitals that promote sustainable transport, the fashion of getting around by bike is increasing every year among Barcelonans who want to take care of the planet and at the same time feel more active.

In this sense, it is not surprising that thousands of bike lanes have been implemented in Barcelona over the last decade, thus making it more accessible to cyclists of all levels, whether for leisure, work or as a means of daily transport.

For this reason, today at The LoftTown, your university residence in the heart of Barcelona, ​​we share a complete post where we tell you which are our favorite routes to go by bike and that you can travel enjoying all the magic of the city. Are you ready to pedal with us? Take note of your next route!

Route 1: For nature lovers
How a disconnection in nature is appreciated. For this reason, we recommend that you start the walk in Plaza España and then head towards the MontjuÏc mountain.

To do this, take the wide avenue that ends at the MNAC building. Once you have crossed Reina Cristina Avenue you will already be at the foot of this impressive building. Then just head down the road that you will see on your right, take energy because it is an uphill for demanding cyclists.

As you advance you will notice the start of the MontjuÏc slope in your legs. If you are an athlete you will see that the challenge will be the maximum and we are sure that you will not abandon the path.

The first stop you will see is the Poble Espanyol, a complex built for the Universal Exhibition of 1929, and which has 117 full-scale buildings and more than 25 local artisans who will teach you the meaning of Spanish culture.

Leaving Poble Espanyol, you will continue the route through the Olympic Stadium, an emblematic venue in the city built exclusively for the Barcelona Olympics in 1992.

Further on, you will arrive at the Botanical Garden, which has more than 10 hectares of gardens that will make you fully connect with nature. To end your tour, we suggest you go to MontjuÏc Castle, where you can see the port and the city’s coastline.

Route 2: For beachgoers
One of the best bike routes around the city is along the sea coast. We encourage you to look from another angle and rediscover the seven most important beaches in the city and all this in less than 30 minutes. We assure you that you will fully enjoy the pleasure of feeling the Mediterranean air on your face.

We recommend you take your bike in the seaside neighborhood of Barceloneta and ride along the entire coastline until you reach the Forum. The trip in total will cost you about 30 minutes, but we recommend you extend it and enjoy the walk by taking breaks at each beach.

Route 3: For urban cyclists
Sightseeing in Barcelona is a must. And for this you don’t have to be a tourist to discover new places in the historic center of Barcelona and you know it very well. Our recommendation is that you do the route of the old town through the small streets of the Gothic, Borne and Barceloneta quarters, since when you ride a bike the sensation is different and you will see these neighborhoods with new eyes.

In the Gothic there are corners that you know, but surely you have never paid much attention to them. That’s why when you do it on the bike you will see that you will feel as if you were inside a movie.

Surely you already knew that Barcino was the old name of the Catalan capital and you have even passed many times in front of the Roman wall of Barcelona, ​​and perhaps you did not know where you were or the importance of this fantastic place.

The Roman wall began to be built in the 1st century, but the remains that are preserved today date from approximately the 3rd and 4th centuries. The Roman wall thus has almost 2,000 years of history and is the largest monument of ancient Barcelona that remains to this day.

We recommend that you start your bike route by the Cathedral, then go to Plaça del Àngel and continue along Sotstinent Navarro street, Plaça del Traginers, Hostal del Sol street, Regomir, Gignàs, Avinyó, Bany nous and finish the tour at Palla street. We assure you that after this tour you will see the old part of the city with different eyes.