Housing: Your Home Away from Home

Housing: Your Home Away from Home

Carefully selected, safe housing options for your study abroad experience.

All Housing is Vetted for Quality & Safety

At Expanish, we know that where you live is a big part of your study abroad experience - that’s why all of our housing options are carefully selected, safe, and designed to support your comfort, independence, and cultural immersion.

  • Homestays are matched through a thorough vetting process and are regularly monitored to maintain high standards.

  • Student residences are inspected regularly and re-approved for safety, cleanliness, and community standards.

  • Shared apartments are located in safe, student-friendly neighborhoods, close to public transport and city amenities.


Housing by Destination

Costa Rica
  • Students stay exclusively with local host families for a full cultural and language immersion experience.

  • Includes half-board (breakfast & dinner) and a welcoming, supportive environment.

Buenos Aires
  • Choose between:

    • Homestay with breakfast & dinner included

    • Studio apartments, which may be private or shared with one other student

  • All housing is within a safe commuting distance from the Expanish Study Center.

Learn more about Buenos Aires housing options here.

Spain
  • Options include:

    • Homestay

    • Shared student apartment

    • Modern student residence with amenities

  • A variety of living styles, from full cultural immersion to independent student living.

Explore all Spain housing options here.

What to Expect

  • Housing placements are sent out 2 weeks before your program begins

  • In homestays, you may be placed solo or with another Expanish student

  • In shared apartments or residences, you’ll live with international students

  • Overnight guests are not allowed in any housing options for safety and policy reasons


Dietary Needs? We’ve Got You Covered

Have dietary restrictions? Let us know in advance, and we’ll do our best to accommodate them - especially in homestays. (Note: special meal requests may incur a small additional weekly fee.)


Explore Housing Options More Detailed:

Homestays

Quick facts

Single or double rooms

Shared bathroom (comfort option: private bathroom)

Half-board: breakfast and dinner

Bed linens and towels included. You are entitled to one load of laundry per week.

Average of 20 to 35 minutes

Safe neighborhoods, close to public transport

Student Residences

Quick facts

Single room

Private bathroom

Weekly room cleaning service. Bed linens and towels, changed weekly

Access to common areas: study room, game room, terrace/solarium, laundry room (self-service and extra cost) and bicycle parking

Located 15 minutes from Expanish via subway

Wheel-chair accessible

Located in the heart of the city, in the neighborhood of Chamberí and very close to the Malasaña area

Student Apartments

Quick facts

Private single bedroom. Twin/double bedroom available for 2 students traveling together.

Shared bathroom (private bathroom option may be available)

Self-catering: access to the shared kitchen

Average of 20 to 40 minutes

Safe neighborhoods, close to public transport

Studio Apartment

Quick facts

Private studio apartment for 1 or 2 travelers

Secure access to building

Full kitchen facilities

Average of 20 to 35 minutes

Safe neighborhoods, close to public transport