Best Student Accommodation in Logroño, Spain

University of La Rioja

• Casita has 5 accommodation options within walking distance to the university.

• There are 4 bus stops close to the campus; Gta. IX Centenario is just a 4-minute walk away.

• Casa de las Ciencias is just a 5-minute car ride away, while Museo de La Rioja is 8 minutes away by car.

Is Logroño a good place to live in?

The answer is simply yes. Logroño is a very peaceful small city with all the comforts of a big city. There, you will find three shopping centres as well as many cinemas, cafes, karting, bowling, and a lot of things to do. The city has lots of very beautiful historical places and natural sceneries to see; you can go for a walk or practice sports enjoying the views.

While in Logroño, you should visit the Museo de la Rioja. The museum sits in an old palace from the 18th century and is split into various sections, from pre-history to pre-Roman eras, through to Roman times, the Middle Ages and finally the modern-day. It displays multiple historical objects, all found throughout La Rioja, including the old tablets from the famous San Millán monasteries, ancient arrowheads, and collections of swords and spears, as well as Roman coins.

Another place is the Church of San Bartolomé. Constructed in the 12th century, the church is the oldest in Logroño. It has an impressive façade, covered in intricate stone carvings. However, its most remarkable feature is its bell tower, built as part of the old city wall and used for defence purposes, as well as a lookout point. Today, visitors can climb to the top of the tower to see some of the best views of the city.

Even more impressive than the Church of San Bartolomé is the Cathedral of Santa Maria de la Redonda. Construction on the cathedral began in the 15th century; however, its completion didn’t come until the 18th century. The most striking features of the cathedral are its towers, nicknamed ‘the twins’, which are Baroque in style.

Also, one of the most recognised symbols of the city is the “Puente de Piedra” or “Stone Bridge”, which crosses the River Ebro from the Old Town. Known correspondingly as the “San Juan de Ortega Bridge”, it dates back to 1884 and is also the entranceway to the city along the Camino de Santiago.

Logroño has a good public network of buses with eleven lines crossing the city. They start at 07:00 and finish around 23:00 with frequencies of 10 to 15 minutes. The ordinary ticket can be bought directly from the driver and it costs €0.72 allowing unlimited transfers for half an hour. There are also night bus services on Fridays and Saturdays with three different routes. All the buses are equipped with free Wi-Fi.

Taxis are also available in the city; however, they can be quite expensive as a ride can get you easily up to €10. Official taxis are white and have a red stripe in the front doors; available ones have a green light on top. Taxis can be picked up through some stands around the city; you can also call their numbers to call one. 

Casita also offers student accommodation in other cities in Spain, besides having facilities for student accommodation in Logroño. Some of these cities are:

Madrid, Barcelona, Granada, Cordova, and Seville.