Centro Assistenza Studenti finds accommodation to incoming Erasmus students prior to their arrival. The importance of making accommodation arrangements before coming to Pavia can never be stressed enough, as looking for accommodation after arrival may be a very hard and frustrating experience. Because of the large number of students that come and study in Pavia every year, the student accommodation market is a very difficult one. Prices are higher than in other towns, and finding a room just before the start of the academic year is almost impossible, as places have already been taken by students during the summer months.

However, some students may prefer to look for accommodation on their own.
This is an option that certainly gives them the opportunity to find the accommodation solution that matches their requirements. It must be noticed that in this case they will have to spend some days in a hotel, as Centro Assistenza Studenti cannot provide temporary accommodation until the student finds a place where to live. Unfortunately Pavia doesn't offer the opportunity of renting a place for a brief period of time. No landlord will accept a rent contract for less than 12 months.

If you decide to look for accommodation on your own these are the options:

• NOTICE BOARDS: within the University you will find some notice boards where students and landlords put their adverts.
• PASSAPAROLA: this is a weekly magazine containing advertisements. You can buy it at any newsagent’s.
• ESTATE AGENCIES: In Pavia there are lots of estate agencies. In case you rent a house through an agency please notice that besides the rental costs you will also be asked to pay a commission fee (usually 1 month rent).

Hotels in Pavia

The following pages will help Erasmus students arrange satisfactory accommodation prior to their arrival in Pavia with the help of Centro Assistenza Studenti. Please read them carefully to avoid any misunderstandings or problems when applying for accommodation.