About the Property
El Faro is a gorgeous student accommodation in Madrid that offers twin and individual rooms. The property is located within a 5-minute drive from Complutense University of Madrid and a 12-minute walk from Saint Louis University — Madrid Campus.
Features
Each room comes with a comfy bed, free high-speed wifi, a kitchenette, and plenty of storage space for your belongings. Play a refreshing match in the games room and have intensive study sessions in the study rooms. Train your body in the well-equipped gym and chill with friends in the communal spaces. Other amazing common amenities include a lobby, a restaurant, a terrace, laundry service, on-site maintenance, and post & parcel service.
Location and What's Hot?
The property is surrounded by a number of shops, pubs, and restaurants. Spend smoky evenings at Pool and Beer and Madriz-Madrid Rock Bar. You can also have delicious food at Best Restaurant and Steakburger. Popular tourist attractions like the Temple of Debod, the Royal Palace of Madrid, and the Cerralbo Museum can be part of your city exploration plans.
Commute
The accommodation is well connected to public transport in Madrid. The Cristo Rey bus stop is just around the corner. Or you can catch a subway from Islas Filipinas, which is within a 4-minute walk. Moncloa travel terminals are also within just a 5-minute walk.
What will you get
Your Rent Include
Common Amenities
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does a viewing take?
Can I choose who my flatmates are?
Do I need to pay a deposit?
Do you provide female only accommodation?
Yes, if you prefer to have a single gender flat or double room, just speak to our residence support team when you book with them. This is subject to demand and flat availability so they’d recommend getting in touch as early as you can.
What is a guarantor and why do I need one?
A guarantor is someone who agrees to pay your rent if you’re unable to, for example one of your parents or a close relative. If you’re unable to meet rent payments please speak to your support team, they’ll only contact your guarantor to pay rent as a last resort if you cannot meet the agreement of your tenancy.
What do I do if I’m an international student and don’t have a guarantor?
Do I need to be a full-time student to book a room?
Normally they only accept full-time students, but they may be able to accommodate you. Get in touch with the student residence you’re interested in to discuss your options further.
Is there an age limit for booking with Property?
Can I personalise my room?
Where can I smoke?
They don’t allow smoking inside your residence, but you’re free to smoke outside.
Can I bring a pet?
They love fluffy animals, but they do not allow tenants to bring pets into the building.
Are there any social events for residents?
If I don’t get on with my new flatmates can I change rooms?
What happens if something in my flat breaks or doesn’t work?
Can I have friends or family to stay?
Are the social spaces always open?
Is wifi included?
Where do I do my washing?
What equipment is in the gym?
Can I have parcels delivered to my building?
Our reception team is always on hand to accept your parcels and signed-for items, so you never miss a delivery. They’ll also send you an email reminder when your package is ready for collection.
Do we get a cleaner?
Yes, the cleaning of the rooms is once a week and the common areas are cleaned every day, several times. They change the bed linen and towels once a week.
How secure is the bike storage?
Most of our bike storage is inside our secure properties, so only residents can gain access. However, in some residences our bike storage is outside on campus and where possible away from the main streets. In all cases, they recommend using a secure bike lock for extra security.
Is there parking for students on site?
Can I move in before my contract starts?
In many cases, they can allow people to move in early at a daily rate, but you will need to contact the residence team to check.
What documents do I need to check in?
When you check in they’ll need to see a copy of your ID, and also recommend bringing a printed copy of your tenancy agreement.
What time can I arrive the day I move in?
Some of our residences will let you to move in at any time on set days, whereas others will give you a time slot. They’ll be in touch closer to your move-in date to give you more information!
Where can I park when I’m unpacking?
When your move-in date approaches, they’ll be in touch to advise where you can park nearby to unload your belongings.
Is it okay to arrive out of hours on the day I move in?
If you need to arrive out-of-hours please let your residence support team know with as much notice as possible to make sure they’re available to help.
How do I pay rent?
Can I pay rent by bank transfer?
They ask students to pay their rent through our booking portal as it is safer and more efficient, but in some instances you may be able to pay by bank transfer provided you have spoken to your residence support team first.
Are there any extra bills I have to pay?
Can I sublet my room for the summer?
No - unfortunately, they do not allow students to sublet their rooms throughout their contract with us.Safety & Security
Is there always a member of staff available on site?
They aim to have staff available 24 hours a day, so if you ever have a request, a member of our resident team can help you day or night.
How safe is the accommodation?
Most of the entrances to our accommodation buildings are access controlled as well as monitored by CCTV 24 hours a day, and all flat doors are all key controlled. They also aim to always have resident teams on site should you ever need extra support.
Is the building regularly inspected for fire safety?
The safety of our students is very important to us. They have fire alarm tests and inspections on fire safety practices regularly across all of our residences.International Students
What payment options are available for international students?
What do I do if I’ve booked a room, but can’t get a visa?
Do I need to bring my own bedding?
Can I be picked up from the airport?
Unfortunately, they don’t offer airport pick up services for international students, you’ll need to make your own travel arrangements to and from the property.