Below are your options for accomodation while taking part in the Erasmus programme.
(Option 1)Renting Rooms for Students: The proposed Hall of Renting Rooms are:
- Matsas Rooms http://www.xenonas-matsa.gr/en/index_en.htm (this is in the city centre, but a bit further from the University and the Hospitals - the University and Hospital is about 4 kilometers away from the city center)
- Fylira rooms http://www.hotelfilyra.gr/en/index.html (this is in the city centre, but a bit further from the University and the Hospitals - the University and Hospital is about 4 kilometers away from the city center)
- Patriko rooms http://www.patrikoguesthouse.com/patriko-guest-house/the-rooms/ (this is in the city centre, but a bit further from the University and the Hospitals - the University and Hospital is about 4 kilometers away from the city center)
- Pavlos rooms http://www.pavlourooms.gr/IndexEn.html (this is about 3 kilometers from the City Center but there are frequent bus services)
- Kentrikon http://www.hotel-kentrikon.gr/home/ (this is a more expensive rooms)
- Hagiati http://www.hagiati-ioannina.gr/ (this is a more expensive rooms)
IMPORTANT Please allow me to make you aware that the University merely proposes these rooms, but does not own these rooms and will have anything to do with regards to renting the rooms. You alone will directly pay and negotiate issues with the owner of the rooms
All rooms are self-catering, have en suite toilet and shower, include furniture (bed, closet, desk, chairs, tv, fridge, bed linen, free cleaning at least once per week) all these apartments are either newly built or recently refurbished. The monthly rental price usually includes electricity, water bills and heating, but you will need to confirm this, so need to query this with owners. The prices that appear in the websites do not apply to you as the University negotiates each year cheaper prices for students – an indicative price range for Single bed rooms are 300-350 euros per month and double bed rooms 450-600 euros per month (the double room includes two semi-double beds and two students can share the room as to make this more economic if they wish e.g. 250-300 euros each per month). These rooms once agreed will be available to you upon arrival and you will need to pre-pay each month’s rent (deposits are not usually requested – but again this depends on individual accommodations).
The first four of above Renting Rooms are the cheaper. If you contact them explain that you are Erasmus students and will be studying at the Epirus Institute of Technology for the designated time period (people in Greece usually refer to the Epirus Institute of Technology with its’ initials e.g. T.E.I., so I suggest use the initials in your contact as they will be more familiar with these) and also you can say that you have discussed this with me (Dr. Mantzoukas).
(Option 2) Student Hall of Residence: There is a possibility that I can reserve you a room in the Student Hall of Residence, these are public accommodation for University students, the buildings are quite old, the rooms are very basic (not luxurious) and are reserved for low income Greek students, but I usually am able to reserve one or two rooms for Erasmus students per semester (this suggests that obviously most of you I will not be able to reserve a room in the Student Hall of Residence). The prices for these rooms are between 2 to 4 euros per day (depending on the type of room) i.e. 60 to 120 euros per month. Please see below what is included in this offer from the Student Hall of Residence:
- One room with a single bed, closet, basin, shower, wi-fi, desk, balcony (it is not included sheets, duvets, cutlery etc. and there is no toilet in the room you share toilets)
- Free meals freshly cooked onsite three times a day
The Student Hall of Residence is about 20 minutes walking distance from the City centre and 5 minutes by bus. The hospital is about 15 minutes by bus from the Student Hall of Residence.
Please see below a brief video – as already explained these are not new buildings and hence the cheap price.
VIDEO of Student Hall of Residence = https://youtu.be/k5-HF1s_mCE
Please allow me to clarify that anything other you view in the video of the rooms in the Student Hall of Residence and not included in the above list will not be included in the room (these photos are from students’ rooms currently renting and have their personal items as well)
Please let me know as soon as possible if you wish me to book you a room in the Student Hall of Residence (I will book the room on your behalf) as this books are done on a first come, first service basis.
(Option 3) Renting a flat/ house: Please find following details of Student House Renting Offices, where you can rent a flat or house.
- http://www.homegreekhome.com/en/search/results/student-residential/rent/r167/m167m/propertyType_apartment
- http://www.studenthouse.gr/en/ioannina-diamerisma.html
Please allow me to make you aware that the University merely proposes these House Renting offices/ agencies, but we do not have any responsibility or control over them. All issues will be negotiated between you and House Renting office/ agency.
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you require further information
Stefanos Mantzoukas.
