Madrid is a city with infinite cultural and leisure offer. It has options for all tastes. It is international and multicultural without losing its essence of a Spanish city. You will find all the information you need to make your move to Madrid below. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact the Student Center (hospitality@madrid.ied.es)
03 Living in Madrid
1 Medical Insurance
ADESLAS
Download the information here
Contact: Boryana Yordanova (YordanovaBo@oac.
2 Bank Accounts
Supercuenta universitaria Banco Santander
IED Madrid has an agreement with Santander Universidades that offers the possibility of opening a bank account in the Banco Santander on Calle Alberto Aguilera, 35, from 8:30 - 14:00h, once you arrive in Madrid.
Requirements:
- Be an IED Madrid student
Maximum age: 26 years old
Required Documentation:
- Enrollment certificate of IED Madrid. Letter of admission
- Passport
- Proof of address in Spain (rental agrement, register, invoices)
- Proof of income (If you are a scholarship student, proof of the scholarship, otherwise parents income documentation)
This savings account is exempt from administration and maintenance fees, and users will be issued a university supercard, which is free and does not have any issuance and renewal costs until the user becomes 27.
The yearly fee for non-residents is 7.83€ until the NIE (Foreigner Identification Number) is provided.
We recommend that you update your information with the bank once you have your NIE and Padrón.
Contact:
Antonio Aragonés – Director of University Offices - anaragones@gruposantander.es
3 Getting around Madrid
Madrid has a great network of public transportation.
The Airport of Madrid Barajas - Adolfo Suárez is found 12 km. from the city center. There are four terminals (T1, T2, T3 y T4) with direct access to the public transportation.
Metro: Line 8 (Pink).4,50 - 5 €.
Bus Exprés 24 horas: To Cibeles and/or Atocha Renfe. 5 €
Taxi: Fixed cost to Madrid center 30 €
AROUND THE CITY
Metro & bus - 1 trip: from 1,50 € / 10 trips: 12,20 € / Young Transport Card (until 26): 20 €/month / Normal Transport Card: 54.60 €/month
For all the possible metro and bus routes, download the App: Madrid-MBC.
BiciMAD - Move around Madrid by electric bike. Sign up with your transportation card or as an occasional user for 1, 3 or 5 days. For more information: bicimad.com
Taxi - You can catch a cab from the street without a reservation.
Cabify o Uber- You can reserve your taxi with these Apps.
Car2Go - Do you prefer to drive? You can rent and park a car in the enabled zones in Madrid. (You can register for free and enjoy 15 free minutes with the ISIC international card)
E-mov - Move around Madrid with an electric rental car.
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4 Housing
IED Madrid does not have its own campus or accommodation, however we can guide you in your search by providing you with information about the different types of housing, neighborhoods, prices, search engines, housing companies, etc, so that you can find your housing more easily. We have established collaboration agreements with student residences and flat agencies and therefore it is best to always identify yourself as an IED student so you can possibly receive discounts. Before comparing the different options, perhaps it is useful to know the average price for housing in Madrid:
- Apartment (single room) from 600 to 1200 €/month
- Shared flat from 350 to 600 €/month
- Residence from 800 to 1300 €/month
RESIDENCES
Residencia Santa Ana - female residence (IED agreement)
T. +34 914 47 34 42 - 609 07 15 37
E. info@residenciasantaana.com
DISCOUNT: discount for students to be defined.
Residencias Mi Casa Inn (IED agreement)
T. +34 915 42 99 27 | +34 657 83 11 90
E. info@micasainn.com
DISCOUNT: 25% off in the service fee with the code IED2019.
Residencia HUBR (IED agreement)
T. +34 687 368 664
E. hola@hubr.es
DISCOUNT: 5% off the price of the housing before tax (Discount does not apply to the food plans or groups with discounted rates).
Residencia Tagaste (IED agreement)
T. +34 647 90 44 01 / +34 91 435 41 80
E. holamadrid@tagaste.com
DISCOUNT: discount in the sign up fee for 2019-2020 academic year.
Residencia San Lorenzo - female residence (IED agreement)
T. +34 912 04 84 84
E. info@residenciasanlorenzo.com
DISCOUNT: for summer groups there will be a discount depending on the
number of people and length of the stay, depending on the availability.
Residencia Wunderhouse (IED agreement)
T. +34 91 599 03 69
E. info@wunder-house.com
All income until October is discounted the entrance fee of € 260 from the registration fee plus a 5% discount on the rent.
Residencia Inmaculada (IED agreement)
T. +34 91 563 97 16
E. residencia@peretarres.org
DISCOUNT: Free enrollment and a small discount on each months´ fee.
Summer offer: click here.
Residencia Palacio Barrabás (IED Agreement)
T. +34 91 522 89 96 / +34 617 342 910
DISCOUNT: Free sign up fee. A savings of 200 €.
Residencia The Residence
T. +34 915 642 982 / 609 20 42 76 / 629 13 44 89
E. info@theresidenceinmadrid.com
Residencia Universitaria Rosales (IED agreement)
T. +34 660 190 214
E. info@residenciarosales.com
DISCOUNT: discount for student to be defined.
Residencias RUC
T. +34 914 319 476 | +34 699 170 029
E. info@residenciaruc.es
DISCOUNT: special discount for IED students
BCOME Student Residence - mixed gender (IED Agreement)
Phone: 900 732 027 FREE call (+34 936 550 990 calls from outside Spain)
Email: info@bcome.eu
DISCOUNT: Free Registration fee for IED Students (150€) + Opening offer (up to 140€ room/month).
STUDENT PORTALS
Beroomers (IED agreement)
DISCOUNT: 25% discount in the sign up fee with the code IEDM. For more information click here.
Spotahome
DISCOUNT: 20% discount in the sign up fee with the code IED20. For more information click here. You can also inquire at IEDMAD@spotahome.com.
Students Global Relocation (Agreement)
DISCOUNT: 50% discount on the price of the independent services and housing reservation fee for IED Madrid students.
SERVICES: Housing, Padrón and TIE processing, airport pick-up, etc.
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Aluni.net (IED agreement )
DISCOUNT: 20% discount in the sign up fee for IED Madrid students with the code IED10HELP and writing to instituciones@aluni.net.
Erasmusu.com
DISCOUNT: 30% discount on the booking fee for IED Madrid students with the code IEDMA30 and a personalized support writing to iedmadrid@erasmusu.com. If you want to be contacted by Erasmusu click here and for more information click here.
Student Rooms (IED agreement)
DISCOUNT: 20% discount in the sign up fee.
Homiii
DISCOUNT: 50% discount off the agency fee for IED Madrid students writing to angel@homiii.com.
Help Accommodation (IED Agreement)
DISCOUNT: discount during the summer months (June, July and August)
For more information: partners@helpmadrid.
HOUSING WEBSITES
If you prefer to look for a flat when you are already in Madrid, you will find the lowest prices on the websites below. You should keep in mind that there is no intermediary in the process. To avoid scams, make sure that when you pay the deposit and first month's rent, that you receive the keys and a contract.
SHORT STAYS
Hostal Pizarro
Calle Pizarro 14-1, 28004, Madrid
T - +34 915 319 158
E - info@hostalpizarro.eu
Hotel Life Madrid
Calle Pizarro 16, 28004, Madrid.
T - +34 91 531 42 46
E - info@hotellifemadrid.es
OTHER: HOUSING AND MOVING SERVICES AGENCIES
5 Madrid Neighborhoods
The creative neighborhood In this neighborhood there are two IED Madrid spaces, in the Palacio de Altamira Palace and on Calle Larra. Average housing price: **** The diverse neighborhood Its streets house designer shops and fashion brands, bars, restaurants and a very cosmopolitan environment, which stands out for its active life, both day and night. Average housing price: **** The literary district The main one is Huertas, whose cobbles display verses by José Zorrilla and Luis de Góngora, among others. After the literary walk, you can enjoy a drink or tapas in the lively Plaza de Santa Ana, next to the Teatro Español, which has a range of restaurants, all of which share their pleasant atmosphere. Average housing price: ***MALASAÑA
Malasaña forms a square surrounded by Calle Gran Vía, Fuencarral, San Bernardo and Carranza. It owes its name to Manuela Malasaña, a Madrid-born heroine from the 2nd of May uprisings against the French troops. In fact, its central point is the Plaza del Dos de Mayo. It is also a neighborhood closely linked to "la movida", the cultural and social revolution that took place in the 1980s. Any of its squares is nice to have a beer in the sun. We advise you to walk through its streets before you sit down and enjoy the variety and originality of its shops and bars. Malasaña hides secrets that will surprise you!CHUECA
Calle Fuencarral separates this neighborhood from Malasaña. Chueca is well known for being the epicenter of the Pride Festival that is held during the first week of July. In recent years it has become something more than a neighborhood, turning into a reference point for the LGBT movement around the world. And no wonder: here began a trend towards the visibility of this group, which is now unstoppable.LAS LETRAS (HUERTAS)
Located in the center of the city, it is known by this name because here resided some of the most distinguished writers of the Golden Age of the Spanish Letters (in the 17th century). Cervantes, Quevedo and Lope de Vega are some of those who chose this neighborhood for their stays in Madrid and who gave their name to many of its streets.
The historic neighborhood Average housing price: **** The multicultural neighborhood Today it boasts a bohemian atmosphere, with theaters and venues, and the most cosmopolitan population of the capital. It is the perfect mix between the traditional and multicultural Madrid. Average housing price: *** The elegant neighborhood Average housing price: ****LA LATINA
This neighborhood is also part of the downtown area. Its streets are of medieval origin, and many were considered the outskirts of Madrid and served as lodging for merchants who were visiting to sell their products. This commercial tradition is what has given their name to many of its well-known spaces, such as the Plaza de la Cebada, the Plaza de los Carros, the Plaza de la Paja or El Rastro, the most famous open-air market in the city. We recommend visiting this neighborhood on Sundays. It is the liveliest way to enjoy the city; walk through its streets in the morning, take a tour of its outdoor bars and cafes to have a taste of the most traditional tapas at lunchtime and end up dancing to the music of the bars in the afternoon.LAVAPIES
Like its neighboring neighborhood La Latina, it is characterized by its narrow streets and irregular layout. In the past it was inhabited mainly by the working classes. This has led to buildings of a peculiar physiognomy: dwellings of various heights built around a central courtyard, called corralas, whose best example can be found at the intersection of Calle Tribulete and Calle Mesón de Paredes.SALAMANCA
Luxury shops and restaurants with Michelin stars. The Salamanca district is undoubtedly the most fashionable in Madrid. It owes its name to the Malaga-born José de Salamanca y Mayol, Marqués de Salamanca, who conceived this area to house the aristocratic and bourgeois classes of the capital. The neighborhood is characterized by its regular distribution in the shape of a checkerboard with perpendicular streets.
The gastronomic district Average housing price: **** The Retiro neighborhood is a beautiful area to live due to its location next to the famous Retiro Park. In this district there are streets with neighborhood bars and shops that coexist with comercial center such as the Corte Inglés. It is a quiet, safe neighborhood and quite central. Average housing price: *** The innovation neighborhood Just 20 minutes from the Gran Vía metro stop, this neighborhood is becoming the epicenter of the alternative culture that emerges in all big cities: street art, design and architecture studios, art galleries, spaces for skateboarders, cultural centres, etc. It is home to the third IED Madrid space, the IED Innovation Lab, which opened in 2015 and is inspired by this creative and maker spirit. Average housing price: ** CHAMBERÍ
It is one of the most authentic neighborhoods in Madrid and, in recent years, one of the most attractive gastronomic areas of the city. Either for tapas, to enjoy traditional food or to experiment with the most avant-garde and international cuisine, Chamberí is the ideal place. Ponzano, in the heart of Chamberí, is one of its best-known streets and is home to modern and attractive bars and restaurants that we recommend you to try any day of the week.RETIRO
CARABANCHEL
Carabanchel is an industrial district in the process of change. Old industrial printers and textile workshops have been transformed into recording and painting studios, incubators of innovation projects and, above all, workshops and work spaces where creativity flows through manufacturing and production.