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Madrid is a vibrant and open city where you can find both modernity and tradition living together in every corner. Its cultural offer, its nightlife and its great gastronomic variety make Madrid the perfect destination for your studies.
Madrid is a big culture puzzle which welcomes the traveller with open arms. Therefore, the capital of Spain is one of the European most chosen destinations for visitors from all over the world. The city is also one of the safest cities in Europe. You can enjoy its streets at any time of the day, visit landmarks such as Museo del Prado or the Royal Palace, or taste the typical Spanish dishes whenever and however you want. Public transportation is one of the greatest symbols of the evolution of the capital. It will take you a few minutes to move around thanks to Madrid’s Metro, one of the most developed and cheapest subways in the world. Besides, the bus and train network connects the city centre with the whole Community of Madrid. If you want to go sightseeing during your stay in Spain, you can visit other cities with ancient history, such as Toledo or Segovia, which are within an hour from Madrid. Studying at Le Cordon Bleu Madrid is an investment for the future. Learn from our chefs’ international team and live in a friendly and kind city where, from the very first day, citizens will consider you one of them.
Where can I live? Le Cordon Bleu Madrid is located in Pozuelo de Alarcón, 20 minutes away from the city centre. The institution is situated in the Universidad Francisco de Vitoria (UFV) campus, easily reachable by public transportation. We recommend several alternatives for accommodation for you to choose the one that fits you the best.
1. Renting a flat in Madrid 2. Renting a flat in the surrounding areas of the institution 3. Women’s Hall of Residence at the UFV 4. Men’s Halls of Residence
Renting a flat in Madrid If you want to live in the heart of the city and experience the daily life in the capital, renting a flat in Madrid is what you are looking for. You’ll be really close to the cultural and entertainment offers and you will only need around 20 minutes to get to Le Cordon Bleu Madrid. Areas: The districts of Moncloa, Ciudad Universitaria y Argüelles son are a good option to live in a young college environment. Bus and Metro stops in Moncloa are just within minutes’ walk distance. There you can get most main transport routes that will take you to the institution. The prices in this area are reasonable, because this is an area in Madrid where lots of young people and university students live. We recommend you to visit: www.idealista.com or www.fotocasa.es At both sites you will be able to choose between individual rent and shared apartment. You can also visit this website: www.pisocompartido.com
Transportation to the Institution: The UFV offers students coming from Madrid free buses with a long service schedule with routes from Aluche, Moncloa y los Colegios Mayores, y Plaza Castilla. You will not have any problem to get back home once classes are over because these same buses have a service to Madrid every hour. From Moncloa you will have to choose the bus line 657, whereas when coming from Aluche, you have lines 561, 561A or 561B which will also leave you right at the campus entrance. You can check the schedule and lines here: http://www.ufv.es/web/como-llegar_11
Renting a flat in the surrounding areas of the institution Majadahonda Pozuelo de Alarcón
Areas: If you wish to live as close as possible to the institution, we recommend Pozuelo de Alarcón, Aravaca o Majadahonda. Those are the nearest districts to Le Cordon Bleu Madrid. You will save time since you can get to the School in approximately 10 minutes. In a more relaxed environment than the city’s, you will also have the opportunity to live surrounded by a young population and with lots of entertainment offers for all tastes.
Aravaca
Zona Noroeste
Zona Norte
Majadahonda Pozuelo Aravaca
Zona Suroeste
Madrid Capital Zona Sur
Zona Noreste
Zona Sureste
Prices: The prices in this area are more economic and you should take into account that it is one of the best areas in the Community of Madrid regarding safety, entertainment and life quality. We also recommend you to visit: www.idealista.com or www.fotocasa.es At both sites you will be able to choose between individual rent and shared apartment. You can also visit this website: www. pisocompartido.com Transportation: The bus lines that connect these districts with Madrid are the 657, 650A y 650B (circular route). You will get to Le Cordon Bleu Madrid within a few minutes. You can check the schedule and lines here: http://www.ufv.es/web/como-llegar_11
Hall of Residence at the Universidad Francisco de Vitoria The Hall of Residence from the UFV is a place where you will have a common life with other students like you and where you will experience very closely the Spanish customs while you meet people from all over the world. Besides, the principal attraction of the Hall of Residence is its comfort, since you will not need to move to get to Le Cordon Bleu Madrid because the rooms are located in the same building as the School. The Hall of Residence has a team of trainers that will support your integration in the college community and will offer you customized attention.
Characteristics: • The Hall of Residence has been recently built, its facilities are new and it is fully equipped (gym, study roms, TV room, laundry, etc.) • Every room has its own kitchenette (glass-ceramic hob with two fires, fridge and microwave). • Besides, every room has its own bathroom for the female students to be comfortable. Prices: The price of the Hall of Residence is 895€ per month. In order to book a place you must pay a deposit of 895€, sum that will be returned by the end of your stay in case there is no damage. Besides, a (non-refundable) booking of the place must be paid. This fee will vary depending on the number of months the female student will stay in the Hall of Residence: • 270€ stay of 3 months • 540€ stay of 6 months • 895€ stay of 9 or more months
The price includes: • Dinner from Monday to Friday • Luch on Saturdays and Sundays. Apart from these meals, vouchers for 25 meals are available for 128€. • Weekly basic cleaning service in the rooms. • Weekly laundry service for white clothes (towels and bed sheets). • Silverware, bed sheets and towels. Learn more about the Hall of Residence visiting this website: http://www.ufv.es/colegio-mayor