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Accommodation

  • Some universities and research organisations have their own accommodation facilities for their employees. Ask your future employer or your host organisation whether it is possible to provide you with accommodation.

    You can find accommodation yourself, too – properties for rent are advertised in daily newspapers, regional press and on the Internet. You can rent a flat directly from an owner or through a real estate agency.

  • When renting a flat, enquire whether the price covers just the rent or if it also includes utility costs (electricity, gas, heating, water, internet, etc.). Rentals are usually paid monthly and deposits for a few months’ rent are common. It is, of course, necessary to sign a lease.

    A standard rental deposit in Slovakia is usually equivalent to 1 or 2 months of rent and is refundable after the lease ends if no damage has occurred. Always ensure that the lease agreement is signed in writing, ideally in both English and Slovak. Some landlords may require proof of employment or income. It is also common to provide a copy of your passport or residence permit.

    According to the Civil Code, the cancellation period of a rental contract is 3 months. Extension of the contract should be usually settled one month before its expiration. More information on this topic can be found on the following link: IOM - Migration Information Centre.

     

    Rental prices depend on several factors:

    • city/town (in the capital and university towns rentals are usually higher, especially Bratislava and Kosice),
    • location within a city/town (centre/outskirts),
    • type of flat/house (tower block, brick house, new building, flat/house that has or has not been renovated, etc.),
    • furnished/unfurnished,
    • size of the flat (number of bedrooms, surface area, etc.).

     

    Bratislava remains the most international and most expensive city in Slovakia. Foreigners commonly live in:

    • Old Town (Staré Mesto)
    • Ružinov
    • Petržalka
    • Nové Mesto

    As a rough estimate (2026) prices in Bratislava range from:

    Room in shared flat: €300–550 
    Studio apartment: €550–850
    1-bedroom apartment: €700–1,100 
     

    Kosice - second largest city and strong IT hub - more affordable than Bratislava.

    Typical prices:

    Room in shared flat: €220–400
    Studio: €450–700
    1-bedroom apartment: €550–850 


    Zilina and Banska Bystrica, both much cheaper than Bratislava.

    Typical prices:

    Shared room: €180–300
    1-bedroom apartment: €450–700


    Utilities usually range from €100–€200/month, depending on consumption. If you are a couple, usually the second person costs extra 20-50€ at most. 

    Information regarding buying and owning a flat is well described in the following article: Property ownership in Slovakia.

  • Most higher education institutions offer housing in dormitories. Their standards may differ. There are usually 2 – 4 students accommodated in one room, but rooms for a single student are also available. Rooms are furnished with beds, tables and wardrobes. Bathrooms are usually shared between two rooms, or there is a common bathroom for the whole floor.

    Most dormitories have their dining hall or buffet, where meals are available for lower prices and usually are open during the academic year. Lunch or dinner costs from €4 to €6. Some dormitories have their own gyms, swimming pools, fitness centres, etc.

    The price per bed varies from dormitory to dormitory, depending on city, location and type of room. You can pay from €70 per month up to €170.

    The majority of the rooms have internet access.

    There are also self‑service laundries in dormitories in Slovakia:

     

    NB: Students who wish to study in the Slovak Republic outside the framework of bilateral agreements or exchange programmes cannot be guaranteed a place in a dormitory due to the limited capacity of each dormitory. If a student is interested in living in a dormitory, he/she should contact the university at least 3 months before commencing his/her studies or before the start of the respective academic year. Many universities provide information about their dormitories on their websites.