Hello Portugal

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Lisbon € +351

Portugal is becoming a favourite destination for Erasmus students all over Europe. It’s the little things that make this country so great: the friendly people, good food, cheap beer, great weather, and amazing beaches always just around the corner. It’s the perfect country to enjoy these pleasures.

Come and enjoy the warm nights and buzzing bars at the street parties of Bairro Alto (Lisbon) and Galerias de Paris (Porto), where thousands of students hang out. Spend your weekends at the beach - on or off a surfboard - or exploring all the towns, villages and the miles of coast. Along the way, the friends you make here will be as close as family to you for the rest of your life.

We have student accommodation in these Portuguese cities: Lisbon, Porto, Coimbra and Braga.

Lisbon

Lisbon is a laid back city that likes to eat, drink and dance.

It has all the culture and events of a European capital, but it’s a city you can enjoy at a much slower pace. Make the most of the awesome weather at the beaches, chilling at riverside cafés or sunbathing in the city’s gardens.

From enjoying a few beers in the streets, to crazy Erasmus events in bars and clubs, there are parties to go to every night.

If you’re looking for a student apartment in Lisbon, Uniplaces has thousands of rooms to rent for you to choose from!

Porto

Porto is a city with character. Studying in Porto is all about living and loving that work-hard, party-hard spirit. From the welcoming weeks (so-called Praxe) to celebrating graduation at the Queima das Fitas, student traditions embrace this.

Eat the best sandwich in the world - the Francesinha - try the famous local Port wine, and enjoy the student spots such as Ribeira and Piolho with your friends, or just meeting new people.

If you’re going to study here, we have apartments in Porto for erasmus and other international students.

Coimbra

Coimbra is Portugal’s main student town. This is a city and university with a long history and old traditions that are still very much alive. The ancient student uniform, for example, with a special suit and a long black cloak is still worn by most local students with pride. The University of Coimbra is one of the oldest universities in the world, after all.

If you are coming to study at university here, make sure to first look at all the student accommodation in Coimbra we have.

Braga

Braga, a city where history, culture and tradition live side by side with technology and academic life, has the youngest population in the country.

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Where can I check my booking details?

You can check your booking details — such as your booking ID, official move-in and move-out dates, landlord contact information, cancellation policy, and other rental conditions — on the booking confirmation email we sent you or on your Personal Dashboard.

To access your Personal Dashboard, log in to your Uniplaces account, click on your name on the top right-hand side of your screen, and click on "Booking requests".

This is where you can find everything about your booking.

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After the first rent, who do I pay the monthly rent to?

The first month's rent is paid directly to Uniplaces and is transferred to your landlord 24 hours after you move in. After that, your monthly rent has to be paid directly to your landlord.

Remember that you also need to pay a security deposit and admin fee (if applicable) directly to your landlord on the day you check in.

Please get in touch with your landlord to agree on how you're going to pay your monthly rent.

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What is the 24-hour safety period?

Uniplaces strives to make sure the photos and information you see in our listings accurately represent what you will find when you arrive in your new home. We created the 24-hour safety period to protect our students and to make sure they are compensated in case something goes wrong.

In the unlikely and unfortunate event of arriving only to find a place that looks completely different from the one you booked, or if it has different conditions from the ones that were included in the listing, please let us know within 24 hours of your move-in date so we can investigate and withhold the rent transfer to the landlord.

Are you having a problem with your move-in?

We’re very sorry that you’re having an issue with your move-in. If you’re still within the first 24 hours of your official move-in date, you can easily file a complaint on your dashboard. Simply follow these steps:

Access your dashboard;

Click on "Booking requests";

Select "Report issue";

Choose the most appropriate option and describe your issue in more detail. The more detailed you explain the issue, the faster we will be able to understand it and help you;

Click on the "Report issue" button.

We will answer you back as soon as possible to help you in any way we can.

Important: Please keep in mind that we can only help you within the 24 hours of your move-in date, so it is essential that you report your issue within this time. After these 24 hours, your first rent is transferred to your landlord, and you won't be able to receive a refund.

Tip: Make sure to collect evidence (photos and videos) to support your complaint, as we will request it at a later stage. Also, try to discuss your issue with your landlord before filing a complaint so they are given the opportunity to fix it.

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What should I do if I have problems with my move-in?

Access your dashboard;

Click on "Booking requests";

Select "Report issue";

Choose the most appropriate option and describe your issue in more detail. The more detailed you explain the issue, the faster we will be able to understand it and help you;

Click on the "Report issue" button.

We will answer you back as soon as possible to help you in any way we can.

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My booking was cancelled. What happens next?

Sometimes a booking might be cancelled unexpectedly. It may be related to your landlord or to the place you booked. Whatever the reason, you will be notified of the cancellation immediately.

If either your landlord or Uniplaces cancels your booking, you will be fully refunded, including the first month's rent, the Uniplaces service fee, and any deposit you may have paid. Depending on your payment method and bank account, the amount you paid should reach your bank account within 10 business days.

You might be contacted by a Uniplaces agent to help you find a new place. We will suggest similar places to the one you booked and make sure they match your original preferences.

In case no other similar place is available for the dates you selected, try editing your preferences. The less limited they are, the more likely you are to find a great place!

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