Sol is one of the six neighborhoods of the central district of Madrid, where you can find the famous kilometer zero, Puerta del Sol and Alcalá Street.Here are also the Circle of Fine Arts, the Instituto Cervantes. Sol is the tourist epicenter of the city and one of the most bustling and lively areas.
It is full of shops, bars, restaurants, cafes and charming squares surrounded by beautiful residential buildings with a lot of history.
The magnificent location of Sol makes it one of the best neighborhoods to live as a student, as it offers good connections to the various universities in Madrid and the University City.
UNIVERSITIES
Although there is no university here, Sol is an excellent area to look for student accommodation, for good communications by public transport. For example, the University City (where the Polytechnic University of Madrid, the Complutense and the Faculty of Education of the UNED are located) is only 20 minutes by metro. Thanks to the good connections in the vicinity, the campus of the Autonomous University (Cantoblanco) and the campus of Getafe of the Carlos III University can be reached in less than 30 minutes.
ROOMS AND FLATS FOR STUDENTS NEAR SOL
The unbeatable location of the neighborhood makes many young people look for a room for students next to Plaza del Sol.
As you can imagine, it is a much sought after area, but the offer of university accommodation is enormous, so finding a room is not a problem.
Uniplaces has a large variety of rooms for students in Sol, suitable for all types of renters, from single or double rooms (with or without private bathroom) to small and cozy studios or one bedroom flats for young people who Seek greater comfort and independence.
TRANSPORT
Sol is a small district, so it has few metro stations, although they are one of the most important in Madrid.
At the Sol metro station you can take metro lines 1, 2, and3. Other nearby metro stations (5 minutes on foot) are Callao (lines 3 and 5) and Sevilla (line 2). In the Sol station you can use the C-3 and C-4 lines of Cercanías to cross Madrid from north to south and reach, for example, Aranjuez, where one of the Rey Juan Carlos University campuses is located.
Uniplaces is creating a trusted brand for students everywhere. We believe in making finding accommodation better. We want students to have a great experience when they book a place, when they move in, and every day that they spend there. At the same time, we're always looking for trustworthy landlords who can help us deliver this great experience. We've moved the whole process of finding, choosing and booking online. It's our way of turning an old-fashioned market upside-down. It's our way of changing the world.
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.
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.
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:
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.
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:
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.
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!