General Info
Syracuse Madrid generally offers rooms in three non-homestay options: Xior Madrid Retiro Residence Hall, El Faro Madrid Student Residence (not offered in summer), and The Social Hub Madrid. In the spring only, other options will be available in addition to the three previously mentioned, such as Galdós Madrid Student Residence.
Students are assigned to rooms utilizing information provided on the Housing Request Form, which can be found found among the post-acceptance forms on the application. Please note: there is limited capacity in the residence halls & The Social Hub.
Due to limited availability, interested students should submit their application to Syracuse Abroad for their preferred housing option as soon as possible.
Xior Madrid Retiro Residence Hall
The Xior Madrid Retiro Residence Hall, inaugurated in September 2018, is a luxury student housing facility in the heart of Madrid, situated in the Salamanca neighborhood of Madrid and is a 20-minute walk or a quick commute to the Syracuse Madrid Center. The rooms are furnished. Each floor has a small kitchenette with a sink, refrigerator, and microwave. Bed linens and bath towels are provided and laundered weekly by the cleaning staff. Xior Madrid Retiro offers a half-board option, which includes 20 breakfasts and 20 additional meals to choose from, either lunch or dinner.
This option is especially interesting for students looking for a different kind of cultural experience. Here, students will have the opportunity to interact with Spanish or international university students and participate in sports and activities organized by the residence hall staff.
El Faro Madrid Student Residence
Not offered in the summer
This residence hall, Residencia El Faro, is situated in the Moncloa neighborhood of central Madrid and is a 25-minute walk from the Syracuse Madrid center. The rooms are furnished, including a small kitchen with a sink, mini-fridge, and microwave. Bed linens and bath towels are provided and laundered weekly by the cleaning staff. Three meals a day from Sunday dinner to Friday lunch in the El Faro cafeteria are included in this option.
This option is especially interesting for students looking for a different kind of cultural experience. Here, students will have the opportunity to interact with Spanish university students and participate in sports and activities organized by the residence hall staff.
The Social Hub Madrid
The Social Hub Madrid, which opened its doors in summer 2022, is a refurbished printing house, La Imprenta. Previously, it was referred to as The Student Hotel.
It’s a ten-minute walk from Madrid’s iconic Gran Vía, Plaza de España, and the Spanish Royal Palace. It’s also within walking distance from the Príncipe Pío transportation hub, where you’ll be able to take a quick subway ride on line 10 to the Syracuse Madrid center for an approximate 25-minute commute.
The facilities are divided into two wings, a four-star hotel side, and a student residence hall side. The residence hall space offers single-room accommodations with an en-suite bathroom. You can purchase meals in the cafeteria or use the large common kitchen where you will have access to your own refrigerated locker.
- Single room with a private bath
- Utilities included: monthly cleaning service, linens and towels, onsite washers and dryers, co-working space, 24-hour onsite staff.
Galdós Madrid Student Residence
Only offered in spring
Residencia Universitaria Galdós (built in 2008, renovated in 2019) is at the heart of the “university city of Madrid,” a connection point between national and international students, universities, and schools, surrounded by green areas, bars, and cafés. All rooms are spacious, exterior-facing, totally furnished, and have a kitchenette and private bathroom en suite. The cleaning service is included, as well as fresh sheets and towels every week. Furthermore, there is high-speed WiFi all over the building. Three meals a day in the Galdós cafeteria are included in this option, from Sunday dinner to Friday lunch.
This option is especially interesting for students looking for a different kind of cultural experience. Here, students will have the opportunity to interact with Spanish university students and participate in sports and activities organized by the residence hall staff.
All students who are placed in the residence hall will need to sign a housing agreement to confirm their placement in Galdós.
- Double room with a private bath, kitchenette with microwave and mini fridge, air conditioning, and central heating
- Includes utilities, weekly cleaning service, linens and towels, on-site washers and dryers, access to photocopying and printing services for a fee, and 24/7 on-site staff