The Student Room Group

Köln (Cologne)

Hey, this is really on behalf of my brother. Basically, he is going to Music College (Musikhochschule) there in October and is looking for accommodation. A place he had planned to rent fell through, so he's slightly stuck. There's still a fair bit of time, but I was wondering if anyone on TSR might have some insider-information, going there themselves, or just any bright ideas? If anyone lives in Köln and can offer some insight into the matter of housing etc that'd be great too!

Thank you/ danke!

Reply 1

have you checked www.wg-gesucht.de?

Reply 2

Thanks - that had some interesting possibilities!

Reply 3

Maybe you should search for some German forums (not nessecsary related to unis) and ask your questions there?

Or check here:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cologne

Reply 4

the best sides to look at are
http://www.studenten-wg.de
http://www.immobilienscout24.de

I know rents in Cologne can be quite high and there are some areas to avoid. I would suggest checking http://www.studis-online.de and maybe even http://www.studivz.de

If possible, he should stay in student accommodation at first.