EXCHANGEATLUND
Housing
Klostergarden Student House
Klostergarden studio apartment comes with your own bathroom and kitchenette (induction stove top, oven, fridge). Rental costs about 4,000SEK+ a month. The entire block generally houses a range of internationals from different countries. There are probably fewer opportunities for you to interact with the other internationl students unless you attend the occasional parties in their rooms (or you can host one).
Klostergarden one-bedroom apartment has a larger space but slightly cheaper rental costs per person. There is a common living room area, balcony and a kitchen. It is, however, a little older and a bit more run down than the studio apartments. It might be a better option if you would like to interact with the other students, and there are barbecue pits available so you can organise cook-outs and gatherings. There is also a small basketball 1/4 court nearby and a little soccer court of sorts.
Amenities Nearby
There are two supermarkets (NETTO and COOP Konsum), a bakery, a pharmacy, and a pizzeria less than 5min away. There is also a small park behind. Or if you prefer a bigger park, Stadsparken is about 1km from here. The bus stop is just across the road and there is only one bus (no. 1) in one direction, but it will take you almost everywhere in Lund as it goes a huge loop to the city centre and the university campus.
Distances
To the School of Economics and Management, it is a 45min walk (3.4km) or 30min by bus no. 1. On bike it will take you 15-20min.
To the city centre or Lund Central Station, it is a 20-30min walk or 20min by bus no. 1. On bike it will take you 10min or less.
Ostra Torn (Studio Apartment or Shared Apartment)
Ostra Torn studio apartment comes with your own bathroom and kitchen (induction stove top, fridge and oven). Unlike usual studio apartments, your room is separated from the kitchen area which gives you more privacy when you invite your friends over and it prevents your room from smelling from the cooking. Rental costs about 4,000SEK+ a month. The entire block generally houses a range of internationals from different countries.
Ostra Torn shared apartment is a 2-room apartment with a shared bathroom, living room and kitchen (induction stove top, fridge and oven). The size of the room and bathroom is the same as the those in the Ostra Torn studio apartments. The shared living room is spacious and comes with a sofa. Rental costs about 3,000SEK+ a month.
The blocks are located in a square which surrounds a green space in the middle of the blocks. Here, international students will often congregate by holding BBQs or friendly soccer sessions. This is the best way to make international friends!
Amenities Nearby
There are two supermarkets (ICA and Willy’s) nearby. ICA is 3min by bike while Willy’s 8min by bike (2.6km). The bus stop, Klarinettgranden, is a 10min walk away and there is only one bus (No. 1) but it takes you to the city centre (10min), Lund Central Station (15min) and to Klostergarten (25min).
Distances
To the School of Economics and Management, it will take you 10 minutes by bike. To the city centre or Lund Central Station, it is a 15-20 min cycle.
Delphi
Corridor room with bathroom and shower, but a shared kitchen with other corridor mates. Corridors often share a fund to purchase kitchen and cleaning utilities. There is also a kitchen duty system (i.e. you have to help clean the kitchen, throw garbage, etc). Expect corridor parties almost every weekend. Also, note that for your mailboxes you require a lock of your own.
Amenities Nearby
There is a bus stop right outside Delphi. Lidl's is on the right (5min walking distance) while Willy's is on the left (7min walking distance, 3min by bike). There is also a horse farm near Delphi, so you probably have to beware of horse shit! (; For French fries cravings, there is a McDonald's close by.
Distances
To Lund Tekniska Högskola (LTH), it is about a 10min walk, and 5min by bike.
To the city centre or Lund Central Station, it is about a 30-40min walk. On bike it will take you 15min or less.
Pålsjöäng
A new housing option, though one of the more expensive ones. It is still undergoing construction right now, and most blocks have yet to be equipped with lifts. Studio apartment with own bathroom and kitchenette (induction stove, microwave oven, fridge).
Amenities Nearby
ICA Malmborgs Tuna is within 3min walking distance, while Willy's is about 15min away. It is also very close to quite a few faculties, and there are three bus stops nearby. You can take the regional buses to Malmö from the bus stop at LTH. For food choices, there are two eateries - a sushi place and pizzeria - near ICA, and a small stall selling kebab rolls just right in front of Pålsjöäng.
Distances
To the School of Economics and Management, LTH and Biologicentrum, it is a 3min, 5min and 7min walk respectively (thereabout).
To the city centre or Lund Central Station, it is about a 20-30min walk. On bike it will take you 15min or less.
Greenhouse
Corridor room with a shared kitchen and bathroom. 7 students in a corridor. Rental costs about 2400SEK a month, which is very cheap for housing in Lund. It is really for countryside lovers, though.
Amenities Nearby
The nearest supermarket (ICA) is at Linero Center, which is 5min cycle away. There are also restaurants and a pizzeria at Linero Center. On the route to Greenhouse from Linero, there are stables with ponies and if you are lucky, you could talk to the owner and ride on them for free.
Distances
To School of Economics and Management it's a 20min cycle. Bus no. 6 is available at the nearest bus stop, Linero, and takes 15min to reach school.
To the city center, it's a 20min cycle. Bus no. 3 takes you to the city center as well. Getting a bike is recommended if you stay here.
Margaretavägen Student House
Corridor room with shared bathrooms and kitchens. Rental costs about 2,900SEK+ a month. The corridor generally houses a range of international students.
Amenities Nearby
There are four supermarkets (NETTO, Lidl, Willy's and ICA) in the vicinity. They are within a 15-30min walk and it takes half the time by cycling. There is also a hospital and a small pizzeria about 5min walk away. A park is located just 5min away as well, and if you're lucky, you get to see horses, sheep and rabbits. The bus stop is just right outside the building, where you can take bus no. 3 which brings you to the city centre and the university campus in less than 15mins.
Distances
To School of Economics and Management it's a 25min walk.
To the city center, it's a 20min walk, and cycling will take you half the time.
Linero
Corridor room with shared toilet, bathroom and kitchen. But this is more like a huge house than a hostel with corridor rooms. There are 10 rooms in total, with a huge common area well-furnished with a sofa, communal dining table, studying tables and even a pool table. The kitchen is also well-equipped, and there are 2 shared bathrooms and 2 shared toilets - despite sharing it with 9 other people, everyone uses the toilets at different times so you hardly have to wait to use it. Very comfortable and homely, with duvets, pillows and heaters included. The common area can easily accommodate up to 150 people when holding parties, and the rental costs range from 2,800SEK to 3,500SEK per month, depending on the size of the rooms. This houses international exchange students, so interaction with others is maximum unless you prefer to have privacy in your room. Oh, and living in a decommissioned church makes everything much cooler!
Amenities Nearby
There is a bus stop right outside Linero with 3 buses going to town within 15min. ICA supermarket, a pharmacy, a grocery shop and a pizzeria are just a 7min walk away to Linero Center.
Distances
Linero is near the outskirts of town, so it might be far for walking, but the bicycle routes and buses are really convenient.
To LTH, it is about 10min by bike.
To SOL (Language and Literature Centre), it is about 15min by bike.
To the city centre or Lund Central Station, it is about 15min by bike.