Finding student accommodation in Castellón is one of the first decisions when you come to study in the city, and it pays to make it in good time. Castellón de la Plana is a mid-sized city, easy to get around, with the Universitat Jaume I (UJI) as its main public university and centres such as the CEU. In this guide we go through your options (residence, shared flat or short stays), which areas and means of transport are worth looking at, how much a room costs according to recent data and what to check before signing or booking. At the end we tell you what the Camplus residence in the city, Camplus Castellón La Fábrica, is like.
Student accommodation in Castellón: what options do you have
In Castellón you can find accommodation in three main ways. Which one suits you depends on your budget, how much independence you want and whether you will stay for a full academic year or just a few months.
University residences
A residence bundles accommodation, common areas and several services into a single fee, which makes day-to-day life easier if you are arriving from another city. Before choosing, ask what the fee includes and under what conditions the place is booked. Further down we describe Camplus Castellón La Fábrica.
Shared flat
Sharing a flat is the most common option if you want independence and to split costs. Before signing, check the contract, the deposit, which utilities are included and how expenses are shared between flatmates. It is worth visiting the flat and confirming the conditions in writing.
Short stays
If your stay is short, for example an exchange semester, check the minimum length each accommodation requires. At Camplus Castellón La Fábrica short stays are monthly, not weekly, so ask the residence about availability.
Where to live in Castellón as a student: areas and distance to the university
Choosing an area is not only about price: the practical criterion is how long it takes you to reach your faculty and which services you have nearby. Before deciding, identify the building of your degree and measure the real journey, not just the distance on the map.
Castellón city centre
According to the Camplus website, La Fábrica is in the centre of Castellón and a short distance from the UJI, the CEU and the Gasma, with access to all the city’s services, the train and bus station and the TRAM line. The UJI, for its part, places this residence between the campus and the city centre. Living in the centre makes errands, leisure and shopping easy on foot, and leaves the journey to the university to public transport or the bike.
Near the UJI campus
If you want to be close to your classes, look at the real journey to your building and not only the distance on the map. From the centre, the TRAM, the bus and the bicycle let you reach the campus without a car, as you will see below.
How to compare areas before deciding
An OCU study on room rentals in the city divides Castellón into five zones (East, Centre, North, South and West) and shows that price differences between them are moderate, as you will see in the next section. So rather than focusing only on the neighbourhood, compare the total cost and the journey time of each option.
How much does student accommodation cost in Castellón
According to the OCU study of 23 September 2026, covering 305 listings, the weighted average price of a room in Castellón de la Plana is around €333 a month. By zone, the most expensive is East (€352 on average), followed by Centre (€345), North (€326) and South (€318); the cheapest is West (€311).
The advertised price is not always the final cost. Only 45 of the 305 listings (14.8%) say that expenses are included in the price; in 39% they are paid separately and 46.2% do not mention them. The OCU recommends comparing the total monthly cost, asking exactly what the rent includes and what is paid separately, and warns that a €320 room with bills included can work out cheaper than a €300 room plus utilities.
In a residence the price includes more services. According to the Camplus website, at Camplus Castellón La Fábrica the rooms for the 2026/2027 academic year cost between €525 and €725 a month per person, and the studios with their own kitchen and bathroom between €525 (double studio, per person) and €950 (Deluxe studio for single use), VAT included. Camplus states that the fee includes accommodation, use of the common areas and the gym, cleaning, bed linen and towels, high-speed internet, 24-hour video surveillance, maintenance and the residence’s events. These are prices for the full academic year: always confirm current rates and ask about shorter periods.
To compare with a shared flat, add utilities, internet and, if you need it, food to the room rent, and ask how much was paid for electricity, water and gas in recent months.
Getting around Castellón: TRAM, bus and bike
According to the UJI guide on how to reach the campus, the TRAM (line T1) links the train and bus station with the campus every five minutes. The university also says that four bus lines reach the campus and that all of them stop at the station, and that the cycle lane network connects the station with the UJI. There are also two free bike services: BICICAS, the municipal automated network, and the free bike rental of the UJI Sports Service for the university community.
Frequencies, stops and fares change, so confirm the details on the official TRAM and Castelló urban transport websites before the course starts. Camplus places La Fábrica close to the train and bus station and the TRAM line, and the residence has bicycle and scooter parking.
What to check before choosing accommodation
Before booking a flat or a residence, go through this list:
- Ask what expenses the price includes and which are paid separately.
- Work out the real journey to your faculty at the time of your first class, not just the distance.
- Check the booking conditions, the deposit and when it is returned.
- Check whether they accept temporary stays or semesters, if your stay is not for the full academic year.
- Look at the equipment: kitchen, wifi, heating, air conditioning, laundry and study areas.
- If it is a flat, put the contract in writing and confirm the conditions before paying anything.
- Compare the total monthly cost of each option, not just the base price.
Camplus Castellón La Fábrica: the Camplus residence in Castellón
Camplus has a single residence in Castellón, Camplus Castellón La Fábrica (page in Spanish), a mixed student residence. The building used to house the headquarters of the company Marie Claire, hence its name. According to its website, it is in the centre of Castellón, a short distance from the UJI, the CEU and the Gasma, with access to the train and bus station and the TRAM line.
It offers single and double studios with a full bathroom and a kitchen equipped with hob, fridge and microwave, from 15 m² (elemental) to 30 m² (Deluxe and double), as well as adapted studios. Among the common areas are a shared kitchen, gym, study room, library, games and leisure area, laundry, solarium patio and bicycle and scooter parking. It also includes a mentoring programme, leisure and sports activities and an international atmosphere.
How to book a place at Camplus Castellón
According to Camplus’s frequently asked questions, to book you must submit a photocopy of your ID or passport, a recent passport-size photo and, when you receive it, proof that you have been admitted to your educational centre, as well as pay the place reservation, which is €150. If you finally do not study in Castellón, the reservation is refunded in full if you notify us before the contract is signed on 1 August, with a copy of your enrolment at the university where you will study.
The deposit is €900 and is returned at the end of the stay if there is no damage and you do not leave the residence before the end of the contract. Once the course has started, payment is monthly, by bank direct debit. Always check the current conditions with the residence.
Frequently asked questions about student accommodation in Castellón
How much does a room for students cost in Castellón?
According to the OCU, a room in a shared flat costs on average around €333 a month, not counting expenses in most listings. At Camplus Castellón La Fábrica, according to its website, rooms for the 2026/2027 academic year range from €525 to €725 a month per person, with the residence’s services included.
Are there university residences in Castellón?
Yes. In Castellón you can stay in a student residence; Camplus’s is Camplus Castellón La Fábrica, with single and double studios. You will find the details above and, right after, how to book a place.
What should I ask before booking?
Confirm which expenses the price includes, the length of the contract, the deposit and the cancellation conditions. You will find the full list in the section “What to check before choosing accommodation”.
Can I stay just a few months?
It depends on the option. At Camplus Castellón La Fábrica, according to its website, the published prices are for the full academic year and for shorter periods you need to ask; short stays are monthly, not weekly.
Do I need a car to live in Castellón?
To get to the UJI you can combine TRAM, bus and bike: the university says the TRAM links the station with the campus every five minutes and that there are cycle lanes and free bike services. Check current frequencies before deciding.
Choose your student accommodation in Castellón with all the information
With your budget, your faculty and your journey clear, the next step is to decide between a flat or a residence. If a residence suits you, check availability and book your place or discover Camplus Castellón La Fábrica with its studios and services.
