Accommodation

It can be a challenge to find an accommodation in Luxembourg, depending on where you want to live, type of property (studio, apartment, house), renting or buying and of course your budget. If you are staying for less than 5 years, it is probably best to rent before buying, to allow you to get to know Luxembourg better. As the market is somewhat limited, this can take some time, so you should start searching before leaving your country.

The University of Luxembourg can allocate accommodation to enrolled students who follow full-time study programme.

From the winter semester 2022-23 starting in September 2022, the maximum duration of stay in a residence will be

twenty-four (24) months for doctoral candidates newly enrolled at the University of Luxembourg (on/after 1 March 2022).
twenty-four (24) months for all doctoral students registered at the University of Luxembourg before 1 March 2022 and who have not been provided with student accommodation before 1 March 2022.

More information on the website of the University of Luxembourg

Short-stay accommodation

If you are coming for a short stay (from a few days up to one month), hotels and apart-hotels are good value, starting from about55 EUR/night. Ask at the hotel what packages are available for longer stays. Apart-hotels are suited to families and provide facilities not found in normal hotels, e.g. kitchenette. Alternatively, the website AirBnB provides the possibility to sleep in private houses and discover the life of local people. Youth Hostels are also a good option, particularly favoured by young people.

Hotels and apart-hotels in Luxembourg

Long-term rented accommodation

If you are coming for longer, you will need to look for a studio or apartment to rent. The minimum period is usually 1 year and prices vary enormously depending on the location and size.

Find a home online

Finding a studio or apartment

Most properties are rented out by estate agents and through specialised websites. Real estate agencies are mostly closed at weekends, some of them work on Saturdays.

The daily national newspaper “Luxemburger Wort” and the weekly “Luxbazar” also have accommodation sections.

Budget

There are some unavoidable initial costs when renting that you will need to consider in your budget:

Rent: 1st month in advance
Deposit: maximum 3 months’ rent, refundable on departure if no damages, etc.
Estate agency’s fees: 1 month’s rent + VAT 15%
Insurance: compulsory third-party insurance for fire, water, etc.
Furniture and appliances
Electricity, gas, water connections
Telephone connection (optional)
Cable TV (optional)

For this reason, it is important to open a bank account and transfer sufficient funds as soon as possible and make appointments with the estate agency(ies) BEFORE leaving, to avoid any delays.

IMPORTANT

To register with your commune on your arrival in Luxembourg (compulsorily within 3 days for non-EU citizens), you will need an official address.

About your lease

Your lease
Leasing contract	Normally 1 to 3 years (fixed period) or open-ended. Diplomatic clause: add this to your contract to avoid any liability and having to pay a penalty if you have to move away from Luxembourg before the contract expires.
Deposit	The landlord will inspect the apartment when you move in and after you leave. It should be in the same state as when you moved in, otherwise the landlord can keep a part/or all of your deposit to pay for cleaning or repairs.
Furnishings	Most properties are rented out without any kitchen appliances, without curtains, carpets etc. but the previous tenants may be happy to sell you these. For furnished accommodation, check if there is an insurance covering the contents.

Your lease

Leasing contract

Normally 1 to 3 years (fixed period) or open-ended.

Diplomatic clause: add this to your contract to avoid any liability and having to pay a penalty if you have to move away from Luxembourg before the contract expires.

Deposit

The landlord will inspect the apartment when you move in and after you leave. It should be in the same state as when you moved in, otherwise the landlord can keep a part/or all of your deposit to pay for cleaning or repairs.

Furnishings

Most properties are rented out without any kitchen appliances, without curtains, carpets etc. but the previous tenants may be happy to sell you these.

For furnished accommodation, check if there is an insurance covering the contents.

www.luxembourg.public.lu/en/vivre/logement/index.html

House sharing

If you are single and looking for cheap, practical and all-inclusive accommodation, house-sharing is an ideal solution.

Companies specialized in house-sharing

(A discount of 75 € is offered to visitors who specify that they have heard of the services of Altea Immobilière (furnished.lu) through the EURAXESS Services Centre)

Websites offering one-to-one

You will find bedrooms from 800 €/month. Always try and check the credentials of a company before entering into any contract or making a payment.