Organizational Finding Accommodation
Finding accommodation in Heidelberg
The following districts are part of the city of Heidelberg:
Altstadt, Bahnstadt, Bergheim, Boxberg, Emmertsgrund, Handschuhsheim, Kirchheim, Neuenheim, Pfaffengrund, Rohrbach, Schlierbach, Südstadt, Weststadt, Wieblingen, Ziegelhausen.
The following locations are not Heidelberg districts, but also close to Heidelberg city and well-connected with public transport: Dossenheim, Eppelheim, Leimen, Leimen-St. Ilgen, Neckargemünd.
We strongly recommend a personal liability insurance: you as the tenant will be (financially) responsible for all damage that occurs to your accommodation, including losing the keys.
Accommodation Service offered by Universität Heidelberg’s International Relations Office:
The International Relations Office offers an online portal with sub-let rooms offered by Heidelberg students.
Accommodation for rent/sublet accommodation:
Studierendenwerk Heidelberg offers a list with a great choice of commercial websites for the private housing market (“Private housing market” -> “Online housing platforms”).
Holiday apartments, guest houses, hostels etc.:
City of Heidelberg’s website for international visitors (also available in Chinese)
You can find a search engine for holiday apartments, hotel rooms etc.
Further providers
Here you will find links to other providers of accommodation in Heidelberg and the surrounding area:
Links
The following applies
- The participants, as tenants, are responsible for cleaning the accommodation themselves during their stay.
- As tenants, the participants themselves are usually liable for damages, loss of keys or gross soiling; the IFK therefore strongly recommends to take out a private liability insurance.
- The rent for a standard room is € 450 to 550 on average (last update: November 2025).
- Please bring sheets, towels, pillow and duvet or sleeping bag, as well as covers for pillow and duvet (find more information on what to pack on the “Packing Checklist”).
All information provided without guarantee
The information provided is non-binding. The university accepts no responsibility for its accuracy, completeness or quality. This is not a list of recommendations, but purely a collection of information.