Organizational Reserving Accommodation

Arranging accommodation is only possible for participants of the Summer School.

Please note your room reservation request on the registration form and make sure you have read the General Terms and Conditions. The reservation of a room is then guaranteed.

Please note: The International Summer School is not the landlord or lessor, we only act as an intermediate. Most of the rooms are provided by students of Heidelberg University and citizens of the city of Heidelberg. Therefore, we cannot tell you beforehand which kinds of rooms there will be available, where they are exactly and how much the rent will be. All queries in this regard will not be answered. Specific needs of the participants (e.g. medical grounds) are taken into account where possible. A guarantee that the accommodation will fulfill any special requests (e.g. living together with other participants, location, etc.) is expressly not given. General information:

• The rooms are basic student single rooms, meals not being provided. It is usually possible to use available kitchen facilities. Either bath or shower facilities are provided. However, private (individual) use only of the bathroom cannot be guaranteed in all cases. Also, it cannot always be guaranteed that the accommodation will only be occupied by students of the same sex.
• We do our best to get you accommodation with internet access; please be prepared to use LAN and bring the necessary equipment. WIFI will be available in most university buildings and internet cafés.
• Keeping your accommodation clean will be your responsibility during your stay; there is no cleaning service like in a hotel. Any costs that arise due to damages, dirt in the accommodation or loss of keys will be charged to you. We therefore strongly recommend taking out a personal liability insurance prior to coming to Germany.
• There are rooms in student residences and rooms in private student flats/houses or in private homes. Facilities and furnishing will be simple, but functional and include a bed, desk and chair, dining place, space for storing/hanging clothes etc.
• All rooms are situated in Heidelberg or neighbouring towns like Dossenheim, Eppelheim, Leimen, Leimen-St. Ilgen, Neckargemünd. There are always good bus/tram connections well into the night. Your classroom may take up to 35 minutes by bike or public transport from your accommodation.
• The rent for a single room is € 400 to 550 on average (last update: November 2024).
• If you have reserved a room via the Summer School, a room booking fee of 25 euros will be retained if you withdraw from the contract.
• The rental period is from Tuesday, July 29, to Thursday, August 28. (day of departure; student residences must be cleared by 10 a.m.). Early arrivals or late departures are not possible.
• The total rent is to be paid in cash upon arrival.
• The International Summer School is not the landlord or lessor, but only in charge of the intermediation. We do not have any influence on rent, furnishing, location etc.
• It is not possible to arrange rooms in a family home or with a host family.
• 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”).
• If you prefer a high standard accommodation (separate 1- or 2-room flat) and are willing to pay between 500 € and 950 € rent, please let us know accordingly in the „Comments on accommodation“-field on the registration form. The higher the standard, the higher the price. We will do our best to find you a suitable place.
• Only on arrival in Heidelberg you will be given the address of your accommodation. This is due to organizational reasons, and exceptions to the rule will not be possible. Enquiries in this regard cannot and will not be answered. If it is important to you to know details about your accommodation beforehand, or if you have very specific expectations regarding housing, you might prefer to find your own accommodation online. It is not possible to change rooms during the course.