Gran Canaria School of Languages

Intensive Spanish courses

since 1964


Accommodation


Description


The school offers two accommodation options to its students: studios and double rooms.


Both accommodations are located next to the Las Canteras beach and within walking distance of the school. Nearby you will find the Santa Catalina Park, the Mercado del Puerto (the Harbor Market), the airport bus station, a shopping mall and leisure center, the Science Museum, the most spectacular aquarium in Europe "Poema del Mar", stores and commercial areas, several bars and restaurants, supermarkets and banks.


Only students as of 18 years of age or minors accompanied by their parents or legal tutors may book a room in our accommodation.





Studios


The studios are located on the corner of the streets Pedro Castillo Westerling, 7 and Albareda, 20, only 50 meters from the beach and only 10 minutes’ walk from the school along the beach promenade.


The building was renovated in 2021 and offers 9 studios of 30 m2 for single use or for two people booking together. They are ideal for any type of student over 18 years old. These are self-catering accommodations with toaster, refrigerator, microwave, cutlery, coffee maker, stove and kettle.


The accommodation can be easily reached from the airport in less than 30 minutes by public transport, cab or with our airport shuttle service.


All studios have soundproof windows, private bathroom, TV and free WiFi Internet access. They do not have air conditioning, washing machine or balcony. There is also no reception or concierge.


Bed linens, pillows and towels are provided. The studios are cleaned every 8 or 9 days with change of bed linens and towels but the cleaning does not include the kitchen, washing the dishes, glasses, cutlery, pots and pans.


The reservation of an accommodation is made by means of a non-refundable deposit of 20% of the total amount. The payment for accommodation is made for full weeks starting on Saturday / Sunday at 2 p.m. The accommodation must be vacated on Saturday / Sunday before 10 a.m. Check-out on Sunday is subject to a surcharge. Please ask for the price.





The studios are equipped as follows:

  • Size: 30 m2

  • Kitchen with refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker, toaster, water boiler, ceramic hob, pot and pan, crockery and cutlery

  • 2 single beds (90 x 200) or 1 double bed (140 x 200) and a side table

  • Table and two chairs

  • Private bathroom with WC and shower

  • Hair dryer

  • Iron and ironing boar,

  • Big soundproof windows with curtains

  • Built-in wardrobe

  • Free WiFi internet access

  • Fan

  • TV

  • Bed sheets, blankets, pillows and towels are provided

  • Cleaning of the rooms every 8 or 9 days (kitchen not included)

The studios do not offer:

  • Air conditioning

  • Washing machine

  • Balcony

Following services are included in the accommodation price:

  • Free city map

  • Cleaning of the studio every 8 or 9 days (first cleaning is before occupying the studio),

  • Bed linen and towels are provided and are changed with the cleaning of the studio,

Following services are not included in the accommodation price:

These services are paid extra

  • Extra cleaning of the studio with change of bed linen and towels,

  • Laundry of personal clothing (not ironing).





Double rooms in a shared flat


The shared flat offering two double rooms is located at 43 Nicolás Estévanez street, a short distance from the airport bus station, the beach, a shopping mall and leisure centre, shops, fitness centre, bars, restaurants, supermarkets, banks and only 50 metres from the beach and a 4 minutes' walk from the school.


From the airport the accommodation is easily reachable in less than 30 minutes by public transport, taxi or with our airport transfer service.


The building was constructed in 2008. Students are offered 2 double rooms for single use or two persons booking together. This accommodation is ideal for any type of student over the age of 18. Students share the kitchen and living area. This is self-catering accommodation, and you’ll be able to easily take care of your own meals thanks to the well-equipped shared kitchen, including: toaster, fridge, microwave, cutlery, coffee machine, cooking hobs, and a kettle.


Both rooms have ensuite bathroom and free WiFi internet access.


Bed linens, pillows and towels are provided. The rooms are cleaned every 8 or 9 days with change of bed linens and towels. Cleaning does not include washing dishes, glasses, cutlery, pots and pans.


The reservation of an accommodation is made by means of a non-refundable deposit of 20% of the total amount. The payment for accommodation is made for full weeks starting on Saturday / Sunday at 2 p.m. The accommodation must be vacated on Saturday / Sunday before 10 a.m. Check-out on Sunday is subject to a surcharge. Please ask for the price.




The shared flat and rooms are equipped as follows:

  • Shared kitchen with refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker, toaster, water boiler, ceramic hob, pot and pan, crockery and cutlery

  • Shared living area

  • 2 Single beds and side tables

  • Desks with lamps and two chairs

  • Private bathroom with WC and shower. No hair dryer

  • Big soundproof windows with curtains

  • Built-in wardrobe

  • Free WiFi internet access

  • Bed sheets, blankets, pillows and towels are provided

  • Cleaning of the rooms every 8 or 9 days (kitchen not included)

The rooms do not offer:

  • Air conditioning

  • Washing machine

  • Balcony





What is included in the price?


Following services are included in the accommodation price:

  • Free city map

  • Cleaning of the room every 8 or 9 days (first cleaning is before occupying the room),

  • Bed linen and towels are provided and are changed with the cleaning of the room,

Following services are not included in the accommodation price:

These services are paid extra

  • Extra cleaning of the room with change of bed linen and towels,

  • Laundry (not ironing) of non-delicate personal clothing.





Arrival


Airport of Gran Canaria

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Bus to Las Palmas:


You will find the bus to Las Palmas (line 60) as you cross the parking lot in front of the arrivals terminal. Turn to the right towards the red CEPSA petrol station. The bus stop is just in front.


Bus timetable (PDF)



Bus number 60 departs every 15 and 45 minutes on the hour to Las Palmas and costs about 3 euros. The bus makes several stops before arriving at the Santa Catalina terminal. Get off there. From the Santa Catalina bus station to the studios it is about 150 metres on foot and about 300 metres to the Plus accommodation. See the city map below for details.






Taxi:


If you prefer to drive by taxi you will find these at the exit of the arrivals terminal.

A Taxi from the airport costs about 40 €.






Airport pick-up service:


Contact us to arrange your pick-up service from the airport.






Location


Location of school and accommodation:



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Me gustaría muchísimo volver a la escuela el próximo año para mejorar mi español y también porque he encontrado personas muy amables y divertidas. ¡Muchísimas gracias!

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