The different types of accommodation in Brussels

Roommates and Kots in Brussels

In general, the kot is a room with an office and sometimes a kitchenette and/or a small bathroom with shower. Toilets, bathroom and/or kitchen can be shared.

You can “kotter in the home”, i.e. you will rent a room or a floor in your landlord’s house.  Or you can rent a “community kot”, i. e. several student rooms grouped in buildings of several kots.  Finally, you will be able to find a kot studio which is generally more spacious and offers a complete private space (your fridge, your bathroom, your kitchen…)

Shared accommodation refers to the fact of renting in common or more precisely sharing a dwelling in an apartment or house. A shared flat in Brussels means that you rent a room or perhaps a private bathroom – but not always – and share the kitchen, living room and household chores. Shared accommodation can be shared between friends or with strangers.

The colocation option can be a cheaper alternative, especially if you organize meals together. But the main advantage of shared accommodation is community life, not being alone when you come home from school or work. And above all, share good times together