Living & everyday life
Here you will find practical guidance for your room and communal areas. Furnishings, rules and procedures can differ between residences; local information is labelled accordingly.
01
Your room & damp
Look after your room, report mould early and understand the rules in your agreement.
02
Using communal spaces
Check local booking, keys, consideration for others and ways to get involved.
03
Disposing of waste correctly
Use the bins provided and take special waste to the appropriate Hamburg collection point.
04
Laundry & faults
Check the local payment system and report a faulty machine correctly.
05
Practical tips from experience
Tried-and-tested guidance for moving in, living together, technical issues and moving out.
06
Leisure & activities
A small number of reliable starting points for your residence, university and Hamburg.
Related topics
For personal or financial questions, see Help & advice. The separate Broadcasting contribution: private room or shared flat? page explains the German broadcasting contribution.