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Dream big and settle down in Vatea

  • Ideal location, right next to the city of Basel

  • Premium residence with panoramic terrace & gym

  • From €875 / month, all charges included

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Building facilities

Social lounge
Social lounge
Coworking space
Coworking space
Panoramic terrace
Panoramic terrace
Fitness room
Fitness room
Sauna with a view
Sauna with a view
Cinema room
Cinema room
Laundry room
Laundry room
Bike rack
Bike rack

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Location

Located in Huningue, just 15 minutes from Basel, our residence Vatea offers a unique setting combining nature and urban dynamism. Situated on the banks of the river Rhine, it offers a peaceful environment with sunny terraces, while being ideally located on the border between France, Switzerland and Germany. This European crossroads makes it a strategic location for young professionals working in Basel or the trinational region.

🚊 Weil am Rhein, Dreiländerbr. tram station - 10 min🚶🏻

🛒 Supermarket - 6 min🚶🏻

🎓 Basel University - 12 min 🚲

🧑🏻‍🔬 Campus Novartis - 9 min 🚲

🧑🏻‍🔬 Hoffmann-La Roche - 16 min 🚲 or 🚗

EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg - 10 min 🚗

Choose your home type

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Studio S

Coliving
1 room
15 - 17m²
Private bathroom
Micro kitchenette
140 x 200 cm bed
Shared living room and kitchen
Access to the residence's facilities
Wi-Fi
Water
Electricity
Gas
Weekly cleaning of common areas
Available
from 915€ / month
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Studio S

Coliving
1 room
17 - 18m²
Private bathroom
Kitchenette
140 x 200 cm bed
Shared living room and kitchen
Access to the residence's facilities
Wi-Fi
Water
Electricity
Gas
Weekly cleaning of common areas
Available
from €1000 / month
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Studio L

Coliving
1 room
19 - 23m²
or
Private bathroom
Kitchenette
160 x 200 cm bed
Shared living room and kitchen
Access to the residence's facilities
Wi-Fi
Water
Electricity
Gas
Weekly cleaning of common areas
Available
from €1090 / month

Studio S

Private Flat
1 room
15 - 19m²
Private bathroom
Kitchenette
140 x 200 cm bed
Shared living room and kitchen
Access to the residence's facilities
Wi-Fi
Water
Electricity
Gas
Weekly cleaning of common areas
Available
from 875€ / month

Studio L

Private Flat
1 room
20 - 26m²
or
Private bathroom
Kitchenette
160 x 200 cm bed
Shared living room and kitchen
Access to the residence's facilities
Wi-Fi
Water
Electricity
Gas
Weekly cleaning of common areas
Available
from 1055€ / month
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1 bedroom flat

Private Flat
2 rooms
24 - 26m²
Private bathroom
Kitchenette
160 x 200 cm bed
Shared living room and kitchen
Access to the residence's facilities
Wi-Fi
Water
Electricity
Gas
Weekly cleaning of common areas
Available
from 1280€ / month
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Vatea, a residence with outstanding facilities

With its 5,000 m² of surface area and 200 modern, turnkey units, the Vatea residence adapts to all lifestyles.

It offers 104 studios, divided into 16 coliving “homes” (6 to 7 studios per apartment), with each tenant having their own bedroom, individual bathroom and kitchenette, while sharing a common kitchen and living room for greater conviviality.

For those seeking more privacy, 96 private studios and apartments are also available, offering an entirely independent space.

Beyond its housing units, Vatea encourages social interaction and well-being thanks to its premium common spaces: social lounge, coworking space, panoramic terrace overlooking the Rhine, fitness room, sauna and cinema room, perfect for relaxing, socializing or working in an inspiring setting.

Vatea combines the best of furnished apartments and coliving, with top-of-the-range amenities and an ideal location at Basel's doorstep.

The best of rental

Quick and easy booking

Move into your new home in less than a week, without unnecessary hassle, thanks to our virtual visits, online application and electronic lease signing.

Inspiring design

Warm and modern spaces designed with our tenants comfort in mind. At Colonies, you'll feel at home from day one.

All-inclusive rent

Electricity, gas, internet... Everything's included in the rent, for simplified management. No need for roommates to do the math - we manage everything!

Community living

The common spaces of our residence have been designed for community living, and are ideal for meeting new people and forging strong bonds.

Your own private space

Keep your privacy, even in a coliving home! Each room is totally private, with a bathroom and kitchenette just for you.

Extras that make a difference

Panoramic terrace, gym, social lounge, weekly cleaning... Vatea's amenities and services are designed to improve your daily life.

Don't wait any longer!

Click on the link below to see all our available bedrooms in Vatea.

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How does it work?

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Choose your bedroom with our virtual tours & apply

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Have a quick chat with our team to discuss your needs

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Upload your documents & sign your contract 100% online

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FAQs

How do I book a room?
  1. Choose your home and your room:

    Browse our homes and select the room you'd like to move into using the photos, floor plans and virtual tour.

  2. Apply online :

    Click on “Apply here”, make sure you have the requested documents, and complete the online application form.

  3. Talk to our team:

    A Colonies advisor will contact you to validate the details of your application and get to know you better. Why do we do this? Because at Colonies, we value our community and the people in it.

  4. Sign your lease and pay online:

    Once your application and documents have been validated, you'll receive a link by e-mail to access your online tenant space. There, you can finalize your reservation by :

    • Reviewing and signing your lease.

    • Paying the membership fee and security deposit.

  5. Booking confirmation :

    Your reservation will be officially validated once Colonies has countersigned your lease.

Important:
Due to high demand, several people may apply for the same room. We therefore encourage you to act quickly: first come, first served!

What do I have to pay at the time of the booking?

Membership fees
This includes the processing of your application, the writing of the lease contract or amendment and the guarantor letter, as well as the inventory of fixtures on arrival and departure.

Security deposit
Equivalent to at least one month's rent, it will be returned to you within one month after your departure, provided no damage has been found. In the event of damage, the corresponding costs will be deducted, and the balance returned to you within two months.

Are Colonies homes eligible for APL?

The “Aide Personnalisée au Logement” or APL is financial aid delivered by the “Caisse d’Allocations Familiales” (CAF) in order to help tenants to pay their rents in France.

Good news! All our apartments are eligible for APL.

Please note that the ALS/APL can only be applied for once the lease has started.

However, you can still do an initial simulation on the caf.fr website to find out if you are eligible.

Here are the criteria to be specified:

  • Postal code (“Code postal du logement concerné“) : You can find it in the Location tab of a residence’s page

  • Category (“Vous résidez en”) : Room / Chambre

  • Furnished (“Votre location est meublée”) : Yes / Oui

Your monthly rent incl. charges (“Part de votre loyer mensuel (charges comprises)“) : All prices displayed on our website include charges

If you’re eligible, you’ll be able to generate your CAF certificate directly from your tenant space once you’ve moved in, then make the request yourself on the caf.fr website.

Do I need a guarantor?

A guarantor is not mandatory for our Coliving residences. We only require a guarantor if your income is below 2.5 times the rent.

The guarantor must be a tax resident of France and have an income higher than 3 times the rent.

If you don't have a physical guarantor, don't worry: you can subscribe to an online guarantor service with our partner SmartGarant.

Can I use the Visale guarantee?

Unfortunately we do not accept the Visale guarantee.

If you do not have a guarantor in France earning more than 3 times the amount of the rent, you can subscribe to an online guarantor with our partner SmartGarant.

What is the minimum length of stay?

Our leases are non-binding, with one month's notice. However, we prefer long stays (i.e. over 3 months).

How are tenants selected?

At Colonies, our selection process is mainly human. Every candidate interested in joining one of our residences is contacted by our team. We evaluate each applicant's profile to ensure their ability to live in a community and foster a friendly, harmonious atmosphere.

Is it possible to visit the accommodations?

Virtual tours:
We offer virtual tours so you can discover our homes wherever you are. This convenient system allows you to visit homes in several cities in just a few clicks. These visits are generally available a few days before or after the opening of a new home.

Physical visits:
We accept physical visits only if the virtual visit of a property is not yet available, and if a tenant is already on site to show you around.

However, most of our homes are booked off-plan, as all our residences meet the same standards of quality and finish. You can easily get a feel for the property by taking a virtual tour of other similar homes nearby.

They talk about us

Testimonials

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Lydia | Ireland | 27 y/oE-Marketing
“It was amazing to be able to move in with just a suitcase and have all of the amenities I needed ready to use.”
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Kurt | Australia | 30 y/oCustomer Success Manager
“After hearing stories about the difficulties of finding accommodation here, I am grateful to have avoided that stress by moving into a fully furnished flat.”
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Nilofer | India | 27 y/oINSEAD student
“It’s the perfect balance between a private space and the opportunity to get to know new people and interact.”
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Florine | France | 31 y/oBuyer
“I have met more than friends, I have formed a second family in this city where I arrived without knowing anyone.“
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Fahdi | Pakistan | 27 y/oProduct Manager
“Living at Colonies is exciting, because I get to live with people from so many different cultural backgrounds and from all walks of life.”
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Ivan | Slovakia | 28 y/oMarketing Specialist
“The Colonies team goes above and beyond with their openness to feedback and their willingness to continually improve our living experience.“