Are you going to work in Västerås? Guide to housing, neighborhoods, and daily life

Will you be working in Västerås for a longer period?

When an assignment takes you to Västerås for several weeks or months, accommodation becomes an important part of everyday life.

The best area is not always the one closest to the city center. For many consultants and project workers, proximity to the workplace, major roads, or parking is more important.

Start with the workplace address

Västerås is large enough for the location to affect travel time, but compact enough that many parts of the city can still function well.

Therefore, find out exactly where you will be working before choosing accommodation.

If you are going to drive a car every day, you should check the parking options at both your home and your workplace. If you travel by public transport, proximity to bus connections or the central station becomes more important.

Central Västerås

Central living suits those who want restaurants, shops, and services nearby and who are happy to manage a large part of daily life on foot.

It can also be practical if you often travel by train or have meetings in different places around the city.

The downside can be that parking needs to be planned more carefully than in more car-oriented locations.

Öster Mälarstrand and areas near Lake Mälaren

For those who prioritize a modern living environment, walks, and proximity to the water, areas near Lake Mälaren can be attractive.

However, the fit always depends on the location of the workplace. For a work project, the commuting time should be weighed against the living environment.

Other residential areas

If the workplace is located outside the city center, accommodation in another area can provide a shorter commute and easier parking.

For corporate housing, it is often better to start from the project's map rather than from a traditional list of “best areas.”.

How to get around

Västerås has both public transport and a road network that makes the car a common choice for many who work in or around the city.

If you are going to live there for a long time, it is a good idea to calculate the daily commute time between your home and work. A few extra minutes can turn into many hours over a three-month period.

Daily life during a longer stay

When you stay longer, the accommodation needs to function even after working hours.

Check the distance to the grocery store, fitness facilities, laundry, parking, and places where you can eat or take a walk.

Having your own kitchen is often a big advantage if you are going to live in Västerås for several weeks.

Long Stay in Västerås

Long Stay is suitable for those who need furnished and temporary accommodation without staying in a hotel for the duration of the assignment.

It can be a good option for consultants, project managers, fitters, and others who know they will leave the city when the assignment is finished, but still want a functional daily life in the meantime.

For companies with multiple employees

When an entire team is going to stay in Västerås, the company should map out the number of persons, workplace, vehicles, and different move-in dates before booking.

It may be better to gather the staff in one or a few nearby accommodations than to spread the group across the city.

Checklist before booking

• Where is the workplace located?
• Do you have a car and is parking needed?
• How long are you going to stay?
• Do you need your own kitchen and laundry?
• Is proximity to the city center more important than a short commute to work?
• Will several colleagues be staying at the same time?

Find accommodation in Västerås

Are you or your team going to work in Västerås? View our accommodation options in Västerås hands send a request with date, number of people and the workplace address.

Stay Smart helps you match the accommodation to the assignment, not just to the postal code.