Where to Stay Near UFSC: A Guide to Accommodation in Trindade

If you are heading to the Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC) in Florianópolis for a few days, whether for a conference, a thesis defense, an entrance exam, your child’s enrollment or an exchange semester, you probably have the same question as everyone else: where to stay near UFSC so you don’t spend every day stuck in traffic?

The short answer is Trindade. UFSC’s main campus, the Campus Reitor João David Ferreira Lima, sits right inside this neighborhood, and staying within walking distance completely changes your routine in Florianópolis.

Why stay in Trindade

Florianópolis is an island with only a few main roads, and rush-hour or high-season traffic can turn a 10-minute drive into 40. Staying near UFSC takes that problem off the table:

• You can walk to campus, to the University Hospital and to most services in the neighborhood.
• The neighborhood has everything you need day to day: supermarkets, pharmacies, restaurants, bakeries, laundromats and gyms.
• It is centrally located on the island: downtown (Centro), Lagoa da Conceição and Villa Romana Shopping (formerly Shopping Iguatemi) are just a few minutes away.
• The Trindade bus terminal (TITRI) connects the neighborhood to other parts of the city.

Nearby neighborhoods that also work

If you can’t find anything available in Trindade, the neighboring areas are good alternatives:

• Pantanal: south of campus, more residential and quiet.
• Carvoeira and Serrinha: right next to the university, with lots of student housing and student-friendly options.
• Santa Mônica and Itacorubi: to the north, near Villa Romana Shopping and on the way to Lagoa da Conceição.
• Córrego Grande: leafy and residential, east of campus.

Wherever you stay, check the walking time to the specific UFSC building you need, because the campus is big.

What to look for in your accommodation

Real Wi-Fi. If you’re presenting a paper, studying or working remotely, fast and reliable internet makes a difference. Favor listings that state the speed.

A work desk. A large desk and a comfortable chair matter more than you’d think when you spend hours going over slides or studying.

A kitchen. For stays longer than three or four days, being able to cook your own meals saves a lot of money.

Flexible check-in. Flights and buses run late. Self check-in with a keypad code means you don’t have to arrange a time with anyone.

Parking. If you’re driving, check whether there is a garage and whether it costs extra. Street parking near UFSC can be hard to find on class days.

Our pick: Floripa Studio Trindade

Floripa Studio Trindade is in the Viva Trindade complex, next to UFSC and across from the University Hospital. It was designed for exactly this kind of stay:

• A new, fully equipped studio for up to 2 adults, with a double bed.
• 800 Mbps Wi-Fi and a large work desk.
• Full kitchen with induction cooktop, microwave and air fryer.
• Self check-in with a keypad code from 3 pm.
• Angeloni supermarket, a pharmacy, cafés and a food court on the ground floor of the building.
• Gym and study room for guests.
• Rated 5.0 on Airbnb, with the Guest Favorite badge.

For longer stays, such as an exchange semester or a stint as a visiting professor, there is a 10% weekly and 15% monthly discount. See also our guide to long stays in Florianópolis.

Quick tips for visiting UFSC

• Book early for entrance exam weeks, graduations and major conferences: demand in the neighborhood rises sharply.
• Use the campus map to find out which academic center your appointment is in. Some buildings are a 15-minute walk from each other.
• From the airport to Trindade it’s about 20 minutes by car without traffic. See our guide on how to get from the airport to Trindade.
• Got some free time? Lagoa da Conceição and the beaches on the east side of the island are close by. Check out the beaches nearest to Trindade.