Experience in Antwerp, Belgium, by Elyne

What is it like to live in Antwerp? Would you recommend it? What is the city like?

Antwerp is a fantastic city to live in, it has everything: a cosy center, beautiful buildings and landscapes, good food, atmosphere and young vibe...

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What is the student lifestyle like in Antwerp?

You can find a lot of students in Antwerp, we have everything to offer for students: parties, bars and cafés, restaurants, entertainment,... where you can hang out and meet other people.

How much does it cost to live in Antwerp?

Normally, you'd pay around 300 euros for a normal room in Antwerp, but prices can differ ofcourse.

Is it difficult to find accommodation in Antwerp? Is there any advice you can give?

It's not hard at all to find accomodation.

What is the food like? What are your favourite dishes?

In Antwerp, you can find a lot of different types of restaurants, basically everything.

What places would you recommend visiting in Antwerp?

I would recommend visisiting MAS and Red Star Line museum, the Zoo, the Meir (the main shopping street) and Groenplaats/Melkmarkt and all the little shops around it in little and cozy streets (if you like cakes and pies, go to Popov at the Oude Koornmarkt).

If you like fashion and art, visit the southern part of Antwerp (Nationalestraat), there are all kinds of boutiques, art galleries and fancy bars.

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Is it good to eat out in Antwerp? Can you tell us your favourite spots?

When it comes to good food, Antwerp has a lot to offer: we basically have everything, from italian to sushi, to great belgian food, american hamburgers (check Burgerij!), and french fries, we even have chocolate restaurants (Quetzal)...

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Is the nightlife good in Antwerp? Where is good to go?

As I already mentioned, we have a lot of bars and cafés, Irish pubs... :

1. If you want to taste typical Belgian beers: go to Grootte Witte Arend, they have around 100 types of beers.
2. If you like wine or cocktails: you can't count our wine bars on 2 hands.

What advice would you give future students heading to Antwerp?

Just enjoy it, Antwerp is a great city with friendly people who are willing to help you if you have problems or questions.

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