Experience in Balikesir, Turkey by Mertcan

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

Sometimes its getting bored.I'm not recommend to live in Balikesir as a student. City is small therefore easy to learn.

What is the student lifestyle like in Balikesir?

monotonous. students are doing same thing over and over again.

How much does it cost to live in Balikesir?

Maybe that's the only good thing about Balikesir. It's absolutely cheap to live.
Avarage flat rent is 70-100 euro.

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

some dates little bit difficult to find accommodation. but not to hard.
If you looking for accommodation in balikesir. you can check facebook group BauLive, sahibinden.com

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

Food are generally good.Most people likes Turkish food. but if you are not the most people there is a always a fast food option

What places would you recommend visiting in Balikesir?

absolutely edge regions of balikesir like akçay, edremit, ayvalık.

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

there are a few good places in balikesir for eat out.i dont have specially favorite one but austin burger, füreyya is great to eat something.

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

There is no nightlife in Balikesir.If u looking for something like that you have to go another city.

What advice would you give future students heading to Balikesir?

find someone who speaks english before coming cause the vast majority of people do not know english therefore its hard to communicate for anything.