Experience in Beirut, Lebanon by Robert

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

Beirut is very chaotic, but it is easy to adapt to that, after a few days there you'll live in harmony with the urban disorder.
The people are very warm and always ready to help foreigners.

What is the student lifestyle like in Beirut?

Very nice, beirut has many prestigious universities and a lot of cultural and artistic activities happens around them.

How much does it cost to live in Beirut?

It is not a cheap city.

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

You can find some cheap accomodation on airbnb

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

Lebanese food is great! It is conveniant to meat lovers and vegeterians.

What places would you recommend visiting in Beirut?

Museum, downtown, hamra, gemayze, mar mikael, badaro, burj hammoud and corniche

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

Restaurants are everywhere, and the food is great!

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

Beirut is known to have a vibrant nightlife, try the neighborhoods of mar mikael, gemayze, hamra, badaro and monot

What advice would you give future students heading to Beirut?

Transportation in beirut is messed up, walking distance to university is a must.