Experience in Eskisehir, Turkey by Ahmad

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

As it is not that big city (around 200k population) and have two universities, its known as student's city.

What is the student lifestyle like in Eskisehir?

You will meet many foriegn students. Prices are good as a student's city in Turkey.

How much does it cost to live in Eskisehir?

It dependes where do you live. In dorms it costs about 150$ monthly and in a house its between 200-400$ monthly

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

Its not that difficult.

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

Here you can find many Turkish traditional food. If like meat you can have your dinner at a resturant called (Köfteci Yusuf) which is famous in many cities of Turkey.

What places would you recommend visiting in Eskisehir?

Odunpazarı, adalar, Kanlıkavak parkı, şelale park (at night), kızlıkaya (historical site).

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

I can prefer you Donas which is delicious and cheap (5TL=2$)

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

Nightlife is very good in Eskisehir. You can gi to barlar sokağı, 222 park...

What advice would you give future students heading to Eskisehir?

The weather in Eskisehir is not predictable so its good to be equipted for rainy, very sunny and sometimes snowy weather in a day.