Experience in Hamburg, Germany by Fabiano

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

Everything works perfectly, transport, public services, etc.

But if you're from a developing country, or you are not blonde, you'll feel very different from the second you open your mouth and they notice you're not German... If you are blonde they'll find your accent or way of speaking "cute", if you're not you may be mistreated.

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What is the student lifestyle like in Hamburg?

Students tend to be very happy and the offer of cultural leisure is fantastic, there is always a place to go and if not, you will never get tired of the bars! They are infinite!

How much does it cost to live in Hamburg?

Hamburg is a very expensive city. Transport and housing are unbearable. Life costs almost the same in Scandinavia.

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

No, super easy, super expensive and super easy.

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

It's quite cosmopolitan, you can find anything, local dishes are normally with sea food, which is delicious... You have to have in mind that Hamburg is not Baviera, Hamburg has ancient connections with the viking cities, the "Hanseatic" cities, the ports, the sailors and not with the pig farmers.

What places would you recommend visiting in Hamburg?

Reeperbahn, Portuguese Neighborhood and any Weihnachtsmarkt

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

Hamburg has a fantastic and international offer of food, there's no way to be disappointed.

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

Students have many options, lonely souls should go to Reeperbahn.

What advice would you give future students heading to Hamburg?

If you're not blonde, don't come. If you come, try to make friends within the Uni, don't go to far of the axis Reeperbahn-Londungsbrucken, there you'll be respected. If you are blonde you'll be very well received by everybody.