Experience in Hengelo, Netherlands by Mitchel

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

It is a nice city. Not to many people and you can travel easy to other places by train or bus.

What is the student lifestyle like in Hengelo?

Not that good. Enschede is a better city for students, but that is nearby.

How much does it cost to live in Hengelo?

For students is Hengelo cheaper than Enschede. A room of 16m2 will cost around 300 euros

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

There aren't a lots of studentrooms in Hengelo but you can find all the available rooms at www.kamernet.nl

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

The food is good. There are many cafe's with good food in the centre

What places would you recommend visiting in Hengelo?

the terrace in the city centre

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

Yes. In the city centre are a lot of places

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

Not really. Saturdays are fine, but not thats it. Goodfellows is typicall dutch place to go to

What advice would you give future students heading to Hengelo?

Go live in Enschede if you love te student live. Hengelo is not that good