Experience in Istanbul, Turkey by arno

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

Istanbul is famuos to seaside and Turkish traditional foods, If you come to Istanbul, you should travel Sultanahmet, ortaköy, Taksim and you can eat (kumpir) You can see Princes Island,

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What is the student lifestyle like in Istanbul?

Istanbul, its beautiful city its crowded and there are lots of students life, Party, drinking beer, vodka there are lots of sturbucks, mcdonalds... they travel museum,

How much does it cost to live in Istanbul?

It not so expensive, According to the change rent or place, Taksim houses are cheap and Osmanbey (Kurtuluş) like 150 £ or 200£

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

Its not difficult, they are lots of student house in Istanbul, I can advice osmanbey ( studio house or Besiktas house)

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

favourite foods are Kebap, Iskender, Döner, its favourite Turkish traditional foods, My favourite Turkish foods are Iskender, Pizza, Soup

What places would you recommend visiting in Istanbul?

I recommend to Sultanahmet, Grandbazzar, ortaköy and, maiden tower

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

Yes it is good, you can drink soup or eat restaurant, Sultanahmet köftecisi, its delicious, I can advice Sütis Reastuarunt or Pizza hut

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

At the weekend nightlife is so moving Taksim bars, (disco) Beşiktaş square you can smoke or Nargile, Eminönü is perfect

What advice would you give future students heading to Istanbul?

If you visit your Istanbul, you should feel relax beacuse everbody is helpful, they are so polite, you can do erasmus or ınternship