Experience in Istanbul, Turkey by Göktuğ

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

Istanbul is a very complicated city. You have to listen to the voice of Istanbul for understanding the soul. You will be feeling in Europe and so is in Anatolia peninsula. This is the rule!

What is the student lifestyle like in Istanbul?

Certainly the life can be expensive but Istanbul usually shows less expensive options to us therefore to students. If you really want to discover it, probably you are able to reach to entertainment(cheap ones)

How much does it cost to live in Istanbul?

except accommodation, I think 50TL(19$) are enough per a day.

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

There are a lot of websites about accommodation selections. Yes, Istanbul might be sometimes expensive for the local people. However, If you are foreign, your national currency can be more valuable than Turkish Lira.

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

I like Turkish cuisine but Istanbulers most of the time choose the fast food options. You can find every international fast food brands everywhere in Istanbul.

What places would you recommend visiting in Istanbul?

Beyoğlu
Nişantaşı
Cihangir
Moda
Bağdat Caddesi
Galata
Caddebostan
Bebek

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

Machine
Beat
Mürekkep
Hypnos