Experience in Istanbul, Turkey by Mustafa

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

Its been great living in Istanbul, Great people in a great city . A lot of museums and historical places .

What is the student lifestyle like in Istanbul?

Erasmus ? party , get drunk , sleep . different people got different lifestyle

How much does it cost to live in Istanbul?

Although things are cheaper than EU. but u spend more and u dont realize it until u see your bank account . houses are around 500 to 800 lira per month , food is cheap thogh compare to EU

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

Its not difficult , There are a lot of Erasmus flats and houses available when the semester starts . so the quicker the better

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

Food is great here . I like Iskender, Durum and kofte....... a lot , I cant finish writing

What places would you recommend visiting in Istanbul?

Sultan Ahmet , Aya Sofia , Capadokia , Topkapi

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

yeah , Taksim is a good place to party , u can meet all kinds of people there , its crazy

What advice would you give future students heading to Istanbul?

Just come and u will figure it out yourself . but hey , You will not regret