Experience in Istanbul, Turkey by Sumeyye

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

Istanbul is a beautiful city to live and see new places and learn new cultures. In Istanbul you can do want you want in what time do you want it. Istanbul is a city with good night life. You can find a open place always it is not important what time is it. Istanbul is a city with genuine people. I'm sure that you will like Istanbul. But i need to tell you that Istanbul is not a easy place to live it's a exhausting place . But it's still a right option i'm sure you will like it.

What is the student lifestyle like in Istanbul?

The student lifestyle in Istanbul is enjoyable. There a million places to go and with friends will you have more fun. Istanbul is a city where you always can find funny things to do. But i need to tell that in Istanbul are a lot of crazy people do you never have seen.

How much does it cost to live in Istanbul?

Istanbul is a expensive city. There a lot of luxurius places but if you now where should you go or with which transporter should you then is Istanbul not the expensivest place for you.

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

Actually it is difficult to trust someone in Istanbul while there a people they want to deceive you. But it isn't difficult to find accommodation in Istanbul.

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

The food is very good in Istanbul. Actially Turkey has a very good food taste and there a hundreds of good dishes. Cigköfte, Baklava,Manti, Dolma, Lahmacun, Künefe tatlisi these foods are one of the besties.

What places would you recommend visiting in Istanbul?

Taksim,Nisantasi, Galata, Karaköy, Bebek, Sultan Ahmet Cami, Besiktas, Ortaköy,Kiz Kulesi, Adalar and more places to visit.

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

Istanbul is a city where luxus places are. Places like Midpoint, Cookshop are a little bit expensive. You can eat food from minimum 20 tl to maximum 40 tl. Places with good prices can you find in streets or in the mall in the food place

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

The nightlife is good in Istanbul. Tren Pera(Monday nights), Reina ,Sortie, Cilek Pera, Zilli Pera, Tektekci,Ulus29, Mürekkep and more places.

What advice would you give future students heading to Istanbul?

Istanbul is a beautiful city to live and maybe some students won't go back but it is exhausting to live in Istanbul. But if you want a new place or need a change than come to Istanbul and live a new life