Experience in Lisbon, Portugal by Inês

How is it like living in Lisbon? Would you recommend it? How is the city like?

Living in Lisbon is very nice. It is a relatively big city, but very cosy. I would recommend Lisbon because it is a city with several interesting places, no matter the subject studied.

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How is the student life like?

It is a very funny environment. There are many university polos throughout the city, and an increasing number of Erasmus students.

On average, how much did you spend in Lisbon?

Around 450€/600€. The average price of renting a place in Lisbon is 250€, plus the transportation (35€), plus food and night outs.

Is it hard to find a place to stay in Lisbon? Do you have any advice?

It is not difficult, there are some websites where you can search for it. There are some student residences in the city, but the most common thing to do would be renting an apartment.

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How is the food like? What were your favourite dishes?

Portuguese food has a lot of variety, with bases on Mediterranean food. It is easy to find fresh products at accessible prices. However, these days, it is very easy to find any type of food in Lisbon, such as Japanese, Nepalese, Italian, Chinese, and so on.

Which places would you recommend a visit in Lisbon?

For someone who is arriving to Lisbon for the first time, it is always good to visit historical monuments (S. Jorge castle, Mosteiro dos Jerónimos). However, Lisbon has got a lot of interesting places. Not only in the city, but also in its surroundings: the beaches along the coast of Cascais, Sintra (palácio da Pena), several viewpoints/rooftops, bars and terraces.

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How is the quality of the restaurants in Lisbon? Could you tell us the best places to grab a bite?

The restaurants in Lisbon are generally good, but you can find just about everything, depending on how much you would like to spend.

How is the night life in Lisbon? What are the best places?

Lisbon is a city with a very good night life almost every day of the week. The main places to go out are the bars in Bairro Alto, the bars in Cais do Sodré, the Docas or the many clubs spread throughout the city.

What advices would you give to future students coming to Lisbon?

Lisbon is a great city where you can find the balance between a big city and a student city. There is always something to do or to see. It is very easy to walk through the city, and the transportation system is also very good, to not mention the climate, which is very nice and very sunny the majority of the year.