Experience in Lodz, Poland by Tessa

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

The city of Lodz is a great place, especially for students. During the day it's quite peaceful, so you can study in many cafes located in the city centre. Occasional events, such as food festivals and concerts will fill out your free time. If you like to party the night life of Lodz will not disappoint you. There are many bars and clubs, some of which are dedicated especially to students. The city has a wide variety of restaurants, including the ones with delicious traditional Polish dishes.

What is the student lifestyle like in Lodz?

As the universities' campuses are located in different parts of the city, you get a chance to experience a variety of urban landscapes. The city transport will tale you everywhere you want to go. Many students can be spotted in cafes, studying or spending free time with friends. Towards night time most of students pass their time either in bars or clubs. If you are not fond of dancing, there is a lot of bars where you can order a drink and rent a board game to have fun with your friends.

How much does it cost to live in Lodz?

The prices in Lodz aren to high. The food is very affordable. Prices in restaurants can be higher depending on the location and luxury, but you can often find delicious meals for less than 25 zloty. The apartments, especially in the city center, are pretty expensive, so I would recommend finding a few roommates to split the expenses or asking your university for advice. Other than that it is very affordable to live here.

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

Always check the accommodation in real life and before booking any room or apartment be sure to contact you university or someone who knows this city to find out about the neighborhood.

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

The food is amazing. You can find dishes from different cultures, but I recommend trying polish food while you're here. My favorites are polish pierogi (dumplings), gołąbki ("doves"), rosół (chicken soup) and pączki (polish donuts). All of them you can find in vegetarian or vegan version.

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What places would you recommend visiting in Lodz?

I recommend visiting Piotrkowska Street, which is the longest street in lodz with many pubs, restaurants, cafes and shops, including Off Piotrkowska where you can find more unique services. Also old cinema Charlie, philharmonic, New Theatre and shopping centre Manufaktura.

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

The restaurants are amazing. As a vegetarian I recommend Krowarzywa, Zjadliwość, Tel Aviv Urban Food, Ato Ramen, Zielona, Bobbi Burger and Kardamon.

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

At night I recommend pubs and clubs such as Czupito, LUMI shot bar, czekolada, broadway, futurysta, brush barber shop, DOM and spaleni słońcem.

What advice would you give future students heading to Lodz?

Make a lot of friends and have fun! Enjoy yourself but always be careful. And never hesitate to ask locals for recommendations, everyone can tell you something different as this place is full of surprises.

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