Experience in Lublin, Poland by Anna

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

It's a student city. In summer it gets little empty when everyone goes back home. Generally, it is very nice to live here - it is not so big so you can get everywhere with bike or on foot, very good public transport, very cheep prices, good food, nice restaurants, good parties (many different kinds of discos), lake just next to the city, beautiful landscapes, full of history... just perfect to visit!

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What is the student lifestyle like in Lublin?

It is a student city so everything is around us. Many places to go, lot of activities for students, discounts in many places just for people who study. You can do what do you want here - there are many opportunities.

How much does it cost to live in Lublin?

Lublin is one of the cheepest cities in Poland. Hard to say how much monthly, depends on the person.

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

Many students residences, and students flats. You can look for them on websites or by agencies.

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

Very good. You have to try:

• Pierogi ruskie, kopytka and placki ziemniaczane in "Pyzata Chata" (Lubartowska street)
• Bigos and polish dishes in "Chata" (Nadbystrzycka street)
• Grzaniec - hot beer in "Warecka" (Krakowskie Przedmieście)
• Nalesniki z serem - in "Naleśnikarnia" in front of Brama Krakowska
• Many cakes and sweets in "Chmielewski" (Krakowskie Przedmieście)
• Pizza in "Index" (UMCS Campus)
• Coffe in "Magia" (Grocka street)

And many many other places. You can find also Czech restaurant "Czeska pivnica", Spanish one "Carmen", Indian, Italian, Arabic and many more nice places...

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What places would you recommend visiting in Lublin?

• Zalew Zemborzycki
• Stary Gaj forest
• Majdanek
• Stare miasto

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

In Lublin you have a lot a lot a lot of restaurant where you can eat. You have cheap ones and exclusive ones. Different kinds of kitchen and styles. Lot of students prices spots as well and lots of places where you can buy Polish food and then just to heat at home.

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

Very good level of night life. Good places: Cream, Shine, Dom Kultury, 68, Archiwum, Kazik, and many places on the UMCS campus!

What advice would you give future students heading to Lublin?

Prepare yourself for prices you have never seen before if you are from West Europe!

Winter in Poland can be very strong and summer as well sometimes it is strong too: winter -15 and summer +35.

Young people speak very well English but older people not really so be patient and understanding and they will help you.