Experience in Lublin, Poland by Kacper

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

Of course I recommend to live in Lublin. It's a typical student city. Lublin isn't very big, so from your university you can walk to the center/your apartament easily. On the other hand, it's big enough to entertain yourself in clubs and restaurants.

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What is the student lifestyle like in Lublin?

Polish people is very helpful and friendly. Like I said earlier, Lublin is a typical student city. We have a lot of young people from all over the world and you can make a lot of friends.

How much does it cost to live in Lublin?

For people with Euro currency Poland in general is cheap. Lublin is situated in the east of Poland, so it's even cheaper than in Gdańsk, Kraków or Warsaw.

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

Practically all of the foreigners students live in the Burżuj. It's a dorm without a reception, so it's very easy to party. Of course you can also find a flat.

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

In Lublin we have all types of restaurants. Also we have a lot of supermarkets where you can buy all what you want. Polish dishes are very tasteful and we have restaurants where you can eat the best pierogi or bigos.

What places would you recommend visiting in Lublin?

The old city, the concentration camp Majdanek, the castle...

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

Yes, sure. In the Old Town you can eat everything: burgers, sushi, jewish food, italian food, spanish food and of course Polish food. I personally don't have my favourite spot.

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

Like I said, Lublin, with all of those students during the semester, it's one big party. Clubs I can recommend: Czekolada, Helium, Dom Kultury, Rivera.

What advice would you give future students heading to Lublin?

Don't think about it, apply for studies in Lublin. I know a lot of people who was scared before going to 'cold, unfriendly Poland', but then they just realized that it was the best decision of their life!