Experience in Madrid, Spain, by Clara

What is it like to live in Madrid? Would you recommend it?

Madrid is a city that captivates. Once you get to know it, it's almost impossible to leave it! It has it all: a variety of atmospheres, a plethora of sites to visit, different establishments, a multitude of cultures that always prioritize hospitality. There's always something surprising around the corner.

What's the student life like in Madrid?

In sum, I could speak of the sympathy, the speed and the facility of making friends here, the nights of partying where it doesn't matter whether it's Monday, Friday or Sunday, the libraries that are full, but only when exam period is approaching...

How much does it cost to live in Madrid?

Depending on the part of town, the price raises as you approach the centre.

Was it difficult finding housing in Madrid? Would you have any advice?

There are many types of accommodation available for rent, but what was challenging was finding one that had everything I was looking for in an apartment: near the centre and to my university, luminous, not too expensive, that it had everything necessary for a student flat...

What sites would you recommend visiting in Madrid?

- The Retiro Park for sunset

- Going out in for a drink at night in the Malasaña neighbourhood

- The La Latina neighboourhood for drinks in the afternoon

- The nightclub KAPITAL, or for the more festive folk, AKUA in the summer for parties

- The Plaza Dos de Mayo

- The Fuencarral Market for those who don't like 'typical clothes. '

And what are your favourite places to eat in Madrid?

La mafia se sienta a la mesa, Ginos, Vips, La panza es primero.

Where would you recommend going out at night in Madrid?

KAPITAL, AKUA, CANARIOS EN MADRID (Marco Aldany room).

Do you have any advice for future students going to Madrid?

Enjoy it! Here you will live your best years!