Experience in Madrid, Spain by Emilia

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

Madrid is a city where a lot is happening at the same time, also you will meet many different nationalities. The life occurs mostly in the street, where people meet and drink. The city can be sometimes stressful, since the streets normally are always packed with people. The different areas of Madrid are very contrasted. It differs from alternative areas full of bars, where you find all kinds of music, to very silent areas with fancy clubs and restaurants. The prices are quite good, and very affordable for students. Madrid is a city with a lot of culture!

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What is the student lifestyle like in Madrid?

Its very affordable for students, you really feel that you can get a lot for your money! The clubs and bars are easy to access, with regards of age, gender etc. Its a good city to find yourself!

How much does it cost to live in Madrid?

The apartments in the center are always cheaper. But the prices have increased the last years. But compared to other European cities, it is cheap. You find single rooms in shared flats that can cost everything from 300-600.

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

Look on Idealista.es. I would say its not hard, but you would have to look and spend some time in order to find something that you will like. Many apartments are old, and with a budget - its difficult to be picky.

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

The food is good! Restaurants are good in some areas, and some maybe too simple. But there is a lot of very good chinese, indian, japanese and mexican restaurants. Fining really good tapas, is maybe a little bit harder. Try not to go to the typical Turistic restaurants, since you will pay for quite bad for for a lot of money.

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What places would you recommend visiting in Madrid?

Chueca, Malasania, La Latina! Very cool areas.

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

Chueca is definetely the best area for food, and the food is of good quality! You get a lot for your money. Then secondly would i recommend Malsania.

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

The nightlife is good, i think there is something for every one and each taste.

Mondo disco: If you enjoy the more underground/techno, Mondo is good for rave!

With international DJ`s coming each weekend.

Goya 43: Is really good, they play deep house.

There are many commercial clubs too, like: Kapital, Gabana.. It depends on each person`s taste.

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What advice would you give future students heading to Madrid?

Try to discover the different areas Madrid has, and explore restaurants, clubs that are not Turistic. Becouse you will get more out of those excperiences, Madrid has a lot of interesting scenes.

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