Experience in Mainz, Germany by Ramona

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

Mainz is an amazing city for students and young people. The inhabitants are nice and soon you will get to know a lot of people.

What is the student lifestyle like in Mainz?

Nice parties in student-bars, visiting friends, drinking wine at the Rhine...

How much does it cost to live in Mainz?

The apartments are very expensive. Prices start from 300-400€ for a single-apartment.

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

It is hard because there are too many students and everybody wants to live at the city-centre. Keep on trying and you'll find something.

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

My favorite restaurants are Lebanese because they have nice vegan dishes.

What places would you recommend visiting in Mainz?

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(A hip part of the city where many students are living)

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(It's free for students)

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

Mr. Falafel for fast food in the city centre or try out the interesting icecream flavours at Neis in Neustadt-area.

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

Yes, it is:

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Or more fancy:

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What advice would you give to future students heading to Mainz?

Tell the people that you are an Erasmus and ask for help, they will be kind.