Experience in Patras, Greece by Ellie

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

A big city with a lot of students. There is a plethora of things to do and many different ways of entertainment.

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What is the student lifestyle like in Patras?

Students tend to go to clubs, bars, traditional tavernas with live music and many times spend their evenings sitting at the stairs of the city playing guitars and drinking beer.

How much does it cost to live in Patras?

There are apartments from 150 to 380€ per month. Supermarkets, cafeterias and other shops have normal prices.

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

You may find something on Erasmusu.

Even though, finding a place to stay is very easy.

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

Greek souvlaki is the cheapest, most delicious and most famous food here. There are also restaurants for students with low prices and others with more gourmet dishes.

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What places would you recommend visiting in Patras?

• Apollon theater from Chiller, Ancient Roman theater
• The city castle
• the 2nd biggest church of Balcania, Saint Andreas

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There are also a lot of places to visit such as the old and the new port where are perfect places for walking.

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

• Bodegas wine bar
• Beer Bar Q
• Aquarela
• Skalakia mezedopolio
• Psitopolis
• Varelia
• Tomos kitchen bar
• Talks
• Abbey
• Cuccuvaia
• Bardot

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

• Navona Club di Oggi
• Sofita bar
• Dabboo
• Giafka
• Magenda nightlife
• Macao RF street
• Macoccote

What advice would you give future students heading to Patras?

Find a good company and have fun.