Experience in Sofia, Bulgaria by Miglena

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

Sofia is a great city to live in, I would recommend it. As it's the capital of Bulgaria, it is very easy to find accommodation and students can also find a job in their free time.

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What is the student lifestyle like in Sofia?

It's really good, the student city is full of students, there are clubs with all different kinds of music and bars, etc.

How much does it cost to live in Sofia?

Not much, about 500 Bulgarian lev a month, which is more or less €250.

Was it difficult to find accommodation in Sofia? Can you offer any advice?

No, there are residences for students, there are also a lot of flats you can rent.

What is the food like there? What are some of your favourite dishes?

It's really good!

Where would you recommend to visit in Sofia?

The clubs in the city centre and the student city, the Borisova Gradina park and the other parks, they're very pretty in spring and summer.

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And to eat in Sofia? What are some of your favourite places to go?

The best place is Dzumayata in the student city.

Where would you recommend for a night out in Sofia?

All of the bars and clubs in the city centre.

Do you have any advice for students that will be in Sofia in the future?

Be careful with the taxi drivers and, if you're coming in Winter, make sure you wrap up warm.