Experience in Stockholm, Sweden by alfred

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

Stockholm is an amazing city to live in. It has something for everyone, if you are a history-geek or a nature lover. Stockholm has it all!

What is the student lifestyle like in Stockholm?

The student lifestyle in Stockholm is unfortunatley nothing special. There are some student activities but most of the student activities are in other cities like Uppsala or Örebro.

How much does it cost to live in Stockholm?

Stockholm is expensive. Very expensive. Both food and housing costs alot more than in other countries.

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

Its hard to find accommodation in Stockholm, unfortunatley I dont have any good advice to find house except talking to people and trying to get new contacts.

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

Great food. Has everything from all over the world. Unfortunatley, most things are very expensive.

What places would you recommend visiting in Stockholm?

Djurgården, Old town

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

Lots of places to eat. One of my favourite places is "Bröderna Olsson" which specializes in garlic, serving every dish and even their beer with garlic.

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

There are many good places to go, just be aware that most places closes at 01.00 or 03.00!

What advice would you give future students heading to Stockholm?

Stockholm has alot to offer, but it can be hard and expensive to live there. Try to talk to new people and find new contacts.