Experience in Timisoara, Romania by Dragos

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

Timisoara is Awesome. Weekends are great for parties. Most of the student life is concentrated in one area close to the city center. Pubs, clubs, outdoor clubs, pool parties, everything you like, you can find it here. The entire city has many places to hang out, giant parks to relax and a newly restored city center with a great baroque atmosphere. Getting around in town is easy with bike, bus or cab.

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What is the student lifestyle like in Timisoara?

There are many places to meet other people. Student organizations are very active, creating plenty of events. You can always find something to do and starting a conversation with strangers is not a problem. Many English speakers.

Plenty of events free of charge. Concerts, expositions, festivals, outdoor projections (during summer). Low entrance fee for most of the other stuff.

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How much does it cost to live in Timisoara?

Compared to other European cities, Timisoara is cheap. Alcohol is very affordable making for perfect parties. Accommodation in student dorms is the cheapest you can find anywhere. Renting your own space ranges around 500E for two room flat in city center to 400 a bit further away, making flat sharing a good option.

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

Finding your own room/flat to rent can be a bit tricky. It's best if you know someone local to help out. AirBnb is a good option.

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

FOOD is GREAT. Romanian traditional food is delicious as it's a very important part of the culture. You can find great restaurants here. You can try "Ciorba de perisoare" a soup with meatballs inside, or "ciolan afumat cu fasole" which is beans with smoked pork meat. Many other surprises for you to discover though.

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What places would you recommend visiting in Timisoara?

Go to the art museum. It is called The Baroque Palace, in Unirii Square. Incredible Romanian painters can be found there. Search for Baba. He's the mos renowned artist of the city.

If you want experience a bit of communism, go to the revolution museum. The Romanian '89 revolution began in Timisoara. Many people died then. It's a big part of the city's culture and the people's subconscious.

THEATER plays in 3 languages! Romanian, German and Hungarian. The only city in Romania which offers this diversity.

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

Depending on your budget, starting with the more expensive: Musiu and La Bunica offer very good food and wine. More affordable is Curtea Berarilor (Timisoreana Brewery's Terrace). Least expensive are Lebanese fast foods and stuff like that, offering great food 24/7 at cheap price.

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

If you are here during summer, La Capite bear court is the best. From Thursday to Saturday parties are all night with great underground DJs. Dark terrace on the water's edge is also a great spot. Plenty of other clubs in the historical area of the city (around Unirii square- the main social spot).

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What advice would you give future students heading to Timisoara?

Quite cold during winter, bring warm clothes if you are from a warm country.

Try not to have any opinions about Romania before you get here and meet the people. Try to make as many romanian friends as you can, besides your Erasmus mates. If you are a pleasant well intentioned person you will be treated very nice.

The internet works faster than yours, wherever you come from.

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