Experience in Torino, Italy by flavia

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

Living in Turin is like being everyday in erasmus, there are a lot of foreigners, cultural activities, languages aperitifs and concerts.

What is the student lifestyle like in Turin?

Cheap, funny, a lot of library open 24h, gardens.

How much does it cost to live in Turin?

Monthly renting house for double room is around 250 euro or less, sigle room 300 euro and more. Living cost around 300 euro per month if you want to go out more than twice a week.

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

No, it is not so difficult, Turin is an university city so you can simply add group on Facebook and that's it.

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

In Turin you can eat a lot of delicious meet, cheese, fantastic sauces cooked with past and so on....

What places would you recommend visiting in Turin?

Historical centre, saubadian houses treasure of cultural heritage.

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

Ristorante il Cambio (expensive but super good) and in the "quadrilatero" area you can find a lot of restaurants, for exemple "l'angolo di Parin with local turin food and the atmosphere has liberty style). Then you can drink and drink in "San Salvario" and "Santa Giulia".

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

San Salvario and Santa Giulia are the must.

What advice would you give future students heading to Turin?

You will love Turin is an univerisity city full of gardens, you can even admire mountains, you can wake up in the morning and run along the river, you can do a lot of shopping and eat chocolate!