Live Like A LoCal
Good To Know
Living Set Up
Nails, Hair, Etc.
Workouts
Navigating
Faves
Shopping!
Day Trips
Good To Know
1. The Uk uses the British £ not the Euro €
2. Take the tube everywhere! It is so easy!
3. It takes a little to get used to being in such a HUGE city.
4. You need a different converter than you would use in any city outside the UK.
2. Take the tube everywhere! It is so easy!
3. It takes a little to get used to being in such a HUGE city.
4. You need a different converter than you would use in any city outside the UK.
Living Set Up
Primark
There are Primark's throughout Europe. Good for all your home basics. Oxford St location is the biggest.
Groceries
Macro Food Centre - good produce
Wholefoods - the one and only
Bayley and Sage - great fresh produce
Sansbury - more budget friendly
Wholefoods - the one and only
Bayley and Sage - great fresh produce
Sansbury - more budget friendly
Nails, Hair, Etc.
Ted's Grooming Room
Great option for guys. Affiliated with Ted Baker. Has a bunch of locations
Daniel Galvin at Selfridges
Nice salon located in Selfridges. Supposedly good for color too.
Workouts
Barry's London Soho
Great workout and has the smoothie bar which is always a great perk!
Navigating
Trains
Like most cities you can use Trainline to map out where you want to go from London. Paris and Amsterdam happen to be very easy to get to via train.
Faves
Lunch
Sushi Atelier (lunch special)
Joe and the Juice - great for light, quick bites.
Sushi Dog
Zaha Grill - Cava vibes
The food court at Brick Lane on weekends sooo good
See full lunch list on London page
Joe and the Juice - great for light, quick bites.
Sushi Dog
Zaha Grill - Cava vibes
The food court at Brick Lane on weekends sooo good
See full lunch list on London page
Dinner
Carlotta
Lina Stores Soho
Fumo
Harrods Food Court
The Ivy Asia
Supernova - Amazing burger place. There is always a line but worth it!
See full dinner list on London page
Lina Stores Soho
Fumo
Harrods Food Court
The Ivy Asia
Supernova - Amazing burger place. There is always a line but worth it!
See full dinner list on London page
Bars & Nightlife
Simmon’s - so many locations best for pregaming
Stereo - live music then turns into DJ
Dirty bones bar
Cafe Royal
Swift soho
Ministry of Sound - EDM heavy
NQ64 (arcade bar so cool)
Passyunk Avenue - good spot to watch American sports
See full nightlife list on London page
Stereo - live music then turns into DJ
Dirty bones bar
Cafe Royal
Swift soho
Ministry of Sound - EDM heavy
NQ64 (arcade bar so cool)
Passyunk Avenue - good spot to watch American sports
See full nightlife list on London page
Shopping!
Local Favorites
Selfridges
Good Hood Shoreditch
Dover Street Market
Brick Lane vintage (underground)
Spitalfields Market
Serotonin Vintage
Portobello Road flea market
Vintage Threads Covent Garden
Good Hood Shoreditch
Dover Street Market
Brick Lane vintage (underground)
Spitalfields Market
Serotonin Vintage
Portobello Road flea market
Vintage Threads Covent Garden
Day Trips
Good To Know
Living Set Up
Nails, Hair, Etc
Workout
Study Spots
Navigating
Faves
Shopping!
Day Trip!
Good To Know
1. Streets are cobblestone so no heels if you have anywhere to walk.
2. You will buy A LOT so leave room in your bag or be prepared to buy an additional bag.
3. If you are living in an apartment you will have very limited closet space.
4. Bring your own deodorant because it is not the same here
5. Book trains in advance because they get expensive when it is last minute.
2. You will buy A LOT so leave room in your bag or be prepared to buy an additional bag.
3. If you are living in an apartment you will have very limited closet space.
4. Bring your own deodorant because it is not the same here
5. Book trains in advance because they get expensive when it is last minute.
Living Set Up
Coin
For all your home good needs. Head to the fifth floor!
OVS
This is where you will go to get bedding, towels, etc. There is more than one location so google to find the closest option.
Euro Market
Lots of stuff for your apartment like appliances, hangers, command hooks. They also sell beauty items like blow brush, flat iron, curling iron
Ikea
Obviously has a lot but it is about 20 min outside the city (by the airport).
Centro Luce
Good spot for finding blow brush, flat iron, curling iron
Mercato Centrale
This is a great place to buy your groceries. Although it is the main food market it has great fresh options. Fresh meat and produce downstairs and many different vendors of all different cuisines upstairs!
Nails, Hair, Etc
Nine Beauty
Fan fave. They couldn't be nicer and do a great job.
Nails & Beauty
This is a good one. Also good for waxing. They have more than one location.
Corino Cappeli Salon
Can get a €25 blowout.
Federico Fashion Style
Very nice salon. They do excellent blowouts! Good for boys too!!
La Spa
Amazing day spa! Has tons of options and is def a great way to spend the day with friends. Very popular!
Workout
V Room Pilates
Amazing pilates studio. They are so nice and the classes are great! Has yoga too.
Swan Gym(nastics) Center
Gym with lots of equipment and treadmills, stair climbers, etc. You can do a limited membership.
Study Spots
Biblioteca delle Oblate - rooftop with view of Duomo
Biblioteca Marucelliana
Biblioteca Marucelliana
Navigating
Trains
You can get a lot of places via the trains that run throughout Italy (and beyond). Checkout Trainline to get the best options!
Faves
Coffee
Starbucks
Milkaria
Savoy ($$)
Shake Cafe (iced coffee)
Milkaria
Savoy ($$)
Shake Cafe (iced coffee)
Lunch
Rosalia - good for wraps, salads and smoothies
Degustazione Vini - cute pasta bar good for lunch or a snack.
See full lunch list on Florence page
Degustazione Vini - cute pasta bar good for lunch or a snack.
See full lunch list on Florence page
Panini
Sandwichic
Antico Noe
Panini Toscani
Schiacimatta
All'Antico Vineo
See full panini list on Florence page
Antico Noe
Panini Toscani
Schiacimatta
All'Antico Vineo
See full panini list on Florence page
Dinner
Trattoria Zaza
Aqua Al 2
Pine and Apple
Osteria Del Cinghale Blanco
La Giostra
See all full dinner list on Florence page
Aqua Al 2
Pine and Apple
Osteria Del Cinghale Blanco
La Giostra
See all full dinner list on Florence page
Bars & Nightlife
Red Garter - good for sports (also has karoke)
Lions Fountain - good for sports
La Loggia Rooftop - great for aperitivo
Art Rooftop - also for aperitivo
Giulio Bistrot - cutest wine bar
Pink Bar - 10 shots for €20
Reverse - hands down fave club!
See full nightlife list on Florence page
Lions Fountain - good for sports
La Loggia Rooftop - great for aperitivo
Art Rooftop - also for aperitivo
Giulio Bistrot - cutest wine bar
Pink Bar - 10 shots for €20
Reverse - hands down fave club!
See full nightlife list on Florence page
Shopping!
Local Favorites
Markets in Santo Spirito
Cest Vintage ( 2 locations)
The street down Borgo Albizi
Subdued, Zara, H&M are all next to each other
Melrose Vintage
Leather Market
Mossiomo (best leather)
Cest Vintage ( 2 locations)
The street down Borgo Albizi
Subdued, Zara, H&M are all next to each other
Melrose Vintage
Leather Market
Mossiomo (best leather)
Day Trip!
Tuscany - 55 min by bus, 30 min by car
Bologna - 38 min by train
Pisa - 1 hr, 20 min by train
Rome - 1 hr, 35 min by tain
Parma - 1.5 hours by train
Milan - 1 hr, 55 min by train
Trainline is ESSENTIAL to plan all your day trips!
Bologna - 38 min by train
Pisa - 1 hr, 20 min by train
Rome - 1 hr, 35 min by tain
Parma - 1.5 hours by train
Milan - 1 hr, 55 min by train
Trainline is ESSENTIAL to plan all your day trips!
Good To Know
Living Set Up
Nails, Hair, Etc.
Workouts
Study Spots
Navigating
Faves
Shopping!
Neighborhoods
Day Trips
Good To Know
1. People dress up for class
2. You need a permit of stay when you arrive so make sure to bring multiple copies of your passport, visa, (acceptance letter to Bocconi, if applicable), insurance forms, and basically everything you needed when you applied for a visa in the first place or else you will have to find a printer.
3. Either get tickets to a lesser known show during Fashion Week or at least stand outside to watch the celebs. It is a Milan must!
4. Wine is cheaper than water!
5. Uber is not really used in Milan, but since the demand is more scarce, the experience is extremely elevated. In most cases you will need cash for cabs.
2. You need a permit of stay when you arrive so make sure to bring multiple copies of your passport, visa, (acceptance letter to Bocconi, if applicable), insurance forms, and basically everything you needed when you applied for a visa in the first place or else you will have to find a printer.
3. Either get tickets to a lesser known show during Fashion Week or at least stand outside to watch the celebs. It is a Milan must!
4. Wine is cheaper than water!
5. Uber is not really used in Milan, but since the demand is more scarce, the experience is extremely elevated. In most cases you will need cash for cabs.
Living Set Up
Primark
Like with most cities in Europe this is your best option for towels, sheets, etc.
Groceries
Tuday Conad - near Bocconi and big and has a lot, also cheapest in the area.
PAM - kind of small but also good stuff
Express - same as PAM
Carrefour - big and has a lot of the basic groceries you want but slightly more expensive
Natursi - as similar as you will get to whole foods so more expensive but a lot of organic brands
PAM - kind of small but also good stuff
Express - same as PAM
Carrefour - big and has a lot of the basic groceries you want but slightly more expensive
Natursi - as similar as you will get to whole foods so more expensive but a lot of organic brands
Nails, Hair, Etc.
Nail Care
Right by the Duomo and they speak English!! It’s also typical pricing so not too bad, I recommend (also don’t tip on nails, I made that mistake the first time)
Workouts
Virgin Active at Bocconi
New (2023) and insanely nice (Equinox vibes) but also expensive. It's €127 a month plus a joining fee. If you think you will use it often it is worth it. It is open 7 days a week and has great hours, and also has nice showers. There is a great cafe downstairs for studying and food.
They have more than one location.
They have more than one location.
Barry's
Great alternative to a gym membership.The Fuel Bar has smoothies and healthy to-go snacks.
Study Spots
La Centrale (on graduate campus)
Dahlia Lab
Princi
Dahlia Lab
Princi
Navigating
Trains
The tram and metro system definitely take a bit of time to get used to, but eventually it became easy. Your maps app will be your best friend. The trams that run above ground are slow, annoying, and jerky, but they get you from place to place (for free!) You need a pass to go through the metro but you can just scan your credit card.
Use Trainline to get you further outside the city.
Use Trainline to get you further outside the city.
Scooters & Bikes
These are everywhere. You have to download an app and unlock the scooter or bike there. It is so easy to use and gets you places quickly.
Faves
Coffee
Cafe Italia - points for speaking English!
Starbucks Reserve - very different than your average Starbucks
Gud Cafe - on Bocconi campus. Good and cheap
Seitaly - amazing croissant, get the raspberry one its so good, and they have such good coffee too
Bar Luce - at the prada museum, really good cappuccino so definitely go before or after
Starbucks Reserve - very different than your average Starbucks
Gud Cafe - on Bocconi campus. Good and cheap
Seitaly - amazing croissant, get the raspberry one its so good, and they have such good coffee too
Bar Luce - at the prada museum, really good cappuccino so definitely go before or after
Lunch
Macha cafe - poke bowls
Viva - salads and smoothies
Dahlia Lab - close to Bocconi
Gud Cafe - on campus
Princi Bakery - lots of locations. Good pastries and small sandwiches
See full lunch list on Milan page
Viva - salads and smoothies
Dahlia Lab - close to Bocconi
Gud Cafe - on campus
Princi Bakery - lots of locations. Good pastries and small sandwiches
See full lunch list on Milan page
Panini
All’antico Vinaio - worth the wait!
Panini Durini - good panini’s and has salads.
Luini’s - fried panzoretti pizza pocket things, insanely good and warm. Always a long line but moves very fast.
Panini Durini - good panini’s and has salads.
Luini’s - fried panzoretti pizza pocket things, insanely good and warm. Always a long line but moves very fast.
Dinner
Pasta D’Autore
Osteria Da Fortunata
La Gioia
Obica
Da Oscar
See full dinner list on Milan page
Osteria Da Fortunata
La Gioia
Obica
Da Oscar
See full dinner list on Milan page
Bars & Nightlife
Terrazza Duomo 21 - for aperitivo
Gattopardo - fun club
Nepentha (Dirty Mondays) - cover is $30 and comes with a drink
The Club - plays American and Spanish music
Just Me - club that is outside but very fun!
See full nightlife list on Milan page
Gattopardo - fun club
Nepentha (Dirty Mondays) - cover is $30 and comes with a drink
The Club - plays American and Spanish music
Just Me - club that is outside but very fun!
See full nightlife list on Milan page
Shopping!
Local Favorites
Zara
H&M
Stradivarius
Primark
Urban Outfitters
Bershka
Alcott
Pull and Bear
Intimissimi
Prada - original in The Galleria
Via Monte Napoleone - VERY high end but must check out!
Rinascente Milano Piazza Duomo - multi level department store
H&M
Stradivarius
Primark
Urban Outfitters
Bershka
Alcott
Pull and Bear
Intimissimi
Prada - original in The Galleria
Via Monte Napoleone - VERY high end but must check out!
Rinascente Milano Piazza Duomo - multi level department store
Neighborhoods
Duomo area and Galleria
Brera - super cute area and fun to walk around
Porta romana - has cute cafes
Navigli - such a good vibe for aperitivo and has a huge flea market on Sundays. Also just a fun area to walk around during the week since it’s on the canal and nice.
Montepeleone - the designer shops, really fun to walk around
Brera - super cute area and fun to walk around
Porta romana - has cute cafes
Navigli - such a good vibe for aperitivo and has a huge flea market on Sundays. Also just a fun area to walk around during the week since it’s on the canal and nice.
Montepeleone - the designer shops, really fun to walk around
Day Trips
Lake Como - 39 min by train, 38 by car
Parma - 47 min by train
Bologna - 1 hr, 9 min by train
Verona - 1 hr, 13 min by train
Lugano, Switzerland - 1 hr, 15 min by train
Florence - 1 hr, 49 min by train
Genoa - 1 hr, 50 min by train
Venice - 2 hrs, 27 min by train
Cinque Terre - 2 hrs, 45 min by train
Trainline is the best for planning all your day trips!
Parma - 47 min by train
Bologna - 1 hr, 9 min by train
Verona - 1 hr, 13 min by train
Lugano, Switzerland - 1 hr, 15 min by train
Florence - 1 hr, 49 min by train
Genoa - 1 hr, 50 min by train
Venice - 2 hrs, 27 min by train
Cinque Terre - 2 hrs, 45 min by train
Trainline is the best for planning all your day trips!
Good To Know
Living Set Up
Nails, Hair, Etc.
Workouts
Study Spots
Navigating
Faves
Shopping & Activities
Day Trips
Good To Know
1. It stays warm until December and even then rarely gets below 60 degrees.
2. The Supermercats are like 7/11 style stores and are good for quick snacks/groceries. They also sell alcohol!
3. Buy your blowdryer when you arrive. It's inexpensive and much easier.
4. Must have a crossbody to keep items safe and close to you.
5. Buy the 3 month metro card (T-jove). Totally worth it. You will metro everywhere when not walking. Sign up using your passport number (or driver's license number). If it stops working, ask an attendant and they can replace it for free!
6. Beware of pickpockets. Especially in clubs. They will target Americans in cafes, on the streets, and when you are alone. Be mindful!
2. The Supermercats are like 7/11 style stores and are good for quick snacks/groceries. They also sell alcohol!
3. Buy your blowdryer when you arrive. It's inexpensive and much easier.
4. Must have a crossbody to keep items safe and close to you.
5. Buy the 3 month metro card (T-jove). Totally worth it. You will metro everywhere when not walking. Sign up using your passport number (or driver's license number). If it stops working, ask an attendant and they can replace it for free!
6. Beware of pickpockets. Especially in clubs. They will target Americans in cafes, on the streets, and when you are alone. Be mindful!
Living Set Up
El Corte Ingles
The place for towels, sheets, etc. Literally has everything you need.
Primark
You will find this helpful store all over Europe. You can get it all here; towels, sheets, blow-dryers, you name it!
Groceries
Bottom floor of El Corte Ingles - Best selection, great hot food! Close to the schools
Carrerfour - big supermarket
Condis - big and has fresh produce
Lidl - good prices
Carrerfour - big supermarket
Condis - big and has fresh produce
Lidl - good prices
Nails, Hair, Etc.
Sephora
You can actually get your hair blown here for around €9! The Sephora is huge and you can find literally all your beauty needs here.
Workouts
Club Pilates
We found this well known option recently! Lots of class options and more than one location.
Holmes Place
Can do a membership for €100 per month. Typical gym with machines and classes. They also have a sauna.
Serotonin Studio
Has lots of amazing class options. Try the yoga, barre, HIIT and more!
Go For A Run!
It's a great way to explore the city. Head to the park (Ciutadella) and to the beach and get lost in the side streets of La Rambla.
Study Spots
Sweet Lima
Citizen Cafe
Citizen Cafe
Navigating
Free Now Taxi
Basically Uber for taxi's because ubers can be hard to get. You should download the app.
Glovo Food Delivery
Good option for food delivery. Like uber eats. Good app to download.
Faves
Coffee
Citizen Cafe - get the dirty chai or their coffee!
Dharma Cafe - good for coffee and cakes.
Three Marks - good for coffee, iced or hot.
The Coffee House - so cute and has light bites
Dharma Cafe - good for coffee and cakes.
Three Marks - good for coffee, iced or hot.
The Coffee House - so cute and has light bites
Lunch
La Papa - for amazing toast options.
Gabby's Brunch - eggs, pastires, etc.
Picnic - good coffee and brunch stuff
Brunch and Cake - across the board fan fave
Gallo Nero - for amazing Italian sandwiches
Savta - American style sandwiches
See our full lunch list on Barcelona page
Gabby's Brunch - eggs, pastires, etc.
Picnic - good coffee and brunch stuff
Brunch and Cake - across the board fan fave
Gallo Nero - for amazing Italian sandwiches
Savta - American style sandwiches
See our full lunch list on Barcelona page
Dinner
Chacitos - for paella!
Aruku - great sushi to order in
Gatsby - best all-around dinner and fun spot
La Balabusta - amazing Isreali food
Parking Pizza - has 3 restaurants, all good
Ferroz - big menu with lots of seafood
See our full dinner list on Barcelona page
Aruku - great sushi to order in
Gatsby - best all-around dinner and fun spot
La Balabusta - amazing Isreali food
Parking Pizza - has 3 restaurants, all good
Ferroz - big menu with lots of seafood
See our full dinner list on Barcelona page
Bars & Nightlife
Las Cuevas de Las Rajas
Bobby’s Free - speakeasy
Hemingway
Sips
Orient Express
Paradiso - need to arrive early!
George Payne and Ovella Negra- all the American students go to pregame
Shoko
Razzmatazz
Opium
Promotor - Aashi List- DM him for limos and tables
See our full nightlife list on Barcelona page
Bobby’s Free - speakeasy
Hemingway
Sips
Orient Express
Paradiso - need to arrive early!
George Payne and Ovella Negra- all the American students go to pregame
Shoko
Razzmatazz
Opium
Promotor - Aashi List- DM him for limos and tables
See our full nightlife list on Barcelona page
Shopping & Activities
Local Favorites
Catalunya - for chain stores (Zara, Bershka, Pull&bear, Urban)
El born and Gothic Quarter - for cute local shops and flea markets on weekends
There is VERY good shopping in Barcelona!
El born and Gothic Quarter - for cute local shops and flea markets on weekends
There is VERY good shopping in Barcelona!
Day Trips
Good To Know
Living Set Up
Nails, Hair, Etc.
Workouts
Navigating
Study Spots
Faves
Shopping
Day Trips
Good To Know
1. It's often easier to get a taxi vs an Uber, although ubers are relatively inexpensive.
2. It can get pretty cold in the winter months so bring a warm jacket
3. Make your dinner reservations for 8:30/9pm. And tipping isn't really a thing.
4. There is a siesta between 3-5pm every day.
5. Going out after 1am is prob the best time to go out but a lot of clubs will give you free entry and drinks if you show up between 12 and 1am.
2. It can get pretty cold in the winter months so bring a warm jacket
3. Make your dinner reservations for 8:30/9pm. And tipping isn't really a thing.
4. There is a siesta between 3-5pm every day.
5. Going out after 1am is prob the best time to go out but a lot of clubs will give you free entry and drinks if you show up between 12 and 1am.
Living Set Up
El Cortes Ingles
Really great option for all your household needs. You can get towels, sheets, kitchen supplies, etc.
Flying Tiger
Also great option for necessities. They have a bunch of locations throughout Barcelona.
Ikea
Your typical Ikea but has a lot and prices are pretty good. There are several locations.
Groceries
Mercado de San Miguel - 20 stalls with a variety to choose from
Anton Martin Market - also stalls with fresh produce, meats, etc.
Mercado San Antón - bottom floor as a good selection of groceries and top has tapas and fast food
San Fernando Market - has a nice variety of foods to choose from
Mercado de la Paz - popular indoor marketplace
They are all "stall" style and very similar so just pick the one closest!
Corte Ingles - more of a Whole Foods style market. You can also get things like garbage bags, ziplocs, etc. here. There is more than one location.
Dia - good for groceries
Anton Martin Market - also stalls with fresh produce, meats, etc.
Mercado San Antón - bottom floor as a good selection of groceries and top has tapas and fast food
San Fernando Market - has a nice variety of foods to choose from
Mercado de la Paz - popular indoor marketplace
They are all "stall" style and very similar so just pick the one closest!
Corte Ingles - more of a Whole Foods style market. You can also get things like garbage bags, ziplocs, etc. here. There is more than one location.
Dia - good for groceries
Nails, Hair, Etc.
Daniel Romero
Great option for blow-drys and even color. They love American's and could not be nicer. In the Salamanca district.
Mirame
Good option for threading
Workouts
Gymage Lounge Resort
Typical gym with machines, classes, etc. Pay €49.99 monthly. Rooftop is sick for when it gets warm.
Fit Up
Lots of class options and machines and weights. Have a bunch of different pass option from monthly to weekly to daily. Have several locations
Tracy Anderson
Amazing classes and a gorgeous studio! You do not need a membership to take a class and you can book on the Mind Body app
Navigating
Carlos - driver
Use him for airport pickup - €35 for a small car, €50 for a big van. Also good for early flights or if traveling alone.
+34 696 85 80 39
+34 696 85 80 39
Study Spots
HanSo Cafe - good vibes and great toast too
La Bicicleta - in Malasaña - good if you have a lot to get done
Pum Pum Cafe - good spot and the carrot cake is amazing!
Federal Cafe - good place to do work with friends. Near Icade
La Bicicleta - in Malasaña - good if you have a lot to get done
Pum Pum Cafe - good spot and the carrot cake is amazing!
Federal Cafe - good place to do work with friends. Near Icade
Faves
Coffee
Hanso Cafe
Ambu Cafe
ACID Cafe
Pum Pum Café
Ambu Cafe
ACID Cafe
Pum Pum Café
Lunch
Honest Greens - make. your own bowls and plates
Roots Lamarca - go after 1pm for "create your own bowls"
Greta - custom salads (Chop't vibes)
Mazal Bagel - amazing bagels!
Federal Cafe - great toasts and pancakes
Focacciamo - good sandwiches
See full lunch list on Madrid page
Roots Lamarca - go after 1pm for "create your own bowls"
Greta - custom salads (Chop't vibes)
Mazal Bagel - amazing bagels!
Federal Cafe - great toasts and pancakes
Focacciamo - good sandwiches
See full lunch list on Madrid page
Dinner
Red Project Sushi - get everything with truffle!
Bar Tomate - Mix of Italian and tapas
NAP - great pizza, chill vibes
Ten Con Ten - on the expensive side but amazing and worth it!
My Pasta Room - a must!!
See full dinner list on Madrid page
Bar Tomate - Mix of Italian and tapas
NAP - great pizza, chill vibes
Ten Con Ten - on the expensive side but amazing and worth it!
My Pasta Room - a must!!
See full dinner list on Madrid page
Take Out/Quick Bites
Order on Glovo or Uber Eats
Sushi Mix
Mazal Bagels
Tierra Burrito - Chipotle of Madrid
Oakberry Acai Bowls
Tiki Taco - Good margs and €1 tacos
Sushi Mix
Mazal Bagels
Tierra Burrito - Chipotle of Madrid
Oakberry Acai Bowls
Tiki Taco - Good margs and €1 tacos
Bars & Nightlife
Fucking Mondays - every Monday! Buy in advance for cheaper, they come out on Thursdays at 7pm
Kapital - 7 story club, sceney
Icon - classic, fun but smaller
Salmon Guru - cocktail bar
Dubliner - Irish pub bar with funny shots
Espit Chupitos - BEST shot bar! Either location!
See our full nightlife list on Madrid page
Kapital - 7 story club, sceney
Icon - classic, fun but smaller
Salmon Guru - cocktail bar
Dubliner - Irish pub bar with funny shots
Espit Chupitos - BEST shot bar! Either location!
See our full nightlife list on Madrid page
Shopping
Local Favorites
Gran Via - has lots of stores like Zara, HM, etc
El Corte Inglés - spanish Nordstrom
Calle De Serrano - Salamanca
Fuencarral - street with cute stores
El Rastro - flea market on Sundays
Wow Concept - sick department store
El Corte Inglés - spanish Nordstrom
Calle De Serrano - Salamanca
Fuencarral - street with cute stores
El Rastro - flea market on Sundays
Wow Concept - sick department store
Day Trips
Good To Know
1. Try to get housing at Social Hub City if you can!
2. The metro is very easy to navigate or a lot of people use bikes.
3. Leave a couple weekends free to explore Amsterdam.
4. Sometimes the airport gets busy so you can reserve a time slot to go through security ahead of time on the airport website
2. The metro is very easy to navigate or a lot of people use bikes.
3. Leave a couple weekends free to explore Amsterdam.
4. Sometimes the airport gets busy so you can reserve a time slot to go through security ahead of time on the airport website
Living Set Up
Groceries
Albert Heijn - make sure you have euros not all locations accept US cards. Can get all sorts of produce and dry goods for cooking.
Nails, Hair, Etc
Workouts
Study Spots
Crea Cafe
This is near University of Amsterdam & CIEE and is a good study spot because they have wifi
Navigation
Faves
Coffee
YUSU - near school
Coffee Company - chain but good
Screaming Beans
Coffee Company - chain but good
Screaming Beans
Lunch
Zero Zero
Bakhuy’s - croissants and focaccia are out of this world. Right near CIEE and Univ of Amsterdam
Dignita
Yusu - so close to school
Flo’s - multiple locations, best bagels
Rainbowls - acai bowls
Bakers and Roasters
Locals
See full lunch list on Amsterdam page
Bakhuy’s - croissants and focaccia are out of this world. Right near CIEE and Univ of Amsterdam
Dignita
Yusu - so close to school
Flo’s - multiple locations, best bagels
Rainbowls - acai bowls
Bakers and Roasters
Locals
See full lunch list on Amsterdam page
Dinner
Fiachetteria- two locations, also in New York, Italian
Fiko- italian so good
Fissikmo- mediterranean, big menu
The Duchess- fancy & expensive, good w family, SO GOOD, michelin star in the W hotel
Mr. Porter- also in W hotel, steakhouse
Bam Boa- in cute area, when its warm sit outside, smaller plates
Ceppis- good vibes & Italian food
Izakaya - Asian fusion
Mesiba- legit so good one of my fav meals, Israeli/ mediterranean food
Sushi fanatics- very close to school, fresh sushi, not too expensive
See full dinner list on Amsterdam page
Fiko- italian so good
Fissikmo- mediterranean, big menu
The Duchess- fancy & expensive, good w family, SO GOOD, michelin star in the W hotel
Mr. Porter- also in W hotel, steakhouse
Bam Boa- in cute area, when its warm sit outside, smaller plates
Ceppis- good vibes & Italian food
Izakaya - Asian fusion
Mesiba- legit so good one of my fav meals, Israeli/ mediterranean food
Sushi fanatics- very close to school, fresh sushi, not too expensive
See full dinner list on Amsterdam page
Bars & Nightlife
Poolbar- must go so fun, all time fav
Flying dutchman- classy aesthetic
Cafe weber
Door 74
Louie louie
Hole in the wall- good for pregame
Chin chin club- literally unreal so fun go on Thursdays
Chicago social club
De school
Shelter
Welkweg
Skate cafe
Radion
NYX - Thursdays, gay club
See full nightlife list on Amsterdam page
Flying dutchman- classy aesthetic
Cafe weber
Door 74
Louie louie
Hole in the wall- good for pregame
Chin chin club- literally unreal so fun go on Thursdays
Chicago social club
De school
Shelter
Welkweg
Skate cafe
Radion
NYX - Thursdays, gay club
See full nightlife list on Amsterdam page
Shopping
Local Favorites
Gimme glitter
AVC
Enso
Mina
American Vintage
Penny Lane Vintage
AVC
Enso
Mina
American Vintage
Penny Lane Vintage
Day Trips
Good To Know
1. Pack layers and a robe and slippers!
2. Save some weekends to just be in Copenhagen, there is so much to see and do.
3. Decorate your room. Make it feel homey.
4. The main street that DIS is on is known to be a busy street and there's a higher risk of pickpocketing so be cautious
5. Copenhagen is one of the more expensive cities in Europe for students.
2. Save some weekends to just be in Copenhagen, there is so much to see and do.
3. Decorate your room. Make it feel homey.
4. The main street that DIS is on is known to be a busy street and there's a higher risk of pickpocketing so be cautious
5. Copenhagen is one of the more expensive cities in Europe for students.
Living Set Up
Groceries
Netto
Fotex
Irma
Tivoli Food Hall
Torvehallerne
Fotex
Irma
Tivoli Food Hall
Torvehallerne
DIS Insider Info
DIS Living
They provide literally everything, sheets, towels, pots, pans, etc!
There are gyms in most buildings
There are gyms in most buildings
DIS School Tips
DIS has multiple buildings where classes are held. These buildings are fairly spread out but also all within walking distance of each other
In between classes you have about 20 minutes which goes by fast especially if you have to go change buildings
You need your DIS id to get into just about every building and every floor - so have it in your phone ideally or with you always
There are so many stores, shops, cafes, etc near DIS
In between classes you have about 20 minutes which goes by fast especially if you have to go change buildings
You need your DIS id to get into just about every building and every floor - so have it in your phone ideally or with you always
There are so many stores, shops, cafes, etc near DIS
DIS Visa Info
A great feature about living in Copenhagen through DIS is that you do not have to suffer through hassle of getting a Visa before you arrive. However, we prepared to sacrifice a weekend in the beginning to deal with your Visa through DIS. Good news is they make it super easy and everyone is the same weekend!
DIS Travel
Through whatever core class you apply into you will travel with DIS to various locations. The trip is paid for entirely by DIS. You can choose week 1 or week 2. If you are there with friends make sure you choose the same week otherwise you will have two weekends when you cannot travel together. When you apply into DIS look at the syllabus of your core class and it will say where you are going and which week!
Quick Bites by DIS
Can grab between classes
Joe and the Juice - on literally every corner
7-Eleven - don't sleep on these in Copenhagen
Emmerys - you get a student discount if you show your ID
Krystals sandwich - bang for your buck
Joe and the Juice - on literally every corner
7-Eleven - don't sleep on these in Copenhagen
Emmerys - you get a student discount if you show your ID
Krystals sandwich - bang for your buck
Bakeries & Study Spots Near DIS
BUKA Bakery
Lagkagehuset
Emmery’s - you get a discount if you show your student ID
Espresso House
Democratic coffee - attached to the library
Black Diamond Library - not super close to DIS but worth the walk
Living room - great meet up for group projects
Paludan Bog&Cafe - cozy and cute, good food too
Lagkagehuset
Emmery’s - you get a discount if you show your student ID
Espresso House
Democratic coffee - attached to the library
Black Diamond Library - not super close to DIS but worth the walk
Living room - great meet up for group projects
Paludan Bog&Cafe - cozy and cute, good food too
Good Food Near DIS
For when you have a longer break between classes or for after
SEKS - best eggs ever
Roe Bar Gallery - favorite place to grind and do work with the best food and coffee
Little Petra - cute little garden cafe near kings garden
SEKS - best eggs ever
Roe Bar Gallery - favorite place to grind and do work with the best food and coffee
Little Petra - cute little garden cafe near kings garden
Nails, Hair, Etc
Workouts
SATS
They have 20 fitness centers around Copenhagen. They offer machines, weights and tons of classes. We love the ABSolution class!
Navigating
Study Spots
Tingvej12 - also has good coffee
Packhouse
The Roe Bar
Espresso House
Emmery’s
Cafe Sando
The Apollo Bar
Packhouse
The Roe Bar
Espresso House
Emmery’s
Cafe Sando
The Apollo Bar
Faves
Coffee
Tingvej12
Lagkagehuset
Sonny Cafe
Espresson House - get the subscription
Roast Coffee - specialty coffee
Lagkagehuset
Sonny Cafe
Espresson House - get the subscription
Roast Coffee - specialty coffee
Lunch
Joe & The Juice
Kebabery - take -out known for falafel
Beau Marche - tuna salad
Fresh Bagel
Raw 42
Mad & Kaffe - brunch
See full lunch list on Copenhagen page
Kebabery - take -out known for falafel
Beau Marche - tuna salad
Fresh Bagel
Raw 42
Mad & Kaffe - brunch
See full lunch list on Copenhagen page
Dinner
Host
Trattoria Fiat
Esmee
The Market Asian
Mother
Hidden Dimsum
Fabro
BAEST
Bazaar
Delphine
Sticks N Sushi
Gasoline Grill (more casual and pick up)
See full dinner list on Copenhagen page
Trattoria Fiat
Esmee
The Market Asian
Mother
Hidden Dimsum
Fabro
BAEST
Bazaar
Delphine
Sticks N Sushi
Gasoline Grill (more casual and pick up)
See full dinner list on Copenhagen page
Bars & Nightlife
The Jane
Café Electric
Dan Turrell
Duck and Cover
Arch
Club museo
Two Socks (Gin Bar)
Balderdash
The Dubliner
Figo Wine bar
Kayak Bar
See full nightlife list on Copenhagen page
Café Electric
Dan Turrell
Duck and Cover
Arch
Club museo
Two Socks (Gin Bar)
Balderdash
The Dubliner
Figo Wine bar
Kayak Bar
See full nightlife list on Copenhagen page
Shopping
Local Favorites
Strøget St - Has literally everything from Zara to Gucci to Food to pharmacies.
Magnolias - vintage designer
Samoe Samoe
Illum - luxury department store
Magasin - department store
Willen - vintage
Studio Arhoj - trinkets and gifts
Normal - everything you could ever imagine
Magasin - mall
Gina Tricot
Monki
Norr
Boii
Arket
Pieces
Hay house
Collectors Cage
Norrebro - area with a ton of vintage shops
Magnolias - vintage designer
Samoe Samoe
Illum - luxury department store
Magasin - department store
Willen - vintage
Studio Arhoj - trinkets and gifts
Normal - everything you could ever imagine
Magasin - mall
Gina Tricot
Monki
Norr
Boii
Arket
Pieces
Hay house
Collectors Cage
Norrebro - area with a ton of vintage shops
Local Activities
Fun stuff you may only do if you live here!
*Copenhot - Hot tub and sauna experience. Very fun to do with friends!
*Ice Skating - There is a cute rink called Broens Gadekøkken and rent skates for only 75DKK for an hour on the ice.
*Islands Brygge Harbour Bath - Better for warmer weather but so fun!
*Winter Island/Green Island - Another sauna experience in the winter that is fun to do in groups. In the summer you can spread out a blanket and hang on this "island" by the water with friends! There is a cute cafe open year round! *Bakkan - Worlds oldest amusement park! Opens in March. *Louisiana Art Museum - Amazing excursion about 45 min outside of town! They have a cute cafe and shop too!
*Ice Skating - There is a cute rink called Broens Gadekøkken and rent skates for only 75DKK for an hour on the ice.
*Islands Brygge Harbour Bath - Better for warmer weather but so fun!
*Winter Island/Green Island - Another sauna experience in the winter that is fun to do in groups. In the summer you can spread out a blanket and hang on this "island" by the water with friends! There is a cute cafe open year round! *Bakkan - Worlds oldest amusement park! Opens in March. *Louisiana Art Museum - Amazing excursion about 45 min outside of town! They have a cute cafe and shop too!
Day Trips
Lomma Beach - 45 min train plus 15 min walk to beach
Malmö, Sweden - 39 min train
Helsingør - to see Shakespeare's Hamlet at Kronborg Castle - 45 min train
Louisiana Museum of Modern Art (a must!) - 58 min train
Frederiksborg Castle - 59 min train
You can use Trainline to best plan your travel!
Malmö, Sweden - 39 min train
Helsingør - to see Shakespeare's Hamlet at Kronborg Castle - 45 min train
Louisiana Museum of Modern Art (a must!) - 58 min train
Frederiksborg Castle - 59 min train
You can use Trainline to best plan your travel!
Good To Know
1. Edinburgh uses a British £, not a Euro €
2. It does not typically get above 70 degrees BUT it doesn't dip below 30 degrees either!
3. You will walk or take the metro to get around. Only uber to get to airport.
4. The correct 'local' pronunciation of the capital city of Scotland is “Eh-din-burr-ruh” or sometimes “Eh-din-bra” not EdinBURG
5. You have to go in and out of customs when leaving the UK, so make sure to think of that if you are scheduling connections
2. It does not typically get above 70 degrees BUT it doesn't dip below 30 degrees either!
3. You will walk or take the metro to get around. Only uber to get to airport.
4. The correct 'local' pronunciation of the capital city of Scotland is “Eh-din-burr-ruh” or sometimes “Eh-din-bra” not EdinBURG
5. You have to go in and out of customs when leaving the UK, so make sure to think of that if you are scheduling connections
Living Set Up
Groceries
Tesco
Lidl
Sainsburys
Lidl
Sainsburys
Location Tips
If you are going to University of Edinburgh and you want to be in an awesome location but don’t really care about living standards stay in Robertsons.
Darroch Court is also a good location and the flats are nicer.
If you don’t care about location, live in one of the flats with your own bathroom because those will be nicer and have elevators.
Darroch Court is also a good location and the flats are nicer.
If you don’t care about location, live in one of the flats with your own bathroom because those will be nicer and have elevators.
Workouts
Pleasance Gym
Through the University of Edinburgh. £70 for the semester and you get free classes and can go any time.
Study Spots
Black Medicine Co - can't go wrong here! Great cafe and has a really good vegan brownie
Navigating
Faves
Coffee
Pret - pretty popular and you can do a subscription for the semester to save!
Lunch
Larder Cafe - best brunch!!
Fettle - great focaccia and salads
Lannan - famous for croissants and has amazing sandwiches!
See full lunch list on Edinburgh page
Fettle - great focaccia and salads
Lannan - famous for croissants and has amazing sandwiches!
See full lunch list on Edinburgh page
Dinner
Bento - great and affordable sushi
Leftfield - cutest place with amazing food!
Wings - great wings and great price point
Check full dinner list on Edinburgh page
Leftfield - cutest place with amazing food!
Wings - great wings and great price point
Check full dinner list on Edinburgh page
Bars & Nightlife
Dropkick Murphy’s
Bar 50
Three Sisters
See full nightlife list on Edinburgh page
Bar 50
Three Sisters
See full nightlife list on Edinburgh page
