Experience in Budapest, Hungary by Ferenczi

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

Budapest one of the most beautiful city in Europe with wondeful bridges and old buildings. The city is always active. If you want to have fun you've always got much opportunities. During the day you can chill next to the Danube river and the nights are always unforgattable if you don't drink too much.

What is the student lifestyle like in Budapest?

They have got lots of opportunities. I think about sport activities, arts, hiking, pubs and the best clubs. If you are a student who loves exploring a city, Budapest is your city.

How much does it cost to live in Budapest?

Budapest is not so expensive for an Erasmus student if you have a good scholarship. I believe you can easily live with 350-500 euro.

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

It's not difficult, because it's a big city with so much districts you can choose from.

Have a look at this site: http://www.alberlet.hu/kiado_alberlet/budapesti_alberletek.

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

There are lots of traditional food in Budapest: Mexican, Turkey, Spanish, Asian and the best of all the hungarian foods is "langosh" with a hungarian beer after a party it's the best breakfast ever!

What places would you recommend visiting in Budapest?

You have to go Normafa: when the sun goes down, you can see the whole city with gold lights, it's spectacular. Next to Normafa, you can find the Castle of Buda which is the most beautiful building in Budapest, you could even plan a trip to the castle. Another tip, (you don't read in the tourist books) is the Római part, the most beautiful area around the Danubio.

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

We are love our food, so we have good restaurants, lots of different menu and the food is affordable.

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

The best in Europe, your brain will be spinning. You have no idea. I recommend to you the Király street, Deák square, and the whole district V and district VI.. . These include pubs, clubs, nightclubs and more pubs. You will get home, the day after with the first metro.

What advice would you give future students heading to Budapest?

This experience will change your life !