Experience in Budapest, Hungary by Matyas

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

It is fun for foreigners, students and for tourists. I would recommend it. Amazing to see this city,after the sunset the 7th district gonna let you feel alive.

What is the student lifestyle like in Budapest?

For exchange students it is great. feel like freedom.

How much does it cost to live in Budapest?

I think for students it could stop at around 300-350 euros.

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

Depends, in the centre it is hard, but if you just go out of the downtown, and looking around the universities it can be easier.

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

Great. Must have hungarian cuisine.

What places would you recommend visiting in Budapest?

Buda castle, margaret island, and the downtown. 7th district for night.

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

easy to have turkish and Chinese if someone in a hurry can have a gyros or kebap very easily. there are some great places around Gozsdu garden, and Király street.

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

Always crazy. During the summer everywhere. but mostly in the 7th district.

What advice would you give future students heading to Budapest?

prepare your liver