Experience in Budapest, Hungary by Viki

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

I would totally recommend Budapest for living, especially for students. The city is beautifull, 24 hours alive, u cant be bored there.

What is the student lifestyle like in Budapest?

Student life is great! The city is full of international students, I am one of them. :) Its interesting, a lot of fun, many choices to go out for restaurants, bars, clubs etc.

How much does it cost to live in Budapest?

The life in Budapest is really cheap compared to other european cities. Because of that is like made for students! Well for living costs I would say aroundish 500-600e in total. But also depends on how much u will pay for accommodation.

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

Its not difficult and its not expensive. U can rent a good room in reallz good location, near city centre for 200e. One good site for renting the apartments and rooms and roommates also is http://roommatesbudapest.com/.

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

Food is ok, they made dishes with a lot of garlic, spicy, paprika...

What places would you recommend visiting in Budapest?

For visiting u have Buda side, there is the Buda castle and Fisherman bastion. Than Parliament, Hero square, Basilica, Synagog and of course bridges they are beautiful!

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

Yes and u have during the week daily menues in restaurants which costs 1000ft thats approximately 3e.

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

The nightlife is great. As I said city never sleeps so every day in the week u have smg in the town. Good clubs are Otkert, Trafiq, Hellobaby, UriMuri... And bars u have a lot, Kiraly street is full of good bars, than Szimpla became one of the turistic places now. Budapest is famous for ruins pubs thats also great...