Experience in Budapest, Hungary by Zora

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

Budapest is a calm city full of cultural events from the point of view of the stranger; for locals it is quite burocratic

What is the student lifestyle like in Budapest?

Fun

How much does it cost to live in Budapest?

around 100000 without rentals and overheads, nor luxury

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

you may find many for long term

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

Tasty, spicy. Lángos is one of my favorites.

What places would you recommend visiting in Budapest?

Museums, libraries, The academy of music Liszt Ferenc, Müpa, one of the best in the world: Festival orchestra's concert

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

Trattoria Toscana and cucina di Raffaello with excellent italian, Kisvigadó for hungarian plates at affordable prices, and Csalánosi Csárda with Hungarian music

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

They say so, however people tend to become hardly drunk or influenced by other "chemicals"- I don t like it.

What advice would you give future students heading to Budapest?

enjoy your stay and don t forget to practice regularly :)