Living in Budapest, Hungary:
Tips for Moving and Visiting

Budapest looks breathtaking, with the Danube river between hilly Buda and flat Pest. The historic palace is at Buda, while Pest has endless numbers of wonderful art-deco buildings in the 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th districts. Visiting the famous ruin pubs in the evening is a popular program. Budapest is also the city of termal baths.

In the winter, Budapest can turn remarkably cold, with lows sometimes even reaching -20 °C. In return, summers are also extremely hot here. If you are tired of the extreme weather outside, you’ll soon find that indoor activities are way more interesting and fulfilling here: Budapest is internationally recognised for its bustling art scene, with relatively new theaters and contemporary galleries that almost always serve as cafés, too.

The residents of Budapest hardly speak any English and communication is quite hard with that language barrier. That being said, it is not impossible to get around, you just have to find the right person to ask. Other than that, the nightlife and the price of a good night out when compared with the rest of Europe keeps one wanting to come back visiting this lovely city.

Someone moving to the city should know housing prices and the exact value of the money as I have seen many who are not aware and end up wasting. They should also be aware of how the people in the city view immigrants, and how transportation works as fines are applicable to those who use the transport system improperly.

The prices are not so high as in the USA. Hungarian people can be really nice if they want something from you. Budapest is one of the most beautiful city in Europe. A lot of foreigners love Hungarian cuisine, but some may say it is a bit spicy, I don’t know, it’s pretty normal for me. The River Donau is gorgeous but it’s very dirty so you shouldn’t swim in it.

Budapest is a gorgeous city full of nice people. They call Budapest the Paris of the East and we certainly think it lives up to its reputation. It has elegant boulevards. It has so much beautiful architecture. But it has much more grit and edge due to its years under communist rule. Walking its streets you can quickly tell that Budapest is a dynamic and living city. Know how to use public transport, because the roads are always busy. Certain parts of the city may be dangerous. Budapest is a very affordable city. I highly recommend it.

Budapest is a fantastic city with a rich history and an exciting present. The cost of living is fairly low, and whether your are moving for work or to attend one of our prestigious universities there will always be something for you to do in your free time. Culture and history tours are available year-round, both guided or independent, where you can enjoy getting to know the city. If history is not for you, then there are any number of bars, restaurants, and nightclubs where you can have an evening out with old friends, or go alone and make some new ones!

Budapest is a lovely city and the public transportation system is one of the best in the whole of Europe. There are always alternative transportation facilities available so that you are not stranded. A point to be made is that the majority of the population are old and they still carry the wounds from the past.

The Hungarian capital, Budapest, is in the central Europe. It is one of the most beautiful and liveable cities in the world. The city has a huge history. One of the most fascinating things about the city is that Budapest is actually two cities, Buda and Pest separated by the Danube River. These two cities are joined with bridges and hence called Budapest.