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In this article we tell you what the best neighbourhoods for students in Budapest are. We mention its most notable features, as well as its leisure and transportation options.
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The first thing you have to keep in mind is that the city is divided into two parts by the Danube River. On one side thereâs Buda, with quiet residential areas, and on the other side thereâs Pest, where the liveliest neighbourhoods are.
Itâs the central district of the city, so itâs ideal for those who want to be in the centre. Nevertheless, keep in mind that this also means that there are many tourists out on the streets, which means that rental prices tend to be quite higher compared to surrounding neighbourhoods.
It should be noted that District V is divided into two neighbourhoods: BelvĂĄros and LipĂłtvĂĄros. BelvĂĄros (translated to âInner Cityâ) is the most central area. Hereâs the BelvĂĄrosi Campus of the Eötvös LorĂĄnd University, and itâs next to the KözgĂĄz Campus of the Corvinus University.
For its part, LipĂłtvĂĄros is also central but has a more elegant and majestic atmosphere, being the home of the famous Hungarian Parliament (OrszĂĄghĂĄz) and St. Stephen's Basilica (Szent IstvĂĄn Bazilika). In LipĂłtvĂĄros thereâs, for example, the building of the Budapest Business School.
In these neighbourhoods thereâs a great variety of restaurants (both with Hungarian and international cuisine), affordable cafes, bars, supermarkets, and shops for students. There are also a wide variety of museums and cultural sites to visit.
District V spreads out along the bank of the Danube River, which gives a tranquil vibe. It also has some parks and gardens, like the Kårolyi-kert or the Szabadsåg tér.
Being the most central district, itâs very well connected with public transport. It has several tram, bus, and ferry stops, as well as metro stations.
This central district is considered another one of the best neighbourhoods for students in Budapest. The area thatâs closest to the centre is the most lively and touristy, while those further away begin to be a little more residential.
One of the most beautiful streets in the neighbourhood is AndrĂĄssy Avenue, an avenue full of trees, restaurants, cafes, design shops, and beautiful monuments and buildings. This avenue reaches the famous Heroes' Square (HĆsök tere), the entrance gate to the great VĂĄrosliget park.
District VI has a great variety of cultural sites and leisure venues to visit. Among them are the Hungarian State Opera (Magyar Ăllami OperahĂĄz), the György RĂĄth villa art museum, the Museum of Terror (Terror HĂĄza MĂșzeum), and the Franz Liszt Memorial Museum (Liszt Ferenc EmlĂ©kmĂșzeum).
As outdoor sites, the small Hunyadi tĂ©r park stands out, which has ping pong tables, markets on weekends, and an ice skating rink in winter. Thereâs also easy access to the large City Park (VĂĄrosliget), ideal to enjoy on sunny days.
District VI is crossed by the M1 line (yellow) of the metro, and also has access to stations of the M3 line (blue). It also has some tram stops, several buses, and the great train station, Budapest-Nyugati.
This district is known for its lively and eclectic atmosphere. Itâs part of the most central area of ââthe city, and it extends to the large VĂĄrosliget. The cost of rent here is cheaper than in District V, but it always depends on the area of ââthe district in which youâre looking (the closer to this district, the higher the cost generally).
ErzsĂ©betvĂĄros is near some campuses of the ELTE (LorĂĄnd Eötvös University), like the Inner City Campus and the Trefort-Kert Campus. Itâs also a few minutes away from several universities, such as the Corvinus University, the Semmelweis University and the PĂ©ter PĂĄzmĂĄnyCatholic University.
In District VII, the restaurant offering is eclectic. In addition to having eateries with local Hungarian food, there are restaurants that focus on Asian, Italian, Spanish, Mediterranean, and other gastronomies.
The famous âruin barsâ are here too. Theyâre bars that are located in buildings that were abandoned and have graffiti, plants, paintings, and other elements that give them a unique vibe. In fact, you've probably already heard of the famous Szimpla Kert! And another place frequented by students is the Gozsdu Courtyard (Gozsdu udvar), which has several bars and restaurants.
The Jewish Quarter of Budapest is located in District VII, and itâs full of historical sites and monuments to visit. Among them, some highlights are the Synagogue of DohĂĄny street (DohĂĄny utcai ZsinagĂłga), and museums such as the RĂłth Museum (RĂłth Miksa EmlĂ©khĂĄz and GyƱjtemĂ©ny), the Walter RĂłzsi villa museum and the ResoArt Villa cultural centre.
The streets of Erzsébetvåros are also full of design shops and street art.
In this district, there are few green spaces and parks. However, itâs very close to the great City Park (VĂĄrosliget). This is ideal for going for a walk, exercising, having picnics or even visiting its monuments and buildings.
As far as public transportation is concerned, itâs well served by bus lines and some tram lines. It also has easy access to some metro stations and one important train station, Budapest-Keleti.
This district is the one that has more residential environment than the others we name in the article. Itâs a quiet area with a bohemian and hipster atmosphere, which stands out for the 19th century architecture of its buildings. The cost of renting in JĂłzsefvĂĄros tends to be more affordable than in the more central areas, which makes it one of the best neighbourhoods for students in Budapest.
Living in this district is ideal for those who are going to study at the Trefort-kert Campus of the ELTE, as well as the Semmelweis University, and the Påzmåny Péter Catholic University. Also, the Corvinus University of Budapest is very close.
Despite being a more residential area, District VIII has a variety of eateries (bars, cafes, and restaurants) and entertainment, as well as supermarkets and stores.
There are various parks and green spaces in Józsefvåros to enjoy the outdoors, like II. Jånos Pål påpa tér, Orczy-kert and Teleki Téri.
This district is very well connected with public transport: it has tram, metro, and bus stops, as well as the Keleti railway station.
Generally, students who are going to live in the Hungarian capital for a season choose central neighborhoods in districts V, VI, VII and VIII. Districts IX and XI are also good options, with a calmer vibe.
Estimate that you have to have between âŹ600-800 per month to pay for cheap rent, transportation, food, and some leisure.
Mainly through tram, bus, and metro lines, which connect the different neighbourhoods and districts. Many students also use the city's bicycles, called MOL Bubi, which have stations distributed in different parts of Budapest.
The reality is that the Hungarian capital is a very safe city to live in. There are generally no problems in central neighbourhoods, but be careful of pickpockets in tourist areas.
It depends on which of its campuses youâre going to. For example, District VII is ideal for BelvĂĄrosi Campus and the Trefort-kert Campus, and for the latter you can also consider District VIII. For the LĂĄgymĂĄnyos Campus, you can choose LĂĄgymĂĄnyos, GellĂ©rthegy or SzentimrevĂĄros. In this article you can read more about accommodation near LorĂĄnd Eötvös University.
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