Budapest has made the most impressive comeback out of all of the cities in Europe in recent years. Tourists fall in love with this city of incredible contrasts and its young atmosphere. Budapest is presumed to be the capital of Hungary and its situated in the centre of Europe, meaning it is in a great position for communication and fluid movement with other cities in Europe. Discover Budapest before your year abroad here with Unitrips. Even better, it is a cheap, comfortable, well communicated and safe city… all anyone dreams about when choosing a destination for a city break! All of these characteristics therefore come together to create the perfect location not only for tourists, but also for Erasmus students. Discover the best guide to Erasmus in Budapest here. In Budapest, the biggest universities are, almost all, located in the centre of the city. As a result the centre is full of students which of course gives this city a very young and trendy atmosphere, ideal for all Erasmus students in Budapest. For this reason, if you are wondering where to live, we would always say the centre! In terms of money, the minimum amount you need to live is 100 florines, which is equivalent to 300 euros. Renting an individual room, with bills included, tends to be around 150 euros a month, A LOT less than what you would pay in Spain! That’s why we recommend doing your Erasmus in Budapest! During the day, Budapest is a place to study, try new, very interesting things, with access to many different languages and, of course, incredible food! During the evening, Budapest transforms into an amusement park: lights, music and people have a great time everywhere tends to be the norm. In terms of transport, it is also very accessible. If you are a student you can buy a monthly card for every type of transport for a very VERY reasonable price… only 12 euros! If you are someone who likes to save money, student halls are much cheaper then renting a flat or room in a flat. Budapest has one of the best nightlifes in Europe and you can discover it all on your year abroad. The bars open early, because in Budapest they tend to eat quite early, so at about 19.30h there are always people drinking in bars. What’s more the majority of the bars and clubs are open every day of the week. The best places to go include: Instant, Conrvintetto, Morrison;s, Play Club, Dokk Cafe, Simple and Rio. Trust us… you won’t be disappointed. According to Lonely Planet, two of the three best pubs in the world are in Budapest, the 1st is A38 (a club and bar on a boat that is situated on the banks of the Danube) and the 2nd is Simple Kert (a ruin bar that is an entire building, full of weird and wonderful decorations). Some of the other famous bars in Budapest are Instant and Morrison’s (which you can get into for 1.80€ on a Monday). Then you should visit the many clubs on the island go Obuda… there is so much to choose from! We hope you enjoyed our guide to Erasmus in Budapest and have the best year ever!! Discover more about Budapest here. If there is anything else you need to know about this incredible city.. you can consult this page.
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