Discover the best housing options, read reviews from those who've already done this exchange, and connect with peers from universities worldwide!
Discover the best housing options, read reviews from those who've already done this exchange, and connect with peers from universities worldwide!
Esther
From: Essca
To: Essca Budapest
2025 • Fall
Good communication but apartments were dirty initially, minimum 5-month rental requirement...
What kind of place was it?
Student Residence
How much was the rent per month?
690
Where was it located?
Wesselényi Budapest
How can someone find this place?
Anita's appartment via Housing Anywhere
Would you recommend it?
Good communication but apartments were dirty initially, minimum 5-month rental requirement.
What are some top bars, clubs, or events you recommend?
Instant, Szimpla Kert, Boat Party, Shot Bar, Otkert
Which classes do you recommend… or not?
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Do you have some tips?
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Best trips to do?
Going to several capitals citys like Bratislava, Vienne, Cracovie
What do you absolutely need to know to live your best life in Budapest?
Smashy burger, Buddy's, Arena mall, Bests cookies of Budapest
Be aware of the organisation which is going to rent you a flat, lots of frauds in Budapest
Capucine
From: BGE-Budapest
To: BGE budapest
2025 • Other
Bars: Billy's 24/24 Szimpla Kert (ruin bar ) · Anker’t · Púder Bar · Füge Udvar · Pointer Pub (2,5€ 1L of beer) · le troquet (French bar) Club: · …..
What kind of place was it?
Classic Apartment
How much was the rent per month?
750€
Where was it located?
in Oktogon, 10 minutes from bars, clubs, and the city center
How can someone find this place?
Housinganywhere
Would you recommend it?
This neighborhood is perfect, with all shops nearby and lots of inexpensive restaurants. There are multiple transportation options less than 5 minutes away. All the popular Erasmus clubs and bars are 10 minutes away (on foot or by public transportation). Plus, it's close to the city center with the basilica, the Danube, and museums. There's a shopping center 10 minutes away on foot.
What are some top bars, clubs, or events you recommend?
Bars: Billy's 24/24 Szimpla Kert (ruin bar ) · Anker’t · Púder Bar · Füge Udvar · Pointer Pub (2,5€ 1L of beer) · le troquet (French bar) Club: · Instant-Fogas · Doboz · Ötkert · Akvárium Klub · Morrison’s 2 (beer 60 cents on Mondays) Restaurants: Circo pizza (~10-12€) Boca pizza Hana sushi French tacos Eat me Extra Travi's Tenders Events: ice rink in Buda (December) Elb Erasmus parties on Instagram Morisson Monday: beer for 60 cents and €1.20 for spirits + soft drinks, Thursday: unlimited alcohol before 9 p.m. for €10, after 9 p.m. for €15 Christmas market Wine fair (August or September) Sziget Festival (August)
Which classes do you recommend… or not?
project & quality, it's not rewarding digital communication, didn't like it, very theoretical Organizational HR & management is really interesting and stimulating. international financial management, a bit difficult but interesting CSR ethics & management, interesting, simple but redundant online marketing, nice
Do you have some tips?
There are three campuses, nothing fancy, but the ones in the center are close to everything. Registration is very complicated and the administrative procedures are complex. What's more, the teaching staff are unresponsive and offer no help whatsoever. I had a lot of problems with the number of credits, and it was difficult to get any changes made. My advice is not to go to BGE. The only advantage is that the exams and midterms are fairly simple, but the classes are pretty empty and you don't learn much. The schedules are fairly light, so you can enjoy yourself outside of class.
Best trips to do?
Bratislava / Berlin / Vienne /Prague / Berlin /Zubrovnick / Istanbul / Eger / Bucarest
What do you absolutely need to know to live your best life in Budapest?
Transport: Use the metro, trams, and buses—buy a monthly pass for convenience. Food & Drink: Try local dishes like gulyás and lángos. Cafés and ruin pubs are a must. Culture: Explore thermal baths, the Buda Castle, Parliament, and ruin bars. Free walking tours help you get the lay of the land. Language: Basic Hungarian phrases go a long way, but many speak English in tourist areas. Money: Hungary uses the forint (HUF), not the euro. Lifestyle: Walk along the Danube, enjoy parks, and embrace café culture—life’s slower and scenic. Social: Join local events, markets, or expat groups to meet people (elb erasmus instagram.
It's a really cool city for an Erasmus exchange, so no stress, just fun!
Paul
From: IESEG
To: Corvinus
2025 • Fall
Follow budapest erasmus for events, lot of bars and night clubs. My favorite places were Simpla Kert and Morrison 2 If you are a big nighter choose Instant…..
What kind of place was it?
Classic Apartment
How much was the rent per month?
650
Where was it located?
Utca Lonyay close to university
How can someone find this place?
Flatio / Erasmus website
Would you recommend it?
Yes I would pick the sme cause very close to university and well deseverd in public transports. Moreover there was no natural light in the half of the flat
What are some top bars, clubs, or events you recommend?
Follow budapest erasmus for events, lot of bars and night clubs. My favorite places were Simpla Kert and Morrison 2 If you are a big nighter choose Instant fogas
Which classes do you recommend… or not?
I recommend International business law
Do you have some tips?
Registration and website at the beggening are very hard to understand very low guidance. But i will still choose this uni
Best trips to do?
Vienna
What do you absolutely need to know to live your best life in Budapest?
Take your coat
Amandine
From: Université Jean Moulin Lyon 3
To: Corvinus University
2025 • Full year
Very safe for a capital city!!! Prices almost the same as in France except for alcohol, cigarettes, restaurants and transports. A lot of things to visit, the…..
What kind of place was it?
Classic Apartment
How much was the rent per month?
725
Where was it located?
7th district
How can someone find this place?
+971 52 792 7453
Would you recommend it?
Definitely yes, perfect location close to the center and bars, renovated appartment
What are some top bars, clubs, or events you recommend?
Morrison’s : biggest club, unlimited drinks offer is worth it, a lot of erasmus students Doboz for beer pongs Ötkert more classic club, great parties
Which classes do you recommend… or not?
If you don’t want final exams take practical courses but you should be prepared to have a lot of homework (many group projects etc). Btw no course is truly difficult
Do you have some tips?
Really nice campus, easy registration. Uni is quite reputable so the standards are rigorous but as an Erasmus student it’s a good experience and the professors are adorable
Best trips to do?
Prague, Vienna, Bratislava, Krakow, Belgrade, Bucharest… also countries like Greece or Croatia are not far
What do you absolutely need to know to live your best life in Budapest?
Very safe for a capital city!!! Prices almost the same as in France except for alcohol, cigarettes, restaurants and transports. A lot of things to visit, the food is generally good
Emmelia
From: University of Cyprus
To: Elte
2025 • Fall
Its a nice place if you want to share the application with a friend. The location is great near to everything. The apartment is so big. Also kinda noisy cause…..
What kind of place was it?
Classic Apartment
How much was the rent per month?
550
Where was it located?
Dob street
How can someone find this place?
https://www.spotahome.com/budapest/for-rent:apartments/924868?utm_source=Impact&utm_campaign=Manuel%20%C2%B7%20Erasmus%20Play&utm_medium=Affiliates&irclickid=Xz03oRzrBxycU7x3KyWQO0GuUkpRvLzpBUEAUI0&irgwc=1&afsrc=1&partner=Manuel%20%C2%B7%20Erasmus%20Play&utm_source=spotahome&utm_medium=sharebuttonlisting&utm_campaign=sharer
Would you recommend it?
Its a nice place if you want to share the application with a friend. The location is great near to everything. The apartment is so big. Also kinda noisy cause it is in party area.
What are some top bars, clubs, or events you recommend?
Best club is morissons and instant. Crazy night life. This city never sleeps
Which classes do you recommend… or not?
Idkk
Do you have some tips?
It was my only option. It wasn’t the best uni, but at least for my faculty attendance wasn’t mandatory
Best trips to do?
sloveniaa,vienna, day trip to bratislava
What do you absolutely need to know to live your best life in Budapest?
transport is cheap, groceries can also be cheap, travel also in Hungary
Explore as much as you can this city
Rebecca
From: University of Limerick
To: Essca school of management
2025 • Fall
The city life was fantastic ! When we first got to Budapest in September it was 30 degrees everyday ! So pack summer clothes even though it will feel like it’s…..
What kind of place was it?
Coliving / Shared House
How much was the rent per month?
Around €500 per month
Where was it located?
In the 5th district , Kalvin Ter
How can someone find this place?
Mycolive. Is the website
Would you recommend it?
Yes I highly recommend living here ! Such a good location. Probably the best out of everyone’s I seen. We were close to the Danube and all transportation and everything we needed was in walking distance. It’s right beside Aldi. The apartment itself had 4 rooms. The kitchen was tiny so if your going it would be good to know who you are already living with, however the bedrooms were nice, modern and more spacious. At the start I thought it would be hard to live in the small dining area but we all got used to it really quick and now I love how cosy it is. It’s a very well heated house. Which you will want in the winter here !! :)
What are some top bars, clubs, or events you recommend?
Definitely good for nightlife and social life for making friends. There was about 40+ of us Irish here on Erasmus and I got to know every single one of them. There are lots of Irish pubs and ruin bars, like szimpla kert and Fudge Udvar - a really good local ruin bar. We always went here. Morrisons on a Monday is where you will meet all the erasmsus people it’s such a good night out. The drinks are 60c until 11 on Mondays and on Thursdays it’s unlimited free drink until 2am when you pay €7 at the door. It’s a no brainer. A lot of us joined the Budapest GAA (football) where I made a lot of friends and we even played a match in Vienna. Erasmus life organises tons of trips aswell where you will make soo many friends ! And just really put yourself out there. It’s so worth it.
Which classes do you recommend… or not?
I recommend picking the Hungarian culture class and the Hungarian language. These were both quite chill and I actually enjoyed learning a little bit of the language. It’s just the basics so really not too bad. Doing business in CEE is another good one to pick, there isn’t too much in it. I also chose humanistic management , consumer behaviour and the cross cultural class. None of them are hard but they are extremely long classes 3/4 hours so honestly are quite boring. A lot of people complained about the cross cultural class and we ended up getting a new teacher at the very end. So I’m not sure I’d recommend that one. It’s not a very organised college. But it’s way easier than UL and the exams aren’t bad at all. So honestly it’s great for Erasmus if you want the whole experience outside of college.
Do you have some tips?
The campus is absolutely tiny. It’s like a national school. It’s on the 5th floor of a corporate building and you just move around like 3 different rooms everyday. It did make it all very easy , we didn’t have to look for anything or ever get lost so I would recommend it for Erasmus. One thing to note is the your timetable isn’t set and class times and days change every week. But you can see a calendar of the school year online. It’s also a private French college. So you will be with all French people and it’s a highly recognised university in France. But if you want the big more serious university life the college right beside it - Cornivus would be for you and this has lots of activities and clubs you can join I believe. This was my original choice and a lot of my friends are there.
Best trips to do?
One of the best things about Budapest is its Central European location and this is actually one of the main reasons I picked it so I could travel and I did loads of!!!! I went to Octoberfest in Munich , Prague , Vienna , Slovakia , Paris , Switzerland, Strasbourg and trips around Hungary like lake balaton. Other trips my friends went on include Krakow , Romania and Slovenia All of which eveyone highly recommended !!!
What do you absolutely need to know to live your best life in Budapest?
The city life was fantastic ! When we first got to Budapest in September it was 30 degrees everyday ! So pack summer clothes even though it will feel like it’s over in Ireland. You need to be so careful about not getting fined in the beginning in Budapest until you get the hang on transport. Buy a monthly transport pass on the Budapest Go App and you can use it on absolutely everything bar the airport shuttle bus. If you get a student ticket. You will have to have proof that you are a student in Budapest on you at all times or else they will fine you so in the end I just purchased an adult ticket and I never had problems again. Don’t chance not buying a ticket as you will be checked on literally everything and it’s really serious if you don’t pay the fine. There is so much to do in Budapest you will never ever be bored, there are so many sights to see and things to do. You will genuinely have the best time ever and if you are thinking about going you need to do it. It was the best 4 months ever ! I experienced so many things I thought I never would. Rent and drink is much cheaper than home but after that everything is pretty much the same. It gets really cold around the end of November so that’s when you will really need to wrap up. Try the goulash in the for sale pub it’s really good and just get to know the culture !
If you are thinking about it at all , just do it!
Alexia
From: audencia
To: Corvinus
2025 • Fall
all bars are great, less famous -> cheaper nice bar : diofa Pinyó..
What kind of place was it?
Classic Apartment
How much was the rent per month?
510/month
Where was it located?
near the cathedral
How can someone find this place?
Would you recommend it?
it was with smart home
What are some top bars, clubs, or events you recommend?
all bars are great, less famous -> cheaper nice bar : diofa Pinyó
Which classes do you recommend… or not?
latin america introduction to accounting analysis
Do you have some tips?
i didn’t faced any trouble because my home school helped me a lot
Best trips to do?
pragua bratislava wiena italy zagreb
What do you absolutely need to know to live your best life in Budapest?
take the transport pass on budapest go
