This city, often nicknamed the Pearl of the Danube, is a popular destination for students for many reasons: firstly, because many prestigious Hungarian universities are part of the Erasmus exchange program and are therefore accessible to a large number of students. Secondly, this city attracts students for its history, its monuments and buildings full of culture and art, but there is above all another side of Budapest that appeals even more to often penniless students: the low cost of living, which allows for inexpensive accommodation and the ability to have fun and relax at very affordable costs.
A festive city and a variety of activities to entertain you
Budapest is indeed a destination that offers students the opportunity to relax and have fun at very affordable prices: between the trendy bars and cafes of the Jewish quarter, the numerous thermal baths and the numerous museums that the city offers, you will never be short of ideas for outings. Various art and music festivals punctuate the year in Budapest and create an emulation that energizes students and makes them more creative and more efficient in their work. The prices of these different activities are very affordable, at least if we compare them with those of other European capitals, which allows students to try multiple experiences conducive to quenching their thirst for discovery and learning.
Budapest, also offers, due to its geographical location, the possibility of discovering capitals like Vienna, Bratislava, Sofia, etc. at a lower cost for a day or a weekend. Accessible by train, it is possible to spend a day there and visit the main monuments and museums without spending a lot of money.
Comfortable accommodation, relatively low cost of living
But the other advantage of Budapest, often highlighted by students who have settled there: the very low cost of rents, which allows you to settle comfortably in an apartment in the city center, within reach of the various delights of the city. It is also possible for students who wish to find large apartments and to move into shared accommodation quite easily without having to bribe their parents to act as guarantors.
But the cost of living is also very affordable in Budapest: nightclubbing, dinners out with friends, or relaxing afternoons at the thermal baths are all within the student budget and can even be considered several times a week. Museums and sports clubs offer discounts and benefits to students, which also allows you to stay fit and learn at a lower cost, two other activities popular with many students. Finally, the city has many green spaces and parks that allow you to enjoy nature in the very center of Budapest, such as the famous Margaret Island, where you can go by bike with friends for a few euros.
