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Any nomads in Budapest want to grab a drink?

in Budapest, Hungary by @worldtravel | 6yr 6yr | 7 comments

I’m in Budapest for the next 3 weeks. any nomads want to grab a drink?

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@kylemaurer | 2yr 2yr

I know this is a super old thread but it is my exact same question. I’ll be in Budapest from May 15-June 15 and would love to grab a drink or coffee or something with any digital nomads in town.

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@tombuckland | 5yr 5yr

Anyone still in Budapest? Moving there in 2 weeks for about 2 months.

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@zoltanradics | 5yr 5yr

Hey @tom2! Are you there in May? (Sorry probably your post was earlier)

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@worldtravel | 6yr 6yr

bad time leaving tomorrow morning for Belgrade

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@worldtravel | 6yr 6yr

sorry, just saw this… I’ll be around until the 9th… if you are still in town…

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@zoltanradics | 6yr 6yr

9th June, so this week? Let me know.

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@zoltanradics | 6yr 6yr

Hello there! I think me and a friend of mine will be in the city this evening. Still around?

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Best cafes in Budapest for working?

in Budapest, Hungary by @dobredecatalin | 3yr 3yr | 3 comments

Hi there, I am planning to work remote from Budapest for about 3 weeks. I typically like to work from Starbucks so I wanted to find out which ones are the largest and better for working.

The ones that I found so far that seem a bit bigger are this ones:
goo.gl/maps/y9kFXwAc2NA2
goo.gl/maps/hUUg9ghtr8K2

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@anthonycastrio | 2yr 2yr

Kelet Cafe and Gallery
Address: Budapest, Bartók Béla út 29, 1115
Notes: Has outlets, good food and coffee. Good vibes, cozy. Upstairs loft area is more brightly lit. Walls lined with books. Outdoor seating.
Cup of coffee: USD$2.00
Wifi: kelet
Password: kelet100
Wifi Speed (Mbps): 3.9 down, 0.9 up

Konyha
Address: Budapest, Madách Imre út 8, 1075
Notes: Cozy upstairs, plenty of outlets. Pretty good coffee and food.
Cup of coffee: USD$1.80
Wifi: konyha
Password: konyhabudapest
Wifi Speed (Mbps): 8.3 down, ? up

Adna Café
Address: Budapest Török Pál u. 6. 1093 Hungary
Notes: Pretty good coffee, good food. Feels a bit hidden, built in an old something.
Cup of coffee: USD$1.80
Wifi: ADNA
Password: Nehemias12-15
Wifi Speed (Mbps): 7.3 down, 0.6 up

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@purmasc | 3yr 3yr

Believe it or not - the Aquarium Klub is an open space library-vibe study area during the day with couches/tables/etc, and its totally free AND the WiFi speed is close to 100mbps. I stumbled upon it on a whim and my jaw actually dropped when I tested the speed.

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@penderworth | 3yr 3yr

I personally found myself tethering a lot in Budapest, but there were some cafes to work from as well. Espresso Embassy is a nice place, Budapest Baristas, Tamp & Pull, and My Little Melbourne.

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Where to stay in Budapest as a digital nomad?

in Budapest, Hungary by @pparma | 3yr 3yr | 2 comments

HI, I’m from Argentina: new to Nomad List, and to digital nomad life in general

I want to travel to Budapest on March for two months, can anyone recommend
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@purmasc | 3yr 3yr

What are you looking for exactly? I stayed there last month and loved it. Very affordable, great food, lots to do day and night, people are friendly … in their own way - oh and also its a great place to become an alcoholic if that’s on your bucket list.

The Danube splits the city into two sides. The Buda side to the west is more residential with only two or three big attractions, the Pest side has much more attractions and all of the nightlife. Getting around is incredibly easy. You could walk the length of it in an hour, and the public transit system is excellent.

Let me know more about what you’re looking for and I’d be happy to give you recommendations

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@levelsio | 3yr 3yr

Hi @pparma! See hoodmaps.com/budapest

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Can I fly into Budapest without a return flight?

in Budapest, Hungary by @austindean | 4yr 4yr | 1 comment

Hey everyone - I’m new here, and this may be a dumb question, but I need some help! As a U.S. citizen, can I fly into Budapest from London without a return ticket?

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@flaki | 4yr 4yr

Hey!
Not sure if still relevant, but for posterity’s sake, I’m not aware of any limitations for US citizens, even though the press was pretty loud of reports about “the end of visa-free travel for US citizens in the EU”, no binding changes have been implemented (that I know of anyway). So yes you should be able to fly in without an issue on a tourist/business trip.

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Are you satisfied with the co-working space environment in Budapest / Hungary?

in Budapest, Hungary by @zoltanradics | 5yr 5yr | 4 comments

We are a group of freelancers working from home in Budapest and we are thinking about to open our own co-working space in the city. From freelancers to freelancers. Not in the hearth of the city (out of noise) but 10 minutes from the centre on the main tramline. (No. 4-6.) Friendly mood, 24/7 open, only environmental friendly solutions, good coffee, healthy food, sandwiches, snacks and beverages, proper price. Opinions?!

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@zoltanradics | 5yr 5yr

Actually the place would be 10 mins from the city centre on the Buda side where people mostly living. It’s on the main tramline and on a bike road so people can come over really easily.

There are some cafes nearby which calling themselves co-working space but in reality they have average internet connection and usual cafe place environment. Instead we would provide comfortable desks with HD displays to use for free. Does it make sense?

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@mossy2100 | 5yr 5yr

Having tried this in Melbourne, I think you will be much better off in the city centre where people can find you easily. You can deal with noise in other ways.

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@lucha54 | 5yr 5yr

I’m heading there next week and was looking at coworking space options. I’d be much more likely to pick the place closest to me as opposed to going out of the city and needing to pay and figure out a tram ticket to get there; unless you had something worth it like cheaper entrance, better internet, better food and drink or just a cooler “space” (honestly that is not that impt to me though as much as fast internet, cheap entrance and near where I’m staying)

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@borowis | 5yr 5yr

Go for it, guys! New co-working places are just that cool. Good luck! Budapest is a very nice city in my opinion with relatively low prices, I think many nomads do make it there. On the downside, Schengen with a 90 days limit : )

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Any nomads in Budapest want to grab a drink?

in Budapest, Hungary by @worldtravel | 6yr 6yr | 7 comments

I’m in Budapest for the next 3 weeks. any nomads want to grab a drink?

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@kylemaurer | 2yr 2yr

I know this is a super old thread but it is my exact same question. I’ll be in Budapest from May 15-June 15 and would love to grab a drink or coffee or something with any digital nomads in town.

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@tombuckland | 5yr 5yr

Anyone still in Budapest? Moving there in 2 weeks for about 2 months.

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@zoltanradics | 5yr 5yr

Hey @tom2! Are you there in May? (Sorry probably your post was earlier)

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@worldtravel | 6yr 6yr

bad time leaving tomorrow morning for Belgrade

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@worldtravel | 6yr 6yr

sorry, just saw this… I’ll be around until the 9th… if you are still in town…

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@zoltanradics | 6yr 6yr

9th June, so this week? Let me know.

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@zoltanradics | 6yr 6yr

Hello there! I think me and a friend of mine will be in the city this evening. Still around?

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Best cafes in Budapest for working?

in Budapest, Hungary by @dobredecatalin | 3yr 3yr | 3 comments

Hi there, I am planning to work remote from Budapest for about 3 weeks. I typically like to work from Starbucks so I wanted to find out which ones are the largest and better for working.

The ones that I found so far that seem a bit bigger are this ones:
goo.gl/maps/y9kFXwAc2NA2
goo.gl/maps/hUUg9ghtr8K2

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@penderworth | 3yr 3yr

I personally found myself tethering a lot in Budapest, but there were some cafes to work from as well. Espresso Embassy is a nice place, Budapest Baristas, Tamp & Pull, and My Little Melbourne.

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Where to stay in Budapest as a digital nomad?

in Budapest, Hungary by @pparma | 3yr 3yr | 2 comments

HI, I’m from Argentina: new to Nomad List, and to digital nomad life in general

I want to travel to Budapest on March for two months, can anyone recommend
the best area to stay?

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@purmasc | 3yr 3yr

Let me know more about what you’re looking for and I’d be happy to give you recommendations

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@levelsio | 3yr 3yr

Hi @pparma! See hoodmaps.com/budapest

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Can I fly into Budapest without a return flight?

in Budapest, Hungary by @austindean | 4yr 4yr | 1 comment

Hey everyone - I’m new here, and this may be a dumb question, but I need some help! As a U.S. citizen, can I fly into Budapest from London without a return ticket?

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Are you satisfied with the co-working space environment in Budapest / Hungary?

in Budapest, Hungary by @zoltanradics | 5yr 5yr | 4 comments

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Actually the place would be 10 mins from the city centre on the Buda side where people mostly living. It’s on the main tramline and on a bike road so people can come over really easily.

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@mossy2100 | 5yr 5yr

Having tried this in Melbourne, I think you will be much better off in the city centre where people can find you easily. You can deal with noise in other ways.

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I stayed here for a month in July last year. There's lots of cool aspects to the city but I hated it when I was there. The city has a problem with British stag parties, so if you look like you're a British male and speak English expect to be treated with disdain (it's fair enough)
The Hungarians can just generally be unfriendly, especially bartenders. It's a weird experience waiting to be served while 3 people ignore you.
Or buying the same drink and getting charged whatever they want (700-1500huf).
Pro tip would be to learn a little Hungarian to order, they swoon over that (450huf for your drink)

The city is loud. You want to choose where you stay carefully. I was on a side street in the embassy district and it was quiet but I stayed a night in a hostel when I arrived and didn't sleep because at 4am there was a constant stream of sirens and noise.
Supermarkets aren't 'cheap' but eating out ranges from affordable to great value.
In summer it's hot. Like 36 degrees muggy polluted hot. Most places don't have aircon.

Saying all that, I would like to give it another shot. I would probably stay on the Buda side and commute when I needed. The people on the Buda side are a bit nicer and in general it's more tranquil.

8 months ago

I visited Budapest for a week and fell in love with it. Simply an amazing and beautiful big city complete with all the entertainment options (including walkability, stunning architecture and peaceful city parks).

I decided to come back for 1.5 months to see if I wanted to make it a first or second home base. By the end of that time I was anxious to get back to Bangkok.

All of the pluses were still great. However, there were two big downsides :

1. The people in stores especially the middle aged women who looked like they were on the brink of committing suicide and the only thing that kept them going was the thought of making your shopping experience as miserable as possible. That said, I did find millenials who have grown up post the fall of the soviet union to often be very friendly and helpful. Maybe if I wasn't staying in the central area, which is a heavily tourist zone, I would have enjoyed the locals more.

2. AirBnB and foreigners have driven many Hungarians out of the central area. I like living in an area that is mainly locals but has a minority of foreigners to spice things up somewhat. Otherwise, I feel I am living in an anywhereville. Some day I may go back and see if I can find a place a little farther out and check out that experience.

10 months ago

I agree with the latest reviewer, BP is the Bangkok of Europe , especially in the summer when the temperature is between 35-40 C . Vasts of digitalnomader hubs& meetups and its very easy to build new relationships. It's dynamically getting more and more expensive because of the influx of the wealthy chinese hungarians. Also, many shared service centres come here from Western Europe.( That's why you can find a huge percentage of tech- minded young people here.). $1,500 is the lower entry to maintain a decent living here, I would rather say 2500. As a foreigner you have to pay at least $700- 800 per month for a one bedroom apartment. Do not be deluded by the local salaries which are relatively low because the government subsidizes the costs of housing for the native hungarians, and all the health services are free for them ( for these, as a foreigner you have to pay a lot)

11 months ago

My girlfriend an I were here for 40 days for christmas, today we are leaving and our strongest sensation is that Budapest is so overrated.

The main idea I arrived here with was that this was the cheapest capital in Europe. Not at all from our experience. For example we were coming from Edinburgh and there we spent less than here in groceries. Museums and attractions in general are not cheap. AirBNB is cheap here, mucho more than Scotland for example.

Many people that work in bars, shops, etc here is almost offensive.

Pros: Architecture, Metro 1 line, snow in winter, Danube :)

Maybe because it was winter or because we are around 40s and we are not into parties, but IMHO there are so much better capitals in Europe like Prague, Edinburgh, Barcelona...

1 year ago

I spent 54 days in Budapest and absolutely loved it. After Chiang Mai it's my favorite destination as a nomad.

Pros:
*Beautiful city
*Super affordable
*People are friendly and the majority of people I spoke with spoke English well
*Tons of things to do from great night life to the hot baths, bike and walking tours and a vibrant food scene
*No issues with internet and I was pleased with the co-working I worked out of (Kaptar). There are also some great coffee shops to work out of. My favorite is Flow, a few minutes walk from Octagon.
*Weather was great until the start of November when it changed quite dramatically.
*I had an amazing airbnb which I paid $1,050 for 30 nights. You can definitely find great places for cheaper.

Cons:
*At times I felt the streets were too crazy. The city has a ton of tourists and I can only imagine what it's like in the summer.
*The Hungarians are heavy smokers. Thankfully there is no smoking indoors.
*It got very cold and gray from the start of November. This had a bigger impact on me than I anticipated and negatively affected my experience. If you're like me and don't do well in the cold then I'd avoid Budapest from the start of November.

Feel free to write me if you have any specific questions. My username on Nomadlist is @justin_butlion.

The best city I've been too by a long shot! Only there for 7 days and fell in love immediately. Amazing vibe, tons to do, tons to see, beautiful city and the architecture is stunning all around you. The people are lovely and super friendly. The city is well kept. The only downside is that it's not warm all year around.

I lived between Budapest and Szeged for a year. The public transportation and city vibes kept me alive while the winter weather almost killed me in winter. Definitely get out before it gets cold. Spring to Fall you can visit Lake Balaton and their wine country for some nature, Szeged or Pecs for a college town vibe, heaps of cafes and outdoor restaurants. The pastries and food markets. The thermal baths are great and not too expensive, great parks to visit, nightlife options, and music festivals. Cost of living is great when you're making US level wages, my roommates and I lived like kings and queens. Many locals are hostile towards foreigners, especially NGO expats (the wage gap is large between locals and expats). However, most are polite and some even cordial. The younger generation can speak English, the older generation cannot - based on my experience. The Hungarian language is a beautiful queer thing that I could never tire of. I loved it and would have stayed longer given the chance. Honestly - cannot wait to go visit and return to Hungary when I get a chance.

The city is amazing: it combines beautiful architecture with an energy that rivals Berlin - minus the hipsters!
Plenty of nice little coffee shops, co-working spaces, nightlife in abundance and all that at very affordable prices

Great city that sucks you in. There is a true thing here called the "BudAffect". Many nomads/travellers come here for 4 weeks and then get sucked in for 6 months or longer.

I personally came and after planning to stay for 1 month ended up staying for ~3 years. Now I am feeling the itch to travel again but Budapest has earned its place as "home" and I will return here after my next set of travels.

Budapest + hungary has the pro-s of a tropical digital nomad hideaway, if you go there in the warmer months: the climate is like in Bali between June and September, however mornings can be refreshing. And there s a plethora of spas, thermal baths and swallow lakes with waterskiing and boarding amenities throughout the country which is easily and quickly accessible by the grid of well-maintained highways. The street scenery and style spans somewhere between Barcelona and Berlin so as the plentiful nightlife programs and the scope of culture and art ! Almost the entire younger generation speaks pretty good english however with the elders you might have language barriers.

I'm from Bucharest but BUDAPEST is way beyond the best capital in comparaison with the romanian city. The scenery + the narrow streets & wide boulevards are full of interesting cafes/bars/pubs/restaurants. Prices are affordable/reasonable and you can take a chance with it.

Have spent over 4 years living in Budapest and also extended periods in many other places usually towards the top of the rankings on nomadlist. Nothing compares to Budapest. It is by far the best place in the world to live for people of all ages, but especially young people. It has everything and anything you could possibly want and it's centrally located in the best continent on the planet.
I moved away for a few specific reasons but really hate that I had to. The only city I think is even close in comparison to how great Budapest is, is Barcelona.

2 years ago

Very nice city, great architecture and many historical buildings. The river and castle at night are one of the best things to see in all Europe. Many Starbucks and other coffees in the city center with good Internet. Overall getting more expensive and touristy but still cheaper than Western Europe. People however are a dealbreaker there, most unfriendly cold and rude people of all Eastern Europe.

⭐️ Overall Score	4.1/5 (Rank #16) 263 reviews
👍 Quality of life score	Good
👶 Family score	Okay
💵 Cost	😙 Affordable: €1,264 / mo
📡 Internet	🏎 Fast: 40Mbps (avg)
😝 Fun	Good
⛅️ Temperature (now)	🥶 Too cold: 0°C33°F (feels -2°C28°F)
💦 Humidity (now)	💦 Damp: 77%
💨 Air quality (now)	🌱 Great: 35 US AQI
💨 Air quality (annual)	🌱 Great: 35 US AQI
👌 Safety	Good
🎓 Education level	High
💰 Income level	Low
❤️ Liked by members	👍39 likes vs. 👎4 dislikes
🙊 English speaking	Okay
🚶 Walkability	Great
✌️ Peace (no pol. conflict)	Good
🚦 Traffic safety	Okay
🏥 Hospitals	Good
😄 Happiness	Okay
🍸 Nightlife	Great
📶 Free WiFi in city	Good
🖥 Places to work from	Great
❄️ A/C or heating	Good
😁 Friendly to foreigners	Okay
🗯 Freedom of speech	Good
🤚🏿🤚🏻 Racial tolerance	Bad
👩 Female friendly	Good
🌈 LGBTQ+ friendly	Bad
🎅 Startup Score	Okay

🌍 Region	Europe
🚩 Country	Hungary
⏱ Average trip duration	9 days
📡 Internet speed (avg)	40 Mbps
⛅️ Weather (now)	☀️ 0°C 33°F + 💦 Damp (77%) = feels -2°C 28°F
💨 Air quality (now)	👍 35 US AQI 🍃 good
💨 Air quality (annual avg)	👍 35 US AQI 🍃 good
🔌 Power	230V 50Hz
🧔 Best neighborhood to stay	Budapest 7
🚀 Upcoming neighborhood	Budapest 8
🚕 Best taxi app (in country)	Taxify
🚑 Travel medical insurance	Safetywing
📱 Best wireless carrier	T-Mobile
💸 1,000 HUF in USD	USD 2.78
🏧 Suggested ATM take out:	HUF 100,000 = USD 278
💸 Tipping	No
💳 Cashless society	💳 Yes, cards OK almost everywhere
💻 Best coworking space	LOFFICE
💻 Best alt. coworking space	Kubik
🚰 Safe tap water	👌 Yes, drinkable
♻️ Return rate	11% of visitors return
📸 Visitors per year	3,823,900 visitors
📸 Tourists now	73,285 tourists
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Population	1,800,000 people
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 GDP per Capita	$12,900 / year
🏞 Foreign land ownership allowed	Yes
👫 Gender ratio (overall)	👨 43% 👱‍♀️ 57%
👫 Gender ratio (young adults)	👨 53% 👱‍♀️ 47%
⛪️ Religious government	Religious
💻 Online electronics shop	Edigital
🏠 Apartment listings	AirBnb
✈️ Best short-haul air carrier	Wizzair

💵 Cost of living for nomad	€1,264 / month
💵 Cost of living for expat	€939 / month
💵 Cost of living for family	€1,709 / month
💵 Cost of living for local	€488 / month
🏠 1br studio rent in center	€406 / month
🏢 Coworking	€122 / month
🏨 Hotel	€445 / month
🏨 Hotel	€21 / night
🏠 Airbnb (222 listings)	€1,530 / month
🏠 Airbnb	€50 / night
🍛 Dinner	€4
🥤 Coca-Cola (0.3L)	€1
🍺 Beer (0.5L)	€1
☕️ Coffee	€1
💰 Estimated tax on $50,000	$15,501
💰 Estimated tax on $100,000	$27,701
💰 Estimated tax on $250,000	$64,301

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Budapest

Any nomads in Budapest want to grab a drink?

Best cafes in Budapest for working?

Where to stay in Budapest as a digital nomad?

Can I fly into Budapest without a return flight?

Are you satisfied with the co-working space environment in Budapest / Hungary?

Any nomads in Budapest want to grab a drink?

Best cafes in Budapest for working?

Where to stay in Budapest as a digital nomad?

Can I fly into Budapest without a return flight?

Are you satisfied with the co-working space environment in Budapest / Hungary?

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