Commute to work - In the mornings (7:00 - 9:00 a.m.) and after office hours (4 - 6
p.m.), traffic can be really heavy between your workplace and your home. A 10 minute
drive on the weekend might translate to a 30 minute or one hour drive during the week.
The worst case is crossing the river Danube from the Buda side to the Pest side at
around 8 a.m.
Elisabeth (Erzsébet) bridge tends to be the fastest bridge to cross, see map -->
Expatriate families tend to seek housing on the Buda or western side of the city. They
prefer living in family homes located in green, quiet and clean residential
neighborhoods.
The most popular neighborhoods in Budapest for expat families are districts 1, 2, 3, 11
and 12 on the green and hilly Buda side, close to international schools. For those who
want to live near work and do not mind busy-city noise, recommended areas on the
Pest side are the centrally located districts 5, 6, 7, and the southern edge of 13. The
apartments in these districts are usually closer to work-places but are smaller, more
urban, thus more noisy.
The central districts on the Buda side are districts 1, 11 and 12 - these include the
Castle district, Sasad, Normafa, Istenhegy an Orbanhegy. Semi-detached houses and
apartments are the most common options, providing a touch of the city. These areas
hold the most of the quality rental housing capacity of Budapest. Most international
schools are easy to drive to from these neighborhoods. Recommended School in the
area: GGIS
Northern districts 2 and 3 - these include Rozsadomb, Pasaret, Verhalom,
Huvosvolgy and Testverhegy. The schooling (American International School of
Budapest, Ecoles Francais, British International School) is fine, with less developed
shopping options and more traffic jams during rush hours. Semi-detached (duplex and
row houses) and detached houses are available. Recommended School in the area:
The British International School
You will find a district map and more detailed information about Budapest districts, recommended
neighborhoods, advantages, disadvantages, private schools and shopping centers here.
Less expensive and more comfortable:
Expatriate families are just recently discovering the south-western residential areas
in the 11 and 22 - include the southern part of Sasad, Madarhegy (Madárhegy) and
Budafok within Budapest city limits, as well as suburbs such as Budaors (Budaörs),
Torokbalint (Törökbálint) and Diosd (Diósd). You get 'more house' for your money here,
and since the area developed later, rush hour traffic will be gentler on you than in the
northern Buda districts 2, 3 and 12.
There are two shopping malls with cinemas, restaurants and nice shops: MOM Park
in district 11, and Campona in district 22. There are also numerous other large
shopping centers in close proximity: Auchan, IKEA, Tesco, Cora and many more near
highways M0, M1 and M7; but even Mammut mall is easily approachable.
Getting around: You can reach the nearest Metro line at Deli pu by car or by public from
anywhere in the area. Drop your car at Deli and hop on the subway (Metro) to go to the
city center. New Metro 4 is going to come even closer, but I don't dare to predict when
that will really happen. Driving is easier in this recently developed south-western area,
serviced well with highways and motor roads. The airport and major highways are also
easier to reach from here than from the northern and central districts.
Recommended School in the area: ICSB. Driving through the back roads of the Buda
hills, you can also reach the other international schools without being caught up by
heavy rush hour traffic.
Moving to Hungary? You will find a lot of useful information here.
If you don't plan to stay longer than 3 or 4 years, you should consider renting.
It becomes more economical to purchase for your own purposes if you plan to stay in
Hungary for 4 years or longer.
Renting in Budapest >>>
p.m.), traffic can be really heavy between your workplace and your home. A 10 minute
drive on the weekend might translate to a 30 minute or one hour drive during the week.
The worst case is crossing the river Danube from the Buda side to the Pest side at
around 8 a.m.
Elisabeth (Erzsébet) bridge tends to be the fastest bridge to cross, see map -->
Expatriate families tend to seek housing on the Buda or western side of the city. They
prefer living in family homes located in green, quiet and clean residential
neighborhoods.
The most popular neighborhoods in Budapest for expat families are districts 1, 2, 3, 11
and 12 on the green and hilly Buda side, close to international schools. For those who
want to live near work and do not mind busy-city noise, recommended areas on the
Pest side are the centrally located districts 5, 6, 7, and the southern edge of 13. The
apartments in these districts are usually closer to work-places but are smaller, more
urban, thus more noisy.
The central districts on the Buda side are districts 1, 11 and 12 - these include the
Castle district, Sasad, Normafa, Istenhegy an Orbanhegy. Semi-detached houses and
apartments are the most common options, providing a touch of the city. These areas
hold the most of the quality rental housing capacity of Budapest. Most international
schools are easy to drive to from these neighborhoods. Recommended School in the
area: GGIS
Northern districts 2 and 3 - these include Rozsadomb, Pasaret, Verhalom,
Huvosvolgy and Testverhegy. The schooling (American International School of
Budapest, Ecoles Francais, British International School) is fine, with less developed
shopping options and more traffic jams during rush hours. Semi-detached (duplex and
row houses) and detached houses are available. Recommended School in the area:
The British International School
You will find a district map and more detailed information about Budapest districts, recommended
neighborhoods, advantages, disadvantages, private schools and shopping centers here.
Less expensive and more comfortable:
Expatriate families are just recently discovering the south-western residential areas
in the 11 and 22 - include the southern part of Sasad, Madarhegy (Madárhegy) and
Budafok within Budapest city limits, as well as suburbs such as Budaors (Budaörs),
Torokbalint (Törökbálint) and Diosd (Diósd). You get 'more house' for your money here,
and since the area developed later, rush hour traffic will be gentler on you than in the
northern Buda districts 2, 3 and 12.
There are two shopping malls with cinemas, restaurants and nice shops: MOM Park
in district 11, and Campona in district 22. There are also numerous other large
shopping centers in close proximity: Auchan, IKEA, Tesco, Cora and many more near
highways M0, M1 and M7; but even Mammut mall is easily approachable.
Getting around: You can reach the nearest Metro line at Deli pu by car or by public from
anywhere in the area. Drop your car at Deli and hop on the subway (Metro) to go to the
city center. New Metro 4 is going to come even closer, but I don't dare to predict when
that will really happen. Driving is easier in this recently developed south-western area,
serviced well with highways and motor roads. The airport and major highways are also
easier to reach from here than from the northern and central districts.
Recommended School in the area: ICSB. Driving through the back roads of the Buda
hills, you can also reach the other international schools without being caught up by
heavy rush hour traffic.
Moving to Hungary? You will find a lot of useful information here.
If you don't plan to stay longer than 3 or 4 years, you should consider renting.
It becomes more economical to purchase for your own purposes if you plan to stay in
Hungary for 4 years or longer.
Renting in Budapest >>>
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Where to Live in Budapest
A review of Budapest districts
Singles:
Centrally located districts such
as districts 5, 6, parts of 7 and
13 in Pest, central 11 in Buda.
Families:
The more traditional districts for
expatriates are the "central" 12
and 2. These areas are
therefore the most expensive
and in my opinion, not as
comfortable for daily commuting
due to their older structure,
farther-away location from
highways, airport and shopping
centers, and heavy rush-hour
traffic.
Recommended International
Schools in Budapest, Hungary:
More International Schools
The largest Hungarian
Budapest districts review
Where to invest and where not to
Schools & Shopping centers
Property Search
A review of Budapest districts
Singles:
Centrally located districts such
as districts 5, 6, parts of 7 and
13 in Pest, central 11 in Buda.
Families:
The more traditional districts for
expatriates are the "central" 12
and 2. These areas are
therefore the most expensive
and in my opinion, not as
comfortable for daily commuting
due to their older structure,
farther-away location from
highways, airport and shopping
centers, and heavy rush-hour
traffic.
Recommended International
Schools in Budapest, Hungary:
More International Schools
The largest Hungarian
Budapest districts review
Where to invest and where not to
Schools & Shopping centers
Property Search
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Neighborhood - While some transferees prefer the
inner city (which typically offers apartments), most
tend to look for homes in the hilly Buda side of
Budapest.
Overall transportation needs - Bad road
conditions in the winter or heavy traffic during rush
hour might make areas near public transportation
much more appealing.
searching for a place to live in
Budapest
Neighborhood - While some transferees prefer the
inner city (which typically offers apartments), most
tend to look for homes in the hilly Buda side of
Budapest.
Overall transportation needs - Bad road
conditions in the winter or heavy traffic during rush
hour might make areas near public transportation
much more appealing.
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