muktuk
American expat in Hungary
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Registration: 14 June 2011
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Anyone stay in district 9? by MikeyMcD
Hey, I'm from the UK and moving over to Budapest soon! I've currently got my eye on a couple of apartments in the district 9 region. The places are in Ferencvaros in a street called Lechner Ödön fasor (near the national theatre). Can anyone tell ...
There's plenty of places to drink and eat in the city. Whether or not you don't mind slumming with locals, it depends on your tastes. That neighborhood across from your place is traditionally working class and there wasn't much. Even though ... Read More
Anyone stay in district 9? by MikeyMcD
Hey, I'm from the UK and moving over to Budapest soon! I've currently got my eye on a couple of apartments in the district 9 region. The places are in Ferencvaros in a street called Lechner Ödön fasor (near the national theatre). Can anyone tell ...
City center to most is roughly considered inside and just around the Ferenc/Jószef/Erzsébet/Teréz/Szent Istvan körút. (it changes its name as the districts change) You'd be just outside of the city center. Your area has seen a lot of development ... Read More
Contemplating a move to Budapest by jkhnfk
Hello everyone We are seriously contemplating a move to Budapest in Sept 2013. But we have a few nagging questions: 1. My office will be in District 5. We need accommodation with a garden for our 2 dogs. We understand this will not be possible on ...
Just to clarify there are a good number of flats in the city center and nearby that have garden courtyards. But if you want a garden where your dogs can be outside for long periods of time unattended, you are likely looking for a rental house. ... Read More
Advice needed on district to live by GuestPoster963
Hi all, I am moving to Budapest next month and looking for a house or apartment. Requirements are: - Close to Bartok Bela Ut, District 11, walking distance or less than 15 minutes with public transport. - Clean, modern and safe area I found a ...
As long as you keep relatively aware you should be safe no matter which you choose. Budapest isn't really known for street crime, but more about the burglaries. I'd pick Dohany utca without a doubt. Neither place is quiet but I like the area a bit ... Read More
Advice needed on district to live by GuestPoster963
Hi all, I am moving to Budapest next month and looking for a house or apartment. Requirements are: - Close to Bartok Bela Ut, District 11, walking distance or less than 15 minutes with public transport. - Clean, modern and safe area I found a ...
Yes, XIII is historically where the "working ladies" show walk the streets, but not so much anymore. I've been there at night several times and didn't see anything. (they mostly go now to where the truck drivers are on the outskirts of the city) ... Read More
Advice needed on district to live by GuestPoster963
Hi all, I am moving to Budapest next month and looking for a house or apartment. Requirements are: - Close to Bartok Bela Ut, District 11, walking distance or less than 15 minutes with public transport. - Clean, modern and safe area I found a ...
I have a different feeling about districts V and VI. They can be quite busy but during the summer it seems as if most locals has left for the countryside except for tourists. This is especially the case around the Parliament. I wouldn't ... Read More