Housing Information

Students are housed in BSM approved apartments in the Budapest city center, close to the main cultural attractions of Budapest and within a short commute time to BSM. Housing and roommate assignments are arranged by our BSM staff based on the information you provide in your BSM Housing Form.

• Typically, two or three BSM students are housed together.
• Each student will have their own private bedroom with a door.
• Kitchen, bathroom(s), and living spaces are shared.
• Apartments come completely furnished including pillows, sheets, towels, kitchenware, etc.
• Apartments have clothes washers but dryers are extremely rare. Drying racks are provided for air drying clothing.
• Apartments may be small by North American standards, with modest kitchen facilities.
• Air conditioning is uncommon in Budapest and temperatures can climb to the mid 90s (F) in summertime.
• All apartments are located within easy reach of the BSM building, either on foot or using convenient and inexpensive public transportation.

Housing assignments are given upon arrival in Budapest. The BSM representative who picks you up at the airport or train station will accompany you to your apartment. They will give you a mini orientation in your new neighborhood including the location of the nearest ATM or currency exchange booth and how it works, where to catch public transportation and how to purchase tickets, and directions to the nearest food store and pharmacy. They will also explain how to get from your location to both BSM and the Babilon Language School.

Rent

Rent is paid in cash directly to the apartment owner in Budapest. The first month’s rent along with a refundable rent deposit will usually be payable within a week of your arrival. Please be aware that Hungarian laws governing rental properties vary greatly from laws in North America. Lease details may vary from apartment to apartment. Do not pay any rent until a lease has been signed. Do not sign any lease agreements until you fully understand and are comfortable with the terms. Your landlord should be willing to give you a few days grace period in which to do so.

Example of a shared apartment kitchen in Budapest.

Example of a private bedroom in an apartment in Budapest.

Example of a shared living space in an apartment in Budapest.

Estimated cost of living in Budapest for fall and spring semesters can be found on the Tuition and Expenses page.

Estimated cost of living for summer can be found on the Summer Program page.