Flats, rooms and residences near the ELTE

Known as "Eötvös Loránd Tudományegyetem" in Hungarian, and even as the University of Budapest until 1921, this institution is one of the oldest in Hungary. It has a very good reputation both within the country and internationally. With more than 30,000 students every year, the university has a vibrant international community, with students from over 100 different countries.

If you are going to do your Erasmus at Eötvös Loránd University, we recommend that you keep reading this article. Here we mention different data that you should take into account to find student accommodation near ELTE, so you can rent your ideal apartment, room, or residence quickly and easily.

Flats and spare rooms for students near ELTE

To be able to search for accommodation nearby, you first have to determine where the faculty you are going to attend is located. We'll give you the details below:

Where is Eötvös Loránd University located?

It has several campuses, both in Budapest and in other cities in Hungary. Below are some of the most important:

Belvárosi Campus - Inner City Campus

This is the historic and oldest campus of the institution, located in the city centre. That neighbourhood is called Belvárosi in Hungarian and Inner City for internationals, from which it takes its name. It is located around University Square (Egyetem tér). Here are located many of the faculties of:

• Humanities

• Law and Political Science

• Social Sciences

Trefort-Kert Campus - Trefort Garden

It is located in the Palace District neighbourhood, next to the old town of Budapest, and in the Józsefváros district. It consists of several buildings located very close to each other, in which are some faculties such as:

• Economics

• Humanities (including Arts)

Lágymánios Campus

This campus is located in District XI of the city of Buda. It is located south of the centre and on the other side of the Danube River with respect to it, about 15 minutes away by bus or tram. Lágymányos Campus houses the faculties of:

• Sciences

• Social Sciences

• Informatics

Other ELTE buildings

• The Faculty of Education and Psychology is in different locations, such as Erzsébetváros in District VII and Terézváros in District VI.

• The Bárczi Gusztáv Faculty of Special Education is located south of Budapest, in the Ferencváros area in District IX.

Best neighbourhoods to live in near ELTE

We suggest you consider some of the following neighbourhoods to live near your campus:

Erzsébetváros (District VII)

This central neighbourhood is ideal for ELTE students, as it is close to several campuses, such as the Inner City Campus and Trefort-Kert Campus. It is a very lively area, with a great nightlife offer (including the famous Szimpla Kert) and affordable prices for students.

Józsefváros (District VIII)

Located next to the old neighbourhood, this area is ideal for students who are going to attend the Trefort-Kert Campus institution. It also has good connections to the rest of the ELTE campuses, both on foot and by public transport. In Józsefváros, you will find beautiful architecture, affordable prices, and a variety of dining and leisure venues.

Neighbourhoods of Lágymányos, Gellérthegy and Szentimreváros

These three neighbourhoods, located on the south and Buda side, are convenient for those who are going to attend the ELTE Lágymányos Campus. This area is still very close to the centre of Budapest and has plenty of pubs, restaurants, shops, and places of interest to visit. Additionally, from here, you can access the famous Gellért Hill for wonderful views of the city.

Student residences near the ELTE

In Budapest, you will find private residences and university-provided dormitories (through the ELTE Dormitory Centre) for students. There is a wide variety of rooms and apartments in this type of accommodation. However, please note that in some residences, rooms are shared between up to four people, which can be a bit overwhelming as it may not be easy to have time alone.

Erasmus in Eötvös Loránd University

Below, we mention some information that we suggest you take into account when doing your mobility in this Hungarian institution:

• At this university, you can get a student card called "diákigazolvány", which grants you access to a variety of benefits, including transportation, museums, and even cinemas.

• Although many Hungarians speak English, it is recommended to learn some basic phrases in Hungarian to navigate and communicate with locals. ELTE offers Hungarian language courses for international students.

• The institution offers a wide range of extracurricular activities, including sports, music, and cultural clubs. Joining these clubs is a great way to meet local students and learn more about Hungarian culture.

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