A semester in Budapest you'll never forget

The choice of 30.000 students in the last 5 years

Your Budapest journey starts now as an Erasmus student - let us be your guide.

At Erasmus Life Budapest, we provide everything you need as a newcomer.

Explore the city, relax, and party hard with us!
Tons of discounts waiting for you at bars, gyms, and many more.
We help you find a welcoming community and a place to call home.
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F1 watch party @Hoff House
Activities

F1 watch party @Hoff House

13th Sep 13:00

Hoff House

๐Ÿ๐Ÿ F1 is back at Hoff for season '25! ๐ŸŽ๏ธ๐ŸŽ๏ธ 15% discount on food and drinks with ELB Card!

Morrisons Monday Event Cover
Free with ELB Card
Parties
Weekly Parties

Erasmus Monday @Morrisonโ€™s 2

14th Sep 15:00

Morrisons 2

๐ŸŽ‰ Monday = Party! Budapestโ€™s legendary weekly Erasmus Monday partyโ€”new friends, cheap drinks, epic vibes! ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ’ƒ 249 HUF (โ‰ˆ0.6โ‚ฌ) big beer ๐Ÿป

Eger Tripโœ˜ 29th of September
Trips

Eger Trip โœ˜ 19th September

19th Sep 07:30

Eger

A day-trip to the amazing, historical Hungarian town of Northern Hungary's Ottoman heritage, the city of history wine - Eger!

Morrisons Monday Event Cover
Free with ELB Card
Parties
Weekly Parties

Erasmus Monday @Morrisonโ€™s 2

21st Sep 15:00

Morrisons 2

๐ŸŽ‰ Monday = Party! Budapestโ€™s legendary weekly Erasmus Monday partyโ€”new friends, cheap drinks, epic vibes! ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ’ƒ 249 HUF (โ‰ˆ0.6โ‚ฌ) big beer ๐Ÿป

F1 watch party @Hoff House
Activities

F1 watch party @Hoff House

26th Sep 11:00

Hoff House

๐Ÿ๐Ÿ F1 is back at Hoff for season '25! ๐ŸŽ๏ธ๐ŸŽ๏ธ 15% discount on food and drinks with ELB Card!

Morrisons Monday Event Cover
Free with ELB Card
Parties
Weekly Parties

Erasmus Monday @Morrisonโ€™s 2

28th Sep 15:00

Morrisons 2

๐ŸŽ‰ Monday = Party! Budapestโ€™s legendary weekly Erasmus Monday partyโ€”new friends, cheap drinks, epic vibes! ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ’ƒ 249 HUF (โ‰ˆ0.6โ‚ฌ) big beer ๐Ÿป

Erasmus & International BOAT PARTY
Boat Party
Discount with ELB Card
Exclusive Parties
Parties

Erasmus & International BOAT PARTY

3rd Oct 20:15

Eurรณpa Boat

๐Ÿ›ฅ๏ธ Erasmus Life Budapest presents: The original, #legendary all-night long BOAT PARTY ๐Ÿ›ฅ๏ธ 3rd October, Saturday @Eurรณpa Boat โš“

Morrisons Monday Event Cover
Free with ELB Card
Parties
Weekly Parties

Erasmus Monday @Morrisonโ€™s 2

5th Oct 15:00

Morrisons 2

๐ŸŽ‰ Monday = Party! Budapestโ€™s legendary weekly Erasmus Monday partyโ€”new friends, cheap drinks, epic vibes! ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ’ƒ 249 HUF (โ‰ˆ0.6โ‚ฌ) big beer ๐Ÿป

Erasmus Life Budapest presents: Trip to sLOVEnia ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎโค๏ธ Explore the stunning beauty of Bled, Bohinj and the Slovenia! ๐Ÿ“† 9-11 October
Discount with ELB Card
Activities
Trips

Slovenia Trip by ELB โœ˜ 9-11th October

9th โ€“ 11th Oct

Bled, Solvenia

Erasmus Life Budapest presents: Trip to sLOVEnia ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎโค๏ธ Explore the stunning beauty of Bled, Bohinj and the Slovenia! ๐Ÿ“† 9-11 October

F1 watch party @Hoff House
Activities

F1 watch party @Hoff House

11th Oct 11:00

Hoff House

๐Ÿ๐Ÿ F1 is back at Hoff for season '25! ๐ŸŽ๏ธ๐ŸŽ๏ธ 15% discount on food and drinks with ELB Card!

Morrisons Monday Event Cover
Free with ELB Card
Parties
Weekly Parties

Erasmus Monday @Morrisonโ€™s 2

12th Oct 15:00

Morrisons 2

๐ŸŽ‰ Monday = Party! Budapestโ€™s legendary weekly Erasmus Monday partyโ€”new friends, cheap drinks, epic vibes! ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ’ƒ 249 HUF (โ‰ˆ0.6โ‚ฌ) big beer ๐Ÿป

Visegrรกd and Szentendre Trip โœ˜ 14th September
Trips

Visegrรกd and Szentendre Trip

18th Oct 07:40

Visegrรกd

Erasmus Life Budapest presents you an amazing day trip, to one of the oldest and most beautiful towns in Hungary: Visegrรกd!

Morrisons Monday Event Cover
Free with ELB Card
Parties
Weekly Parties

Erasmus Monday @Morrisonโ€™s 2

19th Oct 15:00

Morrisons 2

๐ŸŽ‰ Monday = Party! Budapestโ€™s legendary weekly Erasmus Monday partyโ€”new friends, cheap drinks, epic vibes! ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ’ƒ 249 HUF (โ‰ˆ0.6โ‚ฌ) big beer ๐Ÿป

F1 watch party @Hoff House
Activities

F1 watch party @Hoff House

25th Oct 20:00

Hoff House

๐Ÿ๐Ÿ F1 is back at Hoff for season '25! ๐ŸŽ๏ธ๐ŸŽ๏ธ 15% discount on food and drinks with ELB Card!

Morrisons Monday Event Cover
Free with ELB Card
Parties
Weekly Parties

Erasmus Monday @Morrisonโ€™s 2

26th Oct 15:00

Morrisons 2

๐ŸŽ‰ Monday = Party! Budapestโ€™s legendary weekly Erasmus Monday partyโ€”new friends, cheap drinks, epic vibes! ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ’ƒ 249 HUF (โ‰ˆ0.6โ‚ฌ) big beer ๐Ÿป

F1 watch party @Hoff House
Activities

F1 watch party @Hoff House

1st Nov 20:00

Hoff House

๐Ÿ๐Ÿ F1 is back at Hoff for season '25! ๐ŸŽ๏ธ๐ŸŽ๏ธ 15% discount on food and drinks with ELB Card!

Morrisons Monday Event Cover
Free with ELB Card
Parties
Weekly Parties

Erasmus Monday @Morrisonโ€™s 2

2nd Nov 15:00

Morrisons 2

๐ŸŽ‰ Monday = Party! Budapestโ€™s legendary weekly Erasmus Monday partyโ€”new friends, cheap drinks, epic vibes! ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ’ƒ 249 HUF (โ‰ˆ0.6โ‚ฌ) big beer ๐Ÿป

F1 watch party @Hoff House
Activities

F1 watch party @Hoff House

8th Nov 17:00

Hoff House

๐Ÿ๐Ÿ F1 is back at Hoff for season '25! ๐ŸŽ๏ธ๐ŸŽ๏ธ 15% discount on food and drinks with ELB Card!

Morrisons Monday Event Cover
Free with ELB Card
Parties
Weekly Parties

Erasmus Monday @Morrisonโ€™s 2

9th Nov 15:00

Morrisons 2

๐ŸŽ‰ Monday = Party! Budapestโ€™s legendary weekly Erasmus Monday partyโ€”new friends, cheap drinks, epic vibes! ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ’ƒ 249 HUF (โ‰ˆ0.6โ‚ฌ) big beer ๐Ÿป

Morrisons Monday Event Cover
Free with ELB Card
Parties
Weekly Parties

Erasmus Monday @Morrisonโ€™s 2

16th Nov 15:00

Morrisons 2

๐ŸŽ‰ Monday = Party! Budapestโ€™s legendary weekly Erasmus Monday partyโ€”new friends, cheap drinks, epic vibes! ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ’ƒ 249 HUF (โ‰ˆ0.6โ‚ฌ) big beer ๐Ÿป

Morrisons Monday Event Cover
Free with ELB Card
Parties
Weekly Parties

Erasmus Monday @Morrisonโ€™s 2

23rd Nov 15:00

Morrisons 2

๐ŸŽ‰ Monday = Party! Budapestโ€™s legendary weekly Erasmus Monday partyโ€”new friends, cheap drinks, epic vibes! ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ’ƒ 249 HUF (โ‰ˆ0.6โ‚ฌ) big beer ๐Ÿป

F1 watch party @Hoff House
Activities

F1 watch party @Hoff House

29th Nov 16:00

Hoff House

๐Ÿ๐Ÿ F1 is back at Hoff for season '25! ๐ŸŽ๏ธ๐ŸŽ๏ธ 15% discount on food and drinks with ELB Card!

Morrisons Monday Event Cover
Free with ELB Card
Parties
Weekly Parties

Erasmus Monday @Morrisonโ€™s 2

30th Nov 15:00

Morrisons 2

๐ŸŽ‰ Monday = Party! Budapestโ€™s legendary weekly Erasmus Monday partyโ€”new friends, cheap drinks, epic vibes! ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ’ƒ 249 HUF (โ‰ˆ0.6โ‚ฌ) big beer ๐Ÿป

F1 watch party @Hoff House
Activities

F1 watch party @Hoff House

6th Dec 13:00

Hoff House

๐Ÿ๐Ÿ F1 is back at Hoff for season '25! ๐ŸŽ๏ธ๐ŸŽ๏ธ 15% discount on food and drinks with ELB Card!

Morrisons Monday Event Cover
Free with ELB Card
Parties
Weekly Parties

Erasmus Monday @Morrisonโ€™s 2

7th Dec 15:00

Morrisons 2

๐ŸŽ‰ Monday = Party! Budapestโ€™s legendary weekly Erasmus Monday partyโ€”new friends, cheap drinks, epic vibes! ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ’ƒ 249 HUF (โ‰ˆ0.6โ‚ฌ) big beer ๐Ÿป

Morrisons Monday Event Cover
Free with ELB Card
Parties
Weekly Parties

Erasmus Monday @Morrisonโ€™s 2

14th Dec 15:00

Morrisons 2

๐ŸŽ‰ Monday = Party! Budapestโ€™s legendary weekly Erasmus Monday partyโ€”new friends, cheap drinks, epic vibes! ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ’ƒ 249 HUF (โ‰ˆ0.6โ‚ฌ) big beer ๐Ÿป

Morrisons Monday Event Cover
Free with ELB Card
Parties
Weekly Parties

Erasmus Monday @Morrisonโ€™s 2

21st Dec 15:00

Morrisons 2

๐ŸŽ‰ Monday = Party! Budapestโ€™s legendary weekly Erasmus Monday partyโ€”new friends, cheap drinks, epic vibes! ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ’ƒ 249 HUF (โ‰ˆ0.6โ‚ฌ) big beer ๐Ÿป

Morrisons Monday Event Cover
Free with ELB Card
Parties
Weekly Parties

Erasmus Monday @Morrisonโ€™s 2

28th Dec 15:00

Morrisons 2

๐ŸŽ‰ Monday = Party! Budapestโ€™s legendary weekly Erasmus Monday partyโ€”new friends, cheap drinks, epic vibes! ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ’ƒ 249 HUF (โ‰ˆ0.6โ‚ฌ) big beer ๐Ÿป

Unlock All the Student Benefits

The Erasmus Life Budapest card is your ultimate companion for your semester abroad!

It gives you free entry to the most popular clubs and exclusive events, such as the legendary pool and boat parties. It also offers you tons of discounts at restaurants, bars, gyms, beauty centers, and many more.

Exclusive parties on weekdays
Discounts to restaurants, gyms and many more
Free entry to parties
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Partners & Discounts

Check out the detailed list of our partners and discounts

Morrisonโ€™s 2

More drink discounts with ELB card during the WHOLE YEAR at Morrisonโ€™s 2!

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Paprika Revue House

Immersive cultural evening that blends world-class performances with a taste of Hungaryโ€™s most iconic dishes.

Swappis โ€“ Ruhaforgรณ
Fashion

Swappis โ€“ Ruhaforgรณ

Swappis โ€“ Ruhaforgรณ second hand is a place where unwanted clothes come alive and live their life fully again!
Choose life and dress in a sustainable way out of preloved clothes.

WAX IN THE CITY

WAX IN THE CITY

Waxing without an appointment. Discreet, hygienic, professional. Nothing looks as sexy or feels as seductive as the perfectly smooth skin you get from having your body hair professionally removed with warm wax.

Indus Restaurant & Bar
Bars
Food

Indus Restaurant & Bar

Enjoy the finest Pakistani and Indian cuisine with excellent cocktails in the IX. district of Budapest. 15% discount with your ELB card.

6ร—6 Taxi by Birdie

6ร—6 Taxi by Birdie

Taking a taxi has never been so easy! Quick ordering, direct communication with the driver, cost-sharing of the ride with your friends, and many more comfy and useful features! โšก๏ธ

Wise

Wise

A cheaper, faster way to send money abroad.

Rimon Bar
Bars

Rimon Bar

Discover the brand new Rimon Bar in the heart of Budapest, where delicious drinks and cocktails come together!

Laundry

Laundry

The Laundry.hu is a self-service laundry in the heart of Budapest

Revolut

Revolut

Weโ€™re here for those who refuse to settle. Who never stop moving forwards.

Selected – Hair Salon and Cafรฉ
Bars
Fashion

Selected โ€“ Hair Salon and Cafรฉ

SELECTED is a community enterprise that attempts to bring together everything that is the barber's culture. We have a passion for haircuts, fashion, photography and cafรฉ culture that we wanted to bring together under one roof for all members of the community to enjoy.

AVIS Car Rental

AVIS Car Rental

We are pleased that youโ€™ve made the first step: welcome to Hungary! Now, here we are to help you and provide your mobility. Unlock the country for less than youโ€™d expect.

Erasmus Point Budapest
Bars
Entertainment

Erasmus Point Budapest

Erasmus Point Budapest is the ELB front office during the day, and an amazing ruin bar & club in the very heart of Budapest's party district, that can host more than 1000 people.

CROSSFIT TRAFO

CROSSFIT TRAFO

Crossfit Trafo exists for everyone looking for fun, efficiency, and uncompromised CrossFit trainings. Quality equipment on 500 square meters on an easily accessible point of Budapest, on the line of Metro 3, very close to Semmelweis and NUPS, high quality crossfit venue.

You canโ€™t leave Budapest without trying a truly special cheesecake experience โ€“ and thereโ€™s no better place than KOZO โ€“ Cheesecake & Specialty Coffee! ๐Ÿฐโ˜•
Food

KOZO โ€“ Cheesecake & Specialty Coffee

You canโ€™t leave Budapest without trying a truly special cheesecake experience โ€“ and thereโ€™s no better place than KOZO โ€“ Cheesecake & Specialty Coffee! ๐Ÿฐโ˜•

NR1 FITNESS
Sports

NR1 FITNESS

At Nr1Fitness you can normally workout 24 HOURS a day, 365 days a year in a FRIENDLY, MODERN and INTERNATIONAL gym environment.

Curve

Curve

Connect your cards to Curve and enjoy a whole new banking experience. One Interface. One Curve card. A whole new world โ€“ real-time notifications, zero fee, 1% Cashback, and even time travel. Itโ€™s the only card you need to carry.

Pesti Forno discounts by ELB. An authentic Italian restaurant near Nagyvรกrad tรฉr. Neapolitan pizza, fresh pasta & specialty coffee in a cozy setting. Perfect for lunch, date night, or coffee.
Food

Pesti Forno

Pesti Forno discounts by ELB. An authentic Italian restaurant near Nagyvรกrad tรฉr. Neapolitan pizza, fresh pasta & specialty coffee in a cozy setting. Perfect for lunch, date night, or coffee.

Le Troquet
Bars
Food

Le Troquet

Le Troquet, the French corner in Budapest. Wine, Croissant & Baguette Bar.

Darjeeling Tea House

Darjeeling Tea House

Darjeeling Tea House, in the heart of downtown with a variety of tea and coffee specialties. We also offer exotic drinks, bagels, piadinas, shakes, hot chocolates, cakes, and mango lassi.

Meet Zsirรกf Pest, Budapest's coolest open-air bar near Nyugati. Chill on the sunny terrace by day with craft beer, wine spritzers and Neapolitan pizza, then dance at open-air DJ parties till 4am. A favourite with international students โ€” and ELB Card holders get drink discounts on all drinks.
Discount with ELB Card
Bars
Entertainment

Zsirรกf Pest

Meet Zsirรกf Pest, Budapest's coolest open-air bar near Nyugati. Chill on the sunny terrace by day with craft beer, wine spritzers and Neapolitan pizza, then dance at open-air DJ parties till 4am. A favourite with international students โ€” and ELB Card holders get drink discounts on all drinks.

Mystique Room
Entertainment

Mystique Room

Our escape rooms will surely challenge and test your skills in problem solving and critical thinking. Escape rooms are exploding in popularity right now but bear in mind not all rooms are created equal. Here at mystique room we have built a fully immersive environment to host our game making your team feel like theyโ€™re living the adventure.

Maverick City Lodge / Maverick Hostel / Maverick Apartments

Maverick City Lodge / Maverick Hostel / Maverick Apartments

Our newly built City Lodge is in the heart of the historical Jewish Quarter of the city center of Budapest. Most city attractions are in walking distance, and the wonderfully eclectic streets in our neighborhood are dotted with lots of restaurants featuring local and international cuisine, concert venues, the Opera House, modern bars, and ruined pubs: all with their unique characters to explore.

Wolt
Food

Wolt

A pleasant night is nothing without good food, and drinks, right? Donโ€™t worry, this is precisely Wolt can help you with! Wolt is a gastro-tech company providing excellent food delivery service. It makes it incredibly easy for you to discover the best restaurants in the city, and get great food delivered directly to you whether youโ€™re at home, at the student hostel, at school or in a park.

Retro Lรกngos Budapest
Food

Retro Lรกngos Budapest

You canโ€™t leave Budapest without trying lรกngos โ€“ and thereโ€™s no better place than
Retro Lรกngos Budapest

RACE CENTER

RACE CENTER

Professional simulators will give you the feeling as if you were in a real racing car. High tech software used by the F1 racers. Real Formula 1 wheels and seats. Race against your friends! High level experience, you can also arrive with a group. 20% discount!

Renegade Tattoo
Other

Renegade Tattoo

Renegade Tattoo Studio has been a vibrant presence in the Hungarian tattoo scene since 1995. Reserve your session and show your ELB card before the service to get 10% off.

DnG Barber

DnG Barber

If youโ€™d like to cut your hair in a cool, friendly environment Dnโ€™G Baber Shop is your place. Over 10 years of Hungarian and International knowledge of barbering weโ€™re only working with professional products and equipments. For your comfort we got a PS4, beer, Darts and HD Sport channels so time is fun until you waiting for your turn.

Tereza

Tereza

Tereza has taken her permanent place and awaits you with unique ambience, authentic Mexican cuisine by regions and wild selection of mezcals and margaritas. During the summer relax in their urban garden and join to their main gastronomic and cultural events.

Pix Budapest Self Photo Studio
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Pix Budapest Self Photo Studio

PIX is a photo studio designed for a unique experience where you have exclusive access to professional equipment without the presence of a photographer.

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Tips & Fun Facts
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Tips & Fun Facts

There are numerous Tips & Fun Facts for Hungary regarding both it's History and Modern Hungary. Take a look at this page for interesting tips and fun facts that can be useful if you are planning on visiting Hungary sometime soon.

Hungary Info
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Hungary Info

Hungary is rich in both History and Culture.This small country is one of the oldest European countries, situated in the middle of the continent in Central Europe. Although its neighbors political boundaries were redrawn in the early 1990s, Hungary's territory remained unchanged.

The Ultimate Guide to Getting Around Budapest: Cheap, Easy & Student-Friendly
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The Ultimate Guide to Getting Around Budapest: Cheap, Easy & Student-Friendly

Welcome to one of Europeโ€™s most beautiful and budget-friendly cities! If you're an international student or a savvy traveler looking to make the most of your stay without breaking the bank, this guide is your new best friend. Letโ€™s dive into the ins and outs of Budapestโ€™s transportation systemโ€”how to get from the airport, navigate the city, save money, and even explore beyond city limits.

Budapest Nightlife Guide: From Ruin Bars to Spa Parties, Hereโ€™s How to Party Like a Local
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Budapest Nightlife Guide: From Ruin Bars to Spa Parties, Hereโ€™s How to Party Like a Local

Budapest isnโ€™t just beautiful by dayโ€”itโ€™s a full-blown playground when the sun goes down. Picture this: buzzing bars that keep their doors open till the early hours, drinks that wonโ€™t break the bank, and an international crowd ready to dance the night away. Whether youโ€™re into all-night raves, chilled rooftop hangouts, or unique thermal bath parties, Budapest has it all.

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ELB was founded to make you feel at home, by helping you before and after moving to Hungary.

In 2016, after an unforgettable Erasmus semester in Lisbon, a few Hungarian students came home inspired.

Their goal? To make sure international students in Budapest have just as incredible an experienceโ€”full of friendships, adventures, and memories that last forever.

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