

Raoul9
American expat in Hungary
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18
About me
American
Speaks German
Registration: 26 July 2011
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GSM phone shops by Raoul9
Hi, Can anyone recommend a good shop that sells GSM phones in Budapest - preferably in the district V or IX areas in Pest ?

Hi, I'm looking for new or used, unlocked GSM. I already have a telenor SIM and just need a phone to use it with. I went to Telenor today and asked to buy or lease a phone but they told me I didn't qualify because I didn't have a Hungarian address ... Read More

GSM phone shops
Hi, Can anyone recommend a good shop that sells GSM phones in Budapest - preferably in the district V or IX areas in Pest ? Read More


Gyms in Budapest by Margle
Hello! I am new to Budapest, and I have managed to get most things sorted out, except for finding a gym. Could people recommend a good gym to me? I am living in the 6th district, near the Oktogon and I am working downtown, so anywhere near those ...

I'm a Holmes member and bought my entire year upfront, although apparently for not much less than I would have had to pay if I paid monthly. After a few months of sporadic workouts there, I feel that it all comes down to when you go. My schedule ... Read More


What is the best internet provider and phone sim card? by velo
Hi all, I'm coming to Budapest soon and going to stay there for a few months. Need your advice what is the best internet provider in Budapest? and phone sim card? Thanks.

I walked into a Telenor shop and was set up within minutes on a pay as you go plan. No request for a residence card, just passport. Read More


Gyms in Budapest by Margle
Hello! I am new to Budapest, and I have managed to get most things sorted out, except for finding a gym. Could people recommend a good gym to me? I am living in the 6th district, near the Oktogon and I am working downtown, so anywhere near those ...

Has anyone tried Astoria Fitness ? Its not very far from the Synagogue area and Astoria Metro. I hear its small but conveniently located. Read More


Shopping Malls by Raoul9
Can anyone recommend a good one stop shopping mall / center for clothes and things to decorate the apartment with? I'm in the Karoly Korut area of V. Ta

Yes, i was there today. Loads of decent shops there. :) Read More

Shopping Malls
Can anyone recommend a good one stop shopping mall / center for clothes and things to decorate the apartment with? I'm in the Karoly Korut area of V. Ta Read More


Gyms in Budapest by Margle
Hello! I am new to Budapest, and I have managed to get most things sorted out, except for finding a gym. Could people recommend a good gym to me? I am living in the 6th district, near the Oktogon and I am working downtown, so anywhere near those ...

Hi all, I reckon I'll be going with Holmes Place as my apartment is just a couple of hundred meters away. Coming from the US, i find HP to be rather unamusingly overpriced - probably twice the price of a good gym in the US, with half the equipment, ... Read More


Security Deposits by Raoul9
Hi all, I'm moving to Budapest this month and have a question about the general cost of moving into an apartment. Is it a standard practice for apartment owners/managers to ask new tenants for two months rent as a security deposit, in addition to ...

Thanks for the info angol. I've been doing a bit more research and am finding that most of the apartments i've inquired about require two months as well. Read More


What is the best internet provider and phone sim card? by velo
Hi all, I'm coming to Budapest soon and going to stay there for a few months. Need your advice what is the best internet provider in Budapest? and phone sim card? Thanks.

I'm preparing to move to District V and am interested in a super fast Fibre connection ? Is this available, and if so, which providers offer it ? Read More


Security Deposits by Raoul9
Hi all, I'm moving to Budapest this month and have a question about the general cost of moving into an apartment. Is it a standard practice for apartment owners/managers to ask new tenants for two months rent as a security deposit, in addition to ...

I've gathered that some of the upmarket apartments are going with a two month deposit. Read More


Gyms in Budapest by Margle
Hello! I am new to Budapest, and I have managed to get most things sorted out, except for finding a gym. Could people recommend a good gym to me? I am living in the 6th district, near the Oktogon and I am working downtown, so anywhere near those ...

I'm guessing I will end up on Andrassy near the Oktagon. The apartment complex I am considering has a small gym but of course that will not be sufficient for me. My apartment salesperson has recommended Holmes, but after visiting the web site, it ... Read More


Gyms in Budapest by Margle
Hello! I am new to Budapest, and I have managed to get most things sorted out, except for finding a gym. Could people recommend a good gym to me? I am living in the 6th district, near the Oktogon and I am working downtown, so anywhere near those ...

Thanks for the info. I was a member of 24 Hour Fitness in the States and was hoping to get a membership with a gym with similar standards in Budapest. It sounds like this may be difficult. :) Read More

Security Deposits
Hi all, I'm moving to Budapest this month and have a question about the general cost of moving into an apartment. Is it a standard practice for apartment owners/managers to ask new tenants for two months rent as a security deposit, in addition to ... Read More


Gyms in Budapest by Margle
Hello! I am new to Budapest, and I have managed to get most things sorted out, except for finding a gym. Could people recommend a good gym to me? I am living in the 6th district, near the Oktogon and I am working downtown, so anywhere near those ...

Hi guys, I'm from Los Angeles and will be moving to Budapest this month for some academic work. Can anyone recommend a good gym that is on the same level of quality as the prominent Gym brands in the USA (24 Hour Fitness etc). I'm not a meat head ... Read More