Determining whether the available wifi for remote workers in Budapest is suitable for you and your business is certainly an essential consideration. Thankfully, Hungary offers an incredibly modern communications infrastructure, and internet speeds here constantly come up in the top 20 countries in the world. Being the capital, Budapest offer excellent wifi to remote workers with average fixed broadband speeds averaging 170 Mbps down and 80 mbps up in October 2020. These speeds should serve to reassure remote workers that they can work from Budapest and any of its wonderful cafes and coworking spaces, as well as many of the public spaces offering free wifi.
With such a strong coffee-house culture, it is no surprise that some of the spots with the best wifi for remote workers in Budapest are the many cafes around the city. Budapest’s coffee-houses are famed for being extremely laptop-friendly and inviting to remote workers looking to set for a few hours of productivity. Besides excellent coffee and local desserts, Budapest’s cafes offer excellent free wifi to customers. Some of our favorite wifi cafes for remote workers in Budapest include The Nook Specialty Coffeeshop, Kino Cafe and Flow Specialty Coffee and Bistro.
Without a doubt, you are bound to find the fastest wifi for remote workers in Budapest at any of the city’s popular coworking spaces. Accessible only to those paying membership, coworking spaces are able to install super-fast internet connections which are extra-reliable and secure. This means you can count on your desk or hot-desk space at any of Budapest’s coworking spaces to include excellent connectivity. Coworking membership will also give you access to invaluable networking opportunities with other remote workers in the city, as well as a comfortable and purpose-built space for you to work remotely every day. Some of our favorite coworking spaces in Budapest include KAPTAR Coworking, Impact Hub and Muse.
As a remote worker, perhaps the most important place you will require good connectivity is in your apartment. We strongly recommend checking carefully with your landlord or host any wifi arrangements and perhaps even asking for a speed check so you can be assured the speeds are suitable enough for you. In Budapest, Telekom and UPC are considered the best internet providers, although you are likely to require legal residency in Hungary to be able to sign any contracts with these companies.
Equally, remote workers will also want great internet connectivity on their phones to ensure they can be connected on the move. We strongly recommend Telenor, Telekom or Vodafone for mobile services. Average speeds for mobile internet in Budapest averages at an impressive 42 Mbps down and 14 Mbps up and coverage is in general great across the city. You can buy a Vodafone SIM with 5GB of monthly data allowance for around 3400 HUF, and you will only need to present your passport and address at any Vodafone branch. You should remember also that there are no roaming charges across the European Union!
Beyond the usual places, good wifi for remote workers in Budapest can be found in a number of public spaces across the city. Many restaurants, fast food joints and bars will offer connectivity to visitors. Furthermore, Erzsébetváros offers free wifi around the district, making it convenient for those enjoying this district’s famous nightlife scene to keep connected. Overall, remote workers can res assured they will enjoy excellent access to the internet both in Budapest and around Hungary.
For more information about living in Budapest as a remote worker, check out our complete Budapest guide.