Capital city, Hungary
Internet in Budapest: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Budapest?
Median fixed broadband in Hungary is 271 Mbps and mobile is 94 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Fast free wifi in cafés and bars; coworking spaces and cafés are used to laptop workers.
Getting online in Budapest
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Fibre from Telekom, Vodafone/One, Digi and others in most buildings; 500 Mbps–1 Gbps for roughly 6,000–10,000 HUF a month. |
| Cafés and coworking | Fast free wifi in cafés and bars; coworking spaces and cafés are used to laptop workers. |
| Tourist SIM | Prepaid SIMs from Telekom, Yettel or One shops need your passport for registration; EU SIMs and eSIMs roam at home rates. |
| eSIM | Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors. |
| Carriers | Magyar Telekom, Yettel, One |
| Monthly data plan | Ft3,000–8,000 ($9–24) |
Coworking spaces in Budapest
Spaces we checked are open in 2026. Prices change; confirm on their sites.
| Space | Area | Day pass |
|---|---|---|
| Loffice | Several central locations | — |
Internet speeds in Europe
National medians, Speedtest Global Index.
| Country | Fixed | Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| France | 332 Mbps | 133 Mbps |
| Iceland | 283 Mbps | — |
| Switzerland | 281 Mbps | 120 Mbps |
| Denmark | 278 Mbps | 161 Mbps |
| Romania | 276 Mbps | 83 Mbps |
| Hungary | 271 Mbps | 94 Mbps |
| Spain | 263 Mbps | 84 Mbps |
| Portugal | 252 Mbps | 128 Mbps |
| Andorra | 244 Mbps | — |
| Netherlands | 226 Mbps | 158 Mbps |
| Luxembourg | 221 Mbps | 173 Mbps |
| Poland | 215 Mbps | 109 Mbps |
Quick answers
Is the internet fast in Budapest?
Median fixed broadband in Hungary is 271 Mbps and mobile is 94 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Fast free wifi in cafés and bars; coworking spaces and cafés are used to laptop workers.
Which SIM card should I get in Budapest?
Prepaid SIMs from Telekom, Yettel or One shops need your passport for registration; EU SIMs and eSIMs roam at home rates.
Can I use an eSIM in Hungary?
Yes. Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors, and travel eSIMs work too.
Are there coworking spaces in Budapest?
Yes: Loffice.
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Sources
- Speedtest Global Index: Hungary
- Magyar Telekom
- Yettel
- One
- Budapest transport (BKK)
- Budapest Airport
- Budapest tourism
Speeds are medians from Ookla's Speedtest Global Index, cited for reference. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.