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Over the past decade, the VII. District’s Jewish Quarter has evolved from a bohemian mess of streets to a pulsing, contemporary hotspot filled with new-wave coffee shops, boutique cocktail bars and restaurants, music venues and design stores. The ruin-pubs and Jewish culture that popularized the District are now couched between new neighbors incorporating Western European trends. But there’s no doubt that the colorful chaos of Szimpla Kert, Jewish gastro-gardens of Kőleves, Mazel Tov and co., and other bohemian mainstays still dictate the District’s flavor. Despite its rapid evolution, the Seventh is big, filled with charming local spots, if you can pry yourself away from the lively Gozsdu Courtyard or Király Street. And with the highest population density of all the Districts, it offers 24-hour energy and life to residents and visitors.

Top neighbourhoods

Király Street, Madách Square, Blaha Lujza Square

The Housing Market

Located in the heart of the party and a stone’s throw from the major sites in Budapest, it’s the ideal spot for Airbnb or short term lease flats with above average rental yields. That being said, long-term apartments also command a considerable yield and the district’s high energy and great location means there is no shortage of takers.

Last Year Growth

27

%

Architectural Notes

District VII has a mix of newly renovated buildings and classical properties that require renovation.

The
Vibe

This eclectic and artsy area of town is by far the most popular for tourists, and home to the best parties in town.

What to Expect

Music, parties, a vibrant dining out culture, clothing and design boutiques are packed side-by-side along the main streets in the District. Nighttime diversions aren’t hard to find, as there’s guaranteed to be a party, show or happening almost any night of the week. This is the District to be for those looking to get the most out of Budapest’s nightlife.

What Not to Expect

The as-of-now mainstream ruin pubs and gentrification of the VII. District has squeezed out less profit-oriented underground or alternative venues to the neighboring VIII. and IX. Districts. The VII. also sees a transient bustle of tourists and short-term visitors and the flashier genre of establishments that accompany them, making the heart of the District an unfavorable location for families.

The Sights