Could Budapest be the next digital nomad hotspot?

Budapest is attracting digital nomads, but its co-working sector is still small and faces competition from plentiful, often empty offices. Local operators say community events and regular social contact help draw members and make the city a place people return to, rather than just a stop on a long trip.

Flexible offices account for 1.7% to 1.8% of Budapest’s office stock, while 12% of all office space is vacant, according to Cushman and Wakefield. Hungary ranked 31st of 40 countries in the consultancy’s 2026 flexible-office report, behind Spain and Portugal but ahead of Italy and Canada. A local adviser recommends treating a move to Hungary as a relocation, arranging banking and residency paperwork early, and engaging with the country’s culture.