# Fuse > Fuse (fusestays.com) is a student housing and coliving operator in Central and Eastern Europe. We rent furnished rooms and apartments with all-inclusive pricing (rent, utilities, high-speed Wi-Fi, cleaning of common areas, maintenance) and a built-in student community. Live in Budapest (Hungary) and Riga (Latvia); Vienna is booked out and Prague is coming soon. Home to 500+ international students from 30+ nationalities, with a 4.8/5 average resident rating. Booking is fully digital: browse rooms online, book, sign the contract digitally, and move in. Contract lengths of 5, 6, 10, or 12 months. No local guarantor needed. ## Key pages - [Home](https://fusestays.com/): find rooms by city, move-in date and room type - [About Fuse](https://fusestays.com/about): our story, the team, and the cities we operate in - [Student Ambassador](https://fusestays.com/student-ambassador): paid community-building role for students in Budapest and Riga - [Partnerships](https://fusestays.com/partners): universities, local businesses, student organisations, agencies - [For universities](https://fusestays.com/partners/universities): student housing partnerships for international offices - [For property owners](https://fusestays.com/partners/landlords): Fuse operates residential buildings end to end - [For companies](https://fusestays.com/partners/for-business): corporate stays below premium hotel rates - [FAQs](https://fusestays.com/faqs): pricing, contracts, booking, house rules - [Contact](https://fusestays.com/contact): talk to the team ## Blog - [Rain, Sun and 30+ New Faces: Recapping the Fuse Budapest Guided Tour](https://fusestays.com/blog/blogbudapest-guided-tour-recap-september-2026) (2026-09-08): More than 30 Fuse tenants walked Budapest's landmarks in two hours, rain and shine both. Here's how the first guided tour actually went. - [Free and Cheap Things to Do in Budapest as a Student](https://fusestays.com/blog/blogfree-cheap-things-to-do-budapest-students) (2026-09-08): The best free and cheap things to do in Budapest as a student: parks, thermal baths, museum days and ruin bars, without draining your budget. - [How to Open a Bank Account in Riga as an International Student](https://fusestays.com/blog/bloghow-to-open-bank-account-riga-international-student) (2026-09-01): How to open a bank account in Riga as an international student: documents, best banks, remote options, and how long it actually takes. - [How to Open a Bank Account in Budapest as an International Student](https://fusestays.com/blog/bloghow-to-open-bank-account-budapest-international-student) (2026-09-01): How to open a bank account in Budapest as an international student: documents, best banks, fees, and whether Revolut or Wise actually works. - [Part-Time Jobs for International Students in Riga](https://fusestays.com/blog/blogpart-time-jobs-international-students-riga) (2026-08-26): Where to actually find part-time work in Riga as an international student: job boards, common roles, pay and legal basics. - [Part-Time Jobs for International Students in Budapest](https://fusestays.com/blog/blogpart-time-jobs-international-students-budapest) (2026-08-26): Where to actually find part-time work in Budapest as an international student: job boards, common roles, pay and legal basics. - [The Student Visa and Residence Permit Guide for Riga](https://fusestays.com/blog/blogstudent-visa-residence-permit-guide-riga) (2026-08-20): The real process for a Latvia student residence permit: documents, financial proof, timeline and what happens after you land. - [The Student Visa and Residence Permit Guide for Budapest](https://fusestays.com/blog/blogstudent-visa-residence-permit-guide-budapest) (2026-08-20): The real process for a Hungary student residence permit: documents, health insurance, timeline and what happens after you land. - [Student Housing Tips: What Nobody Tells You Until You've Already Moved In](https://fusestays.com/blog/blogstudent-housing-tips-what-nobody-tells-you) (2026-08-12): Not another packing checklist. The real tips for the weeks after you move in: roommates, groceries, healthcare and making friends. - [Cheapest Student Housing in Europe: How Budapest, Riga and Western Cities Actually Compare](https://fusestays.com/blog/blogcheapest-student-housing-europe-2026) (2026-08-12): A full 2026 ranking of student living costs across Europe, from Vilnius to London, so you can see exactly how much cheaper CEE really is. - [Getting Around Riga as a Student: The Complete Transport Guide](https://fusestays.com/blog/bloggetting-around-riga-student-transport-guide) (2026-08-04): Trams, trolleybuses, the student e-talons pass and airport transfers, everything you need to get around Riga as a student. - [Getting Around Budapest as a Student: The Complete Transport Guide](https://fusestays.com/blog/bloggetting-around-budapest-student-transport-guide) (2026-08-04): Metro, trams, night buses, the student pass and airport transfers, everything you need to get around Budapest as a student. - [The Best Cafes and Local Spots Near Fuse in Budapest](https://fusestays.com/blog/blogbest-cafes-study-spots-near-fuse-budapest) (2026-07-28): Coffee, brunch and local favourites near Fuse's Budapest homes, from quick laptop spots to weekend brunch destinations. - [Is Prague Affordable for Students in 2026?](https://fusestays.com/blog/blogis-prague-affordable-for-students-2026) (2026-07-28): Prague costs more than it used to. Here's the real monthly budget, how it compares to Budapest and Riga, and the fee students miss. - [Hidden Costs of Student Housing in Central Europe (And How to Avoid Them)](https://fusestays.com/blog/bloghidden-costs-student-housing-central-europe) (2026-07-28): The real line items that show up after rent: agency fees, winter heating spikes, deposits and more, across Budapest, Riga and Prague. - [The Best Cafes and Local Spots Near Fuse in Riga](https://fusestays.com/blog/blogbest-cafes-study-spots-near-fuse-riga) (2026-07-24): Coffee, bakery, pizza and healthy food near Fuse's Riga homes, with honest notes on which spots actually have WiFi for studying - [Coliving vs Dorm in Riga: Which Actually Makes Sense?](https://fusestays.com/blog/blogcoliving-vs-dorm-in-riga) (2026-07-14): Dorm or coliving in Riga? Here's how cost, privacy, flexibility and community actually compare, so you can pick the right fit for your semester. - [Coliving vs Dorm in Budapest: Which Actually Makes Sense?](https://fusestays.com/blog/blogcoliving-vs-dorm-in-budapest) (2026-07-14): Dorm or coliving in Budapest? Here's how cost, privacy, flexibility and community actually compare, so you can pick the right one for your semester. - [The International Student Housing Checklist: Everything to Sort Before You Fly](https://fusestays.com/blog/bloginternational-student-housing-checklist) (2026-07-14): Moving abroad for university? Here's the full international student housing checklist: documents, deposits, insurance and move-in day, so nothing catches you off guard. - [What Does “All-Inclusive” Student Housing Actually Mean?](https://fusestays.com/blog/blogwhat-does-all-inclusive-student-housing-mean) (2026-07-14): “All-inclusive” gets used loosely in student housing ads. Here's exactly what it should cover, what's often missing, and how Fuse's pricing actually works. - [Budapest vs Riga: Which City Should You Choose for Your Erasmus?](https://fusestays.com/blog/blogbudapest-vs-riga-erasmus-which-city-to-choose) (2026-07-07): Budapest or Riga for your Erasmus? We compare both cities on cost, housing, social life, universities and weather so you can pick the right one. - [Cost of Student Housing in Budapest: The Real Breakdown (2026)](https://fusestays.com/blog/blogcost-of-student-housing-in-budapest-the-real-breakdown-2026) (2026-07-07): What does student housing in Budapest actually cost in 2026? Rent, bills, food, transport, all broken down so you can budget properly before you arrive. - [How Booking with Fuse Actually Works: From Browsing to Move-In Day](https://fusestays.com/blog/bloghow-booking-with-fuse-works) (2026-07-07): Wondering how Fuse Stays actually works? Here's the full booking process from browsing your first room to getting your move-in details, step by step. - [5, 6, 10 or 12 Months: Choosing the Right Fuse Contract for Your Stay](https://fusestays.com/blog/blog5-6-10-or-12-months-choosing-the-right-fuse-contract-for-your-stay) (2026-07-07): Fuse offers fixed-term contracts of 5, 6, 10 or 12 months. Here's how to pick the right one for your stay. - [Flatshare, Coliving or Private Apartment: Which Fuse Living Style Actually Fits You?](https://fusestays.com/blog/blogflatshare-vs-coliving-vs-private-apartment-fuse) (2026-07-07): Fuse offers three ways to live: flatshare, coliving, or a private apartment. Here's how they actually differ and which one makes sense for your situation. - [Prague and Vienna Are Next: What Students Can Expect from Fuse's Upcoming Cities](https://fusestays.com/blog/blogfuse-coming-soon-prague-vienna) (2026-07-07): Fuse is expanding to Prague and Vienna. Here's what both cities are like, what housing costs, and what to expect. - [Best Areas to Live in Riga as a Student: A 2026 Neighbourhood Guide](https://fusestays.com/blog/best-areas-to-live-in-riga-as-a-student-a-2026-neighbourhood-guide) (2026-06-02): From central Centrs to bohemian Agenskalns, here's where to live in Riga as a student, with rent, vibe and commute matched to your university and budget. - [Best Student Neighborhoods in Budapest: A 2026 Guide for International Students](https://fusestays.com/blog/best-student-neighborhoods-in-budapest-a-2026-guide-for-international-students) (2026-06-02): Where should you live in Budapest as a student? A district by district guide to rent, vibe and commute, matched to your university and budget. - [Budapest vs Krakow for Erasmus Students: Which City Should You Choose?](https://fusestays.com/blog/budapest-vs-krakow-for-erasmus-students-which-city-should-you-choose) (2026-06-02): Budapest or Krakow for your Erasmus semester? Compare cost, universities, nightlife, housing, travel and weather to find the city that fits you. - [Student Housing in Riga: The Real Cost Breakdown Nobody Gives You (2026)](https://fusestays.com/blog/student-housing-in-riga-the-real-cost-breakdown-nobody-gives-you-2026) (2026-06-02): What does student housing in Riga really cost in 2026? Rent, bills, food, transport and the hidden costs, all broken down so you can budget before you arrive. - [ Coliving vs Dorms: Pros and Cons for International Students](https://fusestays.com/blog/coliving-vs-dorms-pros-and-cons-for-international-students) (2026-06-02): Dorm or coliving for your semester abroad? We break down cost, privacy, community, flexibility and admin so you can pick the right home for you. - [Student Housing in Eastern Europe: Why It's the Smart Choice in 2026](https://fusestays.com/blog/student-housing-in-eastern-europe-why-its-the-smart-choice-in-2026) (2026-06-02): Affordable rent, serious universities, and a better student life. Here's why Eastern Europe is the smart place to study in 2026, and how to find housing. - [What Is Coliving? Everything Students Need to Know Before Booking](https://fusestays.com/blog/what-is-coliving-the-student-guide-to-shared-living--fuse) (2026-06-02): Coliving is changing how students live in Europe. Learn what it is, how it works, what's included, and why it might be your smartest housing move yet. - [Student Life in Central & Eastern Europe (2026): Best Cities & Affordable Student Housing](https://fusestays.com/blog/student-life-in-central--eastern-europe-2026-best-cities--affordable-student-housing) (2026-05-04): Why Central & Eastern Europe is quietly the smartest place to study abroad in 2026 — and how to lock in affordable, all-inclusive student housing before you fly. ## Optional - [Full article text](https://fusestays.com/llms-full.txt): the complete text of every blog article in Markdown