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Budapest - Hungary
Hungary was one of the first European countries to herald the end of communism in the summer of 1989, eclipsed by the fall of the Berlin Wall two weeks later. The monuments of the dictatorship were taken down from public places, into Memento Park. The country’s first free elections were held in 1990 but since then the country’s socio-cultural structure has suffered under pressure from opposing political parties and policies. 
                     
From the elections of 1998, Victor...Read More

Hotels In Budapest

Situated at the feet of Buda Castle, this hotel is stylish to the max and has the awards to prove...
Found at the heart of the Inner Town, this comfortable place has two floors, a small kitchen and...
With only 20 rooms, this is one of the smallest, best-kept secrets in Budapest. The hotel has a...
A beautiful, high-class hotel just off Andrassy ut (go through Munkacsy Mihaly utca 5-7), it was...

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Taxi
If you can help it, don’t bother ...
Car for Hire
You must be 21 years of age and ...
Buses
There are over 250 bus routes ...
Metro
Budapest has three metro lines ...
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Ferihegy International Airport is ...

Budapest - Hungary

Budapest History
The beginnings of Budapest can be traced back to 1 AD when the Celts first settled in the region. Later the Romans took over and made the site a fortified military camp which lasted until 829 AD when the victory of the Bulgarian army over the Holy Roman Emperor Louis the Pious shaped the area into two Bulgarian military fortresses, Buda and Pest which occupied opposite sides of the Danube River. The Hungarians, led by the Arpad dynasty, eventually settled in the 9th century, eventually founding the Kingdom of Hungary. However it wasn’t until the Tartar invasion in the 13th century that King... read more

Buda Castle Fashion Hotel
The building is from the 15th century, the vaulted brickwork in the lobby is stylish, but the hotel...
Lanchid 19
Situated at the feet of Buda Castle, this hotel is stylish to the max and has the awards to prove...
Danubius Gellert Hotel
The grande dame of Budapest hotels, this establishment has 221 rooms and 13 suites; each fitted...
Le Merdien Budapest
French polished furniture and brocade are the style here in this expensive hotel. Accommodating up...
Andrassy Hotel
A beautiful, high-class hotel just off Andrassy ut (go through Munkacsy Mihaly utca 5-7), it was...
Papillon Hotel
With only 20 rooms, this is one of the smallest, best-kept secrets in Budapest. The hotel has a...

WestEnd City Centre
An opulent place with its own indoor waterfall, you’ll find brands such as Mango, Mexx and...
Great Market Hall (Nagycsarnok)
Found at the bottom end of Vaci utca, this is the largest and finest market in the city (plus the...
Mom Park
Located up the road from Deli metro station, this is a newer mall with just seventy shops, a cinema...
Ecseri piac
A well-known flea market for tourists to explore and bargain hard (the stall owners are notorious...
Petofi Csarnok
A less well known flea market that operates on the weekends, you’ll find it around the...
Hollo Atelier
Lots of beautiful folk art can be found here (some distinctly modern). It makes for beautiful gifts...

Opera Ball
A very prestigious event that is held in the third week of February at the Hungarian State Opera...
Ferencvaros Festival
Held in the city’s district IX from mid-June to early July, the local groups perform music and...
International Circus Festival
A biennial event; held under the big top of the Municipal Great Circus in late January.
Jewish Summer Festival
Beginning at the end of August, this week-long festival exhibits Jewish culture with music and...
New Year’s Day Concert
Held usually in the Duna Palota, this event takes place annually to celebrate the New Year.
Budapest International Marathon
The most famous race in Eastern Europe starts in early October, where you’ll see racers run along...

Café Pierrot
A curious mix of café, bar and restaurant, this long established eatery is very stylish on Castle...
Tabani Terasz
For something lovely to remember, you should try this enchanting cellar and terrace restaurant...
Spoon
Dining on the high waters of the river Danube (don’t worry, you’re still tethered to the...
Lou Lou
A foodie hangout for expatriate French, this bistro offers delicious French cuisine with reasonable...
Tom-George
Address: V Oktober 6 utca 8
Tel: +266 3525
Artesano
Address: VI O utca 24-26
Tel: + 688 1696

Fast Facts
-Location: Budapest is located in central Hungary which is a landlocked country in central Europe.
-Dialling code: country +36
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Emergency numbers
•    Police: 107
•    Fire: 105
•    Ambulance: 104
•    Tourist Information Helpdesk: +361 438 8080
•    Car Breakdown Service: 188
•    Highway Patrol: 188
•    Telephone Directory Services,
•    Airport Enquiry: +361 296 7000
•    Railway Enquiry: +36-125 84636
   

-Population: 1.7 million
-Languages: Hungarian
-Time zone: GMT +1 (winter) GMT +2 (summer)
-Average January temperatures: 1°C
-Average July temperatures: 26.5°C
-Annual rainfall: 592.8mm
 
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When To Go

When to go
The summer periods have the city crowded with tourists which is why we think the best time to visit Budapest is during the spring (late March to early May) and autumn seasons (Sept – Oct). The city ...

Kids In Tow

What to do with Children in Tow
One of the great things about Budapest is that it has an abundance of playgrounds, theme parks and ...

Health & Safety

Health and Safety
While medical care in Budapest is sufficient for routine troubles the same cannot be said if you find yourself in complicated situations. ...