Budapest

Budapest – Hungary

The residents of Budapest are predominantly Hungarians, or Magyars as they prefer to call themselves,…

The beginnings of Budapest can be traced back to 1 AD when the Celts first…

Hungary was one of the first European countries to herald the end of communism in…

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•  New Year’s Day – 1st January •  1848 Revolution Day/National Day – 15th March…

One of the great things about Budapest is that it has an abundance of playgrounds,…

Budapest’s version of London’s Highgate cemetery or the Pere Lachaise of Paris, this cemetery was…

Built in 1847, this museum has the most important and comprehensive collection of Hungarian artefacts…

Beautiful on every level, this museum pays homage to Budapest’s famous art nouveau stained-glass maker…

This building has a frightening history as it was once the headquarters of AVH secret…

This synagogue is the largest outside of New York City and can seat 3000 worshippers…

While medical care in Budapest is sufficient for routine troubles the same cannot be said…

This hostel is a bit out of the way in terms of city geography but…

Found at the heart of the Inner Town, this comfortable place has two floors, a…

Budapest’s first hostel is quite small – only 50 dormitory and double bed rooms –…

Bright and film-orientated here, this hostels offers dormitory, double/twin, triple, four, and multi- bedded rooms…

With 120 rooms – some with their own shower, this hotel offers dirt cheap prices…

Situated in a fantastic location, near Andrassy ut, Heroes’ Sq and City Park, this hotel…

Without a doubt the best English-language bookshop in the city, this place has fiction, travel…

You won’t find tacky painted eggs here but modern Hungarian craft such as hand-blown glass,…

Contemporary and traditional porcelain are the order of the day at this shop which is…

Lots of beautiful folk art can be found here (some distinctly modern). It makes for…

A less well known flea market that operates on the weekends, you’ll find it around…

A well-known flea market for tourists to explore and bargain hard (the stall owners are…

Location: Astoria M Opening Times: 7 am to 3 am You’ll find this café on…

Location: Köztársaság tér 12 Tel: +361 787 7737 The food here is Persian based and…

Address: Városmajor utca 57 Tel:  +361 202 4488 Opening Times: 12pm to 10pm Serving Pakistani…

Location: Király utca 17 Tel: + 361 352 1522 A moderately priced restaurant, that serves…

Address: V Szechenyi utca 16 Tel: + 269 3802 Opening Times: 11am to 10pm A…

Address: X Klauzal ter 9 Tel: + 321 3622 Opening Times: 11:30am to 3:30pm Tuesday…

Location: Astoria M Opening Times: 7 am to 3 am You’ll find this café on…

Location: Köztársaság tér 12 Tel: +361 787 7737 The food here is Persian based and…

Address: Városmajor utca 57 Tel:  +361 202 4488 Opening Times: 12pm to 10pm Serving Pakistani…

Location: Király utca 17 Tel: + 361 352 1522 A moderately priced restaurant, that serves…

Good luck trying to get a ticket for the Gala concert and ball! The event…

Naturally held at the Palace of Art in Mucsarnok, this massive forum for showing off…

Made up of cultural events held in multiple city venues, this festival is held from…

The most famous race in Eastern Europe starts in early October, where you’ll see racers…

All types of classical music, from the legendary to the sacrilegious, are showcased in venues…

Beginning at the end of August, this week-long festival exhibits Jewish culture with music and…

•    Drive on the right side of the road •    Speed limits for both cars…

Ferihegy International Airport is located 24km southeast of Budapest and has two terminals side by…

You must be 21 years of age and have had your license for at least…

If you can help it, don’t bother getting taxis in Budapest – the public transport…

Budapest has three metro lines that only converge at Deak Ferenc ter. There is the…

There are over 250 bus routes serving Budapest, some also connecting the city centre with…

Budapest, Fehérvári út 41, Hungary www.iszlamweb.hu(20) 216 0171

Budapest, Tárogató út 2-4, Hungary www.itcb.hu(1) 224 0700

Budapest XIII., Dévényi utca 6, Hungary mentoovalapitvany.blogspot.com

Budapest, Bartók Béla út 29, Hungary www.iszlam.hu(1) 365 1502

Budapest, Szentháromság tér 2, Hungary www.matyas-templom.hu(1) 355 5657

Address: 1135-H Budapest, Riert Karoly krt. 104 Tel: +362 941 4709 The denomination here is…

There are a whole variety of tours to experience in Budapest. A bus tour is…