Kinga & Csaba Guide Book of Budapest
Városnézés
Budapest IX. district, Fővám tér 1-3. Budapest's largest indoor market hall. Hungarian restaurant (Fatal) with plenty of meat, vegetables, cheese, sausages, hungaricums, red peppers, etc. // Budapest IX. kerületében, a Fővám tér 1–3. Budapest legnagyobb fedett terű vásárcsarnoka. Magyaros étteremmel( Fatál) rengeteg hús,zöldség,sajt,kolbász,hungarikumok,piros paprika,stb
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Miðbæjar markaðshöllin
1-3 Vámház krt.Budapest IX. district, Fővám tér 1-3. Budapest's largest indoor market hall. Hungarian restaurant (Fatal) with plenty of meat, vegetables, cheese, sausages, hungaricums, red peppers, etc. // Budapest IX. kerületében, a Fővám tér 1–3. Budapest legnagyobb fedett terű vásárcsarnoka. Magyaros étteremmel( Fatál) rengeteg hús,zöldség,sajt,kolbász,hungarikumok,piros paprika,stb
The longest and most famous walking street in Budapest, with a lot of shopping oppurtunities, restaurants pastry shops and coffes.// Budapest leghosszabb sétáló utcája sok-sok üzlettel igazi belvárosi hangulattal,kávéházakkal,cukrászdákkal,teraszokkal.
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Vaci Street
Váci utcaThe longest and most famous walking street in Budapest, with a lot of shopping oppurtunities, restaurants pastry shops and coffes.// Budapest leghosszabb sétáló utcája sok-sok üzlettel igazi belvárosi hangulattal,kávéházakkal,cukrászdákkal,teraszokkal.
The distinct symbol of the Jewish quarter, the Great
Synagogye is also noted as one of the largest in the world, the second only to the one in New York. The visit entails a guided tour with a walk in the building and its surrounding garden,
where you'll also find sculptures of famous Hungarian writers and artists of Jewish origin. There is also a Jewish museum beside the synagogue, not to be confused with the Holocaust Memorial Centre further away in Páva Street.
Address: Dohány u. 2-8
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Dohány Street Synagogue
2 Dohány u.The distinct symbol of the Jewish quarter, the Great
Synagogye is also noted as one of the largest in the world, the second only to the one in New York. The visit entails a guided tour with a walk in the building and its surrounding garden,
where you'll also find sculptures of famous Hungarian writers and artists of Jewish origin. There is also a Jewish museum beside the synagogue, not to be confused with the Holocaust Memorial Centre further away in Páva Street.
Address: Dohány u. 2-8
Fortress on top of Gellert-hegy built by the Habsburgs. UNESCO World Heritage since 1987. // Gellért-hegy tetején fekvő erőd, melyet az 1848-49-es szabadságharc leverése után, 1854-ben emelt a Habsburg uralkodóház. Az UNESCO 1987-ben a Világörökség részévé nyilvánította.
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Citadel lookout
Citadella sétányFortress on top of Gellert-hegy built by the Habsburgs. UNESCO World Heritage since 1987. // Gellért-hegy tetején fekvő erőd, melyet az 1848-49-es szabadságharc leverése után, 1854-ben emelt a Habsburg uralkodóház. Az UNESCO 1987-ben a Világörökség részévé nyilvánította.
Located by the foot of the scenic Gellért Hill, Rudas
is another symbolic bath of Budapest, built in the
16th century under the Ottoman occupation. It
features a dim central dome and octagonal baths, surrounded by four pools, each with adifferent temperature. Plan your visit in advanceas there are selected days for male and female
visitors.
Address: Döbrentei tér 9
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Rudas sundlaugar
9 Döbrentei térLocated by the foot of the scenic Gellért Hill, Rudas
is another symbolic bath of Budapest, built in the
16th century under the Ottoman occupation. It
features a dim central dome and octagonal baths, surrounded by four pools, each with adifferent temperature. Plan your visit in advanceas there are selected days for male and female
visitors.
Address: Döbrentei tér 9
An ironwork memorial by Gyula Pauer consisting of
sixty pairs of shoes comemorating the thousands of Jewish victims who were shot into the Danube during the Arrow Cross movement in 1944-45. With over 800,000 people expelled or killed, the Hungarian Jewish community is regarded as one of the biggest victims in the dark era of Holocaust.
Address: Id. Antall József rakpart
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Skór á strönd Doná
Idősebb Antall József rakpartAn ironwork memorial by Gyula Pauer consisting of
sixty pairs of shoes comemorating the thousands of Jewish victims who were shot into the Danube during the Arrow Cross movement in 1944-45. With over 800,000 people expelled or killed, the Hungarian Jewish community is regarded as one of the biggest victims in the dark era of Holocaust.
Address: Id. Antall József rakpart
A highly photographable neighbourhood in Budapest, this quarter is home to several landmarks built for the millenial celebrations in 1896. The vast Heroes' Square is adorned by sculptures of the seven Magyar chieftains,
surrounded by the most prominent rulers who
followed them in Hungarian history. The
Museum of Fine Arts and the Kunsthalle are
adjacent to the square, while if you continue
your way past the wall of sculptures, you'll reach
City Park with Vajdahunyad castle.
Address: Hősök tere
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Torg hetjanna
Hősök tereA highly photographable neighbourhood in Budapest, this quarter is home to several landmarks built for the millenial celebrations in 1896. The vast Heroes' Square is adorned by sculptures of the seven Magyar chieftains,
surrounded by the most prominent rulers who
followed them in Hungarian history. The
Museum of Fine Arts and the Kunsthalle are
adjacent to the square, while if you continue
your way past the wall of sculptures, you'll reach
City Park with Vajdahunyad castle.
Address: Hősök tere
St. Stephen's Basilica is the largest church inBudapest. It was built in Neo-classicist style and has a capacity of up to 8,500 people.
Its most noted relic is the mummified right hand of
Stephen I, Hungary's first king who among others converted Hungarians to Christianity. The adjacent square is home to several markets throughout the year, and is lined by terraces of trendy bars and cafés.
Address: Szent István tér 1
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St. Stephen's Basilica (Szent Istvan Bazilika)
1 Szent István térSt. Stephen's Basilica is the largest church inBudapest. It was built in Neo-classicist style and has a capacity of up to 8,500 people.
Its most noted relic is the mummified right hand of
Stephen I, Hungary's first king who among others converted Hungarians to Christianity. The adjacent square is home to several markets throughout the year, and is lined by terraces of trendy bars and cafés.
Address: Szent István tér 1
Fisherman’s Bastion in Budapest is one of the top Budapest attractions without a doubt. The present day lovely lookout towers / decorative fortification of Fisherman’s Bastion were built in the 19th century to serve as a lookout tower for the best panoramic views in Budapest, Hungary. Needless to say, there used to be real castle walls where now you can take fantastic photos from, but the present day structure has never served as an actual fortification in Buda.
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Fiskimannahöfðið
Szentháromság térFisherman’s Bastion in Budapest is one of the top Budapest attractions without a doubt. The present day lovely lookout towers / decorative fortification of Fisherman’s Bastion were built in the 19th century to serve as a lookout tower for the best panoramic views in Budapest, Hungary. Needless to say, there used to be real castle walls where now you can take fantastic photos from, but the present day structure has never served as an actual fortification in Buda.
The Parliament is arguably the most prominent landmark of Hungary, also noted as the third largest parliament building in the world. It was designed in Gothic revival style by architect Imre Steindl. It is 96 metres tall, which
refers to the year 1896, when extensive
constructions were carried out to celebrate the
country's Millenium.
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Alþingishúsið í Ungverjalandi
1-3 Kossuth Lajos térThe Parliament is arguably the most prominent landmark of Hungary, also noted as the third largest parliament building in the world. It was designed in Gothic revival style by architect Imre Steindl. It is 96 metres tall, which
refers to the year 1896, when extensive
constructions were carried out to celebrate the
country's Millenium.
Very special place of entertainment, bars, great food, very special atmosphere, such a place only in Budapest
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Szimpla Kert
14 Kazinczy u.Very special place of entertainment, bars, great food, very special atmosphere, such a place only in Budapest
A true gem of the elegant Andrássy avenue, this
imposing neo-Renaissance building was built in the late 19th
century by the works of Miklós Ybl, the most prominent architect in Hungarian history. The Opera House is not only
an architectural masterpiece (featuring among others a sculpture of Ferenc Liszt), but it also enjoys immense popularity for its distinctive opera programme.
Address: Andrássy út 22
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Ungverska ríkisóperan
22 Andrássy útA true gem of the elegant Andrássy avenue, this
imposing neo-Renaissance building was built in the late 19th
century by the works of Miklós Ybl, the most prominent architect in Hungarian history. The Opera House is not only
an architectural masterpiece (featuring among others a sculpture of Ferenc Liszt), but it also enjoys immense popularity for its distinctive opera programme.
Address: Andrássy út 22
Housed in a beautiful neoclassical building along what is called the small boulevard of Budapest, this museum
houses various permanent and temporary exhibitions on the
history of Hungary, starting from the Roman
period, when the province of Pannonia stretched
far beyond than the present borders of the country.
Address: Múzeum körút 14-16
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Ungverska þjóðminjasafnið
14-16 Múzeum krt.Housed in a beautiful neoclassical building along what is called the small boulevard of Budapest, this museum
houses various permanent and temporary exhibitions on the
history of Hungary, starting from the Roman
period, when the province of Pannonia stretched
far beyond than the present borders of the country.
Address: Múzeum körút 14-16
Undoubtedly a signature landmark of Budapest,
Lánchíd, which translates to chain bridge, was built
in 1839 in a period characterised by economic boom in the city, by Scottish engineer Adam Clark. The construction was largely supported by István Széchenyi, one of the most
important politicians of the time. The lions
guarding the bridge are also connected to the
first suicide that happened here, committed by
their architect upon the realisation that he had
forgotten about the tongues of the animals.
Address: Lánchíd
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Keðju Brú
Széchenyi LánchídUndoubtedly a signature landmark of Budapest,
Lánchíd, which translates to chain bridge, was built
in 1839 in a period characterised by economic boom in the city, by Scottish engineer Adam Clark. The construction was largely supported by István Széchenyi, one of the most
important politicians of the time. The lions
guarding the bridge are also connected to the
first suicide that happened here, committed by
their architect upon the realisation that he had
forgotten about the tongues of the animals.
Address: Lánchíd
Stretching behind the imposing Heroes' Square, Városliget is one of the most popular recreational venues in the city. There
are plenty of entertainment options in the neighbourhood,
including the Széchenyi Baths, Budapest Zoo,
Circus, the Vajdahunyad castle housing the
Agricultural Museum and various fairs, and a
pond that turns into a popular ice rink in the
winter season.
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City Park
Stretching behind the imposing Heroes' Square, Városliget is one of the most popular recreational venues in the city. There
are plenty of entertainment options in the neighbourhood,
including the Széchenyi Baths, Budapest Zoo,
Circus, the Vajdahunyad castle housing the
Agricultural Museum and various fairs, and a
pond that turns into a popular ice rink in the
winter season.
Thanks to the geological features of the Carpathian Basin,
Hungary is extremely rich in thermal springs, and the area of Budapest is no exception: the capital stretches across over 100
springs, many of them accessible to the public in beautiful historical buildings. The Széchenyi Baths, built in 1913 in neo-Baroque style, is
undoubtedly the most famous of all: Europe's largest medicinal bath is supplied by a spring of 76°C, and it houses 18 pools, 10 saunas, and
various events to be enjoyed all year long.
Address: Állatkerti körút 11
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Széchenyi heitur pottur
9-11 Állatkerti krt.Thanks to the geological features of the Carpathian Basin,
Hungary is extremely rich in thermal springs, and the area of Budapest is no exception: the capital stretches across over 100
springs, many of them accessible to the public in beautiful historical buildings. The Széchenyi Baths, built in 1913 in neo-Baroque style, is
undoubtedly the most famous of all: Europe's largest medicinal bath is supplied by a spring of 76°C, and it houses 18 pools, 10 saunas, and
various events to be enjoyed all year long.
Address: Állatkerti körút 11
The Gellért Thermal Baths are housed just
behind the imposing Art Nouveau Gellért Hotel near the Liberty Bridge in Budapest. There are a range of pools of different temperatures, both inside and out, including the iconic sliding-roofed main pool, the external wave pool, as well as several sauna and steam rooms.
Address: Szent Gellért tér 1
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Gellert Thermal Bath
4 Kelenhegyi útThe Gellért Thermal Baths are housed just
behind the imposing Art Nouveau Gellért Hotel near the Liberty Bridge in Budapest. There are a range of pools of different temperatures, both inside and out, including the iconic sliding-roofed main pool, the external wave pool, as well as several sauna and steam rooms.
Address: Szent Gellért tér 1
The Szent Lukács Baths are an imposing building
on the riverbank just north of the Margaret Bridge. Once a
favoured bathing place of Turkish pasha Mustafa, it is still an immensely popular venue offering five pools, several smaller
Kneipp pools, plunge pools, saunas, a salt cave,
and some of the most famous spa parties (sparties) in town.
Address: Frankel Leó u. 25-29
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Lukacs sundlaug
25-29 Frankel Leó útThe Szent Lukács Baths are an imposing building
on the riverbank just north of the Margaret Bridge. Once a
favoured bathing place of Turkish pasha Mustafa, it is still an immensely popular venue offering five pools, several smaller
Kneipp pools, plunge pools, saunas, a salt cave,
and some of the most famous spa parties (sparties) in town.
Address: Frankel Leó u. 25-29
Környékek
The charming district of the Buda Castle entails the prominent Fisherman Bastion, Matthias Church,several museums, as well as some residential homes.
You'll find the National Gallery here, and
a wide range of other museums dedicated to music, military history, pharmacy (housed in the first pharmacy of Buda), and the life of Houdini. Take a romantic stroll under the blossoming trees of Tóth Árpád sétány, watch the change of the guard, and make your way back to the city centre by descending on the
most scenic funicular in the world.
Address: Szent György tér 2
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Castle Hill
The charming district of the Buda Castle entails the prominent Fisherman Bastion, Matthias Church,several museums, as well as some residential homes.
You'll find the National Gallery here, and
a wide range of other museums dedicated to music, military history, pharmacy (housed in the first pharmacy of Buda), and the life of Houdini. Take a romantic stroll under the blossoming trees of Tóth Árpád sétány, watch the change of the guard, and make your way back to the city centre by descending on the
most scenic funicular in the world.
Address: Szent György tér 2
The 2.5-km longMargaret Island betweenBuda and Pest makes fora perfect venue for a lazyday outside the bustling
city centre. It is home toseveral flowery parks, bars, medieval ruins, a water tower, a running trail, and the beloved
Musical Fountain, giving a spectacular show
several times a day in the summer season
Address: Margitsziget
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Margaret Island
The 2.5-km longMargaret Island betweenBuda and Pest makes fora perfect venue for a lazyday outside the bustling
city centre. It is home toseveral flowery parks, bars, medieval ruins, a water tower, a running trail, and the beloved
Musical Fountain, giving a spectacular show
several times a day in the summer season
Address: Margitsziget
Gasztronómia
The second venue of the Costes team serving finecourses inspired by local and international cuisine,all made of uniqueingredients from quail to mangalica. An elegant, bistro-style restaurant that was awarded with a Michelin-star shortly after its opening.
Address: Vigyázó Ferenc utca 5., Ráday u. 4
Opening hours: Breakfast: 6.30–10.30, lunch: 12.00–15.30,
dinner: 18.30–23.00
Phone: +36 1 920 1015
Internet: www.costesdowntown.hu/en
Email: reservation@costesdowntown.hu
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Costes Downtown
5 Vigyázó Ferenc u.The second venue of the Costes team serving finecourses inspired by local and international cuisine,all made of uniqueingredients from quail to mangalica. An elegant, bistro-style restaurant that was awarded with a Michelin-star shortly after its opening.
Address: Vigyázó Ferenc utca 5., Ráday u. 4
Opening hours: Breakfast: 6.30–10.30, lunch: 12.00–15.30,
dinner: 18.30–23.00
Phone: +36 1 920 1015
Internet: www.costesdowntown.hu/en
Email: reservation@costesdowntown.hu
A proud holder of twoMichelin stars, Onyxoffers a regal diningexperience blending traditional flavours with quality and innovation. Lunch menus of 3, 4, and 6 courses are available, and specialties include rooster consommé, duck ravioli, and flódni, a poppy seed and walnut-filled rich dessert of Hungarian origin.
Address: Vörösmarty tér 7-8
Opening hours: Lunch: Thu to Sat from 12.00, dinner: Tue to
Sat: 18.30–20.30
Phone: +36 30 508 0622
Internet: www.onyxrestaurant.hu/en
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Onyx
7-8 Vörösmarty térA proud holder of twoMichelin stars, Onyxoffers a regal diningexperience blending traditional flavours with quality and innovation. Lunch menus of 3, 4, and 6 courses are available, and specialties include rooster consommé, duck ravioli, and flódni, a poppy seed and walnut-filled rich dessert of Hungarian origin.
Address: Vörösmarty tér 7-8
Opening hours: Lunch: Thu to Sat from 12.00, dinner: Tue to
Sat: 18.30–20.30
Phone: +36 30 508 0622
Internet: www.onyxrestaurant.hu/en
Located in the vibrant scenery of the City Park, Gundel is a flagship restaurant dedicated to Hungarian cuisine. It started as a father-and-son establishment in the hands of Bavarian chef Károly Gundel in the late 19th century. Its menu features traditional Hungarian flavours with a modern and international twist, served through à la carte as well as tasting menus, including mangalica pork, goose liver, and the famous Gundel pancake.
Address: Gundel Károly út 4
Opening hours: Mon to Thu: 12.00–23.00, Fri and Sat:
12.00–0.00, Sun: brunch 11.30–15.00, 19.00–23.00
Phone: +36 1 889 8111
Internet: www.gundel.hu/en
Email: info@gundel.hu
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Gundel Étterem
4 Gundel Károly útLocated in the vibrant scenery of the City Park, Gundel is a flagship restaurant dedicated to Hungarian cuisine. It started as a father-and-son establishment in the hands of Bavarian chef Károly Gundel in the late 19th century. Its menu features traditional Hungarian flavours with a modern and international twist, served through à la carte as well as tasting menus, including mangalica pork, goose liver, and the famous Gundel pancake.
Address: Gundel Károly út 4
Opening hours: Mon to Thu: 12.00–23.00, Fri and Sat:
12.00–0.00, Sun: brunch 11.30–15.00, 19.00–23.00
Phone: +36 1 889 8111
Internet: www.gundel.hu/en
Email: info@gundel.hu
Déryné is Buda's symbolic restaurant, heavily frequented by locals living west of the Danube. It opened in the 1910s and served several well-known artists at the time, but it welcomes today's visitor with the same quality and hospitality, offering Hungarian and French-style dishes and home-made bakery products that are the subject of acclaim in the entire city.
Address: Krisztina tér 3
Opening hours: Mon to Thu: 7.30–0.00, Fri: 7.30–1.00, Sat:
9.00–1.00, Sun: 9.00–0.00
Phone: +36 1 225 1407
Internet: www.bistroderyne.com
Email: friends@deryne.com
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Déryné Bisztró
3 Krisztina térDéryné is Buda's symbolic restaurant, heavily frequented by locals living west of the Danube. It opened in the 1910s and served several well-known artists at the time, but it welcomes today's visitor with the same quality and hospitality, offering Hungarian and French-style dishes and home-made bakery products that are the subject of acclaim in the entire city.
Address: Krisztina tér 3
Opening hours: Mon to Thu: 7.30–0.00, Fri: 7.30–1.00, Sat:
9.00–1.00, Sun: 9.00–0.00
Phone: +36 1 225 1407
Internet: www.bistroderyne.com
Email: friends@deryne.com
Fakanál Restaurant
Housed in the busy Great Market Hall, Fakanál is a traditional restaurant serving Hungarian meals in an authentic setting accompanied by live gypsy music. A lively atmosphere is guaranteed here, either because of the events they host, or the pálinka shots that are always on high demand (and a must for every visitor).
Address: Vámház körút 1-3
Opening hours: Mon: 9.00–17.00, Tue to Fri: 9.00–18.00, Sat:
9.00–15.00, Sun: closed
Phone: +36 1 217 7860
Internet: www.fakanaletterem.hu
Email: info@fakanaletterem.hu
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Lunchrestaurang Fakanal
1-3 Vámház krt.Fakanál Restaurant
Housed in the busy Great Market Hall, Fakanál is a traditional restaurant serving Hungarian meals in an authentic setting accompanied by live gypsy music. A lively atmosphere is guaranteed here, either because of the events they host, or the pálinka shots that are always on high demand (and a must for every visitor).
Address: Vámház körút 1-3
Opening hours: Mon: 9.00–17.00, Tue to Fri: 9.00–18.00, Sat:
9.00–15.00, Sun: closed
Phone: +36 1 217 7860
Internet: www.fakanaletterem.hu
Email: info@fakanaletterem.hu
Borgartillaga
Sparnaðarleiðir
Money exchange
In Hungary we use HUF (forint) as our national currency. In most of the restaurants and shops you can use your credit card but it is always a good idea to have some cash with you.
Please don’t exchange at the airport or at the train stations, you will get the worst exchange rates there. The rest of the currency exchanger places you will find have much better rates, but always check before using them. Avoid people who will try to exchange with „better” rates on the street.
Sparnaðarleiðir
Grocery Stores
There is a SPAR at Budapest, Erzsébet körút. 27 .
You can find an All in one shop on the way to the Spar as well.
There are a few 24/7 shops in the city they are called RONI ABC.
Siðir og menning
Market Closeby
The closest market is the ’Klauzál téri Vásárcsanok’. It’s only 4 minutes of walk from the apartment. You can find all the fresh ingredients right from the local vedors.
Address: Klauzál téri Vásárcsanok
Sparnaðarleiðir
24/7 Laundry
There are a few 24/7 laundry shops in the city. The closest one is on the ’Klauzál téri Vásárcsanok’ just in the market area. They have a self service area or you can just leave it for them to do your laundry and pick it up later.
web: https:// soholaundry. hu/
Address: Klauzál téri Vásárcsanok
Sparnaðarleiðir
Luggage locker
We are always trying to be flexible about our check in/out times but it depends on other bookings as well, but If you arrive earlier or leave later then usual you can use this locker to store your luggage. The closest luggage locker is 3 minutes away and it is open 24/7. You can choose 2 different sizes of lockers to keep your luggage safe.
web:https:// lockersbudapest.business. site/
Address: Kertész utca 38
Sparnaðarleiðir
Currency exchange
In Hungary we use HUF (forint) as our national currency. In most of the restaurants and shops you can use your credit card but it is always a good idea to have some cash with you.
Please don’t exchange at the airport or at the train stations, you will get the worst exchange rates there. The rest of the currency exchanger places you will find have much better rates, but always check before using them. Avoid people who will try to exchange with „better” rates on the street.
Sparnaðarleiðir
Shopping malls
There are more then 10 shopping malls in Budapest.
The closest to the apartment is Westend wich has more then 400 shops. It is located right next to Nyugati train station. 20 min walk or 10 min with tram line 4-6 from the apartment.
address: Váci street 1-3
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SIM card
Sim CardIf you would like to have a local sim card we can recommend you to get one in one of the Vodafone stores.