Planning
Getting around Budapest – Public Transportation
How to get to Budapest city center from the Airport You will arrive to Budapest Airport, that has two terminals (2A and 2B) right next to each other. Taxi from Liszt Ferenc International Airport to Budapest city center As you exit the terminal, you will see a bunch of people in a queue. They are …
What not to do in Budapest – stay safe in Budapest
If you would like to know what not to do in Budapest, let me summarize: do use your common sense! It is a big city with all of it’s good and bad people and stuff. Most of them are good. 😉 Do not hail down a taxi in Budapest. Use only official taxis, the name of …
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Practical information about Budapest
Here’s a selection of useful information to make your trip to Budapest as easy and enjoyable as possible. Basic setup of the city Budapest is the capital and the biggest and most populous city of Hungary. It is the hub of the political, cultural and commercial life of the country. The city has 23 districts, …
Money and costs in Budapest
Money in Budapest Hungary’s currency is the Hungarian forint (Ft/HUF). Notes come in six denominations: 500Ft, 1000Ft, 2000Ft, 5000Ft, 10,000Ft and 20,000Ft. There are coins of 5Ft, 10Ft, 20Ft, 50Ft, 100Ft and 200Ft. I recommend always having some cash in Hungarian Forints with you during your walks. Prices in shops and restaurants are always quoted …
How to do Budapest on a Budget
Budapest is extremely beautiful even if all you can afford is to walk the streets and admire the architecture, the breathtaking Danube River and the many public statues. Budapest has just been announced as the winner of an annual competition of the best destination in Europe for 2019. Budapest came ahead of popular cities such …
Budapest Month by Month – What to do when?
Budapest is always a good idea. – It is a true statement, but not very helpful, is it? 🙂 What month would be the best time to visit Budapest? Let’s find out! Here is some help for you to plan your trip. This post also offers some information about events and weather in Budapest throughout …