Guidebook for Budapest
Food Scene
McDonald's
55 Teréz krt.For emergancy cases... because Its about a few steps...
Anna Café
5 Váci uIt's a quite old café in Budapest... quality of coffee is guaranteed..
Puli
10 Deák Ferenc utcaDelicious Hungarian meals...
CBA
12 Veres Pálné u.Closest shop for basics and food..
Everything Else
Budapest Luggage Storage Váci
7-9 Régi posta utcaLUGGAGE STORAGE
Neighborhoods
Etyek
The Etyek-Buda wine region lies 30 km from the capital.
Szentendre is located just outside of Budapest. Churches, museums, galleries and cafes in Baroque settings symbolize this lovely town.
144 locals recommend
Szentendre
Szentendre is located just outside of Budapest. Churches, museums, galleries and cafes in Baroque settings symbolize this lovely town.
It is located on the right bank of the Danube, 30 km from Budapest. It is called a castle town because of the city’s main attractions. Visegrád is said to be one of the most beautiful cities in Hungary with a breath-taking view of the Danube Bend.
45 locals recommend
Visegrád
It is located on the right bank of the Danube, 30 km from Budapest. It is called a castle town because of the city’s main attractions. Visegrád is said to be one of the most beautiful cities in Hungary with a breath-taking view of the Danube Bend.
Traveler advice
Getting around
Validate your metro ticket
To validate your ticket, simply stick it into one of the orange machines at metro station entrances for a few seconds. You’ll hear a validation mark being printed onto the ticket and then a beep.
Getting around
Pedestrians have priority on crossings
Pedestrians have the right of way on zebra/pedestrian crossings in Hungary and generally, vehicles will give way to you. As always though, exercise caution!
Ways to save
Pay in Forints, not Euros
The currency in Hungary is the Forint (shortened to HUF). Occasionally though, you might find prices in shops quoted in Euros (EUR). Don’t be tempted! The conversion rate is almost always poor and you end up paying more than you should.
What to pack
Swimming suit and slipperies
Visit one of our amazing thermal baths in any season.
Getting around
Budapest is very English-friendly
Almost every restaurant has a menu in English.
Customs and culture
Tipping
Generally speaking, 10% of the total is appreciated in all cases with higher percentages for exceptional service.
Getting around
Never hail a taxi off the street
Always call a reputable taxi firm (Fo taxi, City taxi) and ask to be picked up from where you are. Never hail a cab from the side of the street.