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Inside Background
Architecture 
  Visitors will find many styles of architecture throughout the city...
Last edited: 05 April 2008
Culture 
Budapest is an interesting city in that it was heavily damaged in WWII and its...
Last edited: 11 January 2006
Health & Safety 
Health The biggest health issue in Budapest is dirty air.  Though it has gotten...
Last edited: 04 December 2008
History 
Budapest has been at the center of Hungary's history for more than 700 years...
Last edited: 27 March 2006
Neighborhoods 
Travelers who visit a foreign country often want to know which neighborhoods...
Last edited: 22 September 2009
Recommended Reading 
One of the methods that many travellers use to prepare for their journey is to...
Last edited: 06 January 2009
Tourist Board Info 
Many travelers like to obtain information about their travel destinations from...
Last edited: 03 August 2009
Weather & When to Go 
Visitors that can pick any time of year to travel to Budapest should choose to...
Last edited: 04 December 2007
Budapest 
This is an FYI to all who read the Budapest posts redirected to the Frommer's...
Last edited: 25 July 2008
Frequently Asked Questions 
This is an extension of the FAQ topic in the Forum, to be updated as...
Last edited: 04 August 2008
Introduction 
The majestic Danube and the ornate Parliament building are a favorite motive...
Last edited: 27 March 2006
Only in Budapest 
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Last edited: 11 September 2009
Photo Album 
This is a link to some photos of Budapest. Budapest Pictures
Last edited: 29 January 2007
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
    Budapest is served by Ferihegy Airport and a number of train stations...
Last edited: 10 August 2009
Getting Around 
Transportation is so easy in Budapest. Most things are within easy walking...
Last edited: 12 March 2008
Public Transportation 
Overview  The public transportation system in Budapest is a favorite internal...
Last edited: 28 December 2008
Taxis & Rental Cars 
 Car Hire Budapest offers a rentals from both demoestic and international...
Last edited: 30 September 2009
Train Station Taxi-Nyugati, Keleti, Deli 
If you’re traveling by taxi from Deli, Keleti or Nyugati palyaudvar (train...
Last edited: 17 September 2008
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Inside Things to Do
Day Trips 
DANUBE BEND TOWNS There are 4 towns along the Danube Bend in Hungary worth...
Last edited: 13 July 2009
Events & Festivals 
Sziget Festival . Its along the lines of V-festival, Reading / Leeds and...
Last edited: 02 August 2008
Museums & Attractions 
There are many great Museums and Attractions around Budapest.  A short list...
Last edited: 14 November 2008
Nightlife 
One of the most popular Budapest nightlife activities for visitors is dancing...
Last edited: 02 May 2008
The Performing Arts 
A location with as rich a history as that of Budapest is bound to have a...
Last edited: 04 July 2007
Shopping 
  Váci utca (pronounced vaht-see oot-sah)  Váci utca is a long, pedestrian-only...
Last edited: 01 March 2008
Sports & Activities 
Budapest is known for its baths. During the Roman times, there were 14 thermal...
Last edited: 16 June 2006
Activities 
There are many fun activities to enjoy while in Budapest. To tour the city on...
Last edited: 06 January 2009
City Walks 
Due to the efficient and pervasive nature of the Budapest public transportation...
Last edited: 27 July 2008
Elektrotechnikai Múzeumá 
Electrotechnical museum with old school experiments.   The electrotechical...
Last edited: 10 August 2009
Find Exhibits, Activities, Bars & Clubs 
Guidebooks and websites can offer a visitor great information on museums...
Last edited: 16 February 2009
Millenáris 
Millenáris is an avant garde arts and cultural center, including visual, music...
Last edited: 30 May 2008
Palace of Arts (Művészetek Palotája) 
The Palace of Arts is a relatively new cultural complex built in 2005.  The...
Last edited: 30 May 2008
Railways for Children, By the Children 
http://www.gyerme...  A unique train service through a park in the Buda hills...
Last edited: 16 March 2008
Rainy Day Activities 
There are 3 things to do in Budapest when its raining: 1. Go to a bath house 2...
Last edited: 11 September 2009
Shopping 
Shopping in Budapest can be much like any other European city - a clone of...
Last edited: 29 November 2008
Tours & Sightseeing 
Budapest offers an abundent amount of tours and trips to get you better...
Last edited: 28 December 2009
Trip to the Puszta 
When the weater is fine the Great Hungarian Plain (Alföld) is a gerat...
Last edited: 05 September 2009
Unique Budapest 
Budapest is not only the 'Paris of the East', and was not only the capital of...
Last edited: 03 September 2008
Wine Time 
Hungarian wine is no longer available only for wine-freaks but to everybody...
Last edited: 05 November 2009
Budapest Zoo (Budapesti Allakert) 
Budapest  Zoo is a great place, and you will find it better than you can...
Last edited: 26 May 2008
Central Market Hall (Nagy Vasarcsarnok) 
Goods!  You'll find fruit, vegetables, specialties and souvenirs of all kinds...
Last edited: 01 May 2008
City Park (Varosliget) 
Varosliget is a great place to spend all day long. In summer you can take a...
Last edited: 11 July 2006
Danube Palace (Duna Palota) 
This is a nice venue. A somewhat small theater in the neighborhood of St...
Last edited: 10 August 2008
Free Budapest Walking Tours 
Free spirit. Free love. Free agent. Free styler.
Last edited: 03 December 2009
Gellert Baths 
  The Gellert Baths are a traditional Hungarian Bath complex locted in the...
Last edited: 20 July 2008
Leo Frankel Synagogue 
Location: II Budapest,  Frankel Leo street 49. The syangogue is surrounded by a...
Last edited: 28 February 2008
Ludwig Museum of Contemporary Art 
The Ludwig Múzeum (or LUMÚ) has moved.  In 2005, it was moved from the Royal...
Last edited: 01 March 2008
Memento Park 
Memento Park includes the well-known Statue Park, Stalin's Grandstand and the...
Last edited: 06 January 2009
RiverRide 
Greatest fun ever! A must do program... The bus rolls around and suddenly you...
Last edited: 02 October 2009
Szechenyi Baths and Pool 
Szechenyi Baths is part of a tradition of baths that started during Turkish...
Last edited: 22 March 2007
Szoda Cafe 
Szoda used to be a great bar, but like many of its competitors in Budapest, it...
Last edited: 20 November 2009
WestEnd City Center 
WestEnd City Center is an enormous mall, almost a sort of temple to...
Last edited: 30 May 2008
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Inside Dining Scene
Dining Overview 
Budapest offers a wide array of choices for those looking for traditional...
Last edited: 23 June 2008
Cheap Eats 
Hungarians love fast, cheap food.  There are two traditional ways they'd...
Last edited: 26 August 2008
Dining with a View 
  There are a number of options for dining with a great view from either the...
Last edited: 23 June 2008
Late-night Dining 
A number of falafel/gyro stands are open 24 hours, in particular the 3 Testver...
Last edited: 30 May 2008
Iguana 
Located a short walk from Parlament, this expat-owned restaurant boasts the...
Last edited: 23 November 2008
Porcellino Grasso Ristorante 
The restaurant is located in the bottom of the roses hill in the second...
Last edited: 13 January 2009
Rezkakas 
Go to Rezkakas to experience traditional Hungarian cuisine. International menu...
Last edited: 23 November 2008
Szimpla Kert 
Szimpla Kert is essentially a beer garden - a very, very cool beer garden.  It...
Last edited: 20 November 2009
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Inside Hungary: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
The national currency is called the forint (international code: HUF). Smaller...
Last edited: 22 August 2008
Crossing the Border 
Hungary is a landlocked country and shares borders with Austria, Slovenia &...
Last edited: 17 March 2008
Emergencies 
As with other EU member states, all emergency services can be reached by...
Last edited: 12 May 2008
Important Phrases 
Good morning! : Jó reggelt! (until about 10 am) Jó napot! (all day) Good...
Last edited: 23 July 2009
Telephones 
Basics You can always use the full international format: +36 (1-2 digits area...
Last edited: 08 August 2007
Tipping & Etiquette 
There is no standard practice regarding the inclusion of tips or service...
Last edited: 17 March 2008
Power and Voltage Conversion 
Hungary requires the same type of power adapters as Italy, France, and other...
Last edited: 25 April 2008
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