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Introduction
Undoubtedly the brightest jewel on the Danube, present-day Budapest was created in 1873 from the separate towns of Buda, Pest and Obuda. Its population of 2 million resides in 23 districts—the central ones will be covered here. District I... Continue reading »
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History
Budapest is often called the 'Pearl of the Danube,", and it truly is a stunningly beautiful place. Geography, history and human creativity have all combined to create a city that simultaneously charms, amazes and fascinates. Budapest is ful... Continue reading »
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Where to stay
Picking a place to stay in Budapest is a pleasure: there is something for everyone. The hardest part is deciding what you want as with so many tempting options. Even in the middle of summer and the height of tourist season, you should still b... Continue reading »
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Eat drink
There was a time not long ago when all Budapest had to offer its hoards of hungry tourists and locals were hundreds of traditional restaurants offering slabs of fatty breaded and fried pork, surly service and not a vegetable in sight. How tim... Continue reading »
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Entertainment
From eating and drinking well (and inexpensively) to classical music and opera to rock concerts and discos, Budapest offers pretty much as wide a choice of things to do as you'll find in any city of a comparable size. Cinemas There are... Continue reading »
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Tours
Budapest is an easy city to navigate; as long as you remember where the River Danube is, you will not get lost. Having taken that into consideration, it is best to begin viewing the city from the banks of the river. Tour One: Walking Tour... Continue reading »
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Getting there
Getting There By Air Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (+36 1 296 7000/ http://www.bud.hu) is located approximately 28 km from the city and provides direct service and connections to domestic and international destinations from ai... Continue reading »
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Fun facts
Budapest Country: Hungary Budapest by the Numbers: Population: 1,719,342 Elevation: 607 feet Average Number of Days With Precipitation: 242 days Average January Temperature: 31 degrees F Average July Temperature: 69 degrees F Quick F... Continue reading »
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Introduction
It never occurred to me when living in Modesto, California that someday, I would live in Budapest, Hungary and have the opportunity to write this guide. After graduating with a doctorate in International and Multicultural Education in 2000... Continue reading »
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Frommer's favorite experiences
The Best Photographic Viewpoints in the City: If you want to start at the highest point, you will have to go to Janos-Hegy or John Hill where the tower is 529m (1,736 ft.) high. On a clear day, you might just see the Tatra Mountains. The best... Continue reading »
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Best dining bets
Best for a Romantic Dinner: At Gerloczy Kavehaz, V. Gerloczy u. 1 (tel. 1/235-0953), you can dine under the canopy of the leafy trees shading you, with excellent service, all the while being serenaded by live music at night. Best Decor: Th... Continue reading »
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Best hotel bets
Best Splurge Hotel: The magnificent Four Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace, V. Roosevelt ter 5-6 (tel. 1/268-6000), has gained the reputation as Hungary's foremost hotel. The workmanship of the recreated Art Nouveau architecture is breathtaking. G... Continue reading »
Budapest Travel Experiences
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Notes from the Austro-Hungarian countryside
Last night we went to the Wiener Mozart Orchester’s Mozart Conzert. The tickets were 19 Euro, but I think it was worth it, because we wer... Continue reading »
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This city is smokin'! Plus pink beauty and the li...
Smoooookin'......in many different ways! Number One: very literally. I have never been anywhere that is so full of smoke and smokers ever... Continue reading »
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Visiting Hungary
We crossed the border fromm Czech Republic into Slovakia and stopped for lunch in the little town of Bratislava. We also had some time to... Continue reading »
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Budapest :: thermal baths, yurt living, music fes...
I finally left Krakow and Poland for good this trip. All in all about 2 of my 4 months were spent in Poland, mostly because of having a... Continue reading »
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Roadtripping: Hollókő, Vác, Szentendre
Traditional folk dancing in HollókÅ‘I'd asked at work where would be nice to go to for the weekend, and because it was the easter weekend... Continue reading »
Popular Budapest Hotels
- Airport Hotel Budapest
- K+K Hotel Opera
- Starlight Suiten Hotel Budapest
- Adina Apartment Hotel Budapest
- Boutique Hotel Zara
- Andrassy Hotel
- Sofitel Budapest
- InterContinental Budapest
- Budapest Museum Central
- Mandragora Hostel
