See what the experts are saying about Budapest. Get expert advice on how to get there what to see and more.
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The best places to enjoy a sunset
From the Riverside: As the sun sets, you will find many locals and visitors flocking to the riverside to enjoy people-watching, watching the sunset, and just plain relaxing. Depending on how busy your day was, you may either want to find a be... Continue reading »
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Favorite off-the-beaten-track museums
Belyegmuzeum (Postal Stamp Museum): Philatelists the world over have recognized the artistic creativity of the Magyar Posta creations. Here you'll find incredibly beautiful and well-organized collections of Hungary's finest stamps and those o... Continue reading »
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Favorite places to kill an hour
Central Hall Market: Not only a good place to pick up souvenirs, but also a fun place for people-watching. The second floor balcony overlooking the whole market is an experience you should not miss. Castle Hill: Ignore the tourist sights f... Continue reading »
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Favorite experiences outside the city
Cruising the Danube: There's nothing like a boat ride on a fine sunny day. From Budapest, head up the river to the charming towns of Szentendre and Visegrad along the Danube Bend. Visiting Szentendre: Only 45 minutes outside the city by HE... Continue reading »
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Planning a trip
Now that you've decided to travel to Budapest or the rest of the country, you may have dozens of questions: Do I need a visa? What currency is used in Hungary, and can I get my hands on the currency before leaving home? Will any festivals tak... Continue reading »
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When to go
Budapest has a relatively mild climate -- the annual mean temperature in Hungary is 50°F (10°C). Nevertheless, summer temperatures often exceed 80° to 85°F (27°-29°C), and sweltering hot, humid days are typical in July and August. In July 200... Continue reading »
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Getting there
By Plane Northwest Airlines (tel. 800/447-4747) and Malév (tel. 800/877-5429, 800/262-5380, or 800/223-6884), the former Hungarian state airline, offer nonstop service between North America and Budapest. Other leading carriers include Luft... Continue reading »
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Package deals
Before you start your search for the lowest airfare, you may want to consider booking your flight as part of a travel package. Package tours are not the same thing as escorted tours. Package tours are simply a way to buy the airfare, accommod... Continue reading »
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Health & insurance
Insurance Check your existing insurance policies and credit card coverage before you buy travel insurance. You may already be covered for lost luggage, canceled tickets, or medical expenses. The cost of travel insurance varies widely, dep... Continue reading »
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Entry requirements & customs
Entry Requirements The websites listed provide downloadable passport applications as well as the current fees for processing passport applications. For an up-to-date, country-by-country listing of passport requirements around the world, go... Continue reading »
Budapest Travel Experiences
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Adventure in Budapest
After a 7-1/2 hour ride in an 18-seater minibus, we made it to Budapest! There were 16 passengers in the bus: 11 being Dianna... Continue reading »
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En rolig tågresa + Budapest
PÃ¥ tÃ¥get till Budapest träffade vi de tvÃ¥ roligaste och spontanaste människorna pÃ¥ hela resan (eller nÃ¥gonsin kanske). Vi hittade en to... Continue reading »
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Cycling the Hungarian Danube: Gyor to Tata to Es...
Finding our way out of Gyor was a challenge. Not only had the number of bikers on the "trail" seriously dwindled, so had... Continue reading »
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Budapest, round 1.
Hi everybody! Tinks here. I know my voice has been a little quiet on this series of entries on the blog , I guess it's just that le... Continue reading »
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Budapest, Hungary
6/11/2006After a 7hr train journey we were very thankful to be in Budapest! We checked into our hostel, we were the only ones booke... Continue reading »
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