Budapest Tourism Information Centre

Prices in Budapest are far more expensive than those of other European capitals.

Examples

We give some examples of prices of Budapest for you to make your budget:

* Transport Single ticket: HUF 300.
* Provision of transport of three days: 3850 guilders.
* Pizza Takeaway: 1000 guilders.
* Dinner for two at a standard restaurant: No wine, from 4000 guilders.
* Double room in a downtown hotel: from 40 € per night.
* A taxi ride from Ferihegy Airport: Between 3900 and 5700 guilders.
* Visit a Monument: Between 1500 and 2500 guilders.
* Dinner boat with live music: 9400 HUF.

Tips

In Hungary the tips are more entrenched than in other European countries and it is common that even professionals such as doctors expect a gratuity for their work.

Speaking of the most common case, the restaurants, some of them already included in the price of the service account. If the restaurant does not include this concept, the rule is to leave a tip between 10% and 15% of the total bill.

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Budapest is situated on the banks of the Danube, which makes us foresee that the city has a fairly high moisture levels. That makes the thermal effect to be based.

Generally speaking, the temperature in Budapest is slightly higher than in Prague, and rainfall levels are slightly higher.

Winter in Budapest

The winters are very cold in Budapest. In January and February the average temperature is below 0 º C, with a maximum of between 2 and 5 º C.

The winter precipitation is also higher than in the rest of the year except the summer and snow is common.

Summer in Budapest

Summers in Budapest can be quite hot. The average temperature in July and August is 16 º C, but you can get to see a maximum of over 30 º C, which along with levels of moisture produces a sense of being overwhelmed. Months are more likely to rain.

Best time to visit Budapest

For us, the best months to visit Budapest are May and September are months that you shall not approach or heat or extreme cold. By day you can be in short sleeves and at night you need a jacket, rather fucking winter.

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On the other hand, people with whom we have tried we felt quite nice (except for the reviewers to metro!).

Where do I start?

To visit, I recommend you start reading the general information of Budapest, then you can still see and places to visit, with the help of interactive map, start making your itinerary.

In principle, to know the city well, with 3 full days you can keep quite pleased. Enjoy Budapest booking you can get discounts of up to 75%, try our search engine!

Your guide to Budapest

If you’re traveling to Budapest this guide will be helpful. A city with over 2 million people and a completely different language from ours, we know that can be maddening. Read more…

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The Danube, the source of inspiration for numerous artists, with its immensity separates Buda and Pest, two cities that are united to form one of the most important European capitals.

Huge bridges connect both sides approached the Buddha, the ancient royal seat and most elegant residential area, and Pest, economic and commercial heart of the city.

Dare to lose its streets full of history and discover why Budapest is known as the Pearl of the Danube and is visited by more than 6 million tourists each year. Enchant you.

Budapest, the Danube’s most beautiful city

With that phrase describes Budapest Polish writer Claudio Magris, who won the Prince of Asturias Prize and traveler throughout Europe.

For us, Budapest has been a very pleasant surprise, we had read much of the city, the Hungarian theoretical unkindly, of the need to restore the buildings and many other topics.

True, not a city as “doll” like Prague, but what differentiates us travelers from tourists is the ability to see beyond, and find the beauty of a city behind the facades.

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Margarita island is an island in the Danube between Buda and Pest. It is a great park that offers relaxation areas and entertainment for both tourists and residents of Budapest.

The island was declared a public space in 1908.

What to do in Isla Margarita

In the more than 2,500 meters long that has the island you will find several gardens, the ruins of the convent of Santa Margarita, a beautiful small church, a small zoo with animals very curious, a swimming pool with water slides and other details that let you discover it for yourself.

One of the highlights of Isla Margarita is the water tank. It is now used as a viewpoint and a temporary exhibition hall.

How to loop through the park

Since the island is big enough for walking, if you know all the corners you have several options:

* Tourist train ride: The price is 800 guilders per person and you must wait until there are enough passengers. Read more…

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Park City, also called Városliget Park is the main place of leisure for aquincenses (adjective of the inhabitants of Budapest).

Initially, like many other parks, was a hunting grounds nobility used for years. In the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries was transformed gradually into the park which is on today.

The City Park is one of the first public parks in the world. The dimensions of the park is 1,400 by 900 meters.

What to see in the park?

Within the park you will find several attractions, among which the zoo, a small amusement park, the Széchenyi Spa and castle Vajdahunyad.

Speaking Vajdahunyad Castle, it was initially built in wood for Expo 1896. After the event was rebuilt in stone. Its architecture is a copy of other existing buildings in Hungary. Inside the castle you will find a museum (agriculture) and a church, small as pretty. Read more…

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Budapest, capital of Hungary, is a city where there is no time for boredom. Filled with museums, shops, clubs and restaurants not lacking small paradises that make life more pleasant and relaxed despite being in a big city. Standouts in this category, the famous Roman Baths, one of the major attractions of the area.

The Romans who came to the Danube River decided to move into the area, among other things, the amount of medicinal and thermal water springs that they found. And best of all is that Hungary has kept this ancient tradition of health and welfare, and today we can still enjoy this pleasure Caesars own during our visit to the city.

One of these urban jewels is the Széchenyi Spa, located on the Pest side, just 10 minutes from the heart of the Hungarian capital. It is also one of the largest spas in Europe and has 10 pools in total and extensive facilities including steam rooms, saunas, massage rooms and all kinds of therapeutic treatments. Read more…

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