Budapest Travel Forum

Are there any shopping markets in the city center for gifts, clothing, etc. open on Sunday's in Budapest?
Thanks.

My boyfriend and I are spending two nights in Budapest at the beginning of August, and would prefer a hostel/guesthouse to a hotel, because the environment's usually so much more fun, but I'm not having much luck finding one with a room with its own bathroom. Anyone know of anything like that?

Hi,

We will be travelling between Budapest and Rome at the end of July (2 adults and 2 kids). What is the best way to travel....bus, train or flight? Was looking into eurorail, alitalia and malev. Any other websites that I can look into? Thanks for your reply.

Hi, I will travel from Vienna to Budapest in July. I am choosing between Eurolines or train. I know that there is a 7:00a.m. bus, but I can't read the language, I don't know how much it is. For train I saw that there is a train at 08:25a.m. (Euronight, no need to change).

Does anyone know the fare for taking the bus and the fare of the train I posted?

IS the bus more convenient for my lugagges?

Thanks for your reply.

Hi,

We are a family of 4 (2 kids aged 12 and 10) traveling out of San Francisco planning a 10-14 trip of Switzerland, Austria and Hungary. Never been to Hungary before, would appreciate a few tips of what are the best places to visit in Hungary....planning to travel by train. Want to see Budapest. How many days to spend in Hungary? Looking forward to your replies.

Hi all, I would like to know if all day metro tickets or 3 day tourist metro tickets are also eligible for the trams and buses.

OK so been reading quite a lot about scams in restaurants of various sorts generally involving being charged more than on original menu - different menu being substituted in when paying, prices being claimed (for meat) to have been for 100 g and minimum portion being 400g etc.

so what's the best way of avoiding being ripped off and if it did happen what's the best way to deal with it ?

also is it, like here in UK, purely a civil matter where threats from restaurateur to call police would be meaningless as they'd not be interested ?

thanks in advance

Hi all

off to Budapest on Thursday (18 June 09) and we will possible get one of the 7day travel cards (or if not prob the 3 day)

2 questions:

1) can we get them at the airport or if not where is the nearest fo the Marriott hotel we can get them

2) am I right in thinking neither of these have to be validated in the way single tickets do ?

just wondering if anyone had used these guys - price looks to good to be true especially as it inclused a bout trip too

thanks

sorry for this superficial question :S
but i'm going to budapest next week, and i was wondering about shopping, if all the stores have their sale too there..

Several years ago, we had wonderful grilled foie gras. We think it was at the Mozart. Is this on your menu?

Karen

I have been reading a lot about dream island aka shipyard island... we tried to go there yesterday (thurs) and everything was closed. Are these clubs - dokk, studio, etc closed in the summer? Or will they be open today (fri)?

Advice? Pitfalls? Day train or sleeper? How long is the trip? Do the trains have food available or should one take one's own?

We're thinking about a sleeper. Has anyone done this trip in a sleeper and what was it like? Were you continually awoken by demands for passports? Was there food available?

So, I've searched most of the restaurants on the web, but haven't been able to find so of the stuff I am looking for.

Halasz leves, hungarian chicken liver with onions and breaded calf brains, tripe among others. Any suggestions?

Hi!While we are in Budapest,would like to take trips of short durations outside Budapest.
I have in the Budapest forum read about trips to Nagymaros-Visegrad or Zebegeny.As I understand this would be train journey from Nuygati.What are these places famous for,and how long would the journey take each way.
Also I have read about a boat excursion to the Danube Bend.How long is this excursion and where do we get the boat from.
Other than these what places can you recommend.
Will appreciate your suggestions.
Many thanks,
Jayarep.

Hello to all!

I would really love to try caving in budapest. Saw that there was 2 tours on caving in budapest. Anyone could recommand which one's better? I don't mind if its tough! Would be great if those who have gone on the caving tours before can tell me more abt them? Or any locals can recommand which cave had more beauty or more challenging etc? Thanks!

My friend and I are going to budapest on 18 June and will be there for 4 niights arriving late Thursday afternoon. Does anyone know whether we will get a better exchange rate in the UK or locally in Budapest ? If Budapest where would you recommend ? we are staying at the Marriott and are arriving by air on Jet2.

many thanks in advance for replies.

We are going to spend a few days in Budapest and would like to make a day trip to Balaton Lake. Is the trip short enough to make it worthwhile? Would it be advisable to rent a car or is bus or train transportation a reasonable alternative? What are the approximate rates for renting a car for a day?

Thanks in advance for your help.

I would like to visit Obudai temeto off Bechi utca and Arany hegy.

On google map this looks rather outside of the city. I was wondering if you could offer some info on how easy this area is to access by public transportation or taxi? Also, how safe is it for a small group of obvious foreigners?

Hi,

We will be in Budapest on Aug 20, 2009. I am looking for a good suggestion for a restaurant, bistro where we could make reservations for dinner and watch the fireworks!

Alternately a good public place - fisherman's wharf? that is safe, easy access and not hugely packed but offers a good photo locations.

We will be traveling with 2 kids, and while I realize that this is a major holiday and crowds are a given, I was wondering if there was someplace a little bit off the beaten path.

Hi!

What is the best hostel for location and price? Nothing fancy, just clean and quiet (enough).

Thanks!

Hallo everyone.
I would highly appreciate if you could help me with the following:
I am trying to find addresses/contacts and names of boutiques or fashion retailers of luxury clothes, specialised in hosiery or underwear in Budapest. Thank you in advance.
Wishing you all a great day,
Alina

Hello!

We are interested in buying 1 Day Travel Card (1500 HUF). Is it possible to pay it by credit card at underground machines?

We will arrive at Nepliget bus station. Could we buy that card in this station paying by credit card?

The problem is we are going to stay only 7 hours at Budapest, so we prefer to pay all with credit card on order nor to change money.

On a website I read a raving review for a restaurant in Budapest. It was the

"Bangla Büfé,
Akácfa utca behind the District VII market hall"

Does this restaurant still exist, and if yes, what is the exact address? Street and Number?

Hi

Can someone provide me with information on how I can get to Gellert Hill from the Central Market.

Thanks

Michael

My younger son (26) will be in Budapest for 3 months between July 1st to Sept. 30th for a research program in the Uni of Budapest. He is looking for a clean room as a tenant by a family or an old lady. He will study and improve his hungarian language.
Any help will be appreciated.

Hello!

Although we know Budapest has a lot of things to see, we only have 7 hours to stay in. So we would be grateful if somebody could tell us the most important things to do/see in Budapest in 7 hours starting from Nepliget Hst,5.

Thank you.

I will be visiting Budapest at the end of June for a week. As I am visiting Budapest for the first time, I would appreciate any suggestions regarding things to see and do. Also, suggestions regarding restaurants/cafes and shopping would be most welcome. I understand that Budapest is a relatively inexpensive city. One other question: are there buses to Balaton Lake and is it possible to leave in the morning and return in the evening and still have enought time to enjoy the lake area?

I want to find a food market near Deak Ferenc metro station, open sunday around 18.00h. I found this address Bárczi István utca 3, no store name just the address, is this store still running?
Thanks
francisco

On an upcoming trip to BUD, we are considering attending an opera at the Hungarian State Opera House.

Can anyone provide info on suggested attire?

Would jackets/ties be required or is it more flexible and casual tire be acceptable?

Thank you to any who respond!