HUNGARY
OVERVIEW
Capital: Budapest
Currency: Forint (HUF)
Language: Hungarian
ATM Networks: common in Hungary m in both large & small cities. Credit cards are widely accepted.
Electricity: 230V, 50Hz with Type C and Type F plugs
Internet: on average 12% slower than in U.S. WiFi coverage is very high. Most hotels, hostels, cafes, restaurants and bars have it
Water: safe to drink (but chlorinated) in Budapest but should avoid outside of any major cities.
Tipping: About 10 percent for restaurants is just fine.
Taxis: Taxis are not as bad about overcharging as they are in some places, but make sure the meter is working and be very clear about where you are heading or you might get a little “city tour” on the way to your destination.
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WHERE TO GO -
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Margaret Island is a short cab ride (or a long walk) from most hotels in Budapest. Here you can just stroll around the 240-
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Hop on a cruise to the Danube River Bend (leaving from Budapest). It’s a very leisurely way to get outside the city. You could go to Szentendre for the day (artists, marzipan, tourists) or head all the way to Visegrád (Roman fortress, hiking trails). Mahart offers boats on Saturday and Sunday in summer (July through August) all the way to Visegrád. There isn’t a less stressful or more scenic way to travel!
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For great overviews of the city, head early or late for the best lighting and (hopefully) fewest people to Fisherman’s Bastion. The gorgeous views through the archways can’t be beat.
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There are several free walking tours in Budapest. The Communism Tour gives a fascinating history that is still apparent and controversial in Budapest today.
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Szentendre: The Perfect Day Trip from Budapest
WHERE TO STAY
