The Basics
City Name: Budapest
Where is it located?: Budapest is in the northern half of Hungary, in the center.
Why do people go there?: Buda and Pest, two cities divided by a river and now joined by both the name and numerous bridges, attracts travelers to its cheap prices, rustic baths and fabulously affordable wine. As a bordering Eastern European country, Budapest has enjoyed the influx of travelers as tourists overflow from Western Europe and push East.
How do travelers get there?: Although flights are available, Budapest is more of a stop for backpackers who take the train from Vienna or Prague.
Currency: Forint
City Code: 1
Population: 1.7 million
Languages: Hungarian
Travel Information
Neighborhoods: Belvaros, District V, Erzebetvaros, District VII, Lipotvaros, northern part of District V, Terezvaros (District VI), Varnegyed, Vizivaros, Jozsefvaros, Ferencvaros, Obuda
Attractions: Cheap services, Cheap prices, Baths
Accommodations: Budapest Hostels Budapest Hotels
Tourist Office: Danmarks Turistrad, Vesterbrogade 6 D ,1620 K�benhavn V ,Telephone: +45 33 11 14 15, Fax: +45 33 93 14 16 ,Email: dt@dt.dk, http://www.visitdenmark.com/
Off-the-beaten-path: Fuveszkert Botanic Garden, Bunker, The Sire Watch Tower, Chain Bridge
Health Issues: Budapest’s largest health issue is its dirty air.
Tips for Visiting
When to go: Shoulder seasons are the best, although prepare for rain in the spring and cold in the fall if you come too early, or late
Common Phrases: Yes = Igen, No = Nem, Please = Legyen szives, Do you speak English? = Tud angolul?
City Specific Events: Spring Festival every April, Sziget Festival every August
How to get around?: There is a train. Every though no one else pays, you should because you will get stopped, especially as a tourist. And no one wants to go to Hungarian jail, do they?
Good to know: Budapest serves as the major cultural, industrial, commercial, political, and transportation center of Hungary.
Cheapest airport to fly into: The main airport for travelers taking flights to Budapest is the Budapest Ferihegy International Airport.
Need more information?: Check out the Budapest travel guide for more on what to see, where to stay, and how to get there.
