danubioHomes, Spanish company with confidence and assurance personnel residing in Budapest, offers some information to facilitate good stay in the city.
To contact us (Mon-Fri 9.00-18.00):
+ 36 150 13776
(do not forget to activate the roaming before traveling)
info@danubiohomes.com
Currency
The official currency in Budapest is the Hungarian forint (Ft.). The mean change is usually at 300 guilders per EUR1.
In Budapest find banknotes of 500, 1,000, 2,000, 5,000, 10,000 and 20,000 guilders. Coins in circulation are 5, 10, 20, 50, 100 and 200 guilders.
The best way to save is to pay fees by credit card whenever possible. When paying by credit card, the exchange rate is the current time and the maximum fee, depending on the issuer of the card, typically 1%.
In the city center will have no problem finding banks and ATMs.
Exchange booths located in the vicinity of the stations and in the center are those that offer the best conditions. Banks generally quote is worse than posts change and change is less convenient airport, hotels and country of origin.
Arrive in Budapest
Airport Budapest Liszt Ferenc -Budapest is located about 20 kilometers from the city. To go to the center have different possibilities:
– Taxi: The journey between the airport and downtown Budapest has a fixed cost of about 24 EUR and a duration of about 30 minutes.
– AirportShuttle: Minibus with capacity of 11 people leading passengers to stops they indicate in the city center. The cost is 1500 Ft.
– Bus: Bus 200 or 93 leads to K?bánya Kispest station, from which we take the blue line metro to the city center. The total cost does not exceed 2 EUR.
transport
The main means of transport is the tram, taxi, bus, trolley and subway.
TICKET SALES: Sold in subway stations in the ticket machines, tobacconists and newsagents. They are valid for all public transport.
Rates are as follows:
• Single ticket: 320ft.
• Voucher for 10 single tickets: 3000 Ft.
• reduced subway ticket: 260 Ft (maximum distance 3 stations).
• Ticket with transshipment: 490 Ft.
• 1 day pass: 1.550 Ft.
• Payment of 3 days: 3.850 Ft.
• Pass 7 days: 4,600 Ft.
• Students Monthly subscription: 3850 Ft ..
• Discounted rates for quarterly installments (100 days): Students: 11550 Ft ..
Taxi
Big companies working with low price for what it is worth noting the phone number and so the service will have a lower price.
Cab 6×6: +36 1 6-666-666
Buda Taxi: +36 1 3-333-333
Budapest Taxi: +36 1 4-333-333
City Taxi: +36 1 2-111-111
Rádio Taxi: +36 1 3-777-777
Tram
Budapest has over 40 tram lines that run throughout the historic city center. The most frequently are:
• Line 2
Walk the east bank of the Danube and stops at the Chain Bridge, the Parliament, the Central Market and at all points of interest in the Pest side.
• Lines 19 and 41V
Batthyány tér connects the Gellért Hill.
• Lines 4 and 6
They operate 24 hours a day.
Metro
The Budapest Metro consists of three lines and is quite simple to use, since the lines intersect at only one point: the Deák Ferenc tér station. The meter operates from 4:30 to 23 hours with a frequency of between 2 and 15 minutes.
Yellow Line 1 Line 2 Line 3 red and blue.
Some plans can not be missed…
A typical Hungarian plan is to go to the thermal baths such as Gellért or Széchenyi.
Margarita Island is another good alternative, whose historical memories back to the eleventh century. It has buildings like the Water Tower, the source of the music, the Church of San Miguel, and century ruins. They can also enjoy swimming pools, two hotels, bars and nightclubs. It is a large space for different kinds of sports.
The city also has various stages, as the great Ferenc Puskas Stadium.
Walking the Váci street, Király utca, Andrássy Street, Fashion Street, Paris Department Stores Central Market or you can enjoy a variety of shops to do some shopping.
Throughout the city you will find several cinemas and if inhabit Corvin, find one there. To stay there, we recommend the apartment Corvin Center Suites: www.corvincentersuites.com, where the staff is very friendly and speaks Spanish.
Other experiences include:
– Walk around the Castle District, San Matyas Church and Fishermen’s Bastion.
– Visit the Parliament, free entrance for EU citizens (groups in Spanish)
– Visit to the Opera, also with explanations in Spanish.
– Walk around the bridge area of the chains is very nice especially at night when lit.
– Jewish Synagogue, the largest in Europe.
Leisure young
Kaméleon: Disco modern music. It is located on the fourth floor of the Mammut shopping center. Charge admission: 1000-4000 Ft.s.
Dokk Café: Located in the same Mammut floor II. They enjoy modern music and to 23:30 do not charge admission. A glass of wine or beer 600 Ft.s, cocktails Ft.s. 1200
Morrisson’s 2: It is a place of enormous extent. Different rooms with different style of music. In addition there are disco, table football, darts. It is located on the corner of Szent István Falk Miksa and Körut. To 21:00 do not charge admission. After nine charge Ft.s. 1000 Copa normal wine or beer 500 Ft., Cocktails from 1200 Ft.s.
B7: Street Nagymezo, near the Opera House. Fridays nightclub RNB, Funky, 80s and 90s. Admission: 1000 Ft.s boys, girls free.
Moulin Rouge Budapest: In the same Nagymezo street near Andrássy Avenue. The peak days (Friday and Saturday) cover charge.
Pardon zold Where Petofi bridge reaches the Buddha, there are two sites at the foot of the bridge outdoors. Music of different styles.
River: Located north from the Petofi bridge in Buda. It is a modern disco music.
Szimpla Kert: Near the Synagogue. Normally no cover charge, no music of different styles.
To visit
• Hungarian National Opera: Inaugurated in 1884, it was considered at European level as one of the most prominent opera houses of the time. Projects classicist and neo-Renaissance style must be the greatest nineteenth century Hungarian architect, Miklós Ybl. This is true tourist gem in VI., Andrássy út 22.
• The Heroes Square: This square is located in City Park XIV. It has a central column of the Millennium Monument in which the Archangel Gabriel holding the Holy Crown and the apostolic cross. After the column is two series of statues representing the major figures in the history of Hungary. This place is tucked in the Art Gallery on the right side and the Museum of Fine Arts on the left side.
• Fishermen’s Bastion: This work of neo-Romanesque style provides tourists a wonderful view of the Pest side. Construction began in 1895, is ideally located next to the Matthias, I., Szentháromság tér Church.
• Parliament: Found in V., Kossuth tér 1-3. It is the largest building in the country, stands on the bank of the Danube. This neo-Gothic architectural complex was built between 1984 and 1904.
• St. Stephen’s Basilica: The largest church in Budapest, the dome 96 meters high seen from almost every point of the city. This classical building was begun in 1851 and finished in 1905 The Basilica is found in V., Szent István tér.
• Andrássy Avenue: you can see in it the best of the eclectic architecture and buildings including the wonderful Opera. The avenue ends at the Heroes’ Square.
Where to eat
If looking for something fast and cheap but it is typical food of Hungary, one option is to dine in the city markets. On the top floor of the Central Market in Budapest you can find bars or premises where one can take a sausage, a bowl of goulash or a sandwich typical salami from Hungary and top it with a coffee or a sweet, all at a very affordable price.
Areas of restaurants:
In the tourist street Vaci can find a number of restaurants with different menus for a good price. In the streets adjacent to the Liszt Ferenc square (near Oktogon) is an area of restaurants and bars with terraces where you can also have a drink at night.
Another popular area is the street Ráday. From the square Kalvin tér (next to the National Museum and near the Liberty Bridge) you get to this semi-pedestrian street lined with terraces and is popular for its atmosphere and nightlife, and restaurants, bars and cafes to suit all budgets .
Examples of some restaurants:
• Gündel Restaurant: Állatkerti út 2 District XIV, 1146 Budapest, in the neighborhood of City Park (the City Park).
• Matyas Pince Restaurant in Marcius 15, opposite the Chain Bridge.
• Fatal Restaurant Located on Vaci Street number 67, in the 5th arrondissement is a rustic-style restaurant Hungarian food with good value for money.
• Restaurant & Coffee Spoon amp; lounge, the restaurant is in a boat moored near the Chain Bridge overlooking the Royal Castle. It has several terraces. It is opposite the Hotel Intercontinental.
• Cotton Club Restaurant is a selection of dishes on the menu. Jokai u., 26, on the corner with Leo Weiner.
Cafes and bakeries
Gerbeaud Café: Located on the Vörösmarty square
Pastry Hauer
Café New York: Erzebet krt.
Café Lukacs: Andrassy út.
Area of ??residence – Corvin
Corvin is a very famous area for people of all ages. The homes are quality and brand new. It has a fabulous shopping center with a variety of shops, a fitness center with spa, terraces, clubs and bars, good cinemas and convenient communication to navigate the rest of the city. Line 3 Metro and trams stop right there 4-6.
To stay at the Corvin, we recommend the apartment Corvin Center Suites: www.corvincentersuites.com where the staff is very friendly and speaks Spanish. The apartments are new, very clean and well equipped. If they say they are Spanish, booking directly through their website will have a detail with you.
Emergency Budapest
In case of emergency may make some of these services will serve useful:
– Locksmiths +36 20 263 7129
– Plumber +36 30 921 0259
– Electrician +36 20 468 4415
Other emergencies:
• Ambulance: 104
• Police: 107
• Central help number: 112
• Fire: 105
• Pharmacies 24h:
– Terez Patika: VI, Terez krt.41.. +36 1 331 4439
– Déli Gyógyszertár: XII, Alkotás utca 1 / B +36 1 355 4691
– Pharmacy Elefant: X., Pongracz út 12 +36 1 431 9940
• Medical assistance 24 hours Falk SOS Hungary: +36 1200 0100
• Dental care 24 hours SOS Dent: +36 1 267 9602
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