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Hungarian
Culture, Language & Relocation Resources
Culture, Language & Relocation Resources
Budapest - General Information for Visitors
Things to do in Budapest | Events | Budapest for Kids in the Summer | Budapest for Kids in the Winter | Family Day Trip Ideas
Water
The tap water is safe to drink. Bottled water is sold with color coded labels;
Pink - Non Carbonated (may have a mineral taste), Blue - Carbonated (Bubbly)
Electricity
The wall outlet is 220 Volts, You must use a converter for American appliances
Safety
As in all large cities, be careful with you personal belongings (wallet, purse, etc.)
NEVER leave your bag unattended - even at the meeting hall. Put you money in an
inside pocket. On public transportation keep your hand on your bag. Be discreet!
Don't take money out in public. As in every country, thieves target foreigners at
tourist sites & on crowded public transportation. Emergency Information >>>
Money
The rate is currently fluctuating between 170 & 190 for the dollar & 250 to 270 for
the Euro (see current Forint rates @ Currency Converter). There is no commission on
changing money in Hungary. NEVER change money with individuals on the street or near
luxury hotels. Your best deal will be found using your bank card at the ATM. (You may be
charged for using your card outside of your country by your Bank each time you withdraw
cash.) Banking in Hungary >>>
Telephone
The phone booths take coins or telephone cards. Local calls are 50 HUF for
1 minute. Use telephone cards for long distance calls. Be aware that calling from
the hotel, they will charge triple! To call abroad, first dial 00, after the continuous
tone, dial the country code & phone number.
Hungarian Information: 198 (Operators speak English)
Making phone calls >>> | Important phone numbers >>>
Emergency
General: (Fire, Medical & Police) Dial 112.
Medical: First Med Centers, an English speaking Medical Clinic, provides emergency
services in Budapest.
Police: 438-8080 Hungarian Police Hotline (Operator speaks English)
More Emergency Information >>>
Public Transportation
The Public Transportation network enables you to travel almost anywhere in Budapest.
You must purchase a ticket before entering the transportation vehicle.
Beware! You may be randomly checked for tickets - No ticket and you will pay a fine
on the spot!!!
On the buses & trams there are small red boxes. Insert your ticket & pull the lever forward
to validate your ticket. To ride on the metro, insert your ticket into one of the orange boxes
at the top of the escalator where it will be electronically validated.
You must carry the validated ticket with you for the duration of the trip. Changing metros
requires another ticket. The ticket checkers in Budapest will be identified with BKV arm
bands. Show them the ticket. If you are checked & don't have the ticket, you will be fined
(on-the-spot: 6,000.- HUF (about $35 or €25); later: 12,000.- HUF).
DO NOT hand your passport to anyone.
If you plan on traveling after 11:00 pm, check late schedules online.
Ticket prices (feb. 2008):
More Budapest Public transportation >>>
Taxis
The following Taxis are recommended
City Taxi: +36-1-211-1111
Buda Taxi: +36-1-233-3333
Tele5: +36-1-355-5555
Főtaxi: +36-1-222-2222
6X6 Taxi: +36-1-266-6666
Zona Taxi: +36-365-5555
Coming to the city from the Airport:
Airport MiniBus: 296-8555 (2300 HUF per person)
Zona Taxi: 4100 HUF per cab (4 people)
Airport MinBus: 5100 HUF per van (6-7 people) Arriving to Budapest >>>
How to call a taxi: dial one of the numbers above & tell operator you speak English. They
will ask you for the phone number you are calling from, and the address where you are.
You will be told an approximate time of taxi arrival. When in the taxi make sure the meter is
"ON".
The meter starts at around 500.- HUF.
You may also "wave down" a taxi on the street (rates will be higher). Prices are higher at
night & if your hotel calls for you. If your hotel calls a taxi for you specify the company
you want, otherwise the hotel may call a private company at a higher rate.
Internet Access
There are many café's in Budapest where you can use the internet at very low prices. Many
fast food restaurants offer internet kiosks.
Hot-spots in Budapest >>>
The tap water is safe to drink. Bottled water is sold with color coded labels;
Pink - Non Carbonated (may have a mineral taste), Blue - Carbonated (Bubbly)
Electricity
The wall outlet is 220 Volts, You must use a converter for American appliances
Safety
As in all large cities, be careful with you personal belongings (wallet, purse, etc.)
NEVER leave your bag unattended - even at the meeting hall. Put you money in an
inside pocket. On public transportation keep your hand on your bag. Be discreet!
Don't take money out in public. As in every country, thieves target foreigners at
tourist sites & on crowded public transportation. Emergency Information >>>
Money
The rate is currently fluctuating between 170 & 190 for the dollar & 250 to 270 for
the Euro (see current Forint rates @ Currency Converter). There is no commission on
changing money in Hungary. NEVER change money with individuals on the street or near
luxury hotels. Your best deal will be found using your bank card at the ATM. (You may be
charged for using your card outside of your country by your Bank each time you withdraw
cash.) Banking in Hungary >>>
Telephone
The phone booths take coins or telephone cards. Local calls are 50 HUF for
1 minute. Use telephone cards for long distance calls. Be aware that calling from
the hotel, they will charge triple! To call abroad, first dial 00, after the continuous
tone, dial the country code & phone number.
Hungarian Information: 198 (Operators speak English)
Making phone calls >>> | Important phone numbers >>>
Emergency
General: (Fire, Medical & Police) Dial 112.
Medical: First Med Centers, an English speaking Medical Clinic, provides emergency
services in Budapest.
Police: 438-8080 Hungarian Police Hotline (Operator speaks English)
More Emergency Information >>>
Public Transportation
The Public Transportation network enables you to travel almost anywhere in Budapest.
You must purchase a ticket before entering the transportation vehicle.
Beware! You may be randomly checked for tickets - No ticket and you will pay a fine
on the spot!!!
On the buses & trams there are small red boxes. Insert your ticket & pull the lever forward
to validate your ticket. To ride on the metro, insert your ticket into one of the orange boxes
at the top of the escalator where it will be electronically validated.
You must carry the validated ticket with you for the duration of the trip. Changing metros
requires another ticket. The ticket checkers in Budapest will be identified with BKV arm
bands. Show them the ticket. If you are checked & don't have the ticket, you will be fined
(on-the-spot: 6,000.- HUF (about $35 or €25); later: 12,000.- HUF).
DO NOT hand your passport to anyone.
If you plan on traveling after 11:00 pm, check late schedules online.
Ticket prices (feb. 2008):
- Single ticket 270 HUF
- 1 Day Travel Card 1550 HUF
3 Day Travel Card 3400 HUF
7 Day Travel Card 4000 HUF
10 Single Ticket Book 2350 HUF
20 Single Ticket Book 4300 HUF
More Budapest Public transportation >>>
Taxis
The following Taxis are recommended
City Taxi: +36-1-211-1111
Buda Taxi: +36-1-233-3333
Tele5: +36-1-355-5555
Főtaxi: +36-1-222-2222
6X6 Taxi: +36-1-266-6666
Zona Taxi: +36-365-5555
Coming to the city from the Airport:
Airport MiniBus: 296-8555 (2300 HUF per person)
Zona Taxi: 4100 HUF per cab (4 people)
Airport MinBus: 5100 HUF per van (6-7 people) Arriving to Budapest >>>
How to call a taxi: dial one of the numbers above & tell operator you speak English. They
will ask you for the phone number you are calling from, and the address where you are.
You will be told an approximate time of taxi arrival. When in the taxi make sure the meter is
"ON".
The meter starts at around 500.- HUF.
You may also "wave down" a taxi on the street (rates will be higher). Prices are higher at
night & if your hotel calls for you. If your hotel calls a taxi for you specify the company
you want, otherwise the hotel may call a private company at a higher rate.
Internet Access
There are many café's in Budapest where you can use the internet at very low prices. Many
fast food restaurants offer internet kiosks.
Hot-spots in Budapest >>>
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| - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - FAMILY ACTIVITIES IN BUDAPEST - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - |
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