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City Breaks to Budapest

Short breaks to Budapest

The city of Budapest is a chic and sophisticated destination, home to elegant boulevards, magnificent historical buildings and impressive bridges across the legendary Danube River. Short breaks to Budapest leave its visitors enchanted by the romantic atmosphere of the magical city and inevitably enticed to return to it again.

On city breaks to Budapest, visitors can expect a unique blend of European culture in the chic cafes, neo-Gothic buildings and classical concerts, combined with the Hungarian influences of Magyar cuisine and Hungarian folk music. Whether it's a cruise down the Danube River, a stroll along the medieval streets or relaxing in the Turkish baths, Budapest is a perfect break for all types of visitors.

Originally Budapest was made up from two cities, each situated on opposite sides of the Danube River, one named Buda and the other named Pest. The older and more endearing of the two cities was Buda, home to quaint cobbled streets and a beautiful blend of neo-Classical and medieval architecture picturesquely situated amidst the gentle hills of the west bank. A variety of historical attractions, such as the Fisherman's Bastion, Castle Hill and the Royal Palace and St Matthias Church are located in Buda, along with several excellent art galleries and museums.

Pest is the centre of the chic side of Budapest, with a contemporary commercial centre that is home to sophisticated shopping areas, wide boulevards and to the Andrassy Boulevard, which is the Champs-Elsees of Budapest.

Budapest as a whole has a colourful and sometimes volatile history, with numerous wars and multiple invasions of the city causing it to have been rebuilt repeatedly throughout its history. Budapest city breaks are an enchanting experience as the city itself has such a colourful variety of styles and cultures ingrained into its history and streets.

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Essential Information on Hungary

Money

The official currency is the Hungarian Forint (HUF). Travellers cheques are not widely favoured. Credit cards most accepted in the country are AMEX, Diners Club, EnRoute, Euro/Mastercard, JCB and Visa, and these can be used to withdraw cash from banks and ATMs and to pay bills in hotels, restaurants and most shops. Banks usually open between 8am and 4pm on weekdays and some are open on Saturdays. ATMs and currency exchange machines are available in towns and cities throughout the country. It is advisable to retain exchange receipts for proof of legal currency exchange.

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Passports / Visas

The borderless region known as the Schengen area includes the following countries: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, The Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain and Sweden. All these countries issue a standard Schengen visa that has a multiple entry option that allows the holder to travel freely within the borders of all. All visitors other than EEA members must have the equivalent in hard currency of 1,000 HUF per day, or a major credit card, a letter of invitation or proof of accommodation. A document authorizing the visitor to withdraw cash from a bank in Hungary, return or onward tickets (or sufficient funds to buy one) and all necessary documents for next destination are also required.

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Communications

The international access code for Hungary is +36. The outgoing code is 00 followed by the relevant country code (e.g., 0044 for the United Kingdom). City/area codes are in use, e.g., (0)1 for Budapest. There are often high surcharges on calls made from hotels; it is cheaper to use public telephone boxes or calling cards. Local directory assistance is available by dialling 198, and international directory assistance is 199; callers may have to hold for a few moments, but English-speaking operators are available. The local mobile phone operators use GSM networks and have roaming agreements with most international operators. Internet cafes are available in the main towns.

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