10/29/2019 0 Comments BudapestTransportationMetro: be sure to validate your ticket - they are always checked Tram/bus: recommended to purchase the ticket before getting on cheaper that way CurrencyHungarian Forint (HUF) Can use EUR, but the prices are super inflated if you do LanguageHungarian English friendly Fun Fact It is pronounced Boo-da-PESHT. The name Budapest is actually a combination of the cities Buda and Pest. Before unifying in 1873, Budapest was actually two separate cities. Where to StayHotels: cheaper in Budapest so this is a good place to indulge in a nicer stay. 7th district - Jewish Quarters 5th District - Downtown 1st District - Castle District Hostel One Budapest Wombat Hostels: a fun hostel chain! What to DoTip: Be sure to tip 10% - don’t leave money on the table (no pun intended), hand it to the server instead Walking tour: There is so much history in Budapest, and it is very cool to learn about. What to seeParliament building: 3rd largest parliament building in the world Buda Castle Danube Promenade: walk along the river and see the various WWII monuments Thermal Baths (Gellert Baths): natural thermal baths St. Stephen’s Basilica: truly beautiful holy site for this historical city. Please keep shoulders and knees covered upon entry of the church. Fisherman’s Bastion Dohany Street Synagogue: The largest synagogue in the world outside of Israel. Where to eatDorado Cafe: Fun cafe in the Jewish Quarters Retek Bistro: Authentic and delicious Hungarian food Cafe Gusto: great cafe with sandwiches, traditional Hungarian dishes, and more! Szimpla Kert: ruin pub turns into a farmers market on Sunday mornings. Where and what to drinkRUIN PUBS: very unique bars and pubs built from the abandoned ruins of old buildings and stores. These ruin pubs have many rooms and are decorated with different old furniture.
Beer: Great beers in Budapest, you cannot go wrong!
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