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Budapest: The City of Waters

“Mom, I think I got a shoe-bite… And I broke my sandals :|”

 “I’m not surprised by your foot issues anymore, Aanya.”

 *everyone smirks and rolls their eyes, I shrug*

  General Tips:

·      Changing money at the airport is not a good idea, they will fleece you.

·      Avoid spending in euros, the exchange rates given are substandard

·      Walk as much as you can (and wear comfortable footwear) but also try and understand the public transport system in Budapest

·      Try out the Lime scooters, they seem like a lot of fun

·      At the same time, for larger groups, it might be a good idea to try the local taxi services through Bolt (it’s cheaper than Uber and very efficient)

·      BKK Futar is a great app that can help navigate the bus system in Budapest

·      Watch out for Air B&Bs that advertise air conditioning – be sure that your understanding of the term is mutual.

·      Do not underestimate the heat in summer! Carry your hats and shades!

·      At the same time, eating outside in the shade is often better than inside because it has better ventilation

·      Google Translate camera is a lifesaver; pre-download the language to avoid using your data

 Top 10 Places to Click Instagram Worthy Shots:

1.     On the chain bridge

2.     In front of the Hungarian Parliament Building

3.     On and by the Danube

4.     At Gellert baths

5.     In Great Market Hall

6.     Outside Matthias Church

7.     Buda Castle

8.     Inside the ruin bars and pubs

9.     Narrow streets

10.  From the top of the Budatower

 Places to Visit and Things to Do:

·      Danube River Cruise: The most beautiful way to see an overview of the city and learn a little bit of its history ­– and click some gorgeous buildings. The best cruises are those in the evening, as you can watch the city in two different lights: the sun and artificial lighting

·      Stroll on Andrassy Ut (5th Avenue of Pest): This gorgeous street is full of shops and cute cafés (that are all on the expensive side), however, there is a stark contrast between the old and the new – the bright shiny shops and the quaint grey stones

·      Buda castle and the surrounding area: This castle is magnificent, but the view is even better! Do try and get there in time for the changing of the guard, which is at 12.00 pm.

·      Danube Promenade: The clean, pristine Danube will mystify you – do not miss this! During the walk on the promenade, stop at the local stalls and try things that you never have before, like ice-cream rolls.

·      Dohany Street Synagogue: This synagogue is the largest in Europe, and it sits near the Great Market Hall and is completely unmissable from the outside. The synagogue complex also contains a Jewish cemetery and a holocaust museum.

·      Matthias Church and the surrounding area: The beauty of Matthias Church lies not in its size or height, but in its décor, especially the mosaic-like roof. The surrounding area has an amazing view of Buda. (Also note that it is necessary to cover your shoulders inside the church i.e. no spaghetti straps)

·      Budatower: It’s a steep, spiral climb up this tower, but the view is completely worth it! You can see all of Budapest and its suburbs from here.

·      Statue of Andras Hadik: The myth behind this statue is just as interesting as the statue itself. The statue is of a brownish-coopery color, but the balls of the statue are shiny and clean because the myth states that cleaning them is a sign of good luck!

·      Gellert Baths: Sulphur springs, wave pool, swimming pool, sauna, everything! But watch out, it’s not cheap! And there are additional hidden costs, so be sure to carry your towel, swimsuit, soap and swim cap! (Though you can rent or buy if you forget it)

·      Liberty Bridge: This is special because it is soon going to be a pedestrian-only bridge and thus there are cute stalls and charity spots where you can paint and just really enjoy the view

·      Budapest Eye and Park: To be honest, I’m more a fan of the park than the Eye itself. In the park, the locals often have dance classes and yoga classes that are fun to watch; there is also a bar underneath and, just next to the Eye, there is a Michael Jackson tree. This tree is opposite the Kempinski Hotel, where Jackson had occupied the Presidential suite. Fans had gathered here in hopes to get a glimpse of the famous star. 

Places to Shop:

·      Central Market Hall: Paprika, paprika, paprika. Shop to your heart's content. And of course, chocolate. Try the orange juice near the exit, it’s amazing!

·      Ecseri Flea Market: No words needed.

·      H&M, Pull and Bear, etc. (can be found in Pest)

·      Flying Tiger: Go here no matter what, it’s an amazing, cute shop but it has useful items – household, personal, stationery, food, etc.- at cheap rates and good quality

Places to Eat, Drink and Party:

·      Gozsdu Udvar: This is an amalgamation of food and party places; it has all the food you can ever dream of; the following are just the tip of the iceberg.

o   Spiler

o   Vicky Barcelona

·      Ruin Bars and Pubs: GO GO GO!! Especially to Szimpla and Fogashaz

o   Szimpla Kert

o   Ellarto Kert

o   The Hive

o   Fogashaz

o   Csendes Vintage Bar & Café

o   Grandio Party Hostel

·      Rolled Ice Cream (on the promenade near the Danube, behind the Marriott):

·      Hole in the wall cafés in Buda: Never ignore holes in the wall; they’re magnificent

·      Ruszwurm Confectionery: Cake

·      Cafes in lanes and alleys off Andrassy ut in Pest

·      Karavan: Street food in food trucks that mouth-wateringly delicious

·      Akavarium Klub: Underground club. Literally. Need I elaborate?

·      Mir Kebab (or any street-side good looking shawarma place)

·      Goulash Soup

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Places You Must Not Miss Out On In Budapest

Budapest’s beauty is not all God-given, humankind has played a role in shaping this pretty face too. Architecturally, the city is a treasure trove, with enough baroque, neoclassical, Eclectic and art nouveau buildings to satisfy everyone.

Here is a list of best places where you must visit when you are in Budapest:

Buda Castle

The Hungarian State Opera House

Dohany Street Synagogue

Great Market Hall

St. Stephen's Basilica

House of Terror

Night Cruise On The Danube River

Fisherman’s Bastion

Memento Park

Ecseri Flea Market

With its splendid attractions and points of interest, Budapest is a treat for the eyesight. Besides, bus and boat tours offer introductory audio-commentaries that reveal information you need to know while touring the attractions. Budapest has something for everyone, from dramatic history and flamboyant architecture to healing thermal waters and a nightlife that is unrivalled in Eastern and Central Europe.

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Fleamarket, rummage, antique shops and galleries – treasure hunting in Budapest The Ecseri Flea Market – the biggest and main second-hand market in Budapest – is an exiting and bustling place, offering a cavalcade of old and new items. You find here the newest fashion, the oldest tables and many strange and funny , sometimes bizarre and fanciful objects as well. The atmosphere of this huge muck is loose, bohemian and familiar, all the objects has its own story, and being offered often by the owner, you can be familiar with it too. If you are in love with flea markets, are good at haggling prices, and love to look at old stuffs, it is inevitable for you. There are a lot of things can be found here, either you are a bargain hunter, or either you are really crazy for antique plunders. Tons of great arts, as – sometimes very percious – furniture, painting, porcelain, overlay of somebody’s grandma, point-lices, vases, old rockinghorses, gramophons, yellow draned teddybears and crybaby doll, war memorabilia, old postcards and newspapers, hugh bulks of books, ware statues, cuckoo-clock, military – original! – clothes….and many-many treasures wait for their new owner. Vendors here are a unique „specimen” – seem not to care about business at all. Sometimes they turn up from another stand, annoying as they had to interrupt their chessplay with the neighbour. Turning on the business at the first moment is not always wise, first we have to listen to the whole story of the selected item, and the seller’s, or his mom’s, or any other familymember’s health problems as well, not talking about the actual political situation, or if the favorite team of the seller won or loss at the weekend. First the prices are boldly high, but to bargain is a must one, and we really can pick sometimes a real treasure – depending on, what treasure means for us! When we are looking for some extravagant clothes, bags or a pair of shoe on the cheap, find a secondhand from the bests! „Rummage” is not simply shopping, we are forced to go beacuse of the crisis, but a real joy. Nothing compares to the moment, when rooting deeply into the bulk of the clothes, at the end a real, unique, style piece is swinging between our sleeves, which surely does not come around the next corner. Second best moment is, when we start to plan, what with, and where to wore the pulled-out piece, and third best is, when at the cassa we realize, how reasonable was the price we paid for the „takings”. When your purse is somewhat thicker, or you are a collector of artpieces, best to visit the tract of the Falk Miksa street, „Budapest’s Portobello Road”. You can find here high quality antiques, paintings, books, furniture, porcelain, jewellery, silver, goblein, old tableclothes, or objects of smaller value as a gift, a souvenir, or simply just for fun! Those shops are often serve as auction houses as well, and yearly once the night of the galleries is held, when all the shops are open in 24 hours, and beside the joy of shopping and gleaning, you find other kind of entertainments. http://www.budapestdaytrips.com/…/…/classic-tour-of-budapest

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Ecseri Street Flea Market

The market's atmosphere and size can be compared to Portobello Road in London, or the Paris Flea Market. A very important aspect of shopping here is that you MUST bargain with the seller - it's all part of the show; accepting the price right away is not customary. You can go there even if it's raining, as nearly the whole area is covered.