When visiting a new area, it is always sensible to do your research prior to travelling. On this page, you'll find some useful information and links to help you be as prepared as possible for your holiday or business trip.
Be Healthy on Holiday!
We all know a great natural diet and healthy lifestyle cannot be beaten. Following this type of regime may not always be that easy however, especially when on holiday. Foreign or in-flight meals may not agree with everybody, jet lag, lack of fluids, tiredness, being cramped and in close proximity to crowds and queues can expose you to a greater degree of viruses and bacteria, which your immune system may find it hard to repel. How many of us have come back from holidays with colds?
We have compiled a range of easy to pack products that “fill the travel health gap” which may assist you in maintaining your system in tip top condition. These products are from leading manufacturers and supported by some of the UK’s leading Nutritionists. These products are the highest quality and all have references and advice associated with them.
Budapest consists of twenty-three districts, designated by Roman numerals (I to XXIII).
Buda's districts are I, II, III, XI, XII, XXII. Pest's districts are IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX, X, XIII, XIV, XV, XVI, XVII, XVIII, XIX, XX, XXI, XXIII.
Money.
Hungarian currency is Forint (abbreviated as Ft. or HUF). Banknotes come in denominations of 200, 500, 1000, 2000, 5000, 10000, 20000 and 200 HUF, coins in circulation are 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50 and 100. Please note that some exchange offices charge a commission of up to 10%. Major credit cards are accepted by most restaurants, shops and supermarkets.
Opening Hours.
Shops in Budapest are normally open from 10:00 to 18:00 on weekdays and from 10:00 to 13:00 on Saturday. Though, shopping malls and many supermarkets are open till 20:00-22:00. In residential areas and downtown you can also find round-the-clock shops ('non-stop') that sell bread, grocery, dairy, soft drinks, spirits and cigarettes.
Most museums are open from 10:00 to 18:00 and closed on Mondays. Thermal baths operate from 06:00 – 19:00 on weekdays and from 06:00 to 17:00 on weekends.
Emergency Contact Numbers.
General number 112 (Calls can be taken in English, German and other foreign languages) Police: 107 (Calls can be taken in English, German and other foreign languages) Ambulance: 104 (Calls can be taken in English, German and other foreign languages, also +36 1 311 1666). Fire Brigade: 105 (also +36 1 321 6216).