Guidebook for Budapest
Sightseeing
Castle Hill
Hősök Tere
Dohány Street Synagogue
2 Dohány u.Shoes on the Danube Bank
Idősebb Antall József rakpartSzentháromság tér
Szentháromság térSzent István Bazilika
Fishermen's Bastion
Szentháromság térMatthias Church
2 Szentháromság térBuda Castle Funicular
Sikló utcaSzent István Bazilika
Budapest Eye
1051 Erzsébet térPanoramic view of Budapest
Hungarian Parliament Building
1-3 Kossuth Lajos térFascinating sight of a beautiful building
This fortress atop Gellért Hill is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and an emblematic symbol of Budapest. Even though it was originally built by the Habsburgs after the Revolution of 1848 as a fortification to discourage uppity Hungarians, today we rather think of Citadella as a symbol of freedom. It is also an excellent lookout point and wedding-photo location, over the beautiful bridges straddling the curving Danube, Buda Castle, Parliament, the Pest embankment and the Buda hills. We also find the Liberation Monument atop the fortress, a dramatic statue that commemorates those who sacrificed their lives for the independence of Hungary, depicting a proud lady who has been watching over Budapest
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Citadella Folklór Étterem
1 Citadella stny.This fortress atop Gellért Hill is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and an emblematic symbol of Budapest. Even though it was originally built by the Habsburgs after the Revolution of 1848 as a fortification to discourage uppity Hungarians, today we rather think of Citadella as a symbol of freedom. It is also an excellent lookout point and wedding-photo location, over the beautiful bridges straddling the curving Danube, Buda Castle, Parliament, the Pest embankment and the Buda hills. We also find the Liberation Monument atop the fortress, a dramatic statue that commemorates those who sacrificed their lives for the independence of Hungary, depicting a proud lady who has been watching over Budapest
ne of the city’s main landmarks and the gateway to the City Park or Városliget, Heroes’ Square (Hősök tere) bookends elegant Andrássy út. Construction began in 1896, when citywide developments marked the millennial celebrations of the foundation of the Hungarian state. Two colonnades display 14 emblematic figures from Hungarian history, and form a semi-circle around the centrepiece column, which itself is surrounded by the seven original Magyar chieftains and topped by the Archangel Gabriel. Flanking each side of the square are two major cultural institutions: the Museum of Fine Arts and the Kunsthalle.
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Heroes' Square
Hősök terene of the city’s main landmarks and the gateway to the City Park or Városliget, Heroes’ Square (Hősök tere) bookends elegant Andrássy út. Construction began in 1896, when citywide developments marked the millennial celebrations of the foundation of the Hungarian state. Two colonnades display 14 emblematic figures from Hungarian history, and form a semi-circle around the centrepiece column, which itself is surrounded by the seven original Magyar chieftains and topped by the Archangel Gabriel. Flanking each side of the square are two major cultural institutions: the Museum of Fine Arts and the Kunsthalle.
Food Scene
Gozsdu Court
Gozsdu udvarSzimpla Kert
14 Kazinczy u.Belvárosi Disznótoros
1d Király u.self serving, good price/quality ratio
Self serving, fix price/person all you can eat in 2 hours
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Trófea Grill Étterem Király utca
30-32 Király u.Self serving, fix price/person all you can eat in 2 hours
Standard, old fashion restaurant, good quality, normal price
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Kőleves Vendéglő
37-41 Kazinczy u.Standard, old fashion restaurant, good quality, normal price
Bors Gastro Bar
10 Kazinczy u.One of the most popular gastro bar in Budapest
Close to our apartment. A good place for a French 1490HUF or Hungarian breakfast 2890HUF. You can get delicious cakes as well.
Platós, Coffee and Breakfast
30 Dohány utcaClose to our apartment. A good place for a French 1490HUF or Hungarian breakfast 2890HUF. You can get delicious cakes as well.
Frici Papa
55 Király u.Stex Ház
55-57 József krt.Árnyas Étterem és Kertvendéglő
16 Diós árokJurta Korcsma
95 Thököly útPub
Pozsonyi Kisvendéglő
38 Radnóti Miklós u.Remiz Coffeehouse and Brasserie
5 Budakeszi útDéryné Bisztró
3 Krisztina térPub
Náncsi Néni
80 Ördögárok u.Firkász Kávéház Étterem
18 Tátra u.Live music with bar zongorist
Dobrumba
5 Dob u.Mediterrain restaurant
Rosenstein Vendéglő
3 Mosonyi u.Café Csiga
2 Vásár u.KönyvBár & Restaurant
45 Dob u.Patkó Bandi Söröző és Étterem
12 Váci útSlovakian brasserie
17 Bihari János u.Pub
Fanyűvő Étterem
70 Váci útKádár Étkezde
9 Klauzál térOnly at noon
Blitz.Konyha
8 Madách Imre útKisharang Étkezde
17 Október 6. u.Good prices, delicious Hungarian foods
Arany Pince Étterem
4 Dob utcaGood price,delicious Hungarian foods
Rákóczi út 29
29 Rákóczi útSelfie Grill & Bar : Fast food restaurant with huge portion at a good price
Cupakos Restaurant
Good restaurant at a good price
Gettó Gulyás
18 Wesselényi u.Hungarian food restaurant
If you would like to eat an enormous hamburger for a very low price you should choose this place. Marika néni (Miss Marika cannot speak English but the place is full of university students so they will help for sure. Open: 10.00-21.00 only on weekdays!).
Marika néni kávézója
28 Angyal utcaIf you would like to eat an enormous hamburger for a very low price you should choose this place. Marika néni (Miss Marika cannot speak English but the place is full of university students so they will help for sure. Open: 10.00-21.00 only on weekdays!).
Italian, Mediterranean, European, Hungarian, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free options
Open: Tu-Sa: 12:00 - 23:00
http://www.commechezsoi.hu/
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Comme Chez Soi
2 Aranykéz u.Italian, Mediterranean, European, Hungarian, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free options
Open: Tu-Sa: 12:00 - 23:00
http://www.commechezsoi.hu/
Eat & Meet: Italian, Mediterranean, European, Hungarian, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free options
Open: 18:30 - 22:00
http://eatmeet-hungary.com/
Danubius u. 14
14 Danubius utcaEat & Meet: Italian, Mediterranean, European, Hungarian, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free options
Open: 18:30 - 22:00
http://eatmeet-hungary.com/
Small family owned bar in the city center. Friendly atmosphere and service. Excellent BBQ meats.
Barbecue Bar, American, Fast Food, Gluten free, For meat lovers
Open:
M - Sa: 11:30 - 22:00
Su: 11:30 - 19:00
https://smokey-monkies-bar-bq-arany-janos-utca.business.site/
Smokey Monkies BBQ
23 Arany János utcaSmall family owned bar in the city center. Friendly atmosphere and service. Excellent BBQ meats.
Barbecue Bar, American, Fast Food, Gluten free, For meat lovers
Open:
M - Sa: 11:30 - 22:00
Su: 11:30 - 19:00
https://smokey-monkies-bar-bq-arany-janos-utca.business.site/
Grill, Gasztropub, Street food, Gluten-free
Open: M-Su: 10:00 - 22:00
Very good Menu including different burgers and steaks. You can choose steaks from list of available meats in different sizes.
https://meatologybudapest.hu/en/
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Meatology Budapest
15/b Bajcsy-Zsilinszky útGrill, Gasztropub, Street food, Gluten-free
Open: M-Su: 10:00 - 22:00
Very good Menu including different burgers and steaks. You can choose steaks from list of available meats in different sizes.
https://meatologybudapest.hu/en/
Grill, Gasztropub, Street food, Gluten-free
Open: M-Su: 10:00 - 22:00
Very good Menu including different burgers and steaks. You can choose steaks from list of available meats in different sizes.
https://meatologybudapest.hu/en/
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Meatology Budapest
15/b Bajcsy-Zsilinszky útGrill, Gasztropub, Street food, Gluten-free
Open: M-Su: 10:00 - 22:00
Very good Menu including different burgers and steaks. You can choose steaks from list of available meats in different sizes.
https://meatologybudapest.hu/en/
Chinese, Fast food, Asian
Cheap, large portions, friendly service and tasty food
Open:
Mo - Sa: 11:30 - 21:00
Sa: 11:30 - 20:00
www.smartkitchenbp.com
SMART KITCHEN
10 Vámház krt.Chinese, Fast food, Asian
Cheap, large portions, friendly service and tasty food
Open:
Mo - Sa: 11:30 - 21:00
Sa: 11:30 - 20:00
www.smartkitchenbp.com
Italian, Mediterranean, European, Hungarian, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free options
Delicious, affordable food and friendly staff close to Városliget for good prices without touristic aspects
Open:
Mo - Fr: 10 – 23
Sa - Su: 11 – 23
www.stefaniapizzeria.hu
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Stefánia Étterem és Pizzeria
32 Stefánia útItalian, Mediterranean, European, Hungarian, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free options
Delicious, affordable food and friendly staff close to Városliget for good prices without touristic aspects
Open:
Mo - Fr: 10 – 23
Sa - Su: 11 – 23
www.stefaniapizzeria.hu
Entertainment & Activities
Széchenyi fürdő
Legenda City Cruises
7 Jane Haining rkp.Very attractive sightseeing cruise
Rudas Gyógyfürdő
One of our iconic Bath, was built more than 450 years ago.
Labyrinth
9 Úri u.Every day: 6.00-20.00
http://www.paskalfurdo.hu/
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Paskál Spa and Swimming Pool
178/F Egressy útEvery day: 6.00-20.00
http://www.paskalfurdo.hu/
Free entry with Budapest City Card
Open:
Every day: 6.00-22.00
Sauna world: 9.00-21.00
http://www.lukacsfurdo.hu/
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Lukacs Baths
25-29 Frankel Leó útFree entry with Budapest City Card
Open:
Every day: 6.00-22.00
Sauna world: 9.00-21.00
http://www.lukacsfurdo.hu/
Open: every day : 6.00-20.00
http://www.gellertfurdo.hu/
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Gellért Thermal Bath
4 Kelenhegyi útOpen: every day : 6.00-20.00
http://www.gellertfurdo.hu/
Over 14 years
Open: every day: 9.00-21.00
http://www.kiralyfurdo.hu/
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Király Thermal Bath
84 Fő u.Over 14 years
Open: every day: 9.00-21.00
http://www.kiralyfurdo.hu/
The open-air bath is located on the Margaret Island.
Transport: Bus 26.
Open: every day: 8.00-20.00
http://www.palatinusstrand.hu/
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Palatinus Strand Baths
1 Soó Rezső stny.The open-air bath is located on the Margaret Island.
Transport: Bus 26.
Open: every day: 8.00-20.00
http://www.palatinusstrand.hu/
With mini sauna world, low price bath
Open:
Mo - Fr: 6.00-21.00
Sa - Su: 8.00-21.00
http://www.dandarfurdo.hu
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Dandár Gyógyfürdő
3 Dandár u.With mini sauna world, low price bath
Open:
Mo - Fr: 6.00-21.00
Sa - Su: 8.00-21.00
http://www.dandarfurdo.hu
Bath with kid world
Open:
Swimming pool: 8.00-20.00
Wellness, Kid, sauna world: 8.00-20.00
Slides: 10.00-19.00
http://www.csillaghegyifurdo.hu
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Csillaghegyi Strandfürdő
2-6 Pusztakúti útBath with kid world
Open:
Swimming pool: 8.00-20.00
Wellness, Kid, sauna world: 8.00-20.00
Slides: 10.00-19.00
http://www.csillaghegyifurdo.hu
Aqua pools for kids too, slides, wellness, water park, sauna world
Opening hours:
Every day from 6 am to 10 pm. (*The pool area closes 30 minutes before.)
Pool area and Sauna World closes at 9:30 pm.
Operating policy:
In the morning between 6:00 am - 9:30 am you can use the swimming pools, adventure pools and 2 saunas only!
The elements of the adventure pools and the slides can only be used from 10:00 am!
Sauna World: between 6:00 am - 9:30 pm.
http://www.aquaworldresort.hu/en/aquaworld
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Aquaworld Resort Budapest
16 Íves útAqua pools for kids too, slides, wellness, water park, sauna world
Opening hours:
Every day from 6 am to 10 pm. (*The pool area closes 30 minutes before.)
Pool area and Sauna World closes at 9:30 pm.
Operating policy:
In the morning between 6:00 am - 9:30 am you can use the swimming pools, adventure pools and 2 saunas only!
The elements of the adventure pools and the slides can only be used from 10:00 am!
Sauna World: between 6:00 am - 9:30 pm.
http://www.aquaworldresort.hu/en/aquaworld
Kids! Minipolisz: Must-visit family entertainment venue
Open: We - Su: 10.00-19.00
http://www.minipolisz.hu/en
Király u. 8
8 Király utcaKids! Minipolisz: Must-visit family entertainment venue
Open: We - Su: 10.00-19.00
http://www.minipolisz.hu/en
The Zugliget Chairlift (Libegő) is a fun alternative mode of transport in the Buda Hills. Transporting passengers between Zugliget and the Erzsébet Lookout Tower, the Chairlift will take you calmly up the side of János Hill in about 15 minutes – while providing pretty panoramic views of the Buda surrounds. The Chairlift is operated by the BKV , with a single adult ticket costing 1000 HUF. It can be reached by taking bus 291 from Nyugati Railway Station to its final stop. Whether for a special date or just a relaxed outing in Buda – a trip on the Chairlift is a unique experience.
Tip: We recommend to try a tasty Magyar lángos here, as well as the frosty treats of Fragola in the summer.
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János-hegy, Libegő
Jánoshegyi útThe Zugliget Chairlift (Libegő) is a fun alternative mode of transport in the Buda Hills. Transporting passengers between Zugliget and the Erzsébet Lookout Tower, the Chairlift will take you calmly up the side of János Hill in about 15 minutes – while providing pretty panoramic views of the Buda surrounds. The Chairlift is operated by the BKV , with a single adult ticket costing 1000 HUF. It can be reached by taking bus 291 from Nyugati Railway Station to its final stop. Whether for a special date or just a relaxed outing in Buda – a trip on the Chairlift is a unique experience.
Tip: We recommend to try a tasty Magyar lángos here, as well as the frosty treats of Fragola in the summer.
The Elevenpark indoor playground offers a huge playing area and unique games to encourage children to play actively.
https://www.elevenpark.hu/
Elevenpark
The Elevenpark indoor playground offers a huge playing area and unique games to encourage children to play actively.
https://www.elevenpark.hu/
Everyday of the year, in Tropicarium you can meet animals from all over the world. If you visit us you will see lazy aligators, exotic birds, interesting reptiles, and little monkeys, strange insects, hundreds of colourful fresh- and salt-waterfish within the reach of your hand, and our main attraction is our sharks int the 1.4 million liter aquarium.
And the rays touch tank you can play and touch them.
https://tropicarium.hu/
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Tropicarium
37-43 Nagytétényi útEveryday of the year, in Tropicarium you can meet animals from all over the world. If you visit us you will see lazy aligators, exotic birds, interesting reptiles, and little monkeys, strange insects, hundreds of colourful fresh- and salt-waterfish within the reach of your hand, and our main attraction is our sharks int the 1.4 million liter aquarium.
And the rays touch tank you can play and touch them.
https://tropicarium.hu/
Parks & Nature
Gellert Hill
City Park
Margaret Island Mini Zoo
MargitszigetCave of Paul Valley
162 Szépvölgyi útVery beautiful cave under the town
Visiting the Szemlő-hegyi Cave is ideal for families and tourists because a real fairy-tale world is waiting for them.
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Szemlő-hegyi-barlang
Visiting the Szemlő-hegyi Cave is ideal for families and tourists because a real fairy-tale world is waiting for them.
Mátyás-hegyi barlang
57 Mátyáshegyi útIf you like to crawl on all fours it is your cave!
Budapest Zoo & Botanical Garden
6-12 Állatkerti krt.If you’re planning a hike in Budapest the first step is choosing Buda over Pest; the second step is going up to the Citadel. But, if you’re craving a little more adventure and being super close to nature, you’ll opt for a trip to János-hegy (János Hill). Standing at 528 meters high, the picturesque top of János-hegy is the highest point of Budapest. At the top of the hill you’ll find the Erzsébet-kilátó (Elizabeth Lookout Tower, named after Empress Elizabeth of Austria), built in 1910 in Neo-Romanesque style, from where you can enjoy a breathtaking panorama of the city. On a clear day you may even see as far as 80 kilometres, and the peaks of the High Tatra Mountains.
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Elizabeth Lookout
If you’re planning a hike in Budapest the first step is choosing Buda over Pest; the second step is going up to the Citadel. But, if you’re craving a little more adventure and being super close to nature, you’ll opt for a trip to János-hegy (János Hill). Standing at 528 meters high, the picturesque top of János-hegy is the highest point of Budapest. At the top of the hill you’ll find the Erzsébet-kilátó (Elizabeth Lookout Tower, named after Empress Elizabeth of Austria), built in 1910 in Neo-Romanesque style, from where you can enjoy a breathtaking panorama of the city. On a clear day you may even see as far as 80 kilometres, and the peaks of the High Tatra Mountains.
The Cogwheel Railway (Fogaskerekű) is among the more unique public transportation options in Budapest. The line first opened in 1874, so its red carriages are a somewhat nostalgic sight amongst the Buda scenery. It runs as tramline 60 from Városmajor Park up to Széchenyi Hill, through the Svábhegy area. You will need an ordinary single ticket or transport pass to ride the Cogwheel Railway, and it provides easy access to popular attractions such as Normafa or the Children’s Railway – or you can simply just sit back and enjoy its beautiful views of the Buda Hills!
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Budapest Cog-wheel Railway
VárosmajorThe Cogwheel Railway (Fogaskerekű) is among the more unique public transportation options in Budapest. The line first opened in 1874, so its red carriages are a somewhat nostalgic sight amongst the Buda scenery. It runs as tramline 60 from Városmajor Park up to Széchenyi Hill, through the Svábhegy area. You will need an ordinary single ticket or transport pass to ride the Cogwheel Railway, and it provides easy access to popular attractions such as Normafa or the Children’s Railway – or you can simply just sit back and enjoy its beautiful views of the Buda Hills!
Orczy Park is one of the largest public green spaces in the inner districts of Budapest. After two years of renovation, it reopened in 2018, with 26 hectares to lay your picnic blanket on. Between Klinikák and Nagyvárad tér metro stops, there is a lake suitable for romantic boat rides and a playground for the little ones. You can also exercise here on the running track or at the outdoor gym. The area is usually bustling with students thanks to the nearby campus of the National University of Public Service.
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Orczy Garden
1 Orczy útOrczy Park is one of the largest public green spaces in the inner districts of Budapest. After two years of renovation, it reopened in 2018, with 26 hectares to lay your picnic blanket on. Between Klinikák and Nagyvárad tér metro stops, there is a lake suitable for romantic boat rides and a playground for the little ones. You can also exercise here on the running track or at the outdoor gym. The area is usually bustling with students thanks to the nearby campus of the National University of Public Service.
ocated not far from Hűvösvölgy, Hárs Hill (Hárs-hegy) is an amazing excursion spot with two separate parts. You can take a round trip in the area that will cover 2.7 kilometers. If you aren’t up for such a long hike, you should skip Nagy-Hárs Hill (Nagy-Hárs-hegy) and head straight to Kis-Hárs Hill (Kis-Hárs Hill), a hill topped by the work of architect Imre Makovecz. Shaped liked a spiral, this iron and wood structure looks unstable at first glance, but the view from its top is so amazing that once you’re there you’ll hardly want to leave. Up from a height of 368 meters, you can clearly see the northern side of Buda, downtown Budapest, Várhegy, and the Citadel as well.
Makovecz Imre kilátó
ocated not far from Hűvösvölgy, Hárs Hill (Hárs-hegy) is an amazing excursion spot with two separate parts. You can take a round trip in the area that will cover 2.7 kilometers. If you aren’t up for such a long hike, you should skip Nagy-Hárs Hill (Nagy-Hárs-hegy) and head straight to Kis-Hárs Hill (Kis-Hárs Hill), a hill topped by the work of architect Imre Makovecz. Shaped liked a spiral, this iron and wood structure looks unstable at first glance, but the view from its top is so amazing that once you’re there you’ll hardly want to leave. Up from a height of 368 meters, you can clearly see the northern side of Buda, downtown Budapest, Várhegy, and the Citadel as well.
Getting Around
Astoria station
Terez Patika
www.terezpatika.hu/
This is a Non-stop 0-24 h Pharmacy
They can speak English.
Address: Budapest, Teréz körút 41.
This laundry can be found in the bottom of the house.
You can use it for
- 1000 ft/washing (washing powder and flush are not included in the price)
- 1000 ft/drying
Bazar Laundry Self Service
22-24 Dohány u.This laundry can be found in the bottom of the house.
You can use it for
- 1000 ft/washing (washing powder and flush are not included in the price)
- 1000 ft/drying
Closest Parmacy
Open:
Mo - Fr:8:00-20:00
Sa: 9:00-15:00
uraniagyogyszertar.hu
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Urania Pharmacy Ltd.
23 Rákóczi útClosest Parmacy
Open:
Mo - Fr:8:00-20:00
Sa: 9:00-15:00
uraniagyogyszertar.hu
Everything Else
Parking garage: 0-24H!
Address: Rumbach Sebestyén street 8. (400m, 5 min walk from the apartment)
Hourly Rate: 420 HUF/hour (Only can paid in cash))
Daytime ticket 8-20: 3000 HUF
Night ticket: 20-8: 2500 HUF
Rumbach Sebestyén u. 8
8 Rumbach Sebestyén utcaParking garage: 0-24H!
Address: Rumbach Sebestyén street 8. (400m, 5 min walk from the apartment)
Hourly Rate: 420 HUF/hour (Only can paid in cash))
Daytime ticket 8-20: 3000 HUF
Night ticket: 20-8: 2500 HUF
Parking garage: 0-24H!
Address: Budapest, VII. district, Holló street 6. (450m, 6 min walk from the apartment)
Hourly Rate: 480 HUF/hour (It is counted in half hours and You can pay by card or in cash.))
Daily parking tickets (prepaid)
1 daily: 5800 HUF
2 daily: 11100 HUF
Holló u. 6
6 Holló utcaParking garage: 0-24H!
Address: Budapest, VII. district, Holló street 6. (450m, 6 min walk from the apartment)
Hourly Rate: 480 HUF/hour (It is counted in half hours and You can pay by card or in cash.))
Daily parking tickets (prepaid)
1 daily: 5800 HUF
2 daily: 11100 HUF
Parking garage: 0-24H!
Address: Budapest, VII. district, Akácfa street 12-14. (550m, 7 min walk)
Hourly Rate: 440 HUF/hour (It is counted in half hours and You can pay by card or in cash.)
Daily parking tickets (should be prepaid at the cashier)
1 daily: 5800 HUF
2 daily: 11100 HUF
Akácfa u. 12-14
12-14 Akácfa utcaParking garage: 0-24H!
Address: Budapest, VII. district, Akácfa street 12-14. (550m, 7 min walk)
Hourly Rate: 440 HUF/hour (It is counted in half hours and You can pay by card or in cash.)
Daily parking tickets (should be prepaid at the cashier)
1 daily: 5800 HUF
2 daily: 11100 HUF
Non-Stop parking garage IN CASH!
300 HUF/hour
You can leave your car here from 8-20 for 3000 HUF
From 20-8 for 1000 HUF
Puskin u. 6
6 Puskin utcaNon-Stop parking garage IN CASH!
300 HUF/hour
You can leave your car here from 8-20 for 3000 HUF
From 20-8 for 1000 HUF