Distance from Budapest: 172 km

Badacsony:

Badacsony is known for its gorgeous countryside and also for its extreme cycling. Here you can rent a mountain bike and cycle along amazing winding country trails. Many of these will take you past local vineyards as this region is known for its wine making.

Travel time:

2 hours by road (3,000 UF)

4 hours by train (2,871 HUF)

Clothing: Clothing is dependent on the season and can be light in the summer months and heavier in the winter.

Distance from Budapest: 124 km

Kiskunság National Park:

As Hungary is made up of one-fifth of forest lands, it would be a shame to come here and not enjoy trekking and horseback riding in Kiskunság National Park. There are also horse shows here in the summer months for anyone who wants to see some professionals in action.

Travel time:

2 hrs 37 by road (6, 718 HUF)

1 hrs 48 hours by train (6,107 HUF)

Clothing: Clothing is dependent on the season and can be light in the summer months and heavier in the winter.

Distance from Budapest: 135 km

Lake Balaton:

One of the jewels in the crown of Hungary is Lake Balaton, and many people come here for the hiking opportunities in the surrounding area. You can also hike in the Balaton Uplands National Park that skirts the lake and is made up of rolling volcanic hills.

Travel time:

1 hr 21 by road (4,579 HUF)

21 minutes by train (4.50 euro)

Clothing: Clothing is dependent on the season and can be light in the summer months and heavier in the winter.

Distance from city center: 2.1 km

The Hungarian National Parliament Building (Országház), Kossuth Lajos tér. Parliament is one of the most visited attractions in Budapest and was built in 1902. It is famous for its frothy Gothic columns and the Hungarian crown jewels that are located inside and can be viewed by visitors.

Best mode of transport: Tram 2

Duration of travel: 11 minutes

Bring a camera to take photographs

Distance from city center: 2.2 km

State Opera House, Andrássy ut 22. The State Opera House was built in 1884 and is known for being one of the most beautiful buildings in Budapest. The building was designed by the same architect as the neighboring St. Stephen’s Cathedral, making it an icon of style and design.

Best mode of transport: Metro M1

Duration of travel: 11 minutes

Bring a camera to take photographs

Distance from city center: 3.2 km

The Royal Palace (Királyi palota) is another popular attraction in Budapest thanks to its scenic location on a hill that offers spectacular views of the city. Visitors can take a funicular or walk to the top of the hill and admission is free. Visitors can tour the palace and the museums inside including the National Gallery.

Best mode of transport: Bus 5

Duration of travel: 21 minutes

Bring a camera to take photographs

Corvin Plaza, Futó utca 37-45., Budapest 1083, district VIII., M3 (blue) metro, or trams 4, 6 Corvin negyed stop. This is one of the newest shopping malls in Budapest and spans four floors. You can find clothes shops, toys stores, and restaurants

Europeum Shopping Centre, Blaha Lujza tér 3-5., district VII., M2 metro, trams 4-6. Open: 10.00-20.00 every day. This mall only recently opened in April 2011 and is located on the strategic Blaha Lujza Square. You will find 6,000 square meters of shops and dining options here, from restaurants to casual cafes. The mall has three floors and a wealth of fashion and clothes shops.

WestEnd City Center, Váci út 1-3., district VI., M3 metro, trams 4-6 Nyugati tér station. Open: Mon-Sat 10.00-21.00, Sun: 10.00-18.00. This mall has over 400 different shops to choose from and is one of the biggest in Budapest. Here you will find a range of shops including department stores and a Spar Supermarket. There are also coffee shops and restaurants.

Kisrablo, Zenta u. 3 south of Gellert Hotel. This restaurant is modeled on a pirate ship and known for its casual atmosphere. Signature dishes include duck in rosemary sauce as well as a crème brulee for dessert.

Local delicacies:

Gulyás (leves) is a kind of goulash soup which is usually made with beef, potatoes and paprika. It can be served either a starter or a main meal.

Pörkölt is a stew made of onions fried with paprika. This is what is most well known as ‘goulash’ in other countries.

Töltött káposzta is the name for a stuffed cabbage. The leaves are stuffed with minced meat and paprika and then served with a sour cream sauce.

Szent Jupát Söröző & Étterem restaurant, Retek utca 16, 212-29-23. This is one of the better known restaurants in the city and serves traditional Hungarian food. If you want to taste some authentic local flavors then this is a good place to come.

A38:

This is actually a boat that has been renovated and transformed into a club. A38 now floats on the River Danube and is one of the coolest spots in the city. The boat is modeled from a former Ukrainian stone carrier.

Dokk Beach: +36 20 91 999 91 (Hajógyári sziget, district III).

This club is open air in style and is known as the place to come if you want a relaxed atmosphere. The club is located on an island in the middle of the River Danube. There are go-go dancers that perform here and the club can accommodate 10,000 people over 6 different venues.

Dokk Beach:

This club is open air in style and is known as the place to come if you want a relaxed atmosphere. The club is located on an island in the middle of the River Danube. There are go-go dancers that perform here and the club can accommodate 10,000 people over 6 different venues.

+36 20 91 999 91 (Hajógyári sziget, district III)

List of nationalities who have permission for Visa free entries:

Hungary is a member of the Schengen Agreement, so any countries who have signed this treaty can enter without a visa with the exceptions of Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Ireland, Romania and the United Kingdom, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland. Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Brunei, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, Guatemala, Holy See, Honduras, Hong Kong, Israel, Japan, Macao, Malaysia, Mexico, Monaco, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, Salvador, San Marino, Singapore, South Korea, Switzerland, USA, Uruguay, Venezuela. All other countries need a visa prior to arrival.

List of nationalities who can have Visa on arrival: N/A

Any nationalities who are not eligible to travel to that country or can travel under certain conditions: N/A

http://visitbudapest.travel/budapest-info/passport-visa/

Drugs use is illegal in Hungary and there is a zero tolerance policy on driving under the influence of alcohol.

Prostitution is legal in Hungary.

Wearing or displaying symbols of the Communist red star, hammer and sickle, Nazi swastika, the Hungarian fascist Arrow Cross, and the SS is an offense in Hungary.

The legal drinking age in Hungary is 18.

Distance from Zanzibar city: 50km

Hungary has a relatively low crime rate compared to many other countries in the world. Crime is usually low level such as bag snatching and pick pocketing in major cities.

Health care is of a good standard in major towns but may be more limited in the countryside.

Tap water is safe to drink in Hungary.

Homosexuality is legal in Hungary and it is not uncommon to see public displays of affection between members of the same sex.

There are no specific vaccinations recommended for Hungary.

Hungary was a communist country for many years from 1945. In 1956 there was a bloody uprising against the communist and Soviet rule in Hungary that was unsuccessful. It was only in 1989 that the country moved on and ceased to be a communist territory. The language of Hungary is Hungarian, although this can be difficult to learn and there is not much point in doing so on a short visit. English is learned in schools and therefore most people in big cities speak this to some degree. Older generations often speak Russian or German as well.