Practical Information in Budapest
Bring a comfortable pair of shoes for exploring the nooks and crannies, an empty suitcase to pack with goodies – and a sense of pride to see the Queen of the Danube reclaiming her majesty.
GMT
GMT +1 (+2 in summertime).
Money
Hungarian Forint (HUF or Ft) is the currency. In some places prices are also quoted in Euros.
Visas
Each country has its own regulations and restrictions for its visitors. Find specific visa information for your destination.
Health
Travelling to (sub) tropical destinations means taking care of your health. Read more about health issues for the area you're visiting.
Electricity
230V AC, 50Hz, two-pin plugs are standard.
Dialling Code
+36 (Hungary), 1 (Budapest) + seven-figure number. Don't dial 1 once in Budapest.
Mobile numbers carry the prefixes of 30 (T-Mobile), 20 (Pannon), and 70 (Vodadone) and are accessed from abroad by +36 followed by the prefix, and locally by initiating the call with 06.
Budapest Tourist Info
Fit In
More or less anything goes in liberal Budapest. In summer, wear next to nothing to blend in with the droves of mini-skirted girls gracing the boulevards. Don't slouch in your sartorial standards if you're out to impress, as Hungarians are much snappier dressers than they used to be.
Public Holidays 2011-2012
- Anniversary of the 1848 Revolution 14 & 15 Mar
- Easter Monday 25 Apr
- Labour Day 1 May
- Whit Monday 13 Jun
- St Stephen's Day 20 Aug
- Republic Day 23 Oct
- All Saints' Day 31 Oct & 1 Nov
- Christmas 25 & 26 Dec
- New Year's Day 1 Jan
