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Central Market Hall/Great Market Hall

Fovam Ter, Ix Kerulet, Budapest, Hungary

Featured Review : The Central Market Hall in Budapest was one of the first Market Halls I ever visited in Eastern Europe. I remember being totally bowled over by the atmosphere and all the colourful characters inside the hall as well as t...See Full Review

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Central Market Hall/Great Market Hall Reviews

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You will find what you are looking for here

  • 4 out of 5 stars by Praskipark from Warsaw, Poland
  • January 17, 2012
You will find what you are looking for here
Quote: The Central Market Hall in Budapest was one of the first Market Halls I ever visited in Eastern Europe. I remember being totally bowled over by the atmosphere and all the colourful characters inside the hall as well as the numerous stalls selling... Read the full Central Market Hall/Great Market Hall review

From journal Some attractions in Budapest I forgot to tell you about

Fabulous, old world spot; absolutely disgusting restaurant (Fakanal Etterem)

  • 4 out of 5 stars by Nicchris from M4L 3C6, Ontario
  • September 9, 2011
Quote: The Market Hall is not to be missed! There are so very few of these left around the world and they are delightful to visit. We spent the better part of a day exploring the Hall and buying gifts. However, our experience with the only real sit-down... Read the full Central Market Hall/Great Market Hall review
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Palace of Paprika

  • 4 out of 5 stars by Niiko from Andújar, Spain
  • August 30, 2010
Quote: There's much to be said for the virtues of markets as hubs in which to experience something of the real flavour of a city, and Budapest's Great Market Hall is this in part at least, with something of a touristy lean to it. Wander amid piles of... Read the full Central Market Hall/Great Market Hall review

From journal Hungary for More (sorry ...)

Great Market Hall....of Goodness!

  • 5 out of 5 stars by FinnyLinny from South Euclid, Ohio
  • January 5, 2010
Quote: Nothing but love for this market; the building is just beautiful and the food....mmmmm. Ate from the stands on the second floor and everything was delicious and the point-at-it system works fine here and you can sample a bit of this and that and... Read the full Central Market Hall/Great Market Hall review
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The Central Market Hall and Fakanal Etterem Restaurant

  • 5 out of 5 stars by sararevell from London, United Kingdom
  • May 24, 2009
The Central Market Hall and Fakanal Etterem Restaurant
Quote: The Great Market Hall next to the Szabadsag Bridge in Budapest’s 9th district is the city’s largest indoor market. Opened at the end of the 19th century and renovated in the 1990s, the hall manages to keep a foot in the past but is a treasure trove... Read the full Central Market Hall/Great Market Hall review

From journal Kavehaz Kultura in Budapest

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Great Market Hall

  • 5 out of 5 stars by Mandan Lynn from Smithwick, South Dakota
  • January 24, 2007
Quote: Look no further than the Great Market for your shopping needs in Budapest.The first level is full of food options, from meats and vegetables to dried fruits and nuts. You'll also find Hungary's famous paprika here in several types of packaging. (At... Read the full Central Market Hall/Great Market Hall review

From journal A Bit of Budapest

Grand Market Hall

  • 5 out of 5 stars by aahhh from Bellevue, Washington
  • May 24, 2006
Quote: The second floor of the Grand Market has a bunch of dining stalls with dozens of options to choose from. The food is very tasty and pretty cheap. Mostly local cuisine, which was a lot of seasoned rice, meet, potatoes, noodles, and cheese. All very... Read the full Central Market Hall/Great Market Hall review

From journal 2 days in Budapest

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Central market.

  • 4 out of 5 stars by LenR from Townsville, Queensland, Australia
  • March 25, 2006
Central market.
Quote: This is the largest of five market halls which opened in Budapest at the end of the 19th century. It was built in the 1890s, lovingly restored in 1994, and is still a focal point for city life. It has rightly become one of the most popular and... Read the full Central Market Hall/Great Market Hall review

From journal Walking Through Budapest

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Central Market Hall

  • 3 out of 5 stars by Webgoddess from Burke, Virginia
  • August 3, 2005
Central Market Hall
Quote: This is an extremely large, indoor, two-story market that houses everything from fresh fish to hand-embroidered linens. Its convenient location near the Chain Bridge on the Pest side makes it a great place to shop when the weather keeps you from... Read the full Central Market Hall/Great Market Hall review

From journal A Magyar Experience

Great Market Hall

  • 5 out of 5 stars by drumzspace from Napa, California
  • September 8, 2003
Quote: A great European market that has yet to become overrun by touristy wares. The ground floor of this massive building holds numerous meat, vegetable, fruit, cheese, bread, and wine stands, all with locals waiting in line to purchase ingredients for... Read the full Central Market Hall/Great Market Hall review

From journal One Week In Budapest