Written by sararevell on May 24, 2009
- Highlights I am excited to report that I did not see one single Starbucks in Budapest. Yes, there are plenty of other chain shops and restaurants but Starbucks was blissfully absent. And to be honest...
Written by britgirl7 on April 19, 2005
- Budapest has the most medical thermal baths in the world, so there will be plenty of choices if you want to try this experience. We chose the Gellert thermal baths, which is situated inside the...
Written by marif on April 5, 2005
- FROM KING STEPHEN TO EMPRESS MARIA-THERESAThe history of Hungary starts with Prince Geza, a member of the Arpad Dynasty who, aided by the Holy Roman Emperor, was able to transform the pagan Magyar tribes into...
Written by marif on April 5, 2005
- Squares, streets, and public places in Budapest are named after famous Hungarians who left a mark on their country's political or cultural scene and contributed to building up the country's national identity. The most popular...
Written by marif on April 4, 2005
- 1. Szentendre, a small town constructed right on one bank of the Danube, can be reached easily by frequent HEV suburban train from Batthyany ter in Buda in about 30 minutes. Its narrow winding streets,...
Written by magyar1 on April 1, 2002
- Budapest is currently going through something of a hotel building boom. Lack of tourist rooms has always been something of a problem and this is now being addressed.
Many of the new establishments are at the...
Written by mfs on January 8, 2002
- Budapest Marriott Hotel
Apaczai Csere Janos u. 4.
Budapest, 1052
phone: 36 (1) 266 7000
We originally had reservations at the highly touted Art’otel, however, a friend (who recently lived in Budapest) implored us to change our plans and...
Written by actonsteve on March 27, 2001
- Across the Danube from the heights of Buda is the younger city of Pest. This is where the city really swings with restaurants, offices, bars, discos and monuments - a world away from the tourists...
Written by daniela_italia on August 4, 2006
- I spent three days in Budapest with two friends from college. We stayed in the Red Bus Hostel, for any of those willing to explore the world of hostels I recommend it: cheap Internet access,...
Written by jacob_s on May 2, 2006
- The history of Hungary starts with Prince Geza, a member of the Arpad Dynasty who, aided by the Holy Roman Emperor, was able to transform the pagan Magyar tribes into a nation. Geza and his...
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