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Preparing your trip to Budapest: advices & hints - things to do and to obey

1. Travelers are highly recommended to purchase a special discount card. It entitles you to have discounted rates on public transport, museums, amusement parks, zoos and other cultural facilities.

2. While exploring the city, tourists are recommended to use only public transport. The number of buses and trolleybuses is really big here, so you will have no problems with reaching any point of interest or attraction.

3. Those tourists, who expect to travel using taxi, should make sure their wallets are tight and full of US dollars. Many drivers accept payments exclusively in U.S. dollars. You also need to specify the price of your ride beforehand with the driver. Many unscrupulous drivers use the lack of awareness among tourists and increase their rates several times.

4. It is normal to leave tips in taxi and restaurants. The usual amount of a tip estimates 10 - 20% of the total sum.

5. Car Rental in Budapest is available only to those tourists, whose age is 21 years or more. While renting a car, you will be asked to present hotel guest card. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

6. If you want to devote much time to walk in the city, summer is definitely the best time for your trip. The period starting from June and till August is considered the hottest one.

7. The most popular souvenirs in Budapest are products made of crystal and lace. You will find these products at very reasonable prices in local shops and outlets.

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8. Fines for traffic violations are rather harsh here. This concerns not only motorists, but also pedestrians. You should be especially careful when passing a road. A flashing green light here has the same meaning as our ordinary and familiar to many yellow signal.

9. When you purchase goods on open markets, you need to be prepared for the fact that many sellers increase prices deliberately, counting on uninformed tourists.

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What to visit being in Budapest - unique sights

Gellert Gyogyfurdo

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Distance from Budapest center - 3 km.

There is also a chic outdoor swimming pool with very beautiful cascades, artificial waterfalls and stone terraces. Gellert Bath will be an excellent way to get not only physical, but also aesthetic pleasure. Economical travellers should take into account that visiting bathhouses is paid. Those who want to minimize material costs, should take a towel, a special cap and shoes. All the above accessories can be taken in the bath for an additional fee. … Read further

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Tips for the cities around Budapest

Bratislava

2. The best way to exchange currency is in banks. You can also see specialized exchange offices throughout the city, but they usually provide less profitable exchange rates. Banks usually work from 9:00 to 16:00 on workdays. They may also close during a day for a small lunch break. Exchange offices are opened a little earlier, around 7:00, or they can work around the clock. ... Open »

Debrecen

2. It's best to explore local attractions on foot since almost all of them are located within walking distance of the city center. Besides interesting museums and architectural monuments, many attractive restaurants can be found in the central area. 3. The most popular and optimal form of transport is city trams running through all the remarkable places of Debrecen. A ... Open »

Vienna

2. Taxis are rather cheap in Vienna, but "catching" it on the streets of the city is simply impossible. It is better to call a car to a restaurant or a hotel. You can also take a taxi in one of special sites. 3. The majority of shops and shopping centers are open until 18:00. Shops located near railway stations work until 23:00. 4. Tobacco products can be purchased ... Open »

Osijek

2. The most interesting areas for tourists are Gornji Grad and Tvrda where most of the city's attractions are located. Here you can also find the most popular hotels and regional cuisine restaurants. 3. It's best to explore touristic areas on foot, as the sights are at every step here. Many streets of the historical district are pedestrian and closed for traffic. 4. ... Open »

Brno

2. Exchanging currency is recommended in large state-owned banks, such as Komercni banka, Zivnostenska banka and Ceska sporitelna. They offer the most favorable exchange rate. Travelers are recommended to use the services of private offices and exchange offices in extreme cases only. Quite often they attract clients by favorable exchange rates, but charge a very high ... Open »

Ostrava

2. A temperate climate prevails in Ostrava, so even it is never too hot here even in summer. Regardless of the season, fans of outdoor recreation and night walks should take some warm clothes with them on a trip. 3. In Ostrava, you can visit some of the most famous breweries in the Czech Republic. They brew many special beers, which have held the status of one of the best ... Open »

Travelling to Budapest - advices and tips. What should be provisioned in advance, the rules you might want to follow, and the things you better avoid doing in Budapest. We help you to make your trip smooth and easy, with no unexpected surprises.

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