Budapest

novita77
By novita77

Going to Budapest for 10 days for Easter. Does anyone have tips things to do and see ?

Thank you ! :)

By novita77• 1 Feb 2009 14:30
novita77

thank you who.am.i ! will let my other half knows ... I might need to pick your brain up again sometimes before we going to Budapest and ask more tips.

Picking up my guide book on Tuesday from tallg, i am sure after i read those i will have more question coming your way ! :)

By who.am.i• 1 Feb 2009 01:50
Rating: 3/5
who.am.i

Best Western Hungaria is a good hotel and the location of the hotel is not seedy, though I won’t recommend the hotel for tourists. Why? There’s not much to see in the vicinity. I have nothing to complain about the hotel. There’s no problem with the transportation, I think the metro and bus station is a few-minute walk from the hotel and can take you to the center of the city. As for Ibis Budapest Centrum, the location is great. Raday, Ibis’ location, has a good access to charming but inexpensive restaurants and a number of shops in the sidewalk. Weather won’t be too hot on April so there will be no difficulty walking. There’s another Ibis I know near the Heroes’ Square that I recommend. The location is accessible too; near some pretty cool museums though there’s not much restaurants and shops in the neighborhood. The Carlton Hotel, Atrium and Domina Inn Fiesta are gorgeous and affordable (around €70-80) hotels too! Well, just pick the Ibis Centrum. (:

By novita77• 1 Feb 2009 00:50
novita77

thank you dracula, will show this to my other half tomorrow and will do more research on this hotel. I better get some sleep now. Nite nite ! x

By Dracula• 1 Feb 2009 00:29
Rating: 4/5
Dracula

Hotel Victoria is located on the Buda side, directly on the riverside of the Danube. As the facility is equipped with large panoramic windows, one can enjoy the spectacular view on the city from all rooms. The hotel is truly an attractive location as it is situated directly in the neighbourhood of the Buda Castle, within 10 minutes walk from the Matthias Church. The city centre, the business and financial quarter of town is also within easy reach, walking distance.

http://www.victoria.hu/english/location.aspx

By novita77• 1 Feb 2009 00:14
novita77

so who.am.i, since you mentioning that u used to be resident of Budapest, can you recommend affordable hotel with location in the middle and within walking distance of shops and metro.

We thinking about staying in Best Western Hungaria Hotel, after we asked around we being told that the location where the hotel is very popular as a seedy area.

Now we thinking about Ibis Budapest Centrum, what do u think about the hotel?

By who.am.i• 31 Jan 2009 19:36
Rating: 3/5
who.am.i

No, no, used to be a resident of Hungary but I'm not Hungarian. Well, cruising Danube at night is lovelier and more romantic with all those shimmering lights, just like the Eiffel at night. Haha! :P

By novita77• 31 Jan 2009 19:16
novita77

tallg, do you mind if i pick up the book somehow on Tuesday please? Thank you ! :)

who.am.i, just out of curiosity, are you hungarian? it seems that you knows well about Budapest.

And what is this about the most beautiful Mc.Donald???

Who.am.i ... did you recommend day cruise or night cruise for the Danube River?

Dragon ... Dracula is from Romania ... :) He is not Hungarian.

By who.am.i• 31 Jan 2009 18:56
Rating: 5/5
who.am.i

Oh, I love Budapest, Novita.

You and your family should opt for Danube view properties. Take pictures and enjoy the view at the Danube River. Its lovely and enjoy the fresh air. River cruising along Danube is the best. It departs from the chain bridges, its a popular place so you won't get lost. Hungarians aren't rude so you won't have a hard time talking to them asking for directions. Trust me Novi, Danube cruise is a must! Well, just like any other European countries, there are historical sites everywhere. See the Parliament building, Heroes Square, Chain Bridge, The Royal Palace, Terror House, etc.

Your son might love the Budapest Zoo (my son did), its way better than Doha Zoo (only costs around QR25) and the Children's Railway is quite enjoyable too.

If you're craving for authentic French food, dine at Le Bourbon in Le Meridien Budapest and again, marvel around their gorgeous bathrooms. Spas in Budapest are as divine as the spas in Vienna. You and hubby will love the Rudas bath. Fausto's is an inexpensive Italian restaurant in Utca. And as for shopping, WestEnd Shopping Center is a nice mall. Lastly, you might want to drop by at Budagyongye(sp?) and choose from their wide selection of wines. I could give you Mr. Katusak's number who works for one of the hotel chains in Budapest.

P.S. Asked the Hungarians about the World's Most Beautiful McDonalds. ;P

By tallg• 31 Jan 2009 17:20
tallg

I have a guide book if you want it ;)

By who.am.i• 31 Jan 2009 16:59
who.am.i

Lol- I just enjoy talking about travels. (:

By panda• 31 Jan 2009 16:47
panda

you are a good writter who.am.i!

By who.am.i• 31 Jan 2009 16:36
Rating: 5/5
who.am.i

If you have spare time, drive or take a train to Vienna, Austria for only 150QR (Not quite sure 'bout the price). (:

By dragonfly212• 31 Jan 2009 14:51
dragonfly212

just invite dracula to be your guide nov.. hehehhee hey enjoy budapest dear

Everybody is right everybody is wrong, it depend where you stand

By panda• 31 Jan 2009 13:44
panda

you forgot how to say saloon drac :P

By Dracula• 31 Jan 2009 13:34
Rating: 5/5
Dracula

1.Széchenyi Lánchíd (Chain Bridge)

2.Budavári Palota (Buda Royal Palace)

3.Mátyás Templom (Matthias Church)

4.Fishermen's Bastion

5.Hotel Gellért and Thermal Baths (Prudes are not advised to try out the Gellért Baths) ..:P

6.Szent István Bazilika (St Stephen’s Basilica)

7.Margitsziget (Margaret Island)

8.House of Terror Museum

9.The Nemzeti Szinhaz (National Theater

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Phrases

Yes - Igen

No - Nem

Hello - Szerbusz

Goodbye - Viszontlátásra

Please - Kérem

Thank you - Köszönöm

My name is … - A nevem …

How are you? - Hogy van?

I am very well - Jól vagyok

I feel ill - Rosszul vagyok

How much does it cost? - Mennyibe kerül?

Do you speak - Beszél

English? - angolul?

I don’t understand - Nem értem

Where is …? - Hol van …?

Entrance - Bejárat

Exit - Kijárat

Danger - Veszély

Open - Nyitva

Closed - Zárva

Toilets - WC

Doctor - Orvos

Hotel - Szálloda

Restaurant - Étterem

Beer - Sör

Wine - Bor

Menu - Étlap

Today - Ma

Tomorrow - Holnap

Monday - Hétfö

Tuesday - Kedd

Wednesday - Szerda

Thursday - Csütörtök

Friday - Péntek

Saturday - Szombat

Sunday - Vasárnap

One - Egy

Two - Ketto / Két

Three - Három

Four - Négy

Five - Öt

Six - Hat

Seven - Hét

Eight - Nyolc

Nine - Kilenc

Ten - Tíz

Twenty - Húsz

Thirty - Harminc

Forty - Negyven

Fifty - Ötven

Sixty - Hatvan

Seventy - Hetven

Eighty - Nyolcvan

Ninety - Kilencven

One Hundred - Száz

One Thousand - Ezer

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