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Large shops accept credit cards, especially in the touristy part of the town. In small shops and markets you have to pay in cash, so make sure you have enough Hungarian forints in your purse. Budapest Shopping-Taxes and RefundsVAT (value added tax) is built in to the price of most consumer goods and services. Refunds are available for most purchases that exceed 50,000 HUF (roughly 200 €). Look for Budapest shops that have "Tax Free" logo in the window. Ask the sales assistants to provide you with the necessary documents you need to get the refund. These documents are:
The shop assisstant will also help you to fill in the form. If you depart Hungary by plane you can collect your refund at the IBUSZ Agency at Ferihegy Airport. Do this right after checking in but before you pass security control! If you don't have time to do that at Ferihegy Airport, you'll still get your money, though the process is rather lengthy. When you land at you home country's airport get your forms certified by Customs. Then mail them in your envelope and wait for your refund. Two important things to know:
Budapest Shopping -What and Where to Buy?
Hungarian Specialities There are many Hungarain specialities from food stuff to porcelain. When I stroll in Budapest's city center I see that tourists love Hungarian Folklart Souvenirs very much. These are handmade folkart products that are very characteristic of Hungary. The most popular folklore products are:
These souvenirs decorate your home and will always remind you of your stay in the Hungarian capital. In Castle District and on Gellért Hill you definitely find vendors who sell these products. You also find folklore shops in Pest's chic shopping street, I recommend the Great Market Hall at the Pest end of Liberty Bridge. It's not only the best and cheapest place to buy your souvenirs, but it's the oldest market in Budapest. The architecture itself worths a visit. For folk products go to the upper floor, or look for ethnic Hungarian women wearing folklore costumes and kerchiefs tied around their heads. They ususally travel up to Budapest with bags full of fine, authentic folk items to sell. You can buy things from them much cheaper than in touristy shops. The hand-painted Herend and Zsolnay Porcelains also make exclusive gifts.
The Best Places to Buy Hungarian porcelain
For gourmands Budapest is a paradise. You can taste lots of Special Hungarian Foods ranging from goose liver to wines. Do not return home without buying some delicious Hungarian food and drink stuffs. Make sure you check the custom regulations of your country, before you buy anything that you want to take home with you! You'll find fashionable designer products, as well as folklore and art products in the most popular shopping areas of Budapest. They are in the touristy parts of the town so the shops here are rather expensive. If you have less money to spend on gifts head for shops along Nagykörút (Great Boulevard) or the Budapest Markets. If you love modern, flashy shops Budapest Shopping Malls are for you. You can buy all sorts of things from clothes to food products. The good thing is, that if you get tired or hungry, there are a couple of cafés and fast food restaurants to sit in.The best Budapest Antique Shops are in Falk Miksa Street. Budapest Flea Markets are excellent places to find good bargains. Are you looking for fine art items? You'll find great and quality artworks in Budapest Art Galleries.
Have you discovered a great shop in Budapest that isn't mentioned in any guide book (not even on Budapest Tourist Guide.com). Tell other shopping enthusiats about it!
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