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All the Basic Information about Budapest
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Following information about Budapest contains the basics one should know when plans to visit the Hungarian capital.


We try our best to include all the facts indispensable for you to enjoy your stay!


Basic information about Budapest  

Location

Where is Budapest?
It's the capital of Hungary and situated in Central Europe, embracing the two sides of the river Danube.
With nearly 2 million citizens it's by far the largest city in the country.



City Layout

Actually you can explore two cities in one, because Budapest is made up of Buda and Pest, with the Danube flowing between them, along a stretch of 28 kilometers.

Buda is built on a hill, on the western bank of the river and forms the historical part of the city.


Pest stands on a plain and it's more businesslike with its shops and boulevards.
You can walk between the two connected, but still very different parts of the city on magnificient bridges. Budapest consists of 23 districts.
You can read more about Budapest districts here.

Get familiar with the city layout on our page about Budapest Maps!


Currency in Hungary

Forints (Ft) = 100 Fillers (Fillers are not in use anymore)

Coins: Ft 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100

Banknotes: Ft 200, 500, 1000, 2000, 5000, 10000, 20000

Important Telephone Numbers

  • Emergency call 112

  • Ambulance service phone 104

  • Police phone 107


  • Fire emergency phone 105


  • Directory inquiries (Budapest and Hungary) phone 198




  • Directory inquiries (international) - both telephone and fax numbers, call services and prices phone 199


Safety in Budapest

Public safety is fairly good in Budapest though just like in any other popular destination some there are some common tourist traps. See our page about Safety in Budapest for tips on avoiding these traps.



Public Holidays in Hungary


Climate in Budapest

Average temperature 9,0°C, 48°F
Summer season: June-August: average temperature: 21,0°C, 70°F
Winter season: December- February: average temperature: -0,9°C, 30°F

You find more information about Budapest Weather on this page!

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