BOB IS HERE TO HELP WITH YOUR TRAVEL & ACCOMMODATIONS
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (airport code BUD) is well connected and there are direct flights from many cities from around the globe. Many of the major airlines have flights to Budapest along with the discount airlines, like RYAN AIR, WIZZ AIR & EASY JET
Prices are usually quite affordable to Budapest so let's book those tickets now. Safe Travels.
A COOL HOTEL IN THE CENTER
In Budapest downtown, an iconic building was recently opened, the T62 Hotel, one of the newest hotels in the city centre and it’s right in front of the Nyugati Railway Station, 9 min walk from the BOB22 festival venue.
One of the newest hotels in the city centre. beautiful contemporary hotel rooms with bright colours but harmonic interior design reflects comfort and style. The spacious and in atrium located lobby lounge and bar features a vibrant „urban art” style created through the dominating Frida Kahlo’s montages on its walls. Itmakes this place a trendy and metropolitan meeting point on the bustling Grand Boulevard.
When booking your room you can use the promo code “ILOVEBUDAPEST” and save 15% off your room rate. ONLY 60 ROOMS AVAILABLE.
Address: Teréz Krt. 62., Budapest, 1066
FROM BUDAPEST AIRPORT TO THE CITY CENTRE-SHUTTLE TAXI
Good deal on a SHUTTLE TAXI if you travel with your friends. Reliable and quick and you can simply take it uponarrival at the Airport shuttle desk.
More info: www.minibud.hu
For the way back, you can also pre-schedule a transfer via www.viptranszfer.hu.
FROM BUDAPEST AIRPORT TO THE CITY CENTRE-SHUTTLE BUS
There is a direct SHUTTLE BUS from Liszt Ferenc International Airport to the city center (Deák Ferenc tér– actually it takes you straight to the party venueJ) number 100E. It has only 3 stops, so it takes you to the center in about 40 minutes. You can buy tickets at the bus station in the purple BKK ticket vending machines (available in several languages, accepting cards) or via the BKK mobile app:
Price: 1500 HUF (4€)
FROM BUDAPEST AIRPORT TO THE CITY CENTRE-TAXI
At the airport you will only find cars of the OFFICIAL TAXI COMPANIES, Főtaxi of the airport. In Hungary the Taxi Decree is regulating the price of the taxis at a fixed tariff of 400 HUF/Km (1 EUR/Km) in addition to the one-off basic fee of 1000 HUF (2.5 EUR) and also a waiting fee. A ride to the city centre should typically cost around 7000–8000 HUF (26 EUR) depending on traffic conditions.
Info: https://www.bud.hu/en/passengers/transport/airport_transfer_and_other_services/taxi
*You can also use the BOLT TAXI mobile app.
BUDAPEST PUBLIC TRANSPORT
The public transport in Budapest, operated by BKK, with an underground metro, several bus and tram lines and 4 different. Most of the public transports inside Budapest are usable with a single ticket, which is valid for one single uninterrupted trip on one travel line and can be purchased from the several ticket vending machines around town with the letters BKK on them, or ticket offices in every metro station. Purple vending machines accept cards and are available in several languages.
On the metro lines, the ticket must be validated before the trip, with designated ticket-punching machines located in the entrance of the metro area. On every other public transport lines immediately after boarding the vehicle. The simplest way of accessing public transport is using the Budapest Card which is valid on all of the city lines until the period of its validity (24,48 or 72 hours).
More information on tickets and prices: Budapest Card; bkk.hu
You can also use the electric scooters by downloading the app for BOLT, LIME & TIER
BOB'S SIGHTSEEING ITINERARY FOR BUDAPEST
(3-4 hr by walking and public transportation)
Start your day at the buzzing Great Market Hall, try local products like the famous Lángos and mingle with the people – By taking the yellow tram 2 to the House of Parliament you can admire the breathtaking panorama of the Buda side with the Castle on the top of it – Take off at the Parliament, the most stunning building in the city – then continue your way to the St Stephen Basilica and do not forget to go up to the panorama tower! Believe us it’s worth the visit! – In a short walk you will reach the Opera House on the Hungarian Champs-Élysées– Andrássy Avenue –Take here the Millenium Underground (1st underground in Continental Europe and 2nd in the world!) to the Hero’s Square, Budapest’s most impressive square where – now you have two choices: for some relaxing moments dip into the hot thermal water at the biggest spa complex in Europe, the Széchenyi Baths or take the underground back to the city center and discover the world of the so-called Ruin Bar district. Szimpla should be your first stop!
More information about things to do in Budapest: www.welovebudapest.hu
IN THE MOOD FOR SOME SIGHTSEEING? THEN THESE ARE THE MUST SEE SITES
Heroes Square
House of Parliament
Batthány Square (photo point for the Parliament)
Chain Bridge
St Stephen Basilica
The Great Synagogue
Buda Castle area
Great Market Hall
Baths (Széchenyi, Rudas, Gellért)
Budapest Eye on Erzsébet Square
The House of Music
SURVIVAL DICTIONARY:
sör – beer [ʃør]
Igen! – Yes [igɛn]
bor – wine [bor]
Nem!– No! [nɛm] Szia!-Hi/bye-bye/see you [siɒ]
Köszönöm!–Thanks! [køsønøm]
Szép vagy! – You are beautiful! [se:p vɒʒ]
Szeretlek! – I love you! [sɛrɛtlɛk]
Egészségedre! – Cheers! [ɛge:s-ʃe:gɛd-rɛ]
WHAT YOU DEFINITELY HAVE TO KNOW
–Alcohol: with some exception you can’t buy alcoholic drinks after 22:00 in the 24/7 shops but you will always find clubs& bars open.
–Cigarettes: look for the brownish and monstrous sign saying: “Nemzeti Dohánybolt” (National Tobacco shop). The closest one to your hotel is in the same street (Dohány utca 47) and is open 24/7.
–Exchange rate: 1 EUR: round 400 – 410 Hungarian Forints
–Money: at some places you can only pay in cash, so it’s always good to get some from an ATM you can find everywhere. Always check your money carefully, as some banknotes and coins look quite similar.
–Tap water is absolutely healthy in Budapest – partly thankfully to the thermal waters
–Taxi: It’s better to call one on +361 1 666 666, you can talk to an English operator and it arrives soon. Unfortunately Uber is not available in Hungary, Bolt (Taxify) is. Beware of the Freelancer taxis – always choose one that has a company logo.
–Tipping etiquette is generally 10% for a good service. Still, do check the bill in a restaurant, as in some case service may already be added.
