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Novotel Budapest Danube
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Bem Rakpart 33 34, Budapest, 1027, Hungary
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AIRPORT SHUTTLES
Hello VTers
We will be in Budapest (early May) and have heard there is an airport shuttle that goes directly to hotels. Is this SUPER SHUTTLE or GO AIRLINK? There seems to be very little information online. I don't want to use the train or bus since I want to go directly to the hotel and certainly don't want a taxi.
And, another question, is the Euro used in Budapest?
Thanks.
Losham
Re: AIRPORT SHUTTLES
I think you mean the BUD shuttle?
I've used it on both my visits, and have been very impressed. Courteous service, did not have to wait more than 10 minutes or so (you can book online, but I haven't bothered), reliable pick-up for the return journey (you can book that when you book the outward trip, or just get your hotel to phone them the day before you leave.
Their office is to the left of the main entrance to departures/arrivals...you can't miss it.
Here's the website:
http://www.airportshuttle.hu/en
and they are on the airport website too:
http://www.bud.hu/english/transport/airport_shuttle
As for the euro, no. If you find anywhere which will take it (and you may) you can be sure you are getting a poor rate. It is always best to use the legal currency of any country. For Hungary, this is forints.
Re: AIRPORT SHUTTLES
Your question is mostly replied with the previous post. It is neither SUPER SHUTTLE nor GO AIRLINK. At the exit of the airport you will find the counter. Euro is still not the currency of Hungary, but you can exchange it with Forints in the city center with good rates. For example, there is one in Blaha Lujza Ter which had the best rates so far. Enjoy Budapest :)
Re: AIRPORT SHUTTLES
Thanks leics for your response.
I'll look up the rates etc for the shuttle.
As for the euro -- I had read somewhere that Hungry will be on them by 2014 or thereabouts.
Losham
Re: AIRPORT SHUTTLES
I hate to plug one of my own pages but for a fully-comprehensive, and up-to-date, guide to the various methods of getting to and from the airport which includes shuttle, taxis, public bus, train, metro and the new direct bus service then you'll find the info here -http://members.virtualtourist.com/m/9d51c/6aa67/9/
There's also quite good info on using the Budapest public transport system
Re: AIRPORT SHUTTLES
NO euro yet!!
Re: AIRPORT SHUTTLES
Thanks to all of you for your help.
Johngayton your website on transportation was very helpful. We will get 72 hr metro passes.
Losham
Re: AIRPORT SHUTTLES
Glad you found my page useful and I appreciate your feedback - enjoy Budapest.
Travel Tips for Budapest
Szechenyi Baths
Budapest is famous for its baths and no trip to the city would be complete without visiting at least one of the bathhouses. As the weather was so good during our visit we went to the Szechenyi Baths in a park in the east of the city. The bathhouse at Szechenyi is one of the biggest in the city and there are a good number of outdoor and indoor baths and pools as well as mud-baths, massages and so on.
It was rather confusing at the entrance as there were plenty of options, but all were in Hungarian. In the end, we bought the same tickets as the two Australian girls in front of us. It cost 3900 Hufs for two and gave us entry to everything.
We then went and got changed and made our way outside to the outdoor pools. The middle pool is like any normal swimming pool while on either side of it are two thermal baths, heated to 34 degrees by the natural springs. One of these baths had a spinning jacuzzi which was great fun, though it can be quite dangerous trying to exit.
Playing chess in the baths is a popular passtime and I had heard a rumour the enigmatic chess genius Bobby Fischer used to spend a lot of time here. No sign of him today though there were plenty of old Hungarian men playing.
After messing about in the outdoor pools we went indoors to the hot pools and the steam room - these were very relaxing and we felt so good afterwards. We left shortly after and got 600 Huf refund as we had left early - not a bad deal.
St. Stephan's Basilica
Budapest's largest church. Construction of it began in 1848 to Jozsef Hild's neo-Classical plans. After Hild's death, Miklos Ybl took over. His neo-Renaissance version fits delicately with his oredecessor's work.
Above the main entrance is a relief of St. Stephen, King of Hungary.
EGEN
Like anywhere else in the world, if you plan to visit a country it is only polite to learn at least a few words of the native language. Although in all restaurants, cafes and bars the staff spoke enough English to order food and drinks.
We got by on the following; 'IGEN' (yes)', 'NEM' (no), KOSZONOM (thank you -pronounced 'ker sir nom').
Because English is so widely spoken I got the impression not many tourist made the effort to speak Hungarian..the few times I said 'Koszonom' I was met by slightly shocked expressions (it could of been my pronoucation!). But once over the initial embarrassment it is a great feeling talking in a strange tongue and being understood!
For some basic help with the language try this website.
TIPS: Generally we tipped in restaurants around 15%, but this was our judgement.......Greg managed to mis-caculate the exchange rate in a certain restaurant and ended up tipping about 10p, thus explaining the waiters peeved expression and why we never returned!
Moscow Square /Moszkva Ter
Moscow Square /Moszkva Ter is a busy but historic square in Budapest. It's one of the remains of the Sovjet period the Sovjets ruled the country. Although it's a busy intersection of means of public transport, the square breaths nostalgia.
Have a look at the clock on the square, the monument, the castle-like buildings around it, and, last but not least, the remarkable architecture of the metrostation on this square. Or take the stairs to the busplatform and have an overview at the whole place.
Take metroline number 2 and enjoy!
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Address: Bem Rakpart 33 34, Budapest, 1027, Hungary