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Tips on what to pack for a trip to Budapest, posted by real travelers and Budapest locals.
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Nothing special...really! :)
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  • Me with my
    Me with my "Action pack
    garment bag" :)
    by MedioLatino
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    Depending on the time you come! The weather is continental, summer is hot, winter is cold and there might be some rain sometimes...nothing special...really! :)

    You can get it all here, however for special medicaments you will need a doctor's prescription, so if you use something regularly, it's easier to just bring it with you.

    You can by all types of negative/dia films, batteries, chargers, memory cards or whatsoever needed, so bring just the equipment you are using! :)

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    Healing baths?
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  • We visited a bath every single day of our trip
    and enjoyed it a lot. After that week my skin
    had never feld that smooth.

    But it doesn't work for your hair... my hair was
    as dry that it would probably catch fire if I walked
    too long in the sun. And it looked like one of
    those bushes that has to roll over the screen
    in those very warm and desolated villages
    in westernmovies.So take some conditioner
    with you. Some extra towels wont hurt either.

    Another thing to take with you when you go bathing
    is something to put on your head.
    Only the géllert bath provides a ridiculous
    blue double plastic thing to put on your head.
    At the other baths if there is a swimming
    section you need to bring it yourself.

    Don't forget.

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    Weather & clothing
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  • View from the Gellert hill - Budapest
    View from the Gellert hill
    by diocletianvs
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    Budapest is located in the middle of the Pannonian plains. July and August tend to be the warmest months. On particularly hot days, the air feels heavy in the centre of town and pollution levels are high. The weather stays warm during September and early October but gets progressively colder after that. Winters in Budapest are long and hard, with snow falls in December and January as Siberian cold fronts drift in from the east.

    In late spring and summer, temperatures in Budapest can soar to almost unbearable levels. Light clothing is therefore recommended. Sometimes there are rain showers at the end of hot and humid summer days so an umbrella and jumper are advisable to be handy for the evenings. Winters are cold - bring warm clothes.

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    Keep it simple and easy
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  • All packed and Cookie thinks she is going with me - Budapest
    All packed and Cookie thinks
    she is going with me
    by Gypsystravels
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    For a short visit like the one to Budapest I usually take a carry on (the one my pup is sitting on). I will also take along a great handbag, like my Coach or Gucci, which are large enough to carry my travel book, my journal, reading materials, my ipod pencil (I love writing in pencil) and any research I've done about the location.

    I'm always prepared for the best and worst weather and traveling to Budapest during the winter time narrowed my clothing options. I knew I was going to do quite a bit of walking, so my MC Harley Davidson boots are my best friend for walking in colder weather and they are quite "fashionable" (no need to forsake fashion for function). I also take along a pair of my comfy medium heeled boots for night time. A few pair of jeans, a few warm sweaters, lite cotton long sleeve tops (in case the weather was warmer), my trusty umbrella, my pashmina scarf that can double as a blanket on the flight.

    I'll always pack travel size toiletries as well. I have very long hair and I am super picky with the shampoo and conditioner I use along with the type of soap I bath with, so I always carry my own. I also take a few "first aid" items as I will admit that since I do a lot of walking, there have been times where I have taken a fall (yeah, I am a bit of a klutz at times :)

    My trusty digital, two memory cards, so I can take as many pictures as my little heart desires.

    I'm asthmatic, so I must carry my meds with me...I also wear contact lenses so an extra pair along with my glasses are always in my bag.

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    Map of Budapest
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  • Take a free map of Budapest at the Tourist Information Office. The map includes the locations of the main sights and a plan of the public transport system (suburban railway, metro, tramway, bus).
    Budapest has a few Tourist Information Offices all over the town. The Main Office with a daily 24-hour service is located at Vorosmarty ter.

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  • Website: http://www.budapestinfo.hu/

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    Summer in Budapest
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  • Updated By Dabs on February 26, 2006
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  • We visited in August and experienced a severe change in the weather. The first two days it was extremely hot and the 3rd day it was cold and rainy. So even in the summer it's a good idea to pack a rain coat, sweater and an umbrella.

    If you plan on visiting the baths, pack a swim cap if you have one or else you'll have to wear the shower caps they sell

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    Know before you go!
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  • I do a lot of research before I travel to any location, I am very well informed about the options for transport to and from the airport. I'm a big history buff, so I tend to read up on the history of the city I am traveling to, the local customs, the expectations the locals have on travelers. I tend to get a hold of a map and familiarize myself a bit with the streets and where my hotel is in relation to all the "important" places to visit. I will also go online with my bank to check to see if there is a branch location making my cash withdrawal easier and cheaper.

    I will also make a tentative itinerary when I have only a few days, but I will not commit myself to that list. It is a way for me to narrow down the places I would like to see. This proves to be a good way to see as much as I do, but allows me to be spontaneous as well.

    A few days before traveling I will also check the weather to have a better guide of my packing list.

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    Pack your bathing suit!
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  • Bring a day pack for all of the walking you'll do. We were here in March and the weather was a bit gloomy but pleasant enough to walk every day. I'm guessing that we walked somewhere between 4-10 miles a day depending on the day.

    Bring good walking shoes. Both because it's easy to walk around the cities (Buda & Pest), but also because some of the sidewalks are very uneven and you want to make sure that you don't twist an ankle anywhere, especially in some of the old parts of the cities.

    Febreeze - helps with the fact that all of our clothes smelled like cigarette smoke and fried food at the end of every day. We just spritzed them and were good to go.

    We stayed at the nH Budapest and they had toiletries in each room if you forgot anything at home.

    We brought 2 cameras - a regular pocket 35 mm and a digital camera. We used both. Just remember to bring extra film or SD cards because there's so much to take pictures of. Seemed to be plenty of places to buy film, but you can bring it with you.

    Bring your swim suit! The baths are great - we went to the Szechenyi Baths and spent about 2.5 hours in the outdoor baths and the sauna. Whenever the baths are mixed you will need a suit. Even some of the non-mixed will require suits so be aware. Also bring a towel - you can rent them, but sometimes things get lost in translation (or the lack of translation).


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    My Travel Journal and Guide Book
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  • I saw something I need to write down. - Budapest
    I saw something I need to
    write down.
    by LKM1018
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    I always travel with my travel journal. I enjoy writing about places, experiences and thoughts I have during my travels. I often look through it and laugh at some of the funny things that have happened to me along my journeys.

    A good guide book with a map is my Bible. I love to read about a place before I visit and get a sense of what I'd like to see and experience. I'm the typical Type A personality, so I like to plan ahead.


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    Comfortable Shoes are a Must
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  • I normally don't like to check in any luggage so just a carry on was fine for the two of us. Unfortunately the witch at Malev airlines made us check it in even though it was the right size and weight.

    Comfortable shoes are a must in Budapest. Many streets are cobblestone or unevenly paved. There is alot of walking to do and a pair of comfortable shoes can save your feet.

    I'm always cold even in summer but for our February trip, I made sure to bring gloves and a nice warm cashmere scarf.

    Most hotels will provide shampoo, conditioner, body wash and lotion. I'm picky about my hair care and lotions so I always bring my own with me. Tooth brush, tooth paste, deodorant and hairspray are always in my bag. I carry bandaids, aspirin, sinus medication, antibacterial handwipes, tissues and my vitamins everywhere I travel.

    I always bring my digital camera.

    I like to bring some snacks when travelling. Whether on the plane, train or in your hotel room sometimes the urge for a snack takes hold and there's nothing available. I like to bring pretzels, granola bars, some variety of chocolate or some 100 calorie packs.


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