Budapest Shopping

4 more images

Today, everyone is Campona Nagytétény shopping center to name but few are familiar with the story, which dates back to the Roman era. The city is named after the leader is likely to Tétény.

Hensel Aquincum next to a small Roman settlement was fortified with the Campona Castellummal lying on the Danube limes, ie military and border defense line functioned as an integral unit. The ancient line of defense was that one of the weakest stations, where most break-ins and arson occurred, the archaeologists have found traces of which are also found in the XXII. district.

2 more images

Lots of souvenir stores are located at Vaci utca which is the most commercial street anyway. We bought some magnets at Gellert Hill near the citadel, but you can find more tourist traps at Castle Hill or everywhere near touristic spots. Ceramics, painted eggs, paprika of course, not only the real one but plastic in every shape and style (there’s even a paprika vodka!), some local wines (most of them seemed great in low price scale, maybe we were lucky), palinka (traditional brandy), salami and sausage are also famous we didn’t buy just tried at the market

The largest flea market is Esceri (at Nagykorosi ut 156)open daily 8.00-16.00 (a bit earlier in weekends)
During Christmas don’t miss the popular market of Vorosmarty square full of wooden stalls and lights (typical central Europe)

The Christmas Fair is traditionally held on Vorosmarty ter, in the heart of the Inner City (Downtown). Snow, special lights, Christmas ornaments and the taste of hot wine and 'kolbász' (~sausage) ensure the special atmosphere of the Christmas Fair.

What to buy: Buy any of the so-called 'Hungarikum' products. Paprika, csipke, Unicum, wine, other souvenirs... anything you find interesting at the fair!

What to pay: The fair takes place in the middle of the major tourist area of the city, therefore souvenirs are more expensive than in other Christmas fairs in Budapest (e.g. in Budapest Arena at Nepstadion metro station).

There are number of stands along the bank of Danube, especially in front of Vigado, offering some pretty interesting local craft souveniers. If one is good in burgaining wont spend too much money here in bying souveniers for family and friends. The major problem could be language barier because this guys here dont speak much other languages besides Hungarian.

4 more images

The shop is located at the underpass level colorful, youthful with rich supply of goods. The staff is friendly and helpful.

What to buy: Sportswear, women's athletic clothing, menswear, street clothes, sport shoes, skate shoes, bags, backpacks, children's outerwear and shoes, wallets, finger board, fingerbike, track items, skateboards and accessories, sunglasses and accessories,

3 more images

My favourite streets located in Pest side from the new Corvin Shopping Centre to Petõfi Bridge. The shopping centre is in hart of 8. district of Budapest. The past and the present merge in this area.

What to buy: everything

Budapest has a gorgeous Central Europe feel at Christmas, The most popular Christmas markets is the one of Vörösmarty Square. There’s cake-making, along with full size nativity scenes in the wooden stalls lining the streets.

Annually, usually from around third week in November to end of December.
Sunday to Saturday: 10:00 am to 8:00 pm

Admission: Free

November 2011

What to buy: Over 100 wooden chalets with plenty of crafts on offer, from wooden toys and candles to iron and glass ornaments. Don’t forget to try the warm sausages.

What to pay: Various

1 more image

The plans for the interior decoration of the café were completed by the artisan Henrik Darilek in the years after 1910. Fine woods, marble and bronze were used. The ceilings were decorated with rococo plaster work in Louis XIV style; the chandeliers and wall lamps were created in Maria Theresa Style. Gerbeaud had secessionist style tables sent from the Paris World Fair so that the elegant ambiance would be perfect. During this time, however, the effects of the First World War were felt ever more strongly, even in the Gerbeaud House.

What to buy: For more than 150 years Gerbeaud has defined what we know as a café and confectionery.