Budapest
Tourist Information Office – Budapest City
has several centrally located tourist offices and
it is always well worth visiting one of them. It is
best to do so early during your visit to Budapest
as you can find out the latest information on tours,
exhibitions, special shows etc. These offices also
have excellent literature on special tours, lesser
known attractions, tours, etc. This can often suggest
an unusual event or sightseeing opportunity that you
mightn’t otherwise think of.
You will also get the most uptodate programme
schedules for concerts, theatres etc, football
matches, sporting events. The Budapest Tourist Offices
can also advise you on how to book tickets for the
various events.
If you have not pre-booked your accommodation,
The Budapest Tourist Offices may be able to help you
with this.
The Tourist Office also handles the Budapest
Card. The Budapest Card
Offers a range of services:
Unlimited travel on public transport
Free or discounted entry to museums and to some sights
A sightseeing tour for half price
Free or discounted tickets for cultural and folklore
programmes
Discounts for restaurants, spas, car rental, sports
facilities, etc etc.
With the Card you get a booklet
outlining all the services you can avail of.
The Budapest Card costs HUF 4345
for 48 hours; HUF 5440 for 72 hours and each Card
covers one adult and one child up to 14 years. The
Budapest Card can be purchased in any of the Tourist
offices, main Metro stations, Hotels, etc.
It is likely that your own home country has a Hungarian
Tourist facility linked to their Embassy,
you should check this out as they can send you interesting
brochures, information on what’s on during your
visit, etc.
The major Tourist Offices in Budapest
are:
Near Oktogon, VI. Liszt Ferenc square
9-11. Tel (+36-1) 322 4098
Open from 9.00 to 19.00 from April to October and
from 10.00 to 18.00 from November to March.
Budaors, Agip Complex (M7 and M1
Motorways . Tel (+36)23/417 418
Open from 9.00 to 19.00 from April to October and
from 9.00 to 17.00 from November to March.
Western (Nyugati) Railway Station,
Main Hall Tel (+36-1) 302 8580
Open from 9.00 to 19.00 from March to October and
from 9.00 to 18.00 from November to February
Buda Varinfo in the Buda Castle,
1 Szentharomsag ter. Tel (+36-1) 488 0475
Open from 9.00 to 21.00 from June to September and
from 9.00 to 19.00 from October to May
Downtown, V.Suto u 2 (Deak Square)
Tourinform and Police-Info Office Tel (+36-1) 438
8080 Open from 8.00 to 20.00 all year round
