Sep 29th, 2007 | Budapest Restaurants | No Comments
Csalogany (seductive) 26 on the Budaside is a relatively new restaurant with innovative and excellent international and Hungarian cuisines at affordable prices. The menu have a god selection of interesting and imaginative dishes with a broad price-range. Their wine-list is also very good with high-quality Hungarian wines by the glass. The staff is very helpful, professional and are very knowledgeable about the Hungarian wine culture.
On our visit we had the Mangalica with confit and a roast Lamb with polenta for main courses and a bottle of Weninger Pinot Noir that was a superb match for the dishes. Both dishes were really juicy and delicious. For dessert we had the Krem Karamell, a small taste of heaven! This was by far the best Krem Karamell we have ever tasted, be sure not to miss it if you drop by!
On our visit to Csalogany 26 we had:
1 Mineral-water = 600 ft
1 Espresso= 350 ft
1 Weninger Pinot Noir = 5000 ftg
1 Mangalica with confit = 2500 ft
1 Roast Lamb with Polenta = 2500
1 Krem Karamell =600
Total: 11550 ft = 45 Euro for two persons.
Csaloganys great kitchen, the friendly staff and the relatively low prices (considering the quality of the dishes) makes this Hungarian restaurant an excellent choice for a romantic dinner or just to enjoy a superb dinner in Budapest.
1015 Budapest, Csalogány utca 26
Phone: 201-7892
Transport: M2, Batthyány tér
Website: www.csalogany26.hu
Sep 26th, 2007 | Sights of Budapest | No Comments
The Hungarian Parliament is one of the most spectacular and popular sights in Budapest. It is the third largest Parliament in the world, a magnificent landmark on the riverbank of the Danube and the seat of the National Assembly of Hungary located on Kosshut Lajos Square.
Built in a time (finished 1902) of great optimism the intention was to build one of the worlds finest buildings of Parliament. The style is eclectic mixing a Neo-Gothic style with a Neo-Renaissance dome decorated with statues of Hungarian kings.
The interior of the Parliament is like a museum on its own decorated with statues and decor in Neo-Gothic style and ceiling frescoes by famous Hungarian fresco artist Károly Lotz. When visiting the Parliament be sure not to miss:
- the Hungarian Coronation Regalia including the Holy Crown, the orb, the sceptre and a Renaissance sword.
- the magnificent Grand Staircase starting at the main entrance to the Dome Hall
- the beautiful Dome Hall with the 16 statues of Hungarian leaders
- the Hunters Hall that surround the Dome Hall with fantastic frescoes on its walls
- the beautifully painted windows by Miksa Róth
Guided tours every day: 9 Euros (free for EU members, show passport). Tickets available at gate X. on Kossuth Square. 08-16.
More about sights in Budapest
Kossuth Lajos tér, V. district. Go by M2 metro station “Kossuth Lajos tér”, tram 2, bus 15, or just walk from Vaci street along the Danube, you wont miss it!
Web: www.parlament.hu
Sep 24th, 2007 | Activities & things to do, Music & concerts, Sights of Budapest | 1 Comment
The 120 years old Hungarian State Opera House in the centre of Budapest, on the exclusive Andrassy ut, is one of the worlds most breathtaking opera buildings. Over the years it have been host for greats lik Ferenc Liszt and Gustav Mahler. The opera, built in neo-Renaissance style is the achievement of the great Hungarian architect Miklos Ybl and a contribution to Hungary’s unique national identity expressing the vibrant culture of Budapest, Hungary.
With its amazingly ornate interior, frescoes and statues of Beethoven, Mozart, Verdi, Wagner and other greats (both in and outside) Budapest internationally celebrated Opera House from 1884 is one of the city’s most interesting and beautiful buildings. Ornamentation’s like sculptures and paintings are the work of the prominent Hungarian artists: Bertalan Székely, Mór Than and Károly Lotz.
The opera season runs usually from september to june and holds 40-50 major productions.
The Budapest State Opera house is truly one of the most beautifyl sights of Budapest so if your only staying for a few days and have to chose between all sights then the Opera is one of the must-see sights of Budapest! If you cant get hold of any tickets to the opera be sure to take the guided tour inside the Opera House. There are guided tours in English every dag.
Daily tours: 2500 ft (10 Euro)
Just around the corner - more classic music in Budapest
If your into music and culture you have two other interesting attractions nearby in the center of Budapest:
- Pesti Vigado at Vörös Marty tér just take the subway M1 (right outside the Opera) to “Vörös Marty tér” station.
- Ferenc Liszt Academy of Music (Zeneakadémia) just walk down Nagymezö street on the opposite side of the opera to VI. Liszt Ferenc tér 8
Andrassy út 22, District VI.
Metro 1: Opera | Tram 4 and 6 to Oktogon
Web:
www.opera.hu
www.jegymester.hu (ticket booking in english)
www.koncertkalendarium.hu (concert calendar in english)
Sep 23rd, 2007 | Activities & things to do, Sights of Budapest | No Comments
The Andrassy út boulevard stretching from Downtown to the City Park (városliget) is Budapest finest boulevard with beautiful buildings, exclusive hotels and shopping boutiques, small museum’s and a lively cafe and bar scene where you can enjoy the dynamic nightlife of Budapest.
Walking along Andrassy you realise why they call Budapest “Little Paris”. Lined with trees and many beautiful sights the Andrassy boulevard is also perfect for a walk full of cultural experience’s including historic places like:
Also the Andrassy boulevard is listed on UNESCOS world heritage list. Be sure not to miss this grandiose sight of Budapest.
Web: www.avenuegardens.hu
Sep 19th, 2007 | Hotels in Budapest | 1 Comment
Budapest is one of central Europe’s oldest and most well preserved cities. It is full of historical places, modern and ancient, beautiful monuments and old buildings from the end of 18th and beginning of the 19th century with amazing architecture. It is probably no coincidence that many of the these beautiful buildings of the city are the ones restaurated and rebuilt as luxury hotels of Budapest today. On this page we present five of the most beautiful old luxury hotels in Budapest:
Gellért hotel
Gellért is an 80-year-old 4-star hotel, opened in 1918, restored in 1962 and in 1973, built in art nouveau style, located at the foot of Gellért Hill and sharing the building with the world-famous Gellért Spa. The hotel is on the banks of the river Danube, a good 10-minute walk from the city centre, business areas and the nearest subway station
Szent Gellért tér 1 | 1111 Budapest,
Tel: 889-5500
Book a room in Gellért Hotel
Astoria hotel
The 4-star Danubius Hotel Astoria in the heart of Budapest, built on the site of the medieval town walls, is one of the most charming old-style hotels of Hungary’s capital. As the slogan of the hotel goes, Astoria offers “Tradition and style…” with its last turn-of-the-century atmosphere. Danubius Hotel Astoria was opened in 1914.
Kossuth Lajos utca 19-21 | 1053 Budapest,
Tel: 889-6000
Book a room at Astoria Hotel
Corinthia Grand Hotel Royal
Behind its distinguished façade, located in the heart of Budapest, the old Grand Hotel Royal has been transformed into the superb, modern Corinthia Grand Hotel Royal. This new hotel has become the finest in Budapest and has set a new standard in luxury five star city centre hotels.
Erzsébet krt 43 | 1073 Budapest
Tram 4 and 6
Book a room at Corinthia Grand Hotel Royal
Four Seasons Hotel - Gresham Palace Budapest
The renaissance of an Art Nouveau landmark, exquisitely transformed with ultra-modern comforts, Four Seasons combines luxury and intuitive service with panoramic vistas of the Danube and the hills of Buda.
Roosvelt tér 5-6 | 1051 Budapest
Tel: 268-6000
Tram 2, Bus 16
New York Palace Budapest
At the center of the splendid city of Budapest is the a five-star Boscolo luxury hotel that offers everything you need to make your stay unforgettable. The hotel is the quintessence of neo-classical grandeur. Each of its 107 spacious rooms reflects a blend of 19th century opulence and 21st century technology. The New York Palace hotel’s exclusive wellness center is dedicated to beauty and wellbeing, where you can enjoy soothing saunas, Turkish bath and massages.
Erzsébet körút 9-11 | 1073 Budapest,
Tel: 886-6111
Book a room at New York Palace Budapest
Sources: hotels.com, fourseasons.com and danubiushotels.com
