Apr 13th, 2008 | Budapest Hungary, Cheap hotels, Hotels in Budapest, Visiting Budapest | No Comments
One difficulty as a visitor in a new town is choosing the right area and hotels to stay at during the visit. Of course “right” depends on who you are and what you want to do. To help you choose the “right” location (Budapest district) for your stay we will guide you through the most interesting districts in the heart of Budapest. By “right” and “best” we mean close to shopping, sights, nightlife, restaurants etc.
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Jan 12th, 2008 | Budapest Hungary, Budapest weather, Visiting Budapest | 2 Comments
The weather in Budapest Hungary is one of many great advantages compared to other European cities. Hungary is situated in the temperate zone which results in a high annual average temprature: 11.2 °C in Budapest. This makes Budapest a great all year travel destination. Also the Budapest weather:
- have long and warm summers (May - August),
- more sunhours (between 1700-2200) and
- less rain then most of the other countries.
Most popular seasons are spring (Mars-April), summer (May-August) and fall (September-November). The hotest months in Budapest are July and August with temperatures usually around 30-35 °C. December and January are the coldest months with temperatures around -5 - +5.
Budapest summertime is the best choice if you want to spend most of your time outdoors. During summertime Budapest have many great outdoor parties, (Buddha Beach, Zöld pardon)festivities and music performances etc. Also there are beautiful gardens (like Margret Island, St: Istvan Park, Népliget) and great outdoor baths in nice surroundings (Palatinus, Gellert, Szécseny, Dagaly).
Budapest spring and fall are great if you want to combine outdoor and indoor activities. The Budapest weather outdoors is still very nice (usually 15 - 20 °C) but it is easier to enjoy an indoor opera, theatre, musical or exhibition without the summer warmth.
Budapest winter is often quite mild and snow is not that usual in Budapest. This period most tourist come to visit one of Europe’s biggest Christmas Fairs on Vörösmarty square in the middle of Budapest. There is usually many musical performances and exhibitions at this time of the year to enjoy. During the winter (Budapest winter invasion) many hotels offers one night for free.
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