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Grocery Shopping in Budapest: How Much Does a Day Really Cost?

Budapest is not as cheap as it used to be, but if you know where to shop, it is still possible to live here without spending too much. For tourists or students staying for more than a few days, buying some food at the supermarket can make a big difference. Where to do your grocery shopping The cheapest and easiest options are usually Lidl, Aldi and Penny. They have good prices for basic food, fruit, vegetables, meat and ready-to-eat products. Spar is also very common, especially in the city centre, but prices can be a little higher. Some typical supermarket prices are around 400 HUF (€1.10) for one litre of milk, 570 HUF (€1.55) for bread, 1,250 HUF (€3.40) for 12 eggs, 700 HUF (€1.90) per kg for bananas and around 2,200 HUF (€6) per kg for chicken breast. For a simple breakfast, lunch and dinner bought mainly at the…

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A Peaceful Day in Szentendre: Colours, Gelato and the Danube

Not far from Budapest, Szentendre is a perfect place to spend a slower and more relaxing day. After the traffic, trams and busy streets of the capital, arriving here feels completely different. The town is smaller, quieter and full of colours, little streets and places where you can simply walk without having a real plan. Getting there from Budapest is also quite easy: the H5 suburban railway connects Batthyány tér with Szentendre, so it works very well as a day trip from the city. Walking through the colourful streets The first thing we noticed was the atmosphere of the centre. The streets are narrow, the houses have different colours and almost every corner looks a little different from the previous one. It is one of those places where walking around is probably the best thing to do. There is no need to rush from one attraction to another. Small squares,…

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Zoo Café Budapest: A Coffee Break with Animals

During our Erasmus in Budapest, we wanted to try something a little different from the usual tourist attractions. While looking for interesting places to visit, we found Zoo Café, a café where you can have a coffee while spending time with different animals. The café is located in the city centre, on Fejér György utca, close to Kálvin tér. It opened in 2014 and has around 20 different species and 65 animals, so it is definitely not a normal café. What can you find inside? When you enter Zoo Café, you immediately realise that it is very different from a normal café. There are many different animals, including rabbits, guinea pigs, turtles, snakes, chameleons, lizards and birds. Some of them stay in their own spaces, while others can be brought directly to your table by the animal keepers. The café is quite small and cosy, so you can see the…

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Where to Have an Aperitivo in Budapest with a View

Budapest is a city that looks completely different in the evening. When the sun starts to go down, the buildings become warmer in colour, the lights slowly turn on and the Danube begins to reflect the whole city. For this reason, having a drink with a view is one of the experiences we would definitely recommend while staying here. You can choose between a rooftop in the city centre or a more relaxed bar directly next to the Danube. They are two quite different experiences, but both are worth trying. A rooftop above the centre of Budapest One of our favourite choices is St. Andrea Wine & Skybar. It is located on the rooftop of the Váci 1 building, in Deák Ferenc utca, just a few steps from Vörösmarty Square and very close to the main streets of the centre. It is therefore really easy to include it after an…

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A Mediterranean Oasis at the Very Heart of the City: Discovering Twentysix in Budapest

Amidst the hustle and bustle of the VII District of Budapest, lies the hidden oasis of Twentysix, which offers the sensation of being thousands of miles away from the harsh winds of Europe. All one needs to do is enter the inconspicuous door on Király Street and suddenly find themselves transported to Twentysix, an exquisite indoor jungle that redefines the meaning of interior dining and hanging out altogether. This is not only a restaurant, but an entire living ecosystem that combines ultramodern architecture and nature. With a constant climate of 26°C (79°F)—which is suitable both for the exotic flora and people—the gorgeous courtyard under the glass roof has soon turned into the most desirable retreat spot for the local citizens and tourists. The Architectural Structure of the Botanical Courtyard There is something about Twentysix which makes it a true architectural wonder – it is the perfect example of blending nature…

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Budapest’s Great Market Hall – the Vivid Heart of Authenticity

For anyone looking to fully immerse oneself into the spirit of daily life in Budapest, the real energy and the culture of cooking in this unique city can be found in just one location. Nestled at the end of the Liberty Bridge is the stunning neogothic church of food known as the Great Market Hall (Nagyvásárcarnok). Upon entering this magnificent brick structure, one is immediately greeted with the wonderful scents of smoked paprika, pastry, and meat that have been part of the Hungarian cuisine tradition for over a hundred years. This vibrant market center is not only a tourist attraction but also an alive monument of European market traditions in the modern era. A Wonder of Brick and Zsolnay Tiles The Great Market Hall was erected back in 1897, led by the renowned architect, Samu Pecz. It came as a result of dire necessity to ensure the quality of food…

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Water Quality & Sourcing in Budapest

Budapest is blessed with a geological jackpot. As the city lies at the intersection of a fault line that connects the Buda Hills with the Great Hungarian Plain, it boasts of a tremendous number of sources of both thermal and filtered water. No matter if you use the water supplied by the municipality or look for mineral-laden spring waters, the city provides some of the best waters available in Europe. Here you will find all that you need to know about the water quality in the city, where to find natural spring water, and make sure that the water you are consuming is completely pure. The Municipal Supply: Is the Tap Water Safe? The water coming out of Budapest taps is among the cleanest and purest in the world and can be consumed without any fear of any adverse effects on health. The reason behind its exceptional quality lies in…

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Eating Like an Italian in Budapest: Best ways to Source Food

As soon as you start living in Budapest, after leaving Italy, you will experience a culture shock. The exact moment when you will realize you are no longer in Italy occurs when you find yourself standing in front of a Hungarian supermarket, staring at an entire shelf filled with sour cream (tejföl ) and paprika, looking for some good quality extra virgin olive oil or a piece of Parmigiano. Eating like an Italian in Budapest can become quite challenging, considering the lack of necessary ingredients, the presence of alternative local products which may seem to commit culinary high treason and the high prices charged by imported products, which may question your life choice. However, this guide will help you survive and even prosper. These are the secrets of where to purchase products, what to use instead and how to eat like an Italian in Budapest, regardless of the price. What…

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Eating like a Spaniard in Budapest: what you can find (and what you can’t)

When you move to Budapest from Spain, there are a lot of things that strike you: the language, the cold, the public transport, the people… But there is an exact moment when you know that you are no longer at home: the moment when you stand in front of a supermarket shelf looking for chorizo… and you realise that everything is in Hungarian, and nothing is like what you know.Eating like a Spaniard in Budapest is not impossible, but it is an art. Between ingredients that don’t exist, others that are similar (but not the same), and prices that make you wonder if you really need Serrano ham, you learn to improvise. And to value much more the aioli from a jar or a simple loaf of crusty bread.This article is an honest and useful guide for those who want to keep a little taste of home without losing their…

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Budapest Beer Week (BPBW) 2025: A Celebration of Craft Beer

Budapest Beer Week (BPBW) is Hungary’s leading international craft beer festival, an event that celebrates the passion, creativity and community behind craft brewing. Held annually in Budapest, this week-long festival attracts thousands of beer enthusiasts from around the world, offering a unique experience combining unlimited tastings, live music, street food and networking opportunities for industry professionals. For 2025, the festival is scheduled from 26 May to 1 June, promising a vibrant edition that cements Budapest as a key destination on the global beer map. History of Budapest Beer Week BPBW was established in 2018, at a time when the craft beer scene in Hungary was beginning to flourish. Since its inception, the festival has sought to promote both local and international breweries, providing a platform for producers to showcase their most innovative creations. In just a few years, BPBW has grown to become a landmark event, attracting approximately 5,000 visitors…

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