Travel Information

Visa

Hungary is part of the Schengen Area of 25 European countries. For non-Schengen EU, USA and Canadian citizens a valid passport is sufficient to enter Hungary. Citizens of other countries should check whether visa is needed for them when entering Hungary (for more information please visit the home page of the (www.mfa.gov.hu) On request, the Congress Secretariat will issue invitation letters for visa applications. Please apply in due time for a visa if necessary and note that visa application takes 30-60 days and personal procedure is necessary.
Visa application guide

Travel by Plane

Budapest has direct flight connections with every capital of Europe and other major cities and hubs in Europe and world-wide. Most major Airlines are also presented in Budapest. Any point in the world can be reached to and from Budapest. Liszt Ferenc International Airport (former Ferihegy Airport) has two terminals roughly 28 kilometers from the city. Since 2004 several low cost airlines have been running their flights between Budapest and the large European cities (Ryanair, Wizzair, Germanwings, EasyJet, Air Baltic, Air Lingus, Norwegian, Air Berlin, Jet2, Transavia, TUI Fly, etc).

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Travel by Train

Budapest is connected to the European railway system. There are direct railway links between Budapest and 13 capital cities of Europe and 47 international scheduled trains arrive daily in Budapest. Many international trains have dining and sleeping cars or couchettes. Most international express trains arrive and depart from the Eastern (Keleti) Railway Station. www.mav-start.hu

Travel by Coach

Volánbusz Rt., being a member of Eurolines, operates scheduled services to 22 European countries. www.volanbusz.hu

Public Transportation

Public transport in Budapest is provided by Budapest Transport Ltd. (known to all Hungarians simply as BKV). Budapest has an efficient public transport network. In general the buses, trams and trolleybuses operate between 4:30 AM and 11 PM. All-night bus service operates on the major thoroughfares in the city (night bus timetables are posted at stops and in most metro stations). The three metro lines (1, 2 & 3) intersect at Deák Square in the centre of the town. Metros run at 2-15 minutes intervals from about 4.30 AM to 11.15 PM. There are also five suburban railway lines (HÉV) serving the outskirts of the city. For maps, timetables, ticket and pass information etc. see the home page of the BKV Ltd. (Budapest Transport Ltd.) www.bkv.hu

Climate

The climate of Budapest is continental. In September usually nice warm weather can be expected with a max. temperature of 25-28 °C, while the lowest temperature during the night ranging between 12-15 °C. Nevertheless some rainy days can be expected.

Insurance

The registration fees do not include provision for the insurance of participants against personal accidents, illness, cancellation, theft, property loss or damage. Participants are advised to take adequate personal travel insurance.

Currency

The Forint (HUF), the official national currency, is convertible. The exchange rates applied in Budapest banks, official exchange offices and hotels may vary. All the major credit cards are accepted in Hungary in places displaying the emblem at the entrance.
Exchange rate: 1 Euro = 300 HUF in December 2013.

Credit Cards

In general, VISA, EC/MC and American Express credit cards are accepted in most restaurants, cafés, shops and petrol stations.

Stores and Shopping

The opening hours of Budapest stores are generally 10.00-18.00 on weekdays and 10.00-13.00 on Saturday. The big shopping centres are open from 10.00-20.00 from Monday to Saturday and from 10.00-18.00 on Sunday.

Electricity

The voltage in Hungary is 230V, 50 Hz AC.

Recommended Taxi Company

To reach the Hotels or the Congress Venue and to avoid any inconvenience, please use the official EAZA2014 taxi company: City Taxi: +36 1 211 1111, www.citytaxi.hu
Credit card payment is available in every car of City Taxi.
Please note, that all licensed Budapest taxi companies have yellow cars and has same rates for all companies, placed clearly visible on the screens. Hilton – Zoo route fares should be around 2500-3000 HUF.

Parking

If you drive a personal or rented car, always try to park at a guarded parking lot and do not leave any valuables in the car. Please note, that Budapest is divided into paying parking areas, with one parking meter in each street. The maximum parking time duration is 2 hours, tariffs may vary.
For detailed information on parking within the Castle District, please visit this site: www.budavarikapu.hu

Time Zone

Central European Summer Time (CEST): UTC+02:00

Recommended Restaurants near the Conference Venue

Vár Bistro
(H-1014, Budapest Dísz tér 8.)
www.facebook.com/Vár-Bistro

Vár: a Speiz Restaurant
(H-1014 Budapest, Hess András tér 6.)
www.varaspeiz.hu

Café Pierrot Restaurant
(H-1014 Budapest, Fortuna u. 14.)
www.pierrot.hu

21 Restaurant
(H-1014 Budapest, Fortuna utca 21.)
www.21restaurant.hu

Baltazár Grill Restaurant
(H-1014 Budapest, Országház utca 31.)
www.baltazarbudapest.com

Rivalda Café & Restaurant
(H-1014 Budapest, Színház u. 5-9.)
www.rivalda.net

Manna Lounge
(H-1013 Budapest, Palota út 17.)
www.mannalounge.com

The most important Hungarian words

  • yes – igen
  • no - nem
  • hi – szia
  • please - kérem
  • thank you – köszönöm
  • you’re welcome - szívesen
  • good morning – jó reggelt!
  • good evening – jó estét!
  • good night – jó éjszakát!
  • good bye – viszlát!
  • sorry – sajnálom
  • no problem – semmi baj
  • how are you? – hogy vagy?
  • where is..? – hol van..?
  • I – én
  • you – te
  • I don’t understand – nem értem
  • how much does it cost? – mennyibe kerül?