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A NIGHT AT THE OPERA
... a ticket person on hand 500 HF. The 260 HF tickets [Arjan tossing in the coin] was probably just a 3 stop ride but the Octagon was 5 stops away; what rebels!
Off and went for a Subway sub as a dine and dash dinner. My club was fine. Got a laugh out of my fellow opera goer by suggesting other patrons were probably having goose liver and champagne crackers.
Short walk back and opera prep time plus computer time. Ultimately it was just the normal long pants and a ...
Where's John?
... guys and an aussie girl greeted us immediately with the invite of a night out and thus begun our 3 day bender in Budapest. We were also accompanied by a german man named Norbert (Nobbie) whom me and Keerthi thought was a bit creepy but the guys insisted he was a good guy! (hahahahahaha) After a few drinks at a bar (i think) we headed to the third best bar in the world (voted by MULTIPLE corps. - google it *****es) called Szimpla Kert. It was a fantastic, eccentric ruin bar with ...
Day 14-15 Hungry in Hungary
... which we eventually found after going via the Jewish synagogue (largest one in Europe) and via many other sketchy looking shops. Once we arrived the boys went shopping and bought some hats and such while I wrote postcards and ate a delicious swirly icecream (like an icy creamy hard softserve). At the end of the street was a big market building which was out ultimate aim, ...
Budapest I: Museums to Ballet to Bars
... well seeing it from above, so we paid 2 euros for our tickets, and got to sit up in what we called "the poverty section". We ended up having a really good time up there. We met up with Jessica's sister, Danielle, and her husband Adam. The poverty section was quite fun. The people actually laughed at the jokes (yes, apparently there ARE jokes in ballet) and cheered and clapped when they liked something. It was much less stiff.
After the ...
We take the waters
... around and around the virtually unsigned station finally ended up in a park in north Budapest. The baths are located in a grand structure (they are Europe's--if not the world's--biggest thermal baths) in the middle of the park. The building, which looks more like a castle than anything that has to do with bathing, was build about a century ago and houses 15 (count 'em!) indoor baths of various sizes and shapes, plus three huge outdoor pools.
The citizens ...
Location
Other places to stay in Budapest
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InterContinental Budapest
Belváros-Lipótváros, Budapest | 5 star hotelfrom $121- SHORT BREAK
- Good for 'View People'
- Confused about the price of telephone calls
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Corinthia Hotel Budapest
Erzsébetváros, Budapest | 5 star hotelfrom $138- Fantastic Stay
- Corinthia Royal excellent
- Great value
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Budapest Marriott Hotel
Belváros-Lipótváros, Budapest | 4 star hotelfrom $149- Nothing but Superlatives!
- Can't fault it!
- Much better than led to believe
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Mercure Budapest Korona
Belváros-Lipótváros, Budapest | 4 star hotelfrom $76- Superb hotel
- Trustworthy
- Warped Windows
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Danubius Health Spa Resort Helia
Angyalföld, Budapest | 4 star hotelfrom $72 -
Hilton Budapest - Castle District
Várkerület, Budapest | 5 star hotelfrom $125- Excellent hotel
- Lovely area, better-than-expected accomodations
- Not Even Average
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BEST WESTERN Hotel Hungaria
Erzsébetváros, Budapest | 4 star hotelfrom $62- Worth the money
- A great stay
- Not bad at all
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Novotel Budapest Congress
Hegyvidék, Budapest | 4 star hotelfrom $72 -
The Aquincum Hotel Budapest
Óbuda-Békásmegyer, Budapest | 5 star hotelfrom $78- This is a corporate hotel
- Superb time at the Aquincum !
- More 4 star than 5.......
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Danubius Hotel Arena
Zugló, Budapest | 4 star hotelfrom $62 -
Kempinski Hotel Corvinus Budapest
Belváros-Lipótváros, Budapest | 5 star hotelfrom $150- Excellent hotel
- What a Treat!!
- Amazing first class hotel--a must stay
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Hotel Budapest
Budapest II. kerülete, Budapest | 4 star hotelfrom $40- Great for the weekend break!
- Not bad at all!
- Basic but fine
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Sofitel Budapest Chain Bridge
Belváros-Lipótváros, Budapest | 5 star hotelfrom $125- Sofitel by the Danube
- Surprise!!! We're under construction...
- Superb hotel - shame about the refurbishments
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Danubius Hotel Gellert
Gellért-hegy, Budapest | 4 star hotelfrom $134- Well past its prime
- A pleasant experience
- An experience not to be missed !
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Danubius Hotel Flamenco - Budapest
Újbuda, Budapest | 4 star hotelfrom $54 -
Le Meridien Budapest
Belváros-Lipótváros, Budapest | 5 star hotelfrom $143- Excellent Hotel
- Great experience at Le Meridien
- Ultimate Luxury
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Radisson Blu Beke Hotel, Budapest
Terézváros, Budapest | 4 star hotelfrom $86- Solid, tourist-class hotel in a great location
- Budapest isn't that great
- Just OK
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K+K Hotel Opera
Terézváros, Budapest | 4 star hotelfrom $110- One of the Best in Pest
- K and Ks in Budapest {and Europe}
- Excellent facilities and value.
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Hilton Budapest WestEnd
WestEnd City Center, Budapest | 5 star hotelfrom $129- Hilton westend disappoints
- Just great
- Great place to stay in Budapest
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Novotel Budapest Centrum
Józsefváros, Budapest | 4 star hotelfrom $69 -
Mercure Budapest City Center
Belváros-Lipótváros, Budapest | 3 star hotelfrom $80- Bliss In Budapest for the lads (& girkls)
- Last Minute Bargain
- Great value hotel in city centre
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Mercure Budapest Buda
Várkerület, Budapest | 4 star hotelfrom $53- Mercure Buda Excellent Value
- Fully satisfied!
- Good value, well placed
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Four Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace
Belváros-Lipótváros, Budapest | 5 star hotelfrom $380- Worth it for the atrium alone
- Best in Budapest
- Great location, very quiet, highly recommended
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Danubius Health Spa Resort Margitsziget
Angyalföld, Budapest | 4 star hotelfrom $86 -
Holiday Inn Budapest-Budaors
Agip U. 2, Budapest | 4 star hotelfrom $80 -
Novotel Budapest Danube
Budapest II. kerülete, Budapest | 4 star hotelfrom $79- A great place to stay
- Un endroit super où séjourner
- Ein großartiges Hotel
