Budapest
Population:
1.7 million
Money:
It is better to obtain Hungarian Forints upon arrival in Hungary than to exchange it with a bank at home, as local Hungarian banks generally work with better rates than those abroad. Exchanging foreign currency into Forints can be done in banks, official currency exchange offices and travel agencies. Changing money at Budapest hotels is not advisable, as their rates are at least 10% lower than what is generally available.
Budapest is not as cheap as you might initially assume. Restaurants can charge a lot, and make sure you watch out for the sneaky trick some employ, which is to tack a bill of £60 per drink onto your bill without your knowledge!
Language:
The language spoken in Budapest is Hungarian ? known to Hungarians are Magyar.
Dialling codes:
+36 -1
Entry:
British citizens do not require visas to enter Budapest but you must have a valid British passport. If you intend to stay more than 90 days, you must register with the nearest regional Immigration Office.