The new Projekt Showroom offers high-quality Hungarian souvenirs
In Budapest, it’s easy to find kitschy souvenir shops full of ugly Parliament-shaped mugs, dust-coated strings of dried paprika, and Fishermen’s Bastion refrigerator magnets that haven’t moved an inch...
View Article7 Hungarian brands offering accessories for under 10,000 forints
Several young and talented Magyar designers create cool jewelry that affordably enhances a variety of outfits, providing almost anyone with the opportunity to add pizzazz to their look for a friendly...
View Article5 Budapest restaurants that are truly child-friendly
Scattered cutlery, stained tablecloths, and noise – such factors discourage parents of small children from eating out, which sometimes makes it difficult to find a place for family meals in public....
View ArticleSee Hungarian soda bottles redesigned for modern-day refreshment
Trends come and go, but almost every fad makes its way back into the public consciousness after a while. For many decades, no Budapest bar was complete without classic seltzer bottles, but although...
View ArticleA Budapest bus stop becomes an outdoor gym
Most of the time when we head to the bus stop, we do so with a goal of sparing ourselves the effort of having to walk somewhere, but now we can go to a bus stop in Budapest specifically to get some...
View ArticleHis and Hers: unisex fashion in Budapest
The lines between men’s and women’s fashion have disappeared almost entirely in the past few years, with an increasing number of designers creating pieces to be worn by both male and female customers....
View ArticleH.R.V.T. offers accessible luxury on Hajós Street
We can see more and more ladies hurrying with elegant black-and-white paper bags labeled H.R.V.T. on Andrássy Avenue. We decided to learn about where the sexy ruffled dresses came from, and what it...
View ArticleMiratia takes users on an urban treasure hunt across Budapest
We love unconventional tours around the city because they give us a chance to look at Budapest from a whole new angle. This time we tried a smartphone-based game of urban exploration inspired by movies...
View ArticleDesign Week events add style throughout Budapest
Happening annually over ten days for several years now, Budapest’s design festival has been an indispensible part of the city’s late-September events calendar. During these few days, hundreds of events...
View ArticleBP Clothing raises the stakes with a new streetwear collection
Inspired by the legendary hip-hop group De La Soul, Budapest’s own BP Shop also wants you to know that “stakes is high”: in early October they will debut a new clothing collection, titled after the...
View ArticleThe renewed Klauzál Square Market Hall is open – on Sundays, too!
After a top-to-bottom restoration effort lasting months, the historic covered market of District VII now welcomes shoppers once again – even on Sundays. This downtown neighborhood was in dire need of a...
View ArticleFree Wi-Fi adds 21st-century flair to the Parliament House
When it was completed in 1902, Hungary’s neo-Gothic Parliament House featured many innovative facilities, and now a high-tech amenity will be added to the list: free Wi-Fi will soon be available in...
View ArticleBudapest’s commuter trains to receive complete refurbishment
Providing fast access between central Budapest and many of its surrounding communities, the city’s far-reaching HÉV suburban-railway network is essential to countless local commuters and day trippers –...
View Article6 uniquely stylish Budapest souvenirs from Projekt Showroom
There are all sorts of Budapest mementos offered at stores citywide, but for authentic contemporary handicrafts by diverse local artisans, there is no better destination than Projekt Showroom, found at...
View ArticleKávétársaság offers an energizing blend of delight and knowledge
After opening last summer as a one-of-a-kind shop selling top-quality coffees, Kávétársaság on Újbuda’s Sopron Road remains true to its specialized roots by offering premium caffeine boosts throughout...
View Article2015’s top dog-friendly places of Budapest
Continuing a competition that dates back years, kutyabarát.hu – Hungary’s premier website for canine enthusiasts – leads an annual search for the country’s best destinations for bringing man’s best...
View Article3 sources for tempting takeaway vitamin-bomb drinks in Budapest
With the early onset of winter, fresh vegetables and ample sunshine are becoming harder to find, which can have a detrimental effect on both our performance at work and our eagerness to have a night...
View ArticleCorso Gourmet provides fresh meals for fair prices on Váci Street
Now open along Budapest’s primary pedestrianized shopping lane of Váci Street, a special unit of the Príma supermarket chain is basically a complete shopping center, housing a huge wine cellar, a...
View ArticleBP Shop on Wesselényi Street now offers double the freshness
Although BP Shop is not even four years old yet, it already counts as one of the most dynamically evolving Hungarian brands. Soon they’ll celebrate their achievement with a gigantic birthday-party...
View ArticleHip Hungarian-made hats to keep you warm for winter
A hat is much more than an accessory that keeps your head warm: it can become an extension of your personality by reflecting your style or your current mood, and it can spice up an everyday outfit...
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