Anikó Ferenczy, Director Hungarian Convention Bureau Budapest is the capital city of Hungary. It is divided by the River Danube which separates the city into two parts: Buda and Pest. You will find seven bridges in the city to get across the water. It is very easy to get around in the city. Most of the famous sites and major hotels are in walking distance to each other. The public transportation is also very well developed offering fast and nature friendly ways to get around the city. Famous sites to visit: Budapest offers beautiful green areas, romantic streets and world famous sites to visit: A huge part of Budapest is part of the Unesco’s World Cultural Heritage list: the Buda Castle area, the Banks of the River Danube, the Gellért Bath, the Parliament building, the Hungarian Academy of Sciences and so many more! Hungary is known as the spa capital of Europe. In Budapest you will find operating Turkish Baths, lidos and thermal baths in the city offering relaxation, refreshment, rejuvenation and recovery. Famous for its nightlife: Budapest is famous for its nightlife. The city centre is always buzzing from new bars, cafes and restaurants. You can find 2 Michelin star awarded restaurants in the centre. We have 2 of the best bars of the world in our capital: A38 ship was named as the best and Szimpla Kert received the 3rd place in a prestigious competition. Many bars have interesting locations in Budapest: formal residential houses give place to the well known party places named nowadays as “ruin bars”. During the summer many open-air discos’s and terraces are available for the public till the morning light. The Hungarian Convention Bureau offers the following services: Information on convention facilities, services, accommodation, restaurants, attractions, excursions and incentive programs; Liaison with local service providers; Assistance with bids for international meetings including presentations; Site inspections, Fam Trips; Meeting Planners’ Guide and CD-ROM; Press releases; Providing promotional materials (guides, maps, posters, films, photos, etc.); Conference Ambassador Programme; Information on the Hungarian meetings market, statistics. www.hcb.hu/english | ||||||