Located right on Kiraly Street between Liszt Ferenc Ter and Deak Ter, it is surrounded by restaurants and nightlife and offers easy access to all tourist attractions. You can walk or hop on public transportation to get to most anywhere you want to go in Budapest. The apartment is centrally located, within walking distance to major sights like the Opera House, Vörösmarty tér, and The Danube River – Easily reachable by walking or public transport, offering beautiful views and river cruises. 

 

Nearby Attractions:

• Short walk away
• Andrássy Avenue (high end shopping)
• Hungarian State Opera House
• St. Stephen’s Basilica
• Dohány Street Synagogue (largest in Europe)
• Franz Liszt Academy of Music – A renowned music school and concert hall
• New York Café
• House of Terror Museum (history exhibit on Nazis and communism)
• Erzsébet Square & Budapest Eye (park + big Ferris wheel)
• Deák Ferenc tér – The main transport hub, surrounded by cafés, restaurants, and shops
• Szimpla Kert (Ruin Bar) and other ruin bars, bars, and restaurants
• Gozsdu Udvar (Buzzing courtyard with nightlife and restaurants)

 

Long walk or easy public transport

• Heroes Square, Városliget City Park, Castle, zoo, Szechenyi Baths – M1 metro
• Buda Castle, Matthias Church & Fisherman’s Bastion – a short bus ride across the river
• Hungarian Parliament Building – short ride on the 70 or 78 bus
• Gellért Hill, Liberty Statue, Gellért Baths – a short bus or tram ride
• Danube River – a short walk down to the riverfront
• Rudas Baths (historic Turkish-style thermal spa)
• Váci utca – (A pedestrian shopping street)

 

Public Transportation – Metro, Trams, Buses

Public transportation is very convenient, with trolley buses 70 and 78 stopping right outside the building—these connect to Parliament, Keleti train station, and City Park. Trams 4 and 6 run nearby along the main circle road and connect you across the city in both directions. The yellow metro line (M1) stops at Opera and Oktogon, both just a short walk away, and takes you to Vörösmarty tér, Heroes Square, City Park, and the Széchenyi Baths.

Budapest has 4 metro lines that connect key areas of the city:

1. M1 (Yellow Line): Runs from Vörösmarty tér to Hősök tere (Heroes’ Square), passing iconic spots like the Opera House and Deák Ferenc tér.
2. M2 (Red Line): Connects Déli Pályaudvar (South Train Station) to Örs vezér tere, passing through Kossuth Lajos tér (near Parliament).
3. M3 (Blue Line): Travels from Újpest Központ (North) to Kobánya-Kispest (South East), with stops at Nyugati Pályaudvar and Deák Ferenc tér.
4. M4 (Green Line): Runs from Kelenföld to Keleti Pályaudvar, passing through Corvin-negyed and Deák Ferenc tér.
5. Tram 4/6- runs on the semi-circle Korut that from the Petőfi híd to the south and the Margit bride to the north
6. Tram 47-49:  both start at Deák Ferenc tér (15 minutes from the apartment) run through Astoria and Fővám tér, cross the Liberty Bridge, and while 47 ends at Kamaraerdei Ifjúsági Park, 49 continues to Kelenföld train station. 
7. Bus 70:  runs from Erzsébet Királyné Útja, to Kossuth Lajos Tér M, serving 15 stops along the way.
8. Bus 78: The 78 trolleybus, connecting Kossuth Lajos Tér M to Keleti Pályaudvar M (Garay utca). This line is especially useful for travelers near Király utca 34, as the Király utca / Erzsébet körút stop is located nearby, offering convenient access to the 78 trolleybus.
9. Bus 210 and 105 : walk to the Oktogon M stop, then take either bus 105 or bus 210 towards Gyöngyösi utca M and get off at Hősök tere M (4 stops). This way, you can visit Heroes’ Square, City Park, and the Széchenyi Thermal Baths. 

Where to Buy Tickets for Public Transport

1. Purple Machines
   Located at metro stations and tram stations, these are used for purchasing 100E Airport Shuttle tickets and other transport tickets.
2. BudapestGO App
   You can purchase single tickets and travel cards directly through the BudapestGO app.

Ticket Validation

• Validate your single ticket at yellow ticket stamping machines before entering the metro or boarding a bus/tram. 
• For mobile tickets, activate them in the BudapestGO app before use.

 

TRAINS

If you’re traveling by train, Budapest has four main train stations: Nyugati, Keleti, Déli, and Kelenföld—each serving different directions and regions, so double-check which one your train uses. All are easily reachable by public transport or taxi from the apartment.

How to Buy Train Tickets in Budapest

1. At the Train Station (In-Person):
• You can purchase tickets directly at ticket counters or from automated ticket machines located at the station.
• The ticket machines have English language options, and you can pay with cash or card.
2. Online via MÁV (Hungarian State Railways):
• Visit the official website: MÁV – Hungarian State Railways.
• You can select your departure and arrival stations, pick your train, and pay directly on the site.
• You have the option to receive electronic tickets that can be shown on your phone or printed.

 Third-Party Websites and Apps:

• Use third-party services like Omio, Trainline, or Rail Europe to book tickets in advance, particularly for international travel. These sites may charge a small service fee but are convenient for booking trains across Europe.

 

RIDESHARE, SCOOTERS, BIKES

Other options include bike, scooter, and car sharing services such as Bubi, Lime, Dott, GreenGo, and MOL Limo.

Bubi (Bike Sharing):

• Overview: Bubi is the official public bike-sharing service in Budapest, offering bikes for short trips around the city.
• How to Use: You can rent a bike using the Bubi app. Once registered, you can pick up a bike at any docking station.
• Pricing:
• 50 HUF per minute (This rate applies for all bike rentals, so you’ll be charged based on the time you use the bike).

        Website:  molbubi.hu 

Download the App: You can download the MOL Bubi app from the app store or google store(search for “MOL Bubi”).

Parking Rules: Return bikes to any Bubi station. Bikes must be parked in designated docking areas. Avoid blocking pedestrian pathways or bike lanes.

Lime (Electric Scooters):

• Overview: Lime offers electric scooters for rent across Budapest, ideal for quick and eco-friendly trips.

• How to Use: Simply open the Lime app, find an available scooter near you, and unlock it using the app.

• Pricing:

• Unlocking fee: 249 HUF

• Per minute: 85 HUF

• Download the App: Search for Lime in the App Store or Google Play Store and download the app. Referral Code: RVCELP6

• Parking Rules:   Park Lime scooters clear of traffic in designated scooter parking zones marked in the app.
•  Do not block pedestrian paths, entrances, or traffic lanes.
•   Use the app’s map to find areas where it’s permitted to park. Always ensure scooters are parked out of the way of pedestrians and other vehicles.

• Website: Lime

Dott (Electric Scooters) and E-Bikes:

• Overview: Dott provides electric scooters and E-Bikes that can be rented for short trips in Budapest, focusing on sustainability and convenience.
• How to Use: Open the Dott app, find and unlock a scooter, then take a ride.

• Download the App: Search for Dott in the App Store or Google Play Store and download the app.

• Parking Rules: Park Dott scooters and E-bikes clear of traffic in designated parking zones marked in the app.
•  Do not block pedestrian paths, entrances, or traffic lanes.
•   Use the app’s map to find areas where it’s permitted to park. Always ensure scooters are parked out of the way of pedestrians and other vehicles.

• Website: ridedott.com/hu/ 

GreenGo (Car Sharing):

• Overview: GreenGo offers environmentally-friendly electric cars for short-term rentals in Budapest, perfect for both solo and group travel.
• How to Use: Register and verify your account in the GreenGo app, find an available car, and unlock it using the app.
• Pricing:

  Registration Fee: 2,490 HUF (deductible with a coupon)

                Booking Fee for the First 20 Minutes: Free

            Kilometer Fee Above the Free KMs: 48 HUF per km

  GreenGo Care: From 400 HUF (for added insurance and protection)

• Download the App: Search for GreenGo in the App Store or Google Play Store and download the app.
• Parking Rules: GreenGo cars must be parked in legal parking spots. You can park in designated GreenGo parking areas across the city, but be sure to follow local parking rules to avoid fines.

Website: greengo.com/hu/

MOL Limo: (Car Sharing):

• Overview: MOL Limo is another popular car-sharing service in Budapest, offering a fleet of electric cars for short-term rentals.
• How to Use: Use the MOL Limo app to book a car, find the nearest vehicle, and unlock it.

• Pricing:

• Unlock fee: 300 HUF/1000 HUF

• Daily fee: From 12000 HUF  + 120 HUF/Km

• Download the App: : Search for Mol Limo App in the App Store or Google Play Store and download the app.

• Parking Rules: Park the vehicle in a legal public parking spot when you finish your trip. Follow local parking rules to avoid penalties.

Website: mollimo.hu

• Parking Rules: You must park the car in designated parking spots. If you park in a restricted area, you may face fines.

 

TAXIS

You can download an app to order a taxi or car service. 

Főtaxi – https://fotaxi.hu/

Bolt – https://bolt.eu/hu/

Uber – http://uber.hu/hu 

FOOD DELIVERY

For food delivery, you can use the Wolt and Foodora apps to order from a wide variety of local restaurants and shops.