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Kosher/ Restaurants: First 3 are on the same block.
-The Hana -  Meat - Open for lunch and dinner  (Shabbos meals) Supervision: Orthodox Rabbinate - Hana seems to be closed. Hopefully, they will reopen
-Carmel - Meat - Open for lunch & dinner. Dont expect steaks but good Hungarian meat and chicken dishes. Supervision: Rabbi Oberlander - Chabad -    Menu
-Tel Aviv Cafe - Dairy - Open for breakfast & lunch and depending on the season dinner too. Cholov yisrael   English Menu     Hebrew Menu
-Kosher Butcher Shop on Dob u, behind the Kazincy shul courtyard. used to have delicious smoked salami
-Kosher Market as well on Dohany u 36 - standard israeli and even american brands. Also sells locally baked goods with Rabbi Oberlanders hashgacha. Fresh daily.
-Kosher Deli Budapest Síp u. 12
-Kosher Meatup Síp u. 5 https://koshermeatup.hu/en
-Brooklyn Bagel Újpesti rakpart 1, Budapest
-Shakshuka Kazinczy utca 30, Budapest, 8am-3pm - Shakshuka is temporarily closed

Synagogue:
-Kazincy U.(street) Ashkenaz - minyan every morning at 7:00 and mincha maariv 15 Minutes before shkiah
-Kis Diofa u.
-Chabad, Rabbi Oberlander. Shachris: Sun. 9:00, other days at 7:00 with breakfast served after davening, except Sunday.
-Other Chabad shul is geared towards Israeli tourists
-Chevra shas during the week and in the main shul across the courtyard on shabbos. You can check with Rabbi Oberlander about his minyanim

mikveh
on Kazincy open from 6:00, the code is written on the door, towels provided, entrance fee 500 HUF

Things to Do:
Pest side of city Chain Bridge:
-Parliament
-Terror museum
- Vaci U shopping area (watch out for pickpockets and scam artist),
-Andrassy U High end shops
-Embassies
-State Opera House
-Heroes square at the end of Andrassy u.
-National Museum
-Széchenyi Thermal Bath

Buda side of city:
-Tram ride up Castle Hill
-Fishermans Bastion
-Danube river cruise
-Bronze shoe holocaust memorial on the bank of the Danube

Hotels: (Doesnt pay to use any points at any of the hotel chains)
-Gellert nice but overpriced
-Four Seasons nice but overpriced
-Kempinski (Usually very cheap $100 a night)
- Continental, on Dohany street
- Astoria

Getting Around:
-Its a beautiful city to walk around.
-Uber suspended operations in Budapest in July 2016.
-Cabs can and will rip you off...especially those parked outside hotels.
-Use app called Taxify. Its similar to Uber. Use promo code TAXIFYBP for 1000 HUF first ride
-Airport to city should be flat fee make sure you dont get scammed.
- http://www.minibud.hu/en Airport Transfer from city center, hop on hop off sightseeing tour with English and Hebrew audio
- BKK Budapest 24-hour travelcard HUF 2500, they also have multi-day options
- BKK Budapest 24-hour group travelcard (for 1-5 passengers traveling together) HUF 5500
- Bus 200E from the airport to Metro gets you into the city in 50 min
- Bus 100E from the airport to the city center (stops: Kálvin tér, Astoria, Deák tér) - HUF 2200

Notes:
Avoid Euronet ATMs at tourist sites. Use bank ATMs. Always decline the "exchange guarantee" the ATM operator is offering you, choose local currency, your own bank will have a better exchange rate than what the ATM is offering you. The ATM "exchange guarantee" is a scam and hidden fee that should be avoided.

Drivers
Shlome Hernadi - +36 (209) 348-917 - liszka1953@gmail.com
Alex - +36 (30) 2042998
Shlome Kurtz - +36 (30) 3556735 - slajme@gmail.com
Meir Gluck - +36 (20) 4602373
Janos Bene - +36 (20) 9342408 - rentacarhungary@gmail.com
Berish Goldmann - +36 (70) 4524900 - forma11562@gmail.com
Bence Bekassy - +36 (70) 558 5405 - ben@busrentalbudapest.hu

Author Topic: Budapest Master Thread  (Read 198066 times)

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Re: Budapest Master Thread
« Reply #880 on: June 19, 2023, 06:49:47 PM »
Anyone stay at the Continental? How are the rooms?

What is the best and tastiest option for Shabbos food?

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Re: Budapest Master Thread
« Reply #881 on: June 19, 2023, 08:11:26 PM »
Anyone stay at the Continental? How are the rooms?

What is the best and tastiest option for Shabbos food?
Yes, small size but decent
Food: read up thread,  basically either Carmel or Hanna

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Re: Budapest Master Thread
« Reply #882 on: June 19, 2023, 09:24:01 PM »
Yes, small size but decent
Food: read up thread,  basically either Carmel or Hanna

Thank you! How would you rate this to hotels in Miami? I know I'm not in the USA...lol.

What other options would you recommend hotelwise?

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Re: Budapest Master Thread
« Reply #883 on: June 19, 2023, 09:33:59 PM »
Thank you! How would you rate this to hotels in Miami? I know I'm not in the USA...lol.

What other options would you recommend hotelwise?
The rooms are like a standard Sheraton, Hilton, etc.

The ritz is very nice but a little further, about a 12-15 minute walk to the restaurants.

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Re: Budapest Master Thread
« Reply #884 on: June 20, 2023, 12:37:23 AM »
Ritz is above my budget at the moment.

How is the Corinthia?

The rooms are like a standard Sheraton, Hilton, etc.

The ritz is very nice but a little further, about a 12-15 minute walk to the restaurants.

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Re: Budapest Master Thread
« Reply #885 on: June 21, 2023, 01:31:18 PM »
Bump.

Has anyone stayed at the Corinthia? How are the rooms and the vibe?

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Re: Budapest Master Thread
« Reply #886 on: July 17, 2023, 05:05:37 PM »
Can anyone recommend a good tour guide for for an older couple traveling to Budapest early August? 

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Re: Budapest Master Thread
« Reply #887 on: July 21, 2023, 11:14:00 AM »
Kazinczy closed again... for renovations (?)


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Re: Budapest Master Thread
« Reply #888 on: July 21, 2023, 05:37:32 PM »
I heard that Chabad is negotiating to take over the Kazinczy kehila, buildings.

It's a bittersweet move for the Kehila, bitter as it is apparently the end of their Minhogim etc. Sweet as Chabad will revive the place.

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Re: Budapest Master Thread
« Reply #889 on: July 21, 2023, 06:18:56 PM »
I heard that Chabad is negotiating to take over the Kazinczy kehila, buildings.

It's a bittersweet move for the Kehila, bitter as it is apparently the end of their Minhogim etc. Sweet as Chabad will revive the place.
I heard that they are not negotiating, they just took over Kazinczy and Hanna with government assistance and locked out the old timers. That is the reason that the people in the picture above are davening outside Thursday afternoon.

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Re: Budapest Master Thread
« Reply #890 on: August 06, 2023, 08:20:03 PM »
I heard that they are not negotiating, they just took over Kazinczy and Hanna with government assistance and locked out the old timers. That is the reason that the people in the picture above are davening outside Thursday afternoon.

https://dusiznies.blogspot.com/2023/08/chabad-accused-of-takeover-of-budapests.html

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Re: Budapest Master Thread
« Reply #891 on: August 16, 2023, 12:12:06 AM »
Hi — can someone recommend a driver with a nice car that can pick me up in Budapest on Friday, drive me to Kerrestier with stops along the way, and then drive me back to Budapest airport early Sunday am?

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Re: Budapest Master Thread
« Reply #892 on: August 16, 2023, 12:15:11 AM »
Hi — can someone recommend a driver with a nice car that can pick me up in Budapest on Friday, drive me to Kerrestier with stops along the way, and then drive me back to Budapest airport early Sunday am?

Thanks!
Wiki has plenty of drivers
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Re: Budapest Master Thread
« Reply #893 on: August 16, 2023, 03:41:27 AM »
Hi — can someone recommend a driver with a nice car that can pick me up in Budapest on Friday, drive me to Kerrestier with stops along the way, and then drive me back to Budapest airport early Sunday am?

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Re: Budapest Master Thread
« Reply #894 on: August 19, 2023, 11:00:47 PM »
Can anyone recommend the best kosher restaurants in Budapest and where to eat Friday night?

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Re: Budapest Master Thread
« Reply #895 on: August 19, 2023, 11:03:03 PM »
Can anyone recommend the best kosher restaurants in Budapest and where to eat Friday night?
Carmel or Hanna fleishigs

Wiki has the others for milchig
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Re: Budapest Master Thread
« Reply #896 on: August 20, 2023, 08:53:42 AM »
Carmel or Hanna fleishigs

Wiki has the others for milchig
Did Hanna close down?

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Re: Budapest Master Thread
« Reply #897 on: August 20, 2023, 09:00:34 AM »
Did Hanna close down?
There is a war going on over control of the Kehilla. Hanna is part of that. So YMMV
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Re: Budapest Master Thread
« Reply #898 on: August 24, 2023, 03:25:36 PM »
Do women go to Kerestirer for Shabbos?  Debating to stay in Budapest or go to Kerestirer.

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Re: Budapest Master Thread
« Reply #899 on: August 24, 2023, 04:12:59 PM »
Did Hanna close down?
AFAIK it's closed for now.