Currency: Hungary is a member of the European Union but does not use the Euro. The local currency is the Hungarian Forint (HUF). Although some tourist places accept euros, the exchange rate is usually not favorable. It is better to pay by card or change money at offices ('pénzvált') in the center.

Language: Hungarian is a Finno-Ugric language, unrelated to the languages ​​of its neighbors. It is considered one of the most difficult to learn. In Budapest and other tourist areas, English is spoken by young people and in the service sector, but outside of these areas it can be more difficult to communicate.

Public Transport in Budapest: Budapest has an excellent and extensive public transport network including metro, trams and buses. It is essential to validate the single ticket before traveling. Multi-day passes are a very convenient and profitable option.

Tips: Tipping is common practice. In restaurants and bars, if the service has been good, they usually leave between 10% and 15%. Check your bill, as a service charge ('szervízdíj') is sometimes included. In that case, it is not necessary to leave an additional tip.