MEININGER BUDAPEST GREAT MARKET HALL

Yes. The area around the Great Market Hall is a popular and neat neighborhood with cozy cafes and great restaurants. Along the banks of the river Danube, there is so much to see and do, you may not feel the need to venture that far out at all.

The neighborhood offers several memorials and museums, including the Holocaust Memorial Center, a 1920s synagogue, and the Ludwig Museum which displays great modern works of art. Those wanting to party have the option in the Budapest Park nightclub nearby.

The Great Market Hall (best fresh food market in the city) is an attraction itself and should be on top of your list: The local foods and delicacies such as Hungarian paprika and Lángos, as well as the interaction between traders and customers, create an unique experience, which should not be missed when visiting Budapest.

In terms of the surrounding areas, there are some fantastic options to visit. Népliget which is known as "People's Park", containing statues and a planetarium is just to the east. Józsefváros, the 8th district of Budapest is located right next to MEININGER Budapest Great Market Hall and the inner city and the Palace District. Across the Danube, you will find the Gellért-Hegy area and the neighborhood of Lágymányos which is part of the district of Újbuda. Lágymányos offers some great places to visit including the ELTE Museum of Mathematics, good night clubs and a rock climbing gym. The MEININGER Budapest Great Market Hall offers fantastic public transport connections with Fővám tér subway station just a few minutes' walk away.

Check-in at MEININGER Budapest Great Market Hall is from 3 PM, and check-out until 11 AM.

Yes, street parking is possible in the area around the hotel (charges may apply). A public parking garage is available right next to the hotel building (subject to charges).

You can either order a taxi or miniBUD, the official shuttle service of the Budapest airport. Alternatively, you can take the bus 100E. It operates between the airport and the city center. Just be aware that you need to buy a special ticket for this bus (approx. €3) which you can purchase from the purple ticket vending machines or via the BKK mobile app.

Budapest is the capital city of Hungary and the cultural and architectural center of the country. It delights with a unique atmosphere, a large classical music scene and a nightlife that inspires not only Europeans. Almost 1.8 million people live in Budapest. Its landmarks, cultural scene, and architecture give the city its nickname "Paris of the East". Budapest is famous for its many thermal baths and thermal springs. It is considered the thermal bath capital of the world. Budapest is a perfect place for travelers who seek a relaxing holiday, with its vast selection of over 118 public baths. Besides the bathing culture, many visitors also come to Budapest to discover the legendary ruin pubs and enjoy the vibrant nightlife. The city is divided into two parts by the river Danube: The Buda side of the city is cozy and hilly, Pest's side is flat and offers many places to explore.

Ruin pubs
- Szimpla Kert
- Instant
- Csendes Vintage Bar
- Fogasház

Thermal baths
- Széchenyi thermal bath
- St. Gellért thermal bath
- Rudas thermal bath
- St. Lukács thermal bath
- Király thermal bath

Some activities you can choose from when in Budapest: 

• Visit the courtyard Gozsdu udvar
• Enjoy the sight of Heroes' Square and relax in the City Park
• Walk along the Andrássy Avenue and look at the magnificent State Opera House
• Visit the museums (National Museum, Museum of Fine Arts, Art Gallery, House of Terror)
• Visit Saint Stephen's Basilica and the Great Synagogue 
• Have a Hungarian dish for lunch
• Spend a lazy afternoon in one of the thermal baths
• Take your time to look around in the inner city and walk along the banks of the river Danube
• Have a rest at Margaret Island
• Take the funicular to Buda Castle district and enjoy a perfect view at the Parliament
• Roam the streets of the historical Buda Castle district and check out Matthias Church
• Walk up to the Gellért Hill and enjoy the splendid view of the entire city from above
• Take a visit to the architectural masterpiece of the Great Market Hall
• Spend a night out at one of the ruin pubs

Budapest is a safe city for tourists. To avoid getting overcharged when taking a taxi, only take official taxis. The best solution is to call an official taxi company. You can always ask the receptionist to help you with that. As in any other city, tourist areas and public transport are the principal places where thieves and pickpockets operate. So, take care of your belongings.

The city is considered one of the most affordable capitals in Europe. The entry-fees for sights and museums are considered inexpensive. Excellent food and drinks are available in both, in bars and bistros offering good value for money, and in classy fine-dining restaurants and top cocktail bars with upscale menus. Accommodation is affordable but rates can be similar to price levels in Germany, Austria or Italy.

The Hungarian cuisine is very diverse and flavorful because of many spices and traditional ingredients. Must-try dishes when in Hungary: 

- gulyás leves: soup with vegetables and beef meat, seasoned with paprika powder
- töltött káposzta: pickled cabbage leaves filled with minced meat and rice stuffing
- töltött paprika: stuffed paprika with minced meat and rice stuffing
- lángos: deep fried dough, usually served with sour cream and cheese on top 
- somlói galuska: 3 sponge cakes (plain, chocolate, walnut) with rum, vanilla mousse, layered with raisins, walnut and cocoa, topped with dark chocolate cream
- pörkölt/paprikás csirke: chicken/beef stew, traditionally served with dumplings and pickled vegetables 
- halászlé (aka. Fisherman's soup): a spicy paprika powder-based fish soup
- kolbász (sausage): made from ground meat, commonly seasoned with paprika and garlic
- kürtős kalács: the famous chimney cake
- rétes (strudel): layered pastry with usually sweet filling, such as plum, cherry, apple or poppy seed
- szilvás gombóc: potato dumpling stuffed with plum and cinnamon
- túrógombóc: cottage cheese dumplings
- flódni: Jewish-Hungarian layered pastry with ground poppy seed, walnut, apricot jam and grated apple
- Hungarian wines, e.g. Tokaji aszú

For accommodation, you have a wide range of options to choose from. The lodging industry has been booming for the last couple of years in Budapest, therefore you can select between budget-friendly and more pricey, luxurious accommodations. The best you can do is to book your stay close to most of the sights, for which MEININGER Budapest Great Market Hall is a perfect choice. If you want to have fun in the nightlife of Budapest, you may choose the Pest side. If you prefer tranquility, you might consider the residential side of Buda for your accommodation.