| Budapest is an extraordinary city with a fashion | | | | centre you're near two of the most popular malls; |
| sense to match! Whether it's flea markets and | | | | the Westend City Centre and Mammut Mall. |
| antiques you seek, or department stores boasting | | | | The Westend is located beside the Western |
| the latest fashions, Budapest has it all. | | | | Railway Station. This is actually Central Europe's |
| A shoppers paradise... | | | | largest shopping mall. Hosting over 400 stores, a |
| Vaci Utca is Budapest's only pedestrian street and | | | | 14-screen cinema complex, and a massive |
| can be found in District V (five). Anyone who | | | | selection of food areas, you'll be really impressed |
| loves to shop, shop, shop not to mention spend, | | | | by this shopping centre. |
| spend, spend, will adore this street which is | | | | Mammut Mall is located on the Buda side at Szena |
| adorned with 19th century architecture. This long | | | | Square and houses over 300 shops. The mall is |
| street starts from Vörösmarty Square and | | | | made up of two seven-story buildings. You'll find |
| leads to the Great Market Hall near FÅ'vám | | | | an entertainment centre and numerous |
| Tér. | | | | restaurants and cafes here too. Perfect for a |
| If you're looking for something a little up market, | | | | family day out. |
| then Vaci Utca is where it's at - some have even | | | | Other shopping malls in Budapest that are well |
| compared it to London's Oxford Street! The | | | | worth a visit include Duna Plaza, MOM Park, Arkad |
| famous avenue has long been a place where the | | | | and Lurdy Haz. |
| rich and famous of Budapest enjoyed spending | | | | Budapest's best markets... |
| their money and in more recent years, tourists | | | | Budapest is renowned all over the world for its |
| come here for the reduced price designer labels. | | | | fantastic markets. Some of these excellent |
| Beware though; these designer items still have a | | | | markets are housed in grand market halls. Not |
| hefty price tag attached. | | | | only are they great places in which to see locals |
| Some of the most popular shops to be found | | | | going about their daily business, but also offer high |
| here include Aranypok, Arena, Boss, Mango, | | | | quality produce at cheap prices. Everything from |
| Esprit, Gant, Estee Lauder, and Clinique, with a | | | | souvenirs, to leather goods, clothes, fresh fruit |
| few more reasonable priced stores like Zara, | | | | and vegetables etc. can be found on sale here. |
| H&M, C&A and Marks & Spencer's here too. | | | | The Central Market Hall is the most popular of all |
| Due to increased numbers of tourists flocking to | | | | the markets to be found in Budapest. It's the |
| Budapest many souvenir shops have popped up in | | | | largest indoor market and is located in the 9th |
| this area in the last few years - perfect if you're | | | | district. Many flock to this market to buy its |
| looking for a few last minute pressies or | | | | world-renowned paprika! |
| keepsakes of your time in the city. | | | | The sheer size of the place alone will dumbfound |
| Many bars and cafes also line the street. If you're | | | | you, not to mention the enormous selection of |
| feeling a bit peckish after your shopping | | | | stalls. Most stalls on the ground floor sell souvenirs, |
| experience, there are some great eateries that | | | | gifts and wine. You'll also find mouth-watering |
| you can have a drink or a bite to eat. In fact, | | | | meats, fresh vegetables and fruit and sublime |
| some of the best local fare can be found along | | | | cheese. If you need to take a break from all this |
| here. | | | | bargaining, there are plenty of snack bars around. |
| Budapest's best Department Stores... | | | | Other excellent and notable markets in Budapest |
| Like every European city, a number of huge | | | | include Ecseri flea market, Hunyadi Ter Market |
| department stores have settled in Budapest. | | | | (district VI), Klauzal Ter Market and Rakoczi ter |
| You're assured of good quality, reasonable goods | | | | Market in district VII. |
| in these department stores. | | | | Know before you go! |
| Corvin is a popular department store and is | | | | Opening Hours: |
| located in the Budapest's VIII district. Here you'll | | | | Hungarian shops normally open between 10am |
| find items like kitchen accessories, towels, clothes, | | | | and 6pm on weekdays and between 10am and |
| furniture, toys and more. There is also a | | | | 1pm on Saturday's. |
| supermarket on the ground floor. | | | | Some stores have longer opening hours. |
| Oh and don't forget about the well-known British | | | | Be aware also that some smaller stores close if |
| department store, Marks & Spencer's. It is | | | | they are running errands. The lengths of these |
| located on the main shopping street in Budapest | | | | vary and can't be calculated. Look out for a sign |
| Vaci Utca in district V. You'll also find C&A on Vaci | | | | saying "Azonnal Jövök" on the door. It's up to |
| Utca. Both of these department stores have a | | | | you whether you wait! |
| fine selection of women's and men's clothes, | | | | Currency: Hungarian forints (HUF). |
| sportswear along with baby's and children's | | | | Credit cards are widely accepted, so there's little |
| clothing. | | | | difficulty loading up on the plastic! Nevertheless, |
| Shopping Centres in Budapest... | | | | there's no harm in bringing cash on you, as cash is |
| Budapest's malls have proved popular with both | | | | king when it comes to smaller shops and markets. |
| locals and tourists alike. Go back 15 years and | | | | Popular Gifts/Keepsakes from Budapest: |
| shopping centres/malls were unheard of in | | | | Tourist shops are crammed full of goods that |
| Budapest - they only had the likes of them in | | | | Hungarians believe a visitor would most like to buy |
| New York or Germany. Today though, Budapest | | | | as a souvenir of their time in Budapest, namely |
| has loads of shopping centres located all over the | | | | porcelain (Herend and Zsolnay), embroidery, cut |
| city. These mostly host western shops and | | | | glass and crystal. We advise you to buy these |
| brands. | | | | items from the factory outlet if you can - this will |
| A lot of the malls are situated close to either | | | | avoid you having to pay the huge mark up that |
| major intersections or metro stations allowing | | | | tourist shops put on the products. |
| easy access to them. If you're staying in the city | | | | |