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 Gorgeous patisserie in courtyard |
Feny utca, 8 Budapest 1055 Hungary +36 1 316 3817 http://www.augusztcukraszda.hu... |
The Auguszt family make some of the best cakes and pastries in the city and this is one of their outlets. You can either sit in the tiny, cramped café and enjoy a coffee and delicious cake, or take away. The decor recalls a certain turn-of-the-century faded glamour, with old-fashioned mirrors and lamps.There is a variety of cakes and a selection of little savoury scones (served by the kilo), as well as specially made cakes for family celebrations and mouth-watering pastries. See the website for further details. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Organic health food store |
Muzeum korut, 19 District V Budapest 1053 Hungary +36 1 317 3043 |
This tiny, but centrally-located health food store sells organic eggs, cheese, bread, and goats' milk alongside the customary offerings of grains, herbal teas, spices and legumes. It is situated near the National Museum. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Imaginative toys and puzzles |
Táncsics Mihály utca 27-29 District IX Budapest 1212 Hungary +36 1 215 5621 http://www.burattino.hu/ |
This little shop - situated near Bakats ter - has been around for ages. It offers a range of interesting items for kids including toy trains, puppets and wooden blocks. This is the kind of quality that collectors of real toys like and appreciate. Some of the toys are fine enough to stand alone as individual pieces of craftsmanship in any home. Needless to say, this is a good place to come for that special gift for a young one. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Communist-era shopping center |
Blaha Lujza tér 1-2 District VIII Budapest 1085 Hungary +36 1 338 4160 |
For a taste of consumerism in days gone by, take a trip to the Corvin department store. It is the original Hungarian concept of a department store, full of seventies-style furniture. But look closely and there are more than a few everyday finds here. There is a large houseware store, a shop selling lightbulbs in all different shapes and sizes, plenty of underwear, and a decent bedding department. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Everything under the sun |
Fovam ter District IX Budapest 1093 Hungary |
The largest of these-originally opened in 1897 - is in Fovam ter, on the Pest side, just by Szabadsdag (Liberty) bridge. The three-storey market re-opened in 1994 after extensive restoration work including a delightful roof made from Zsolnay ceramic tiles. Used extensively by locals, there are hundreds of stalls selling fruit and vegetables, groceries, meat and fish, cheeses and pretty much everything else. It is worth a visit, but bear in mind that Saturday morning is the busiest time of the week. Another equally well restored, though smaller market is in Hold utca in the fifth district, near Szabadsag ter and opposite the charming National Savings Bank building. Visit whichever is nearest to where you are for an authentic Hungarian shopping experience. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Shopping centre |
Vaci utca, 178 Budapest 1047 Hungary +36 (0)1 465 1666 http://www.dunaplaza.net/ |
This is one of the first of many shopping centres established in Budapest. It contains a bowling alley—Vilati Bowling Centrum, Virgin Megastore, Marks and Spencer, a cinema multiplex, food court, etc. It is slightly more accessible than other shopping centres. Probably because in proportion to other centers, there are more small booths and shops selling affordable goods, meaning lots of Hungarians actually shop here. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Old and rare books |
Muzeum korut, 13-15 District V Budapest 1053 Hungary +36 1 317 3514 / +36 1 317 3781 |
This is a large store selling books in Hungarian, French, German and English as well as other European languages. It also sells prints and maps. The store organises auctions around town - check for posters in the window, or e-mail for more information. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Market hall |
Rakoczi ter 7-9 District VIII Budapest 1084 Hungary |
This market is favoured by locals. The offerings here are every bit as varied as those at the main market hall (Vasarcsarnok), only cheaper. The market occupies a large space and has a confusing layout. The traders include private gardeners and elderly ladies selling homemade cheese and fresh eggs. A big plus is the Chinese wholesale grocery occupying the corner of the building to the left of the entrance. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Used book and CD exchange |
Szerb utca, 21-23 District V Budapest 1056 Hungary +36 1 266 9833 x2226 |
Cast off your old paperbacks and pick up more secondhand ones at this bookshop and exchange. Secondhand CDs are also available here. There's bound to be something to tickle your fancy. Purchases can be made by two-for-one swap, cash or store credit. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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New and second-hand books |
Szerb utca, 21-23 Budapest 1056 Hungary +36 1 266 9833 |
This shop selling new and second-hand books and CDs is located in the courtyard of a university building. The selection ranges from science and fiction to pulp and philosophy as well as books on travel, art and computing. Everywhere you look you will see chests full of bargain books, posters and postcards. It is possible to read, return and trade books as well. In terms of music, the selection is limited to local labels that release folk and indie records. There is also a limited selection of second-hand CDs. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Main market hall |
Vamhaz korut, 1-3 Budapest 1053 Hungary +36 (0)1 322 4098 / +36 (0)1 488 0475 (Tourism Ministry) |
This has got to be the grandest and most beautiful market hall in Europe. Opened in 1897, the building—designed by Samu Pecz—underwent a thorough renovation and re-opened for its centenary. It's a massive, airy space filled with bright piles of food. The mezzanine level is crammed with dozens of folk embroidery and souvenir stands, plus a pleasant cafeteria, beer and food stalls. In the basement, you will find fish, pickles (savanyusag) and a supermarket as well as the hallowed Azsia—an international foods store. Be aware that butchers and greengrocers begin packing up their produce as much as an hour before closing. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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