MICE GUIDE the Oﬃcial Catalogue of Conference Venues

BUDAPEST MICE GUIDE the oﬃcial catalogue of conference venues

2019/2020

CALLING FROM BUDAPEST

Greetings from Dear Readers, the Mayor A modern and retro me- The capital of the Hungar- tropolis endowed with a ian nation continues to be touch of exoticism, stun- one of the top destinations ning bridges and jovial for international tourism; people – that’s Budapest. the fact that Budapest re- The capital of Hungary ceived the prize as Europe’s – with the river Danube best destination in 2019 (awarded on the basis of the flowing through its heart, gorgeous buildings on both votes of several tens of thousands of travellers from all banks – is a grandiose and unique event venue. over the world) was exceptional recognition for the city. Holiday tourists and city tourists sensitive to the highly In the view of the tourism organization European Best developed cultural scene and gourmet gastronomy are Destination (EBD), this achievement is the fruit of the past all astonished by the fabulous beauty of Budapest. Many decade’s work, during which time Budapest has become of them return as business tourists. Those who first expe- one of the most attractive cities in Europe offering a high rience the magic during a conference will also take their standard of living. This is the reason it attracts investors, families with them the next time. businesses and travellers from every part of the globe. Budapest’s official organization for tourism and cul- The Hungarian government and the leadership of the ture, the BFTK Budapest Festival and Tourism Centre, city are committed to making Budapest a liveable, like- now provides a professional catalogue and incentive able and healthily developing metropolis. Furthermore, programmes for organizers of future conferences, which the capital of the Hungarian nation needs to make ad- includes all the significant meeting spots, hotels, special vances in promoting business tourism, an area that can locations, Hungarian organizers as well as travel compa- be a take-off point for the city. nies. I recommend to guests of conferences the several Domestic conference tourism has witnessed significant festivals and fairs organized by BTFK, since they provide growth: in 2018, nearly 500 conferences were organized great relaxation for visitors in every season; these events in Hungary, an increase of 13% on the previous year. Bu- include the Budapest Spring Festival, Spring Fair, Summer dapest remains the venue of choice in Hungary for most Festival, CAFe Budapest Contemporary Arts Festival, and internationally-organized conferences: close on 80% of the Budapest Advent and Christmas Fair. conferences were arranged in the capital. I highly recommend the Budapest Card to our MICE The leadership of Budapest continues to do everything guests; the card enables the holder to use reliable, select- it can to increase the city’s competitive advantage in the ed tourism services free of charge or at a reduced price. area of conference tourism, too, and to develop the still un- We would love to welcome you to our capital. tapped domestic market using all the tools at its disposal. Teodóra Bán István Tarlós Managing Director Mayor of Budapest Budapest Festival and Tourism Centre

BUDAPEST MICE GUIDE 2019/2020 3 CONTENTS

BUDAPEST MICE GUIDE 2019/2020

Published by Turizmus Ltd. and BFTK Budapest Festival and Tourism Centre, www.budapestinfo.hu

Responsible Publisher: Teodóra Bán and Zsolt Szebeni, Managing Directors Editor: Brigitta Vajk Design: Dániel Komlósi Editorial office: Turizmus Kft. H-1074 Budapest, Munkás utca 9., www.turizmus.com Advertising: [email protected] Printing: Crew Printing House Photos: photo archives of BFTK, Bigstock

Publication closed: 26 April 2019 BUDAPEST BASICS �� 6 Abbreviations in the BUDAPEST CARD �� 8 chapter PCOs AND DMCs BFTK // BUDAPESTINFO POINTS �� 12 BRILLIANT BUDAPEST Qualified DMC partner of HCB Hungarian Convention Bureau – CULTURAL CAPITAL OF FOUR SEASONS �� 56 MUISZ Association of Hungarian INCENTIVE BUDAPEST �� 62 Travel Agencies MABEUSZ Hungarian Inbound CATALOGUE Professionals’ Association MARESZ Hungarian Association of 4-5-STAR CONFERENCE HOTELS �� 14 Event Organizers and Suppliers CONFERENCE AND EVENT VENUES �� 24 HCB Hungarian Convention Bureau UNIQUE VENUES �� 32 ICCA International Congress and GREAT IDEAS NEED SPACE. Convention Association ORGANIZERS [PCOs AND DMCs] �� 44 Host your next event in the largest naturally lit conference room in Budapest with additional breakout rooms located on the same floor. 4 BUDAPEST MICE GUIDE 2019/2020 EDITOR’S NOTE

Dear Reader, In the centre of our publication, between pages 14–55, we few exceptions, these are not primarily conference venues, present Budapest’s MICE services in four chapters. even if the size of some would make them suitable for this The first part (4-5-STAR CONFERENCE HOTELS) lists those purpose, but which are excellent locations for events ac- Budapest hotels that have a conference hall with a capacity companying conferences, cultural evenings and receptions. of minimum 150 people and a 4-5-star HotelStars categori- The fourth chapter of the catalogue (ORGANIZERS, PCOs zation, or that offer a standard of service in line with these AND DMCs) covers the wide range of programme organiz- categories. ers and destination management companies in Hungary. The second section (CONFERENCE AND EVENT VENUES) DMCs marked with the letter ‘Q’ are registered by the Hun- details conference and event venues with a plenary hall garian Convention Bureau as qualified service providers. capable of hosting at least 150 people, which – as regards their core function – can be hired for conferences and oth- We trust that our publication – which in addition to the er events. chapters mentioned above also includes much more use- In the third, UNIQUE VENUES chapter, those special ven- ful information – proves to be your handy guide in the ues are presented whose principal function differs from the Hungarian capital! reception of conferences and major events (for example, concert halls, museums, spas, restaurants etc.). With just a The Editor

GREAT IDEAS NEED SPACE. Host your next event in the largest naturally lit conference room in Budapest with additional breakout rooms located on the same floor. BUDAPEST BASICS

CURRENCY Forint (Ft or HUF) FACTS 200 100 50 20 10 5 Hilly, right bank of FIGURES& 20 000 10 000 5 000 2 000 1 000 500 Danube

CLIMATE ISLANDS: Flat, left Temperate zone, continental climate, bank of four seasons. Danube Hottest months: July, August (temperatures can reach 28–35 °C) Coldest months: January, February 3 (average high temperature: 0/+5 °C). HOLIDAYS PEST National holidays: 15 March, 23 DISTRICTS 20 August, 23 October Christian holidays: Good Friday, BUDA BRIDGES Easter Monday, Whit Monday, All Saints’ Day (1 November), Christmas 9 and Boxing Day (25–26 December) Plus: 1 January (New Year) and 525 1 May (May Day). km2 TIME ZONE inhabitants Central European time (CET). GMT +1 hour Summer time (March to end of October): GMT +2 hours 1,815,000 BUDA PEST BUDAPEST BASICS

Reaching Budapest

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BFTK’S RESPONSIBILITIES:

1 Representing and communicating Buda- pest as a tourist and cultural brand • to drive the development of attractions and products • to influence, maintain and coordinate tourism supply • to coordinate the marketing of tourism products • to support placement of service offers on the market YOUR OFFICIAL PARTNER IN BUDAPEST 2 Creating valuable cultural (combined with • Budapest Festival and Tourism Centre Nonprofit tourism) content by organizing festivals Ltd. is a public benefit non-profit corporation. and high quality cultural events. • Owner and maintainer: Municipality of Budapest. 3 Providing comprehensive information to • BFTK is Budapest’s official organization for tourists, professional partners and the media: tourism, culture and the marketing of these two BUDAPESTINFO POINT NETWORK segments. • Maintains and develops a coordinated tourist • It encourages the formation of a positive view information system in Budapest of Budapest and promotes tourism and culture • Consists of tourist information offices and public by positioning the capital of Hungary as a information points providing: prominent cultural and tourist destination. » up-to-date, multi-channel and multilingual • It is the official and strategic organization information responsible for managing Budapest as a tourist » information of a reliable quality about tourist destination. services

12 BUDAPEST MICE GUIDE 2019/2020 BFTK // BUDAPESTINFO POINTS

5 As the official and strategic tourism management organization of Budapest, BFTK • c oordinates the Budapest Tourism Round Table • maintains strategic partnerships with national tourism policy-makers, with the national marketing organization and with professional bodies • reconciles the interests of executives, mobility organizations, project owners, tourism and professional representatives

BUDAPESTINFO INFORMATION PORTFOLIO BUDAPESTINFO POINT CENTERS • Communicates via modern online and offline Liszt Ferenc International Airport Terminal A and B channels (Arrivals level) • Deák Ferenc Square H-1052 Budapest, • Targets tourists, city residents, professional partners Sütő utca 2. • Heroes’ Square H-1146 Budapest, Olof Palme and the media sétány 5. • Budavár (Holy Trinity Square pavilion) H-1014 Budapest, Tárnok u. 15. ONLINE: BUDAPESTINFO POINT PARTNERS www.budapestinfo.hu | official tourist and cultur- National Széchényi Library (OSZK) H-1014 Budapest, al site for Budapest tourism and cultural highlights, Szent György tér 4-6. • Vinarium & Gastro Boutique city tours, recommended events, news and informa- H-1061 Budapest, Jókai tér 6. • BP Koffer H-1061 tion Budapest, Paulay Ede u. 56. • Szamos Chocolate www.budapest-card.com | promotional and sales Museum H-1055 • Budapest, Kossuth tér 10. platform for information and special offers regarding (close to the Parliament) the official tourist card Mobile Budapestinfo Points are available www.facebook.com/visitbudapest | events and at the main tourist attractions! content in a lighter vein about the city BUDAPEST CARD HOTLINE Monday–Sunday: 10.00–18.00: +36 1 318 8718 4 Budapest Card, managed by BFTK, is the official tourist city card of Budapest as BUDAPESTINFO TOURIST INFORMATION EMAIL well as a marketing and business policy tool for [email protected] BFTK. • As a key to the city, the free and discounted services provided by Budapest Card are easy on the tourist’s wallet • R egular 24-, 48-, 72-, 96- and 120-hour products • Unique, customized, branded city cards for MICE events, conferences, events and campaigns

BUDAPEST MICE GUIDE 2019/2020 13 4 -5-STAR CONFERENCE HOTELS

Distance from Distance from No. of Capacity of largest hall No. of airport city centre rooms (theatre seating) meeting rooms

Airport Hotel Budapest ****superior H-2220 Vecsés, Lőrinci út 130/A. Contact Mr Krisztián Ákos Koloszár +36 1 688 2000 Distances 3.5 km 20 km [email protected] | www.airporthotel.hu Capacity 110 150 6

Aquaworld Resort Budapest **** H-1044 Budapest, Íves út 16. Contact Mr Gábor Brogyanecz +36 1 231 3626 Distances 38 km 11 km [email protected] | www.aquaworldresort.hu Capacity 309 550 15

Art’Otel Budapest **** H-1011 Budapest, Bem rakpart 16–19. +36 1 487 9487 Contact Ms Gabriella Pál [email protected] Distances 24 km 1 km www.artotelbudapest.com Capacity 165 140 9

Budapest Marriott Hotel full service hotel H-1052 Budapest, Apáczai Csere János utca 4. +36 1 235 4830, +36 20 444 6110 [email protected] Contact Mr András Ország www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/ Distances 22 km 1.1 km budhu-budapest-marriott-hotel Capacity 364 650 17

Continental Hotel Budapest ****superior H-1074 Budapest, Dohány utca 42–44. +36 1 815 1000 Contact Mr Gábor Jakab [email protected] Distances 21 km 1.5 km www.continentalhotelbudapest.com Capacity 272 160 5

Corinthia Hotel Budapest non-rated H-1073 Budapest, Erzsébet körút 43–49. +36 1 479 4721 Contact Ms Lilla Vancsura [email protected] Distances 21 km 1 km www.corinthia.com/en/hotels/budapest Capacity 439 500 27

14 BUDAPEST MICE GUIDE 2019/2020 Unforgettable event of any size in the historical, baroque style Grand Ballroom with meticulous details and legendary service dating back to 1896. Events at Corinthia. You imagine, we deliver.

CORINTHIA HOTEL BUDAPEST | +36 1 479 4716 | [email protected] CORINTHIA.COM/BUDAPEST/MEETINGS-EVENTS 4 -5-STAR CONFERENCE HOTELS

Distance from Distance from No. of Capacity of largest hall No. of airport city centre rooms (theatre seating) meeting rooms

Courtyard by Marriott Budapest City Center non-rated selected service hotel H-1088 Budapest, József körút 5. +36 1 235 4830, +36 20 444 6110 [email protected] Contact Mr András Ország www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/ Distances 20 km 2.8 km budcy-courtyard-budapest-city-center Capacity 234 195 7

Danubius Health Spa Resort Margitsziget ****superior H-1007 Budapest, Margitsziget | +36 1 889 4725 Contact Ms Krisztina Mecseki [email protected] Distances 26 km 5 km www.danubiushotels.com/margitsziget Capacity 281 + 164 300 12 + 6

Danubius Hotel Arena **** H-1148 Budapest, Ifjúság útja 1–3. | +36 1 889 5200 Contact Ms Beáta Szacsuri [email protected] Distances 20 km 4 km www.danubiushotels.com/arena Capacity 379 330 10

Danubius Hotel Flamenco **** H-1113 Budapest, Tas vezér utca 3–7. +36 1 889 5600 Contact Ms Boglárka Soós [email protected] Distances 22 km 2.5 km www.danubiushotels.com/flamenco Capacity 355 500 16

Danubius Hotel Gellért non-rated H-1114 Budapest, Szent Gellért tér 2. +36 1 889 5500 Contact Ms Beáta Simon [email protected] Distances 20 km 1.5 km www.danubiushotels.com/gellert Capacity 234 250 6

Danubius Hotel Helia **** H-1133 Budapest, Kárpát utca 62–64. +36 1 889 5800 Contact Mr Gergely Galambos [email protected] Distances 24 km 3.5 km www.danubiushotels.com/helia Capacity 262 400 10

16 BUDAPEST MICE GUIDE 2019/2020 CENTRAL MARKET HALL The Central Market Hall is an incomparable location thanks to the traditional urban style and the huge spaces. Having a dinner at Europe’s 1st most beautiful market is an unforgettable experience for a lifetime. COMPLETELY REBORN EVENT The look of the white-dotted tables through VENUE MORE THAN 1300 SQM the main corridor with the beautiful enterior of the 14 FLEXIBLE MEETING ROOMS market hall provides a unique picture of itself. In From private advisory boards to conventions requiring addition some of the shops in the Central Market exhibition area and breakout rooms Hall can be opened during the events, which creates a more pleasant atmosphere. It is also possible to host a gala dinner with up to 1000 people!

The pictures speak for themselves!

For more information please contact us: [email protected] | +36 1 273 3149 www.piaconline.hu 43 Terez krt. Budapest 1067 Tel: 0036 1 889 3900 Email: [email protected] 4 -5-STAR CONFERENCE HOTELS

Distance from Distance from No. of Capacity of largest hall No. of airport city centre rooms (theatre seating) meeting rooms

Four Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace Budapest ***** H-1051 Budapest, Széchenyi István tér 5–6. Contact Ms Eszter Boros +36 1 268 6000 | [email protected] Distances 24 km 0 km www.fourseasons.com/budapest Capacity 179 186 9

Hilton Budapest non-rated H-1014 Budapest, Hess András tér 1–3. Contact Ms Éva Lefler +36 1 889 6919 Distances 25 km 2 km [email protected] | www.budapest.hilton.com Capacity 322 600 23

Hilton Budapest City non-rated H-1062 Budapest, Váci út 1–3. | +36 1 288 5500 Contact Ms Anita Udvar [email protected] Distances 22 km 1 km www.budapestcity.hilton.com Capacity 230 400 13

Holiday Inn Budapest – Budaörs **** H-2040 Budaörs, Rubik E. utca 2. Contact Mr László Csapó +36 23 504 000 Distances 29 km 10 km [email protected] | www.hibudhotel.hu Capacity 164 300 5

Hotel Hungaria City Center **** H-1074 Budapest Rákóczi út 90. | +36 1 889 4400 Contact Ms Beáta Szacsuri [email protected] Distances 20 km 2 km www.danubiushotels.com/hungaria Capacity 468 500 12

InterContinental Budapest non-rated H-1052 Budapest, Apáczai Csere J. utca 12–14. Contact Ms Anita Hommer +36 1 327 6366 | [email protected] Distances 22 km 0.5 km www.budapest.intercontinental.com Capacity 402 850 12

K+K Hotel Opera **** H-1065 Budapest, Révay utca 24. Contact Mr Dániel Horváth +36 1 269 0222 Distances 27 km 0 km [email protected] | www.kkhotels.com Capacity 200 100 7

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Distance from Distance from No. of Capacity of largest hall No. of airport city centre rooms (theatre seating) meeting rooms

Kempinski Hotel Corvinus Budapest non-rated full service hotel H-1051 Budapest, Erzsébet tér 7–8. | +36 1 429 3782 Contact Ms Edit Szalczer [email protected] Distances 20 km 0 km www.kempinski.com/budapest Capacity 351 450 10

Mercure Budapest Buda **** H-1013 Budapest, Krisztina körút 41–43. Contact Ms Julia Somogyi +36 1 488 8100 Distances 23 km 2.6 km [email protected] | www.accorhotels.com/1688 Capacity 400 300 7

Mystery Hotel Budapest non-rated luxury hotel H-1064 Budapest, Podmaniczky utca 45. Contact Mr János Vörös +36 1 616 6000 | [email protected] Distances 22 km 1.5 km www.mysteryhotelbudapest.com Capacity 82 150 4 + 1

New York Palace – The Dedica Anthology ***** hirdetes_210_100_MICE_g.indd 2 4/3/19 11:03 AM H-1073 Budapest, Erzsébet körút 9–11. | +36 1 886 6111 Contact Mr Gábor Földes [email protected] Distances 20 km 1 km www.dahotels.com/new-york-palace-budapest Capacity 185 550 12

Novotel Budapest Centrum **** H-1088 Budapest, Rákóczi út 43–45. Contact Ms Dóra Papp +36 1 477 5300 Distances 20 km 1.6 km [email protected] | www.novotel.com/3560 Capacity 227 300 7

Novotel Budapest City **** H-1123 Budapest, Alkotás utca 63–67. Contact Ms Anikó Ferenczy +36 1 372 5400 Distances 23 km 3 km [email protected] | www.novotel.com/0511 Capacity 319 2000 20

Párisi Udvar Hotel Budapest, Part of The Unbound Collection by Hyatt non-rated luxury hotel H-1052 Budapest, Petőfi Sándor utca 2–4. Contact Ms Zsófia Árvay +36 1 576 1600 Distances 21.2 km 0 km 4 + [email protected] | parisiudvarhotel.com Capacity 110 90–100 Courtyard

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THE AQUINCUM HOTEL BUDAPEST WITH COLLECTION OF THERMAL POOLS

The Aquincum Hotel Budapest located alongside the River Danube on the historical Buda side for an easy walk from the famous Margaret Island. This large green areas offers a peaceful hideaway and lots of entertainment. When you step into the tranquil wellness centre in the Aquincum Hotel, you will experience the healing benefits of thermal waters. The hotel provides a perfect venue for meetings and events with 14 versatile meeting rooms and 310 guest rooms, including 8 high-quality suites for VIP partners.

To enable your event to be a success we offer: • 14 versatile meeting rooms of different styles according to your requirements • A ballroom with a capacity for 290 persons • Free Wi-Fi and wired internet throughout the hotel • Our chef’s selection of themed coffee breaks, lunches and dinners • Parking place for 100 cars

The Aquincum Hotel Budapest Árpádfejedelem útja 94. l H-1036 Budapest Tel.: +36 1 436 4131, +36 1 436 4164 [email protected] l www.aquincumhotel.com

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Park Inn By Radisson Budapest **** H-1138 Budapest, Szekszárdi u. 16–18. +36 1 688 4900 Contact Ms Katalin Meixner [email protected] Distances 22 km 5 km www.parkinn.com/hotel-budapest Capacity 205 450 9

Radisson Blu Béke Hotel, Budapest ****superior H-1067 Budapest, Teréz körút 43. +36 1 889 3949 Contact Ms Adél Varga [email protected] Distances 22 km 1.5 km www.radissonblu.com/hotel-budapest Capacity 247 350 14

Rubin Wellness & Conference Hotel **** H-1118, Budapest, Dayka Gábor utca 3. +36 1 505 3600 Contact Ms Nóra Sebestyén www.hotelrubin.com Distances 28 km 9 km [email protected], [email protected] Capacity 85 + 19 ap. 200 11

Sofitel Budapest Chain Bridge non-rated***** H-1051 Budapest, Széchenyi István tér 2. Contact Mr Ádám Keve +36 1 235 1257 Distances 22 km 0 km [email protected] | www.sofitel.com Capacity 357 340 17

The Aquincum Hotel Budapest ***** H-1036 Budapest, Árpád fejedelem útja 94. +36 1 436 4100 Contact Mr Gábor Nagy [email protected] Distances 28 km 5.5 km www.aquincumhotel.com Capacity 310 300 14

The Ritz-Carlton, Budapest ****luxury H-1051 Budapest, Erzsébet tér 9–10. +36 1 429 5500 Contact Mr Péter Lovász-Szabó [email protected] Distances 21 km 0 km www.ritzcarlton.com/budapest Capacity 200 180 5

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MEETING FACILITIES FROM 2 TO 2000 PAX ACCOMMODATION IN 16 HOTELS WITH OVER 3000 ROOMS

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Distance from Distance from Capacity of largest hall No. of airport city centre (theatre seating) meeting rooms

Bálna Budapest H-1093 Budapest, Fővám tér 11–12. +36 30 604 4491 Contact Ms Réka Dobos [email protected] Distances 21 km 1 km www.balnabudapest.hu Capacity 300 2

BOK Csarnok H-1146 Budapest, Dózsa György út 1. +36 1 920 6510 Contact Mr Zsolt Tömör-Tones [email protected] Distances 13 km 3 km mnsk.hu Capacity 5000 6

Budapest Congress Center H-1123 Budapest, Jagelló út 1–3. +36 1 372 5400 Contact Ms Anikó Ferenczy [email protected] Distances 25 km 3 km www.bcc.hu Capacity 2000 20

Budapest Event Boat [Budapest Rendezvényhajó] H-1056 Budapest, Vigadó tér +36 1 484 4016 Contact Ms Éva Tauber [email protected] Distances 20 km 0.5 km www.mahartpassnave.hu Capacity 150 2

Castle Garden [Várkert Bazár] H-1013 Budapest, Ybl Miklós tér 2–6. +36 1 225 0554 / 292 ext. Contact Ms Zsófia Botos [email protected] Distances 22 km 2.5 km www.varkertbazar.hu Capacity 800 3

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BUDAPEST The Budapest Congress Center, Hungary’s largest CONGRESS CENTER convention center, is directly adjacent to the Novotel City Budapest, with its 319 hotel rooms. H-1123 Budapest, Jagelló út 1–3. It offers state-of-the-art technology to satisfy the +36 1 372 5400 | Ms Anikó Ferenczy most innovative and demanding customer wishes, [email protected] | www.bcc.hu such as huge spaces in order to grow ideas: 12-meter-high ceiling in the Patria Hall • Projection screens up to 96 m2 • Meetings and catering from 2 to 2000 people • Up to 4000 m2 exhibition space throughout the center • Unique sound and light technology • In-house event and catering team • Lots of natural daylight • Safe and relaxed environment

Distances 25 km 3 km Capacity 2000 20

LUXURY TIME DISCRETION FEEL IT! Personal Airport service [email protected] / +3670 949 9656 / vip.bud.hu CONFERENCE AND EVENT VENUES

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Európa Boat [Európa Hajó] H-1011 Budapest, Szilágyi Dezső tér, pier 1. +36 1 270 1040 Contact Mr Tamás Sztankó [email protected] Distances 25 km 1 km www.europahajo.hu Capacity 700 3

Europa Congress Center Budapest H-1021 Budapest, Hárshegyi út 5–7. +36 70 318 5165 Contact Mr László Józsa [email protected] Distances 23 km 5 km www.eccbudapest.hu Capacity 500 9

Festetics Palace H-1088 Budapest, Pollack Mihály tér 3. +36 1 266 3101 Contact Ms Eszter Gönczy [email protected] Distances 20 km 0 km www.festeticspalota.hu Capacity 150 4

Groupama Aréna H-1091 Budapest, Üllői út 129. +36 1 455 2300 Contact Mr István Zágoni [email protected] Distances 17.2 km 4.8 km www.groupamaarena.com Capacity 650 6

HUNGEXPO – Budapest H-1101 Budapest, Albertirsai út 10. +36 1 263 6084 Contact Mr Gábor Ganczer [email protected] Distances 15 km 4 km www.event.hungexpo.hu Capacity 12.000 8

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Distance from Distance from Capacity of largest hall No. of airport city centre (theatre seating) meeting rooms

Larus Event Centre [Larus Étterem és Rendezvényközpont] H-1124 Budapest, Csörsz utca 18/B. +36 1 799 2480, +36 20 599 6767 Contact Ms Zsanett Koltai [email protected] Distances 15 km 4 km www.larusevent.hu Capacity 500 3

Millenáris H-1024 Budapest Kis Rókus utca 16–20. +36 30 640 7577 Contact Ms Gyöngyvér Garai www.millenaris.hu Distances 25 km 5 km [email protected], [email protected] Capacity 1500 2

Papp László Budapest Sportaréna H – 1143 Budapest Stefánia út 2. +36 1 422 2600 Contact Ms Judit Márta [email protected] Distances 17.8 km 4.5 km www.budapestarena.hu Capacity 12.500 6

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Pesti Vigadó H-1051 Budapest, Vigadó tér 2. +36 1 328 3320 Contact Ms Hajnalka Tóth [email protected] Distances 20 km 0.5 km www.vigado.hu Capacity 600 7

Széchenyi Event Boat [Gróf Széchenyi Hajó] H-1051 Budapest, Akadémia pier 3 Contact Mr Tamás Sztankó +36 1 270 1040 Distances 23 km 1.5 km [email protected] Capacity 240 3

Teleki -Tisza Mansion [Teleki-Tisza-kastély] H-2094 Nagykovácsi, Kossuth Lajos utca 2. +36 30 757 0341 Contact Ms Barbara Földi [email protected] Distances 22 km 15 km www.albatrosparty.hu Capacity 150 3

Terminal 1 Event Center H-1185 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc International Airport – Terminal 1 +36 30 792 6480, +36 1 700 1440 Contact Ms Bernadett Pusztai [email protected] | www.terminal1.hu Distances 5 km 15 km www.facebook.com/Terminal1AirportEventCenter Capacity 500 3

The Experience Center H-1152 Budapest, Szentmihályi út 171. +36 1 414 7288 Contact Ms Éva Hajdú [email protected] Distances 21 km 11 km www.chinabrandfair.eu Capacity 200 3

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MILLENÁRIS It doesn’t matter what kind of cultural or business event is being staged, at Millenáris everything is done H-1024 Budapest Kis Rókus utca 16–20. to make the moment truly unforgettable. Outdoor +36 70 511 5350 and indoor event venues with special characteristics, +36 30 640 7577 | Ms Gyöngyvér Garai huge experience both within Hungary and abroad, [email protected], [email protected] as well as made-to-measure client servicing are the www.millenaris.hu guarantee that concept becomes reality.

Why Millenáris? • Superb location (in the heart of Central Buda) – good accessibility • Marvellous green zone • Unique atmosphere, iconic factory buildings • Multifunctional spaces • Developed infrastructure • Expertise • Client-centricity • All-round servicing of client demands, provision of services

Distances 25 km 5 km Capacity 1500 2

Hertz. We’re here to get you there.

For reservation call now: + 36 1 296 0999 E-mail: [email protected] www.hertz.hu

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Distance from Distance from Capacity of largest hall No. of airport city centre (theatre seating) meeting rooms Business & Fun - Aquaworld Resort Budapest

A38 Boat [A38 Hajó] H-1117 Budapest, Buda side of Petőfi Bridge +36 1 464 3940 Contact Ms Judit Kulcsár [email protected] Distances 20 km 2 km www.a38.hu Capacity 250 4

Aquaworld Waterpark H-1044 Budapest, Íves út 16. +36 1 231 3626 Contact Mr Gábor Brogyanecz [email protected] Distances 38 km 11 km www.aquaworldresort.hu Capacity 250 1

Bazaar Eclectica H-1013 Budapest, Ybl Miklós tér 6. +36 1 799 5550 Contact Ms Noémi Terenyi [email protected] Distances 22 km 1.5 km NEW, HIGH FASHION VENUE IN BUDAPEST www.bazaareclectica.com Capacity 80 1 Aquaworld Waterpark can serve as a unique venue for special events under the Temple of Angkor. The pool area is ideal for hosting banquets with up to 150 guests, or standing receptions with no less than 300 people. It is also possible to organize fashion shows on the water surface, or to invite Budapest University of Technology and Economics [BME] groups of synchronized swimmers or aerial acrobats as extra elements to the show. H-1111 Budapest, Műegyetem rakpart 3. +36 1 463 3357 Contact Ms Orsi Nagy [email protected] Distances 20 km 8 km www.bme.hu Capacity 590 20

Budatower – Mária Magdolna Torony H-1014 Budapest, Kapisztrán tér 6. +36 30 873 6733 Contact Ms Dóra Szkuklik [email protected] Distances 24 km 2 km www.budatower.hu Capacity 20 4 Check in, chill out

32 BUDAPEST MICE GUIDE 2019/2020 www.aquaworldresort.hu A resort of VAMED Vitality World Business & Fun - Aquaworld Resort Budapest

NEW, HIGH FASHION VENUE IN BUDAPEST Aquaworld Waterpark can serve as a unique venue for special events under the Temple of Angkor. The pool area is ideal for hosting banquets with up to 150 guests, or standing receptions with no less than 300 people. It is also possible to organize fashion shows on the water surface, or to invite groups of synchronized swimmers or aerial acrobats as extra elements to the show.

Check in, chill out www.aquaworldresort.hu A resort of VAMED Vitality World UNIQUE VENUES

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Centrál Kávéház és Étterem [Central Café & Restaurant] H-1053 Budapest, Károlyi utca 9. Contact Ms Júlia Kuzma +36 1 266 2110, +36 30 382 3357 Distances 22 km 0 km [email protected] | www.centralkavehaz.hu Capacity 100 4

Central Market Hall [Nagyvásárcsarnok] Contact Mr Levente Kiss H-1093 Budapest, Vámház körút 1–3. Distances 21 km 1 km +36 1 273 3146 | [email protected] | www.piaconline.hu Capacity 1000 1

Corner Event Hall H-1051 Budapest, Bajcsy-Zsilinszky út 12. Contact Ms Réka Berki +36 1 799 5550 Distances 22 km 0 km [email protected] | www.cornerterem.hu Capacity 130 1

ELTE University Congress Center H-1117 Budapest, Pázmány Péter sétány 1/A–1/C. +36 1 411 6500 / 6678 ext. Contact Mr Emil Garab [email protected] Distances 26 km 4 km www.rendezvenyhelyszin.elte.hu Capacity 1000 20

Erkel Theatre [Erkel Színház] Contact [email protected] H-1087 Budapest, II. János Pál pápa tér 30. Distances 20 km 2 km +36 1 332 6150 | [email protected] | www.opera.hu Capacity 1819 3

Esernyős Óbuda – Cultural, Tourist and Information Point H-1033 Budapest, Fő tér 2. +36 30 883 1952 | [email protected] Distances 27.2 km 7.1 km www.szindbad.com, www.esernyos.hu/about-us Capacity 100 2

34 BUDAPEST MICE GUIDE 2019/2020 Central Life in the heart of the city, Where heritage meets modern hospitality

See you at Károlyi u. 9, Budapest Phone: 06 1 266 2110 • [email protected]

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Pearl of downtown event places

www.cornerterem.hu EVENT HALL

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Distance from Distance from Capacity of largest hall No. of airport city centre (theatre seating) meeting rooms

Gellért Thermal Baths & Swimming Pool H-1118 Budapest, Kelenhegyi út 4. Contact Ms Éva Tóth +36 1 466 6166 Distances 20 km 1.5 km CULINARY HERITAGE | [email protected] www.gellertfurdo.hu Capacity 250 1 OF HUNGARY Gerbeaud House [Gerbeaud Ház] Contact Ms Petra Román leendar H-1051 Budapest, Vörösmarty tér 7–8. Distances 21 km 0 km +36 1 429 9000 | [email protected] | www.gerbeaud.hu Capacity 200 4

Gundel Palace & Catering Service Contact Ms Magdolna Göbölös H-1146 Budapest, Gundel K. út 4. Distances 23 km 3.3 km +36 1 889 8111 | [email protected] | www.gundel.hu Capacity 220 9

High Note SkyBar Pavilion [Aria Hotel Budapest] H-1051 Budapest, Hercegprímás utca 5. +36 1 445 4055 Contact Ms Renáta Maszlag [email protected] Distances 20 km 0 km www.ariahotelbudapest.com Capacity 60 1

Holdudvar Rendezvényhelyszín [Event Venue] Gundel became a symbol of quality, elegance and unique cuisine during the past 125 years. Maintaining H-1007 Budapest Margitsziget hrsz. 23800/6. the traditional and unique Gundel experience, we o er a colorful world of events for every preference. [email protected] Distances 42 km 5 km We create harmony between tradition and innovation with our professional experience of providing out- www.facebook.com/pg/holdudvaroldal Capacity 210 4 standing service and unforgettable memories to our guests. Our two elegant ballrooms and seven smaller banquet rooms are splendid venues for business breakfasts, intimate family get-togethers, lavish weddings, gala dinners and many other events. In the garden you can Hungarian National Gallery Contacts Ms Zsófi Ispán +36 30 596 4543 enjoy the Gundel experience shaded by the beauty of lush nature. [Magyar Nemzeti Galéria] Ms Alexandra Jahn +36 30 596 4845 H-1014 Budapest, Szent György tér 2. Distances 22 km 1.2 km [email protected] | www.mng.hu/en Capacity 300 5 e Gundel Palace 36 BUDAPEST MICE GUIDE 2019/2020 1146 Budapest, Gundel Károly út 4. • www.gundel.hu • [email protected] • +36 1 889 8111 Gundel, the

CULINARY HERITAGE leendarOF HUNGARY

Gundel became a symbol of quality, elegance and unique cuisine during the past 125 years. Maintaining the traditional and unique Gundel experience, we o er a colorful world of events for every preference. We create harmony between tradition and innovation with our professional experience of providing outstanding service and unforgettable memories to our guests. Our two elegant ballrooms and seven smaller banquet rooms are splendid venues for business breakfasts, intimate family get-togethers, lavish weddings, gala dinners and many other events. In the garden you can enjoy the Gundel experience shaded by the beauty of lush nature.

e Gundel Palace 1146 Budapest, Gundel Károly út 4. • www.gundel.hu • [email protected] • +36 1 889 8111 UNIQUE VENUES

Distance from Distance from Capacity of largest hall No. of airport city centre (theatre seating) meeting rooms

Hungarian Railway Museum [Magyar Vasúttörténeti Park] H-1142 Budapest, Tatai út 95. Contact Ms Nikoletta Kalmár +36 1 450 1497 Distances 25.2 km 7.5 km [email protected] | www.vasuttortenetipark.hu Capacity 1500 3

Hungarian State Opera [Magyar Állami Operaház] Contact [email protected] H-1061 Budapest, Andrássy út 22. Distances 21 km 1 km +36 1 814 7100 | [email protected] | www.opera.hu Capacity 1265 5

Inner City Parish Church [Belvárosi Nagyboldogasszony Főplébánia-templom] H-1056 Budapest, Március 15. tér Contact Mr Mihály Aranyossy +36 1 318 3108 | [email protected] Distances 21 km 0.3 km www.belvarosiplebania.hu Capacity 70 1 (crypt)

Kincsem Park H-1101 Budapest Albertirsai út 2–4. Contact Ms Tünde Szeles +36 1 433 0555 Distances 17.2 km 11.7 km [email protected] | www.kincsempark.hu Capacity 250 5

Kiscell Museum Contact Ms Tímea Bánfalvi H-1037 Budapest, Kiscelli utca 108. | +36 20 563 9063 Distances 25 km 8 km [email protected] | www.kiscellimuzeum.hu Capacity 270 3

Liszt Academy [Zeneakadémia] H-1061 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc tér 8. Contact Ms Kinga Kedves +36 1 462 4600 / 180 ext. Distances 21 km 1 km [email protected] | www.zeneakademia.hu Capacity 860 2

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URBAN BETYÁR RESTAURANT & VISITOR CENTER

H-1051 Budapest, Október 6. utca 16–18. +36 1 796 3283 | Mr Gábor Leidal [email protected]| www.urbanbetyar.com

Welcome to the Urban Betyár Restaurant & The restaurant itself has several event rooms. Our Ethnographic Visitor Center! ‘Conference Hall’ with a capacity of 96 people is equipped We would proudly like to present our restaurant with the latest audio technology and projector systems – the mission of which is to shed some light on the (Barco-ClickShare). The ‘Mirror Room’ can accommodate colourful Hungarian culture – with its wide variety of 44 people. If required, these two rooms can also be Hungarian dishes, breathtaking interiors as well as a connected and used for up to 140 people. For an even 19th century Ethnographic Museum that is located more prestigious experience, we offer a VIP room just below the restaurant. where up to 20 people can be seated in an exclusive Our á la carte restaurant area, with capacity to seat environment. Our new ’Trabant ’60 Retro Lounge’ offers up to 90 guests, has a truly unique design. Every you the most unique design and experience of the retro item has a story to tell about the notorious ‘Betyárs’ era. This area is suitable for up to 50 people. (highwaymen) or Hungarian traditions, which becomes even more entertaining with our open view kitchen, where we revive the famous tradition Distances 21 km 0.3 km of campfire cooking and smoking. Capacity 120 5

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Distance from Distance from Capacity of largest hall No. of airport city centre (theatre seating) meeting rooms MORE THAN AN EVENT VENUE Memento Park – Statue Park Museum H-1223 Budapest, corner of Balatoni út Contact Ms Dóra Szkuklik # WEWERENEVERBEINGBORING and Szabadkai utca | +36 30 873 6733 Distances 20 km 5 km [email protected] | www.mementopark.hu Capacity 26 1

Metropolitan Ervin Szabó Library [Fővárosi Szabó Ervin Könyvtár, former Wenckheim Palace] H-1088 Budapest, Szabó Ervin tér 1. Contact Ms Ildikó Illényi +36 1 411 5000 Distances 19 km 3 km [email protected] | www.event.fszek.hu Capacity 100 5

MoM Sport Event Venue Distances 50 km 3.5 km H-1123 Budapest, Csörsz utca 14. Capacity 2.100 + 1.500 [email protected] | www.momsport.hu 2

Museum of Fine Arts [Szépművészeti Múzeum Budapest] H-1146 Budapest, Dózsa György út 41. Contacts Ms Ilidkó Nagy-Huszti / Ms Lili Horváth +36 30 546 8420, +36 70 686 6170 Distances 30 km 5 km [email protected] | www.szepmuveszeti.hu Capacity 350 3+2

Müpa Budapest H-1095 Budapest, Komor Marcell utca 1. | +36 1 555 3000, Contact [email protected] +36 1 555 3001 | [email protected] Distances 20 km 2 km www.mupa.hu, www.mupa.hu/en/about/venue-hire Capacity 1600 5

Prestige Hotel Budapest H-1051 Budapest, Vigyázó Ferenc utca 5. | +36 1 920 1000 Contact Mr Gábor Jakab [email protected] | [email protected] Distances 21 km 0.5 km www.momsport.hu www.prestigehotelbudapest.com Capacity 40 2

40 BUDAPEST MICE GUIDE 2019/2020 MORE THAN AN EVENT VENUE # WEWERENEVERBEINGBORING

www.momsport.hu UNIQUE VENUES

Distance from Distance from Capacity of largest hall No. of airport city centre (theatre seating) meeting rooms

RaM Colosseum Contact Mr Balázs Gőcze H-1133 Budapest, Kárpát utca 23. | +36 1 222 5254 Distances 23 km 2.5 km [email protected] | www.ramcolosseum.hu Capacity 620 1

Skylandpark Budapest H-2011 Budakalász, Omszk park 1. (Auchan supermarket) Contact Mr Máté Benczúr +36 26 324 444 Distances 38 km 14 km [email protected] | www.skylandparks.com Capacity 150 2

Société Budapest H-1051 Budapest, Sas utca 15. Contact Ms Dóra Marietta Kiss [email protected] Distances 23 km 0 km www.societebudapest.com Capacity 170 3

Szamos Cafe & Chocolate Museum H-1055 Budapest, Kossuth tér 10. | +36 30 290 6655, Contact Ms Judit Bak – +36 30 779 8590 +36 1 269 0216 | [email protected] Distances 20 km 1 km [email protected] | www.szamos.hu Capacity 50 1

UP Újpesti Rendezvénytér H-1042 Budapest, Szent István tér 13–14. +36 1 696 0729 Distances 40 km 8 km [email protected] | www.uprendezvenyter.hu Capacity 462 4

Urban Betyár Restaurant & Visitor Center H-1051 Budapest, Október 6. utca 16–18. Contact Mr Gábor Leidal +36 1 796 3283 Distances 21 km 0.3 km [email protected]| www.urbanbetyar.com Capacity 120 5

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ORGANIZERS [PCOs AND DMCs]

Contact Company Year of No. of Membership of professional profile foundation staff organizations

AIM Group International – Budapest Office H-1055 Budapest, Balassi Bálint utca 7. II/1. Ms Nikolett Kürthy – [email protected] +36 1 266 2943, +36 1 266 2944 DMC, PCO [email protected] 1992 4 www.aimgroupinternational.com MABEUSZ, CCIU, ICCA

Aktiv Tours DMC H-1054 Budapest, Kálmán Imre utca 21. Ms Judit Kanel +36 1 214 6262 DMC [email protected] 1990 10 www.aktivtours.hu MABEUSZ, MUISZ

Altagra Business Services Ms Klára Biszkupné Nánási and Travel Agency Ltd. PCO, DMC, Incoming Agency for Agricultural Tours H-2100 Gödöllő, Örösi Pál Zoltán sétány 0172/19 hrsz. 1999 3 +36 28 432 985 MARESZ, MUISZ, Agricultural Tour Operators [email protected] | www.altagra.hu International

ASSZISZTENCIA Congress Bureau H-1055 Budapest, Szent István körút 7. Mr Nándor Mártai, Ms Krisztina Szigedi +36 1 350 1854 PCO 1994 10 [email protected] | www.asszisztencia.hu MARESZ

Blaguss DMC H-1052 Budapest, Petőfi Sándor utca 11. II/6. Mr László Pásztor +36 1 486 3260 DMC & PCO 1987 24 [email protected] | www.blagussdmc.com MUISZ, Euromic, IATA, SITE, EVCOM, HCB

budapestUNDERGUIDE H-1061 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc tér 11. Ms Vilma Magyar +36 30 977 1980 DMC – creative travel & event organiser [email protected] 2005 7 www.underguide.com Skal

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AIM GROUP INTERNATIONAL BUDATOURS LTD.

H-1055 Budapest, Balassi Bálint utca 7. II/1. H-1061 Budapest, Andrássy út 2. +36 1 266 2943, +36 1 266 2944 | [email protected] +36 1 374 7070 | Ms Beatrix Bér Ms Nikolett Kürthy – [email protected] [email protected] www.aimgroupinternational.com www.budatours.hu

WORLDWIDE KNOW-HOW – LOCAL EXPERIENCE AIM Group International organises over 3000 events and meetings every year. Our team of nearly Since our foundation in 1989, Budatours is present 350 people, from over 25 countries and speaking as on the tourism market as a destination management many languages, works out of 17 offices around the company. From the beginning, Budatours has world to put an extraordinary depth and width of constantly been increasing and diversifying the experience at your service. The AIM Budapest team spectrum of its services and we offer a full range of prides itself on being right up to date with news on benefits to our partners today. Apart from incentive trips venues, restaurants and hotels or developments that and seminars, Budatours organizes major congresses, may create a problem – or an opportunity – for visiting conferences and important sporting events as well. clients. We ensure that the expertise, competence, proficiency and the excellent service providers we work with will Services: make your event exceptional and we will go beyond • Professional Congress Organization (PCO) your expectations. • DMC Services • Meetings and Events Management

DMC, PCO 1992 4 DMC 1989 8 MABEUSZ, CCIU, ICCA MABEUSZ, MUISZ

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Contact Company Year of No. of Membership of professional profile foundation staff organizations

Budatours Ltd. Ms Beatrix Bér H-1061 Budapest, Andrássy út 2. DMC 1989 8 +36 1 374 7070 | [email protected] | www.budatours.hu MABEUSZ, MUISZ

CITYRAMA DMC H-1054 Budapest, Báthory utca 22. Ms Tünde Mogyorósi +36 1 332 5344 DMC 1987 45 [email protected] | www.cityrama.hu MUISZ, WATA, Gray Line, Les Clefs d’Or Hungary

Columbus Welcome Management Budapest H-1052 Budapest, Kristóf tér 3. Mr Peter Gomori +36 1 327 0600 DMC with full service for meetings, conferences [email protected] and incentives programmes 1996 18 www.columbus-dmc.com MUISZ, MABEUSZ

CONGRESS Event Organizer Company H-2092 Budakeszi, Erdő utca 66. Ms Judit Stefkóné Vermes +36 30 693 0909 | www.congress.hu PCO 1989 3 [email protected], [email protected] MARESZ

CongressLine Ltd. H-1065 Budapest, Révay köz 2. Ms Ildikó Benyhe +36 1 429 0146, +36 1 312 1582 PCO 2007 10 [email protected] | www.congressline.hu MUISZ, MARESZ, HCB

Contact Incentives Budapest H-1016 Budapest, Aladár utca 17. Ms Cecilia Kollar +36 1 212 4455 | [email protected] DMC 1990 8 www.ungarn-incentives.de, www.contact-incentives.hu MUISZ, MABEUSZ, RDA

Continental Travel DMC H-1054 Budapest, Kálmán Imre utca 21. Ms Judit Kanel +36 1 373 0616 | www.continentaltravel.hu DMC 1992 10 [email protected] MABEUSZ

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BLAGUSS DMC

H-1052 Budapest, Petőfi Sándor utca 11. II/6. +36 1 486 3260 | Mr László Pásztor [email protected] | www.blagussdmc.com

BLAGUSS DMC is the common brand of the congress We have considerable experience in incentives, and incoming agencies of the BLAGUSS company conferences, team building projects, events, kick group covering full-service DMCs and PCOs located in offs, meetings, product launches, programmes for Hungary and Austria. The multiregional structure of special interest groups, river cruise management, the company allows us to offer an enhanced service association management, upscale FITs and all types package in Central Europe for our clients involved in of receptive travel. cross-border activities. BLAGUSS DMC in Hungary is a member of: Creative and devoted staff with long years of Association of Hungarian Travel Agencies (MUISZ), experience, a solid background and personal Hungarian Convention Bureau (HCB), Euromic, SITE, care are the pledge of successful operations. EVCOM and IATA. We are always committed to improving quality and providing individual services tailored to our customers’ needs as we keep the interests of our DMC & PCO 1987 24 partners in focus. MUISZ, Euromic, IATA, SITE, EVCOM, HCB

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Contact Company Year of No. of Membership of professional profile foundation staff organizations

Convention Budapest Ltd. H-1143 Budapest, Besnyői utca 13. Mr Zsombor Papp +36 1 299 0184 Conferences, organizing commercial presentations [email protected] 1998 18 www.convention.hu –

Cosmos Budapest DMC H-1095 Budapest, Mester utca 21. Ms Imola Goró +36 1 266 0759 | [email protected] DMC 1991 2 www.cosmos.hu MABEUSZ, MUISZ

Diamond Congress Ltd. H-1015, Budapest Csalogány utca 28. Mr Róbert Hohol – [email protected] +36 1 214 7698 PCO [email protected] 1994 6 www.diamond-congress.hu MARESZ, EFAPCO

Dynamic Tours DMC – Budapest H-1137 Budapest, Hegedűs Gyula utca 20/A., 2/1. Mr Tamas Csordas +36 1 350 7761 DMC ONE STEP AHEAD WITH LIBERTY [email protected] 1992 12 www.dynamictours.hu MABEUSZ, MUISZ, RDA

East-Europe Express Travel Service Ltd. Liberty Incentives & Congresses Budapest [EETS Budapest] Ms Judit Lázár H-1092, Budapest Ráday utca 15. DMC +36 1 201 9416 2003 20 [email protected] | www.eetstravel.com MABEUSZ YOUR PROFESSIONAL PARTNER IN HUNGARY Event Group Hungary FOR ALL YOUR MICE EVENTS H-1212 Budapest, Szebeni utca 28. Mr Árpád Farkas +36 70 280 0931, +36 20 910 9773 PCO + DMC 2015 7 [email protected] | www.eventhungary.com – CONTACT: [email protected] | [email protected] +36 1 327 0540 48 BUDAPEST MICE GUIDE 2019/2020 www.liberty-int.com DMC 1997 10 MUISZ, IATA, HCB QUALIFIED DMC

ONE STEP AHEAD WITH LIBERTY

Liberty Incentives & Congresses Budapest

YOUR PROFESSIONAL PARTNER IN HUNGARY FOR ALL YOUR MICE EVENTS

CONTACT: [email protected] | [email protected] +36 1 327 0540 www.liberty-int.com ORGANIZERS [PCOs AND DMCs]

Contact Company Year of No. of Membership of professional profile foundation staff organizations

Gala Tours Ltd. H-1024 Budapest, Buday László utca 7. Ms Gabriella Szteklács +36 30 9310 207 | [email protected] DMC 1991 5 www.galatours.hu MUISZ, IATA

IBUSZ Travel Agencies H-1118 Bp. Dayka Gábor utca 3. Ms Judit Darvas, Ms Anita Molnár +36 485 2789, +36 485 2829 PCO / DMC, tour operator [email protected], [email protected] 1902 320 www.ibuszevents.hu, www.ibusz.hu MUISZ, IATA

IMS Budapest Ms Eva Makai H-1036 Budapest, Lajos utca 120. DMC 1990 10 +36 1 250 0100 | www.ims-budapest.com MABEUSZ, Deutsche Wirtschaftsklub, Chaine [email protected] des Rotisseurs, Pannonia Wine Sisterhood

INSPIRATION TRAVEL Ms Tamara Szilvási, Ms Lilla Lassú H-1052 Budapest, Galamb utca 3., V/2. DMC, river cruise management and medical +36 1 794 4121, +36 20 269 0801 spa specialist 2014 3 [email protected] | www.inspirationtravel.hu MUISZ, Global DMC Alliance

K&M CONGRESS Kft. H-1064 Budapest, Podmaniczky utca 75. Ms Katalin Mátray +36 1 301 2000 PCO 1992 6 [email protected] | www.kmcongress.com Maresz, Muisz, BKIK

Liberty Incentives & Congresses Budapest H-1126 Budapest, Királyhágó utca 5/A. Mrs Anita Horvath +36 1 327 0540 | [email protected] DMC 2004 10 www.liberty-int.com/our-destinations/hungary MABEUSZ

MagicMICE Mr András Simon +36 20 980 9725 PCO, DMC, Event Management 2014 5 [email protected] | www.magicmice.hu –

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OTP TRAVEL DMC

H-1051 Budapest, Nádor utca 21. +36 1 301 2882, +36 1 354 7338 Ms Eszter Bayer, Ms Dorottya Gyenizse [email protected] | www.otptraveldmc.hu

Founded in 1984, OTP Travel Ltd. is one of the leading tour operators in Hungary. The company is a member of the OTP Bank Group. OTP Travel offers a full-range of travel services for business and leisure travellers. The outstanding quality of travel arrangements is assured by a team of highly-qualified staff, a large portfolio of suppliers and state-of-the-art technical infrastructure. The company focuses on domestic and foreign events, meetings, incentives and conferences which meet the expectations of the local and international customers. Our most significant MICE activities are sport and scientific events as well as cultural and team building programmes. MICE activities of OTP Travel: Event management • Conferences and congresses • Incentive trips • Sport events • Cultural events and programmes

DMC with full service for meetings, conferences and incentive programmes 1984 101 MUISZ, IATA, IRIME, Lufthansa City Center/Global Incoming Network

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Contact Company Year of No. of Membership of professional profile foundation staff organizations

Mauri DMC Budapest H-1012 Budapest, Márvány utca 18. | +36 1 225 0360, Ms Dóra Farkas +36 1 225 0361 | [email protected], DMC 1997 10 [email protected] | www.mauridmc.hu MUISZ, IATA

Microcosmos DMC Budapest H-1126 Budapest, Dolgos utca 5. Ms Ágnes Rácsai +36 1 212 0185, +36 1 201 4250 DMC 1989 10 [email protected] | www.microcosmos.hu MABEUSZ, MUISZ

Mondial Budapest H-1052 Budapest, Piarista utca 4. Mr Paszkosz Vaszilisz +36 1 269 3322 | [email protected] DMC 1998 4 www.mondial-travel.com/en/contact MABEUSZ, MUISZ

Motivation Global Travel Ltd. H-1051 Budapest, József A. utca 1. Ms Mária Jábor +36 1 224 7141 DMC, PCO and Event management 1990 [email protected] | www.motivation.hu 8 MABEUSZ

OTP TRAVEL DMC Ms Eszter Bayer, Ms Dorottya Gyenizse H-1051 Budapest, Nádor utca 21. DMC with full service for meetings, conferences +36 1 301 2882, +36 1 354 7338 and incentive programmes 1984 101 [email protected] MUISZ, IATA, IRIME, Lufthansa City Center/Global www.otptraveldmc.hu Incoming Network

Premium Incoming [STH Special Tours Hungary Ltd.] H-1061 Budapest, Paulay E. utca 5. | +36 1 235 0045 Ms Anita György [email protected] DMC, incoming, event organizer www.premiumincoming.com 1999 10 MABEUSZ, ETOA

Quality Tours Hungary Ltd. Ms Katinka Dorogi H-1095 Budapest, Mester utca 21. DMC, PCO 1999 10 +36 1 239 9851 | [email protected] | www.qualitytours.hu MUISZ, AmCham, CCI

52 BUDAPEST MICE GUIDE 2019/2020 H-1052 Budapest, Vigadó tér 3. kikötő web: spoon.restaurant EVENT WITH VIEW ORGANIZERS [PCOs AND DMCs]

Contact Company Year of No. of Membership of professional profile foundation staff organizations

Robinson Tours Ltd. H-8230 Balatonfüred, Gombás köz 5.; H-1051 Budapest, Ms Natália Fülöp Szent István tér 11/B | +36 1 327 7000, DMC +36 87 581 581 | [email protected], 1994 75 [email protected] | www.robinsontours.ru MUISZ, MABEUSZ

Tensi Ltd. H-1023 Budapest, Komjádi Béla utca 1. Ms Zsuzsa Vértessyné Ujházi +36 1 345 1553, +36 1 999 1417 PCO [email protected] 1983 10 www.tensi-congress.hu MARESZ, MABEUSZ

TOUR EAST TOUR Hungary Ltd. H-1077 Budapest, Király utca 51. Ms Ágnes Drégely – [email protected] +36 1 343 4851 DMC 1992 9 [email protected] | www.toureasttour.hu MUISZ, MABEUSZ, RDA, SKAL

Tumlare Corporation Hungary Ltd. H-1051 Budapest, Bajcsy-Zsilinszky út 12. Mr Tamás Banó +36 1 486 2490 DMC 1998 160 [email protected] | www.tumlare.com MUISZ, IATA, MABEUSZ

Violin Travel Ltd. H-1052 Budapest, Haris köz 1. Ms Erika Nyúl +36 1 797 3535 DMC, cultural tourism focusing on music [email protected] and arts, incoming 2016 7 www.violintravel.com MUISZ, ETOA, SKAL, USTOA, IFCM, ACDA

Weco Congress & Event – Weco Travel Ltd. H-1053 Budapest, Szép utca 2., 9th floor Ms Andrea Székely +36 1 266 7032 PCO, DMC [email protected] 1990 10 www.wecocongress.hu, www.wecotravel.hu MARESZ, MUISZ

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MUSEUM CONCERTS PARK EVENTS www.kiralyikastely.hu The best outing in the Budapest area !

CORPORATE EVENTS MICE AND LEISURE WEDDINGS, FAMILY EVENTS

www.lazarteam.hu BRILLIANT BUDAPEST – CULTURAL CAPITAL OF FOUR SEASONS TOP 12 COOL THINGS TO DO IN BUDAPEST In early 2019, the Hungarian capital city Budapest was voted this year’s ‘European Best Destination’. Our prize-winner city successfully mixes its fascinating history with a brilliant contemporary artistic style, charm to fall in love with and a gentle way of life – for both visitors and locals. City breakers who are sensitive to high-class cultural settings and delightful gastronomy, are all astonished by the fabulous beauty of this destination. So, why should you visit Budapest? Let us show you some great reasons!

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GET LOST IN THE CITY 1 OF LIVING HISTORY Budapest has a very special atmosphere because of the ambiance of various historical periods. There is so much to see in District V – just around every corner there’s a beautiful building or historic site. The newly renovated Parliament House on the Danube bank has 691 rooms, with a 96-meter-tall dome on the top. The Hungarian coronation symbols are on display here. Closer to Deák Square lies St. Stephen’s Basilica – the largest Christian church in Budapest with a majestic dome and a lookout tower providing a 360-degree panoramic view. Just a few steps away is Andrássy Avenue, one of Europe’s most magnificent promenades, home to the famous Opera House. The nearby Liszt Academy of Music is one of the world’s finest academies of performing arts that you can visit in pre-arranged guided tours for individuals. If you are pleasantly exhausted, do not hesitate to take a journey on the quaint Millennium Underground Railway (M1), which is Continental Europe’s oldest metro line. At the Underground Railway Museum in the underpass of Deák Ferenc Square, you are taken back over a century in time – walking between historic electric subway cars. Budapestinfo Tourist Information and Budapest Card Center at Deák Square (H-1052 Budapest, Sütő u. 2.) HAVE A DIP IN BUDA- 2 PEST’S THERMAL BATHS Budapest is the city where the uplifting cultural experience is superbly combined with the blissful indulgence of spas. The city is known for its historical thermal baths and 123 natural hot springs. Each medicinal bath has its own unique qualities in terms of architecture, number of pools, amenities and crowds. Visitors mainly flock to Széchenyi, Gellért, Lukács and Rudas – the ones with the most impressive settings. Most baths are open all year round, incl. authentic Ottoman Turkish- style baths as Rudas, Király and Veli Bej. With the Budapest Card, you can enjoy free admittance to the Lukács Thermal Bath and Swimming Pool.

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ADMIRE THE DANUBE, 3 ITS BRIDGES AND LIGHTS BY BOAT Taking a boat ride is a great way to enjoy the beautiful panorama of Budapest by day and night. Daytime cruises often stop-off on Margaret Island, which is a perfect space to enjoy a picnic and escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. The evening cruise programmes reveal the magical illuminated Budapest. You can enjoy breathtaking sunsets with candlelit dinners served on the deck of Danube sightseeing boats. Duna Bella Sightseeing Cruise by Legenda Cruises – free with Budapest Card Plus.

VISIT anytime. The 21st century genres of art are hosted 4 A MUSEUM by Ludwig Museum, Műcsarnok (Kunsthalle) and Budapest has a whole range of excellent museums Robert Capa Contemporary Photography Centre. and exhibitions, so it’s worth adding some to your With the Budapest Card, you can discover almost bucket list. In Budapest, geniuses have their own 20 attractive museums free of charge! collection or a memorial house like Béla Bartók, Ferenc Liszt or Victor Vasarely. The permanent GET A TASTE exhibitions of the Hungarian National Gallery, the 5 OF BUDAPEST Museum of Fine Arts at Heroes’ Square, the Budapest In recent years, a number of Michelin-starred History Museum just as the Hospital in the Rock restaurants appeared in the city, including Onyx , beneath the Buda Castle, or the Goldberger Textile Costes , Borkonyha , Costes Downtown , Stand Industry Collection are equally interesting to visit and Babel . The vibrant streets of the former Jewish Quarter offer a wide range of premium-category bistros and wine bars. Dropping into the Szamos Café, right next to the Parliament, an hour-long chocolate tour awaits those with a sweet tooth. Budapestinfo Point Tourist Information Partner at Szamos Café. Budapest is also the city of terraces and coffee houses. Sitting on the panoramic Danube Promenade, you can marvel at the brilliant view of the UNESCO World Heritage sites while enjoying a cup of coffee. Immerse yourself in authentic fin-de- siecle splendour at Budapest’s literary coffee houses: New York Café – chosen as the most beautiful café

58 BUDAPEST MICE GUIDE 2019/2020 BRILLIANT BUDAPEST – CULTURAL CAPITAL OF FOUR SEASONS in the world – distinctly recalls the grandeur of the ENJOY BUDAPEST early 20th century Budapest where cafés served as 7 WITH KIDS meeting-points for artistic life. It’s worth taking a trip Budapest offers several family bonding experiences to Budafok where you can visit the Törley Exhibition and attractions. For a day of fun and scientific and Visitors’ Centre as the hub of Hungarian sparkling education, visit the 5,000 m2 interactive playhouse of wine culture. Don’t leave Budapest without trying a CSOPA (i.e. Palace of Wonders). Take your children on local favourite aperitif: sip some sour cherry Pálinka a caving adventure in one of Budapest’s Caves and (special Hungarian fruit liquor) at the Pálinka Museum labyrinths. Strolling in the City Park, kiddies will be Shop Bar, which offer the best ones to sample. surely captivated by the spectacular performances at the Capital Circus. In the neighbourhood, Budapest Zoo is an excellent pastime for visitors whose kids love baby animals and 3D-movies. If you want to enjoy shark feeding at ‘the temple of aquatic wildlife’, pop into the Tropicarium. One of Europe’s largest indoor water parks, the AQUAWORLD offers unforgettable entertainment for adrenaline-junkies of every age under a stunning dome area. If you are looking for an indoor amusement park equipped with ninja and parkour area for active youngsters, Superfly Extreme Trampoline Park would be a great choice. FEEL THE SPIRITUAL 6 EPICENTERS Budapest is a mild and peaceful meeting point of religions. Europe’s largest synagogue, with a seating capacity for 3,000 people, stands witness to the troubled times of the Holocaust – today it is a venue for uplifting concerts and art events. The Jewish Quarter awaits guests with its characteristic flavours, desserts and street festivals. On the Buda side, on the Rózsadomb you find the world’s northernmost Muslim pilgrimage site, Gül Baba’s Tomb. Budapest’s Inner-City Parish Church offers delightful organ concerts and a new-discovered crypt. Strolling in the Castle District, you can enjoy the best 360° Budapest panorama from the wonderfully restored bell tower of the medieval Church of Mary Magdalene. If you are longing for devout silence,don’t miss the Cave Church on Gellért Hill.

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bicycle, rowing and triathlon competitions, marathons and running events in the last few years. Maybe the most popular event is the Budapest Marathon Festival attracting tens of thousands of visitors to Budapest at the end of September. Moreover, here you can cheer for sportsmen, sportswomen and athletes in a number of Olympic qualifying competitions for Tokyo 2020 throughout the year. Many events will be hosted in Papp László Budapest Sports Arena or the newly-constructed Danube Arena that is the greatest aquatics centre of Hungary.

GO BEHIND 8 THE SCENES Budapest has been an internationally preferred location by filmmakers for many years. With its charming streets and buildings reminiscent of various periods and ages, Budapest has proven to be the perfect filming location – whether it’s a war movie or a film set in the socialist period. Budapest has ‘played the role’ of the magnificent Paris as well as Borgia-period Italy or Argentina of the 1940s. GET INSPIRED BY Finally, it actually portrayed itself in the Bollywood 10 VISITING A FESTIVAL blockbuster ‘Raabta’, which hit the big screen in June Budapest’s event calendar is crammed with festivals 2017, first in India. Several iconic Budapest settings throughout the year. The three-week long Budapest and major landmarks – including the Liberty Bridge Spring Festival kicks off the spring season each and the Parliament– appear in this romantic drama year. In the summer, head to the peaceful oasis of directed by Dinesh Vijan. Let’s set out in the footsteps Margaret Island where you can enjoy performances of world-famous movies and stars in Budapest! of the biggest seasonal multi-genre music festival in Central Europe: the Budapest Summer Festival, DISCOVER BUDAPEST, THE located next to the historic Water Tower. Budapest is 9 EUROPEAN CAPITAL OF SPORT also the host of the best major festival in Europe, the Budapest is proud to be The European Capital of Sport SZIGET Festival. In the autumn, the CAFe Budapest for 2019. The city has been awarded by ACES Europe, Contemporary Arts Festival attracts a wide audience deservedly so: Budapest has become the host of – from popular music and jazz to dance and visual

60 BUDAPEST MICE GUIDE 2019/2020 BRILLIANT BUDAPEST – CULTURAL CAPITAL OF FOUR SEASONS arts as well. The Budapest Advent and Christmas Fair EXPLORE BUDAPEST is famous for its enchanting musical, culinary and 12 IN YOUR OWN WAY artisanal repertoire. The open-minded atmosphere of There are many different ways of discovering Budapest is reflected in its wide range of film festivals Budapest! The fastest way to access the Castle District (Israeli, Korean, Italian, Czech, Francophone, LGBTQ) is to take a ride by Buda Castle Funicular from the all year round. Chain Bridge. The quaint streets of the castle can be traversed with eco-friendly minibuses. The Zugliget Chairlift offers the broadest panoramic views of the capital. By a three-wheeler TukTuk you can discover hidden corners of Budapest that nobody else can reach! The River Danube offers a wide range of sightseeing boats, while the continent’s first amphibious bus “RiverRide” plunges into the Danube after a one-and-a-half-hour-long city tour. Get an insider’s view on a KTM bike ride across Budapest with a live guide at BikeRelax: it’s the best chance to take great pictures of the highlights, including UNESCO World Heritage sites.

GO SHOPPING 11 IN STYLE You find the main shopping areas in the city center. Designated as a pedestrian zone, Váci Street features a large number of fashionable shops, restaurants and cafés (like Molnár’s). Neighbouring streets like Fashion Street on Deák Ferenc utca, also offer a great shopping experience. Radiating out from the city center, Andrássy Avenue has some of the most glamorous shops and upscale boutiques. For some inspirational gift ideas such as Paprika (a Hungarian savoury red spice) and Tokaji wine, check out the Central Market Hall at Fővám Square, which is the oldest, largest and most characteristic indoor market in Budapest.

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STREET ART The Beyond Budapest Street Art walk guides visitors to the city’s biggest exhibition in Party District. Today, street art schemes are increasingly in the public eye and the city leaders are fully behind the initiative. People joining the tour lasting nearly two hours check out the Vasarely-inspired picture on Károly Boulevard and plenty of other places until Kürt Street, in the meantime visiting firewalls, gateways, road surfaces, lampposts and getting a glimpse into the hidden stories behind the downtown’s street art works.

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LET’S GET DOWN TO IPAD AND ADVENTURE! iBudapest is cooperation, adventure and Budapest in a way you have never seen before. Solve the secrets of the 17th century with the help of technology from the 21st century and learn about the Hungarian capital! After accessing the iPad game, you get the coded details of the first station in the form of an enigma. You have to solve the riddle to get to the station, where a certain task will be waiting for you in connection with the location you are in. After completing the task, you have to solve a new puzzle to find the next station, and so on. To proceed, you have to solve a whole series of codes, cryptexes and tasks – and if you succeed, you receive a reward. The programme usually ends in a restaurant with a well-deserved lunch or dinner. INCENTIVE BUDAPEST

JEWISH SECRETS What do Joseph Pulit- zer, Harry Houdini and Tony Curtis have in common? They were all Hungarian Jews. In this tour you explore the DANUBE LEGEND richness and the depth Spend a relaxing and fascinating hour on the river of Jewish heritage in the city, and how important Danube that runs through the middle of the capital, Jews were to the development of Budapest through cruising on the fleet of full-panorama Legenda boats, the centuries. The Budapest Locals team show you covered in winter and open in summer. Marvel as the the unique and vibrant atmosphere of the Jewish rich legends of Budapest are brought back to life. The Quarter. In addition to the synagogues we cannot evening sightseeing cruise is accompanied by son et miss the most famous Hungarian-Jewish cake, Flodni. lumière, while the restaurant boats serve dinner by Some highlights: Great Synagogue, Kazinczy Street candlelight as the stunningly illuminated Budapest Synagogue, Rumbach Street Synagogue, Mikveh, panorama passes by. Gozsdu Courtyard, Shoes Memorial.

DRIVING ME UP THE WALL! Gravity Boulder Bar climbing arena creat- ed by architects, professional wall climb- ers and wall designers, offers genuine active relaxation; the end result is a climbing area exceeding 500 sqm and several hun- dred routes, which up to 100 can tackle at the same time. The designers have also thought about beginners: there are easier sections and even a kids’ wall, and no need to worry about falls because the super thick, layered mattresses protect against all injuries. If going it alone isn’t your thing, you can join training sessions designed for different skill sets, and then at the end of a tough few hours, we suggest you relax in the bar, sauna or beanbag chillout zone.

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ADVENTURE SPRITZER ON THE DANUBE! Just when you thought you had seen Budapest from every angle, along comes Redjet and gives you a totally new dimension! Live the buzz of flat-out speed on board a 440-HP speedboat and find out what it is like being the fastest vessel on the Danube. The Ferrari-red speedboat departs from Kopaszi-gát and streaks across the water at 80 kph, flying up the Danube as far as Parliament and returning; then it’s the moment for a few extreme manoeuvres. When the weather is a bit chilly it is advised to don protective gear, but in heatwaves the spray off the water is pleasantly refreshing. And you don’t need to get together a 12-person party for the start: even one person can pay for a ride. Photos are taken of the screaming passengers. This is truly a ride of a lifetime!

contact: Kinga Sandor sales manager [email protected] phone.:+36 30 165 49 55

SKANZEN - ThE uNiquE coNfErENcE ANd EvENT vENuE NEAr BudApEST Plan your event in the authentic athmosphere of Hungarian Open Air Museum in Szentendre, where Hungarian tradition meets the expectation of modern age. Everything in one place: culture, tradition, unique programs, special venues, catering, wine tasting and many more.

Sztaravodai út 75, H – 2000 Szentendre • www.skanzen.hu • facebook.com/skanzen.hu INCENTIVE BUDAPEST

TAKE A CULINARY WALK! Do you want to taste the finest flavours of Hungari- an cuisine? Would you like to know about Hungarian history as well? The Food Tour Budapest’s “Culinary walking tour” is a fun 4-hour tour on foot around Pest combining food and drinks with some historical background information. On this tour we pass architec- tural delights, stroll between hot spots, sample some unique drinks and dishes, combining traditional food with new & trendy, so you understand what makes Hungarian cuisine so special.

THREE -WHEELER TOURS Budapest TukTuk’s alternative tours allow you to discover the Hungarian capital by three-wheeled auto rickshaw. The tuk-tuk familiar from the Far East is in essence a city cabriolet, opening up the possibility of finding out about Budapest in more intimate or relaxed ways – either on themed or self-selected routes. Chauffeurs double up as tour guides, but in vehicles turboed up with tablets the Pocket Guide application also allows for interactive city sightseeing. And if you want to listen to your own music while travelling, you can do this using the built-in Bluetooth speaker. These minitaxis can be picked up at several points around the city but you can also hail one in the street. Sightseeing rickshaws must be pre-ordered in the winter months.

EVERYTHING CHOCOLATE Indulgent exploration of the world of chocolate! Guests tour the Szamos Chocolate Museum under the guidance of the chocolate master, in the meantime sampling raw cocoa beans, marzipan and chocolate pastilles. At the conclusion of the one-hour museum tour, they watch a chocolate presentation led by the chocolate master, during which the master pours chocolate into moulds. Every participant then decorates the chocolate tablets according to taste and can take them home specially gift wrapped.

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