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MARGARET ISLAND & NORTHERN PEST middle of the was always the domain of one a bicycle from one of religious order or another until the Turks arrived and several stands, including turned what was then called the Island of Rabbits into – Bio Rent a Bike (per hour/ appropriately enough – a harem, from which all ‘infi dels’ day 700/2000Ft; h9am- were barred. It’s been a public park open to everyone dusk) on the northern end since the mid-19th century. of the athletic stadium as Margaret Island is not overly endowed with important you walk from Margaret sights and landmarks. But boasting a couple of large Bridge. Nearby is Electric swimming complexes, a thermal spa, gardens and Car Rental (minicar for shaded walkways, the island is a lovely place to head on 4 people per half/full hour a hot afternoon. Cars are allowed on Margaret Island 2900/4300Ft). Bringóhintó from Árpád Bridge only as far as the two big hotels at (www.bringohinto.hu; pedal the northern end; the rest is reserved for pedestrians coach for 4 people per half/ and cyclists. full hour 1980/2980Ft; h8am- Szent István körút, the northernmost stretch of the dusk) rents out equipment Big Ring Rd (Nagykörút) in Pest, runs in an easterly from the refreshment stand direction from Margaret bridge to Nyugati tér. The area near the north of Szent István körút is known as Újlipótváros in the northern part of the (New Leopold Town) to distinguish it from Lipótváros island. There are horse- (Leopold Town) to the south of the Big Ring Rd. It is drawn nearby too. a wonderful neighbourhood with tree-lined streets, antique shops, boutiques and a few cafes, and is best seen on foot. 1 Best Places to Take the Plunge Local Life  Danubius Health Spa Margitsziget (p 107 )  The Alfréd Hajós (p 108) swimming complex is a good spot to catch the water polo league at the  Aquaworld (p108 ) weekend.  Dagály (p107 )  Eating Catering is limited on Margaret Island, so For reviews, see p 107A visit Gasztró Hús-Hentesáru (p80 ) opposite the stop (4 or 6) on the Buda side of Margaret Bridge to stock on edibles. Best Places to 5  Swimming One of the best places to watch Eat at play is the Palatinus Strand (p108 ) on  Firkász (p 109 ) Margaret Island.  Pozsonyi Kisvendéglő (p 109 ) Getting There & Away  Café Panini (p 110 )  Tram Both served by 4 and 6. Tram 2 For reviews, see p 109 A to XIII Jászai Mari tér from the Inner Town.  Bus 26 to cover the length of Margaret Island Best Places to running between Nyugati and Árpád 6 Drink Bridge. Újlipótváros via buses 15 and 115.  75 and 76 excellent for Újlipótváros.  H o l d u d v a r ( p 1 1 0 )  Metro The eastern end of Újlipótváros best reached  Amélie (p 110 ) by metro (M3 Nyugati pályaudvar).  Dunapark (p110 ) For reviews, see p 110 A