A shoppers paradise…
Vaci Utca is Budapest’s only pedestrian street and can be found in District V (five). Anyone who loves to shop, shop not to mention spend, will adore this street which is adorned with 19th century architecture. This long street starts from Vörösmarty Square and leads to the Great Market Hall near FÅ’vám Tér.

Due to increased numbers of tourists flocking to Budapest many souvenir shops have popped up in this area in the last few years – perfect if you’re looking for a few last minute pressies or keepsakes of your time in the city.

Many bars and cafes also line the street. If you’re feeling a bit peckish after your shopping experience, there are some great eateries that you can have a drink or a bite to eat. In fact, some of the best local fare can be found along here.

Budapest’s best Department Stores…
Like every European city, a number of huge department stores have settled in Budapest. You’re assured of good quality, reasonable goods in these department stores.

Corvin is a popular department store and is located in the Budapest’s VIII district. Here you’ll find items like kitchen accessories, towels, clothes, furniture, toys and more. There is also a supermarket on the ground floor.

Oh and don’t forget about the well-known British department store, Marks & Spencer’s. It is located on the main shopping street in Budapest Vaci Utca in district V. You’ll also find C&A on Vaci Utca. Both of these department stores have a fine selection of women’s and men’s clothes, sportswear along with baby’s and children’s clothing.

Shopping Centres in Budapest…
Budapest’s malls have proved popular with both locals and tourists alike. Go back 15 years and shopping centres/malls were unheard of in Budapest – they only had the likes of them in New York or Germany. Today though, Budapest has loads of shopping centres located all over the city. These mostly host western shops and brands.

A lot of the malls are situated close to either major intersections or metro stations allowing easy access to them. If you’re staying in the city centre you’re near two of the most popular malls; the Westend City Centre and Mammut Mall.

The Westend is located beside the Western Railway Station. This is actually Central Europe’s largest shopping mall. Hosting over 400 stores, a 14-screen cinema complex, and a massive selection of food areas, you’ll be really impressed by this shopping centre.

Mammut Mall is located on the Buda side at Szena Square and houses over 300 shops. The mall is made up of two seven-story buildings. You’ll find an entertainment centre and numerous restaurants and cafes here too. Perfect for a family day out.

Other shopping malls in Budapest that are well worth a visit include Duna Plaza, MOM Park, Arkad and Lurdy Haz.

Budapest’s best markets…
Budapest is renowned all over the world for its fantastic markets. Some of these excellent markets are housed in grand market halls. Not only are they great places in which to see locals going about their daily business, but also offer high quality produce at cheap prices. Everything from souvenirs, to leather goods, clothes, fresh fruit and vegetables etc. can be found on sale here.

The Central Market Hall is the most popular of all the markets to be found in Budapest. It’s the largest indoor market and is located in the 9th district. Many flock to this market to buy its world-renowned paprika!

The sheer size of the place alone will dumbfound you, not to mention the enormous selection of stalls. Most stalls on the ground floor sell souvenirs, gifts and wine. You’ll also find mouth-watering meats, fresh vegetables and fruit and sublime cheese. If you need to take a break from all this bargaining, there are plenty of snack bars around.

Hungary is a growing tourist destination for visitors from the rest of Europe and beyond. Visitors take Hungary flights not only for spending their vacations but also for business purpose as it is a rich in natural resources like bauxite, coal, natural gas, and fertile soils, and is a big exporter of electric and electronic equipment, machinery, foodstuffs and chemicals. Quality wines, rejuvenating thermal springs, and a thriving arts and music scene are just hint of tourism in the country.

Royal Palace: Also known as Buda Castle, Royal Palace is dominating the city skyline from its vantage point on top of Buda Hill. Architecturally the Palace is a hodge-podge of styles. If you take flights to Hungary go to visit this palace in night as it’s the best time to take a magnificent view of the site. It is a complex that houses National Library, the National Gallery and the Budapest History Museum. This complex of the Hungarian kings is built on the southern tip of Castle Hill. This site was declared as UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987, and has now become one of the most visited Hungary sites by both locals and cheap Hungary flights takers.

Gellert Hills: Getting to Gellert Hills is an adventure in itself. This hill is home to several historic spas, valued for their medicinal qualities since the Turkish occupation. One may see a stunning view of the city from a lookout tower. This medieval area with its winding streets is a wonderful place to start exploring Budapest on foot. Here one can relax in the thermal waters of the Roman-styled pool with its lion-headed spouts. The Gallert Hills cave is located within these hills and is visited by tourists taking cheap flights to Hungary.

Chain Bridge: It is one of the famous landmarks in Budapest as well as in Hungary. It was the first connection between pest and Buda made in 1836. The cast iron decorations and structure of Chain Bridge that radiates calm dignity and harmony raise it to the ranks of the most beautiful examples of industrial heritage in Europe. Visitors taking flights to Hungary from UK and all other parts of the world just love to pay a visit to this magnificent site. These facts all serve to make the Chain Bridge a national symbol of Hungary.