Local information
General Information
Population of Hungary: 9 830 485 (01.01.2016)
Capital: Budapest
Population of Budapest: 1 759 407 (01.01.2016)
Official language: Hungarian (Magyar)
Area: 93 030 km²
Time zone: CET (UTC+1)
In summer: CEST (UTC+2)
Internet TLD: .hu
Calling code : +36
Electricity: 230 V/50 Hz (more information about plugs and sockets)
Currency: Hungarian Forint (HUF)
Coins: 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200 HUF
Banknotes: 500, 1000, 2000, 5000, 10000, 20000 HUF
(International credit cards and debit cards are also accepted for payment in most hotels, restaurants and shops.)
Average temperatures in September: max. 22°C, min. 13°C
Average rainfall in September: 34–52 mm
Currency/banking
Hungarian Forint (HUF) is the official currency in Hungary. Exchange rate: 1 Euro = 307.64 HUF (13.09.2017).
It is recommendable to change money after arriving in Hungary at the official places that have published exchange rates (banks, change offices, hotels, travel agencies).
International credit and debit cards are accepted for payment in most hotels, restaurants and shops.
The Magyar Nemzeti Bank (Hungarian Central Bank) has started replacing Forint banknotes in circulation and introducing new ones. Withdrawal of old 2.000 Forint and 5.000 Forint banknotes is scheduled for 31 July 2017. For detailed information please follow this link.
Tipping
Restaurants: service is sometimes included in the bill; otherwise it is usual to leave a tip (5–10% of the total).
Taxis: It is common to tip taxi drivers with the same percentage of the total fare or to round up the charge by about 100–200 forints for a typical ride of ten minutes or less. Airport-shuttle drivers will gladly accept a tip of 200–500 forints.
Tourist Information
September is one of the nicest months to visit Budapest, when sunny days are still lingering on, but the city is definitely less packed with tourists than in the summer months.
The following websites provide a bunch of information on sights and events in the city:
Insurance
The organisers do not take responsibility for individual medical, travel or personal insurance and all delegates are strongly advised to have their own personal insurance before travelling to the conference. The organisers will not accept any liability for damages and/or losses of any kind, which may be incurred by conference participants or by any persons accompanying them, both during official activities.
For information about Health Care Service available during temporary stay in Hungary click here (pdf).
Disclaimer
The clients participate in all events at his/her own risk. Participants are advised to insure themselves against loss, accidents or damage that could be incurred during the Conference. Verbal agreements will not be binding unless they are confirmed in writing. Sole place of jurisdiction is Budapest. Hungarian law is applicable.
Emergency phone numbers
Ambulance: 104
Police: 107
Fire service: 105
Central help number: 112
Passport and Visa Requirements
Participants may need a visa. Please check if a visa is needed for your country.
More information: konzuliszolgalat.kormany.hu/en
Little Hungarian Vocabulary
Magyarország (ma-djar-or-saag) – Hungary
Jó napot kívánok! (yoh nu-pot khee-vha-knock) – Good morning!
Jó étvágyat kívánok! (Yoh-eht-vah-jot khee-vha-knock) – Bon appetit!
Viszontlátásra! (vee-sont-laa-taash-raa) – Goodbye!
Köszönöm! (khoe-se-noem) – Thank you!
Egészségére! (Ag-esh-sheg-eh-reh) – Cheers!
Elnézést! (el-naez-esht) – Excuse me!
Kérem! (khay-rem) – Please!
Igen (egh-an) – Yes
Nem (nam) – No
Gyógyszertár (dgodg-ser-taar) – Pharmacy
Étterem (ai-ther-am) – Restaurant
Reggeli (rhe-ghe-lee) – Breakfast
Ebéd (a-baid) – Lunch
Vacsora (va-cho-rah) – Dinner
Innivaló (in-ni-vha-lo) – Drink
Étel (ai-tel) – Food
