M. Tóth Enikő | July 21, 2010

This year, summer heat seems to hit all the records. What can be more enjoyable than spending our time by the pool. Whether it is for medical treatment or simple fun, Budapest provides you the best spas.

Luxury Club, HB | July 9, 2010

Since hundreds of years entertainment has been one of the most popular activities. On these occasions we want to have a right royal time, so this is when the ‘where’ and the ‘who else’ matters.

BJI | July 6, 2010

Hungary’s first 3D street art (pavement painting) festival was held recently in Budapest, introducing three Hungarian art groups and the world famous street artist Christiane Jessen-Richards from Berlin.

VAM | July 5, 2010

Photo exhibition, wine tasting, fashion show and Hungarian innovations were all includes in the programs the 4th Király Street – Design Street festival offered.

Sándor Laczkó | July 2, 2010

The logo of the Hungarian meat processing company Pick will be visible on McLaren Mercedes cars during this year's Formula 1 Hungarian Grand Prix.

Dorottya Vannai | May 28, 2010

One of the Belgian EU presidency summer event locations is Sziget festival this year. Károly Gerendai is pleased with the cooperation. It means, they count with the Sziget festival in Europe.

Dorottya Vannai | May 14, 2010

Red carpet, liveried hosts, velvety armchairs and luxury services. The Majestic Imperator saloon train has arrived at Budapest. What is more, it is going to be a regular in Hungary.

Dorottya Tuba | May 11, 2010

Hey-ho in the Liget… goes the Hungarian song. The new Liget card was launched with this slogan. By buying it, one can visit the entertaining institutions in the City Park for a reduced price.

Dorottya Vannai | May 3, 2010

In the middle of the economic recession it sure does good for Sziget to win Vodafone as the main sponsor of the biggest summer happening. As regards entrance fees, prices will be reduced!

Dorottya Vannai | April 27, 2010

The rules of the road have changed. From now on, they can enter a one way street; they can go forward to the red light leaving cars behind. They are the ‘new generation’ in Budapest.

Dorottya Vannai | April 16, 2010

Organizers of Best of Budapest Gala always make an effort to exceed their performance of the previous year and astonish their guests with more diversified programs and delicious meals.

Dorottya Vannai | April 14, 2010

Entertaining program, award giving ceremony, good company, delicious food and drink: this is what Best of Budapest Gala is for a guest. But it is much more! Let’s go ‘behind the stage’!

edited by: Dorottya Vannai | March 31, 2010

Our biggest event took place last Saturday. We, organizers, usually get to know how the guests enjoyed themselves from their feedbacks. Read their comments so You might take a fancy and join us in 2011!

Francisck Réka Alíz | March 30, 2010

The Hungarian capital stood with the rest of world in the fight against climate change during Earth Hour, the global sustainability movement organized by WWF.

Enikő M. Tóth | March 29, 2010

Sprinkling on girls, painting eggs and a little palinka – that is how Easter is celebrated in Hungary. Read on to see where you can experience the original Hungarian Húsvét!

Enikő M. Tóth | March 24, 2010

They were born at the same time, in the beginning of the 20th century, when Budapest’s new, modern city centre was designed. Klotild and Matild are the legendary palaces of Ferenciek Square.

Enikő M. Tóth | March 10, 2010

Shopping makes people happy. In this article we show you the best places, you can dive into the shiny world of shop-windows and search for trendy shoes or culinary specialities.

| March 9, 2010

Celebrate the big green day of the Irish on March 20 with a traditional Irish Gala dinner; taste delicious Irish food and drinks, listen to Irish music and dance as a real Irish!

Enikő M. Tóth | March 2, 2010

These dodges are the deputies of the respect of technique. Some of them are carefully designed, some of them are monumental but they have one thing in common: they all provide our comfort.

| February 22, 2010

Since 1993, Budapest Week Publishing has conducted a survey amongst its readers and partners regarding their favorite providers to be considered as the best in the trade. Now it’s time for you to choose the bests!

Dorottya Vannai | February 15, 2010

This year we were there at the Opera Ball! Brilliant settings, marvelous dresses, clicking champagne glasses and tired celebrities added to the atmosphere of the ball. But we really enjoyed ourselves!

Enikő M. Tóth | February 11, 2010

Sparkling, golden champagne, unique smell of antique vaults and a man, one of the most successful managers of his age. The history of Törley family is the legend of knowledge and stringency.

| January 31, 2010

The best companies in the HORECA sector are awarded on March 27, 2010 in the InterContinental Budapest hotel on the Best of Budapest Award Gala organized by Budapest Week Publishing.

| January 25, 2010

The renewed Budapest Opera Ball, which is the most famous and most awaited event of the Carnival season, is organized for the fifteenth time on February 13, 2010.

| January 8, 2010

It has begun on January 6 on Twelfth night and lasts until February 17, Ash Wednesday. People in Hungary have many balls, parties and eat a lot of cabbage, pork and doughnuts.

the editorial staff of Best of Budapest online | December 24, 2009

As the holiday season approaches, we have decided to describe what Christmas means for us. Let us wish you a Merry Christmas with the series of these short ‘editorial’ stories.

| December 7, 2009

Chocolate, wine, tie and socks – perhaps these are the most boring gifts for Christmas. If you have difficulties in finding the most suitable present for your loved ones, this article helps you.

Dorottya Vannai | December 5, 2009

Would you like to surprise your loved ones with special gifts for Xmas? We have listed the best Xmas markets in town. What is more, you’ll find delicious food and programs there too!

Enikő M. Tóth | October 13, 2009

Air conditioning, chauffeur services, sightseeing. For years these were the only extras a Budapest taxi could offer. Now this has changed. Let’s see what we can get beyond a simple fare.

Photo: Zsófia Wéber | September 28, 2009

Budapest celebrated its Central Wastewater Treatment Plant’s commission with a festival, entitled ‘Living Danube Parade’ on Sep 19.

Francisck Réka Alíz | September 22, 2009

Budapest’s Király utca (King Street) is a place that uniquely serves as a bond with the 18th and 19th century. It’s definitely worth visiting!

Photo: Noémi Janovics | September 16, 2009

The first weekend of September is the time for stew cooking in Népliget (city park)! Besides tasting the different cauldrons’ contents, one could take part in various cultural and sport programs too.

Photo: Dávid Harangozó | September 11, 2009

The Budafok Champagne and Wine Festival was organized for the 20th time this year on September 5-6. Besides wine tasting, visitors could take part in cellar visits, a wine knight march and cultural programmes.

Photo: Dávid Harangozó | September 10, 2009

You still have time until Sunday! Look through the pictures that we have made at the 18th Budapest Wine Exhibition and Fair! Visit the venue, meet famous Hungarian winemakers and their pride in bottles!

| September 8, 2009

Budapest Celebrates the 18th International Wine and Champagne Festival between Sep 9-13 at the Buda Castle. Organizers promise a constantly vibrant festival scene with countless programs.

Vendégváró | September 3, 2009

Everything what is tradition, baskets and everything what is French...this large-scale festival is put on for the public for the twenty-third time on the castle Hill in Buda.

| September 2, 2009

This year on August 19-20 the pilots of Red Bull Air Race flew to Budapest again. Hot days and exciting moments! Look at our picture report, this time you won't need ear-plugs!

| July 29, 2009

Volt már a Bamboo Nail Spa-ban? Budán, a Bécsi úton, egy olyan manikűr-pedikűr szalon nyílt júliusban, ahol luxusszolgáltatásokat nyújtanak, mint a szállodák spa-iban, de elérhetőbb áron.