For local maps, transport, events, attractions, visit the hotel's website and click on the related link:
TRANSPORT
Airport Pick-up Service
The Corinthia Grand Royal Hotel has an airport pick up service. This service costs 9,500 HUF/taxi/way (appr.40.-EUR), and it takes about 30 minutes to get from the airport to the hotel. Should you decide to take advantage of this service, please contact the hotel directly and give your flight details (number, arrival date and exact arrival time). The driver will wait for you at the airport with a sign in hand with your name on it. Please pre-arrange in advance with the hotel.
By train in Hungary
Budapest has 3 main train stations from which international and domestic trains depart; all of them are within 45 minutes from the airport. Travel between the 3 stations is easily accessible through the metro system. There are direct rail links between Budapest and the major capitals and cities of Europe. Over 50 international trains arrive in and depart from Budapest daily.
Hydrofoil in Hungary
A hydrofoil service operates daily on the Danube between Budapest and Vienna, with a stop at Bratislava, from April to November.
By taxi in Hungary
Fares vary. When stopping a taxi on the street, ask what the fare will be to the destination before departure. There is a limit per kilometer on charges and always check to make sure there is a working meter in the taxi.
By car in Hungary
Many travelers like to go beyond the major cities and discover Hungary's hidden treasures in the countryside. Driving a car allows you to stop whenever and wherever you want. Distances within Hungary are relatively short. Even the furthest destinations can be reached within 4 hours from Budapest. It is highly recommended that you reserve cars in advance. This invariably saves a significant amount of money. Crossing borders with rental cars must be cleared with rental company when reservation is made. Most companies have restrictions on taking rental cars into bordering countries.
Public transport in Hungary
Budapest has an excellent and affordable public transportation. The subway station near the Corinthia Grand Royal is the yellow M1 line at the Oktogon Square...you can get there in 2 minutes on foot.
Buses, trams, trolley buses and subways generally operate from 4:30 a.m to 11:00 p.m. Tickets are purchased prior to boarding at tobacco shops, subway stations, hotels or street vendors. Passengers must validate their tickets in a ticket puncher and present them, upon request, to an inspector. Please note, tickets are checked frequently on all lines.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
What is the distance from the airport to the hotel?18km/11 miles
What is the currency?
Hungarian Forint (HUF)
Reference currencies: USD, EURO
What is the Electricity used?
220 volts/ AC 50 cycles with 2 round plugs.
What are the Local Attractions?
Some of the Local Attractions:
Buda Side
- Castle Area
- The Royal Palace
- Matthias Church
- Fishermen's Bastion
- Gellert Hill
- Citadel
- Liberation Monument
Pest Side
- The Houses of Parliament
- Hungarian National Museum
- St. Stephen's Basilica
- Andrassy Avenue
- The Heroes Square
- The Opera House
- The City Park
- Szechenyi Medicinal Spa
- The Margaret Island
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