I MUST BE CRAZY. Dinner in Budapest at Vagon Restaurant, stay at Novotel Centrum.

[@yyyfffff33333]

Don't use a UV torch . Better not knowing !

[@birdsbodger]

So unfair to hotel staff when he uses that torch, I think he must assume they all have the time to deep clean the rooms between each guest. You would find dirt anywhere with one of those things. Also it makes him look like a bit of a plonker when he gets it out, I don't think he realises

[@daniel69]

​@birdsbodger wrong. We donf expect them.to deep clean every day but they should have a schedule to deep clean the rooms say once a fortnight

[@birdsbodger]

I bet that's what they do anyway. Also if he shined his torch on the table and restaurant fixtures and fittings not to mention the plates cutlery and glass before his romantic meal for one I think he would get the same results @@daniel69

[@birdsbodger]

He should shine his torch on the restaurant too but I don't think he is brave enough as the staff would see him. Would probably be much filthier too. Sorry if this is a repeat post. I'm expecting that they probably deep clean the rooms at least once a week to be honest .

[@xcel5203]

He should expect to pay much more for a higher standard of living - instead of an iron they'd provide a microscope for such a finicky hypochondriac !

[@steve-marsh]

I was looking forward to this one and it didn't disappoint! Add us to your reservation for next time please :D

[@PlanesTrainsEverything]

I defo felt like Scotty no-mates. The offer is still on when you're both ready.

[@progneeber]

That's both of you with class videos from there.

[@kudzumoose3861]

I was thinking it would be a wonderful challenge to see how Steve Marsh handled the trip and dining in the restaurant. This was a great fun video. Thanks.

[@Ian-Steele]

@@PlanesTrainsEverythingNow that would be a video worth seeing.

[@MarcusTraveller]

Your channel is amazing

[@EnergiseWrestling]

Excellent!!…. If you keep telling yourself your crazy, eventually, it might be true 😂😜😜

[@PlanesTrainsEverything]

Thanks for your support. It's greatly appreciated.

[@carolmasters1305]

I love you're channel. I cant travel abroad due to anxiety so watching you're streams is lovely ❤🎉

[@BenDorm]

Thank you Scott, I thoroughly enjoyed this video of Budapest. I was there is September of this year. For those of us over 65 years all of the public transit is free, yes even if you are from outside the E U. Same in Prague, another beautiful city. Safe travels to you.

[@crabtonia]

I started watching your Channel as a result of Steve Marsh's recommendation...almost addicted now, as I am to his!...as an expatriate Fifer, living on the South Coast if England these 55yrs. I so enjoy the pawkiness of your verbal content as well as the remarkable visuals...thank you...dgp/uk

[@dandare2829]

That Rail Car Restaurant looks so Romantic.

[@gerallt66]

Hi Scott - just been to Vagon on your recommendation- thank you!! Unique and quirky little place! Had a great night there! Love your vlogs buddy! Keep em coming 😀👍👊

[@deepfriedmango]

When you said there was "just one more thing" you wanted to see I was convinced you were off to see the Columbo statue.

[@Fan652w]

Regarding the age of the 'Vagon Restaurant', you actually showed us at 16m 15s a makers' plate which clearly said 1924; (from a factory in Gyor). 1924 seems about right for that type of carriage. i suspect that the bogies were replaced in 1980!

[@simonh6371]

Well spotted. I thought the carriage looked a bit too decadent for communist Hungary.

[@AndrasSzigeti1977]

@@simonh6371 the carriage has bulit in the early 60's in Győr, irt standra gauge, the interior is nothing ro do with the Original.

[@RobinPalmerTV]

Nice to see you treating yourself!

[@rosemarymee]

Yes, I worry about all the fast food he and Steve scarf down. Must have permanent indigestion.😮

[@JaapFilius]

Nice again@! I love your video's. That restaurant on wheels is a wagon from 1924. You can see it in the video at 16:16. You walked into the restaurant but just missed it.

[@andrewfothergill3336]

Great spot. I've just been back to check

[@garymcgregor7048]

Fantastic Scott as always. You never disappoint..and love the dry humour 😂😂

[@PatrickHiggins-iy5bn]

Can't believe both yourself and Steve Marsh manage to go to Keleti Station and fail to notice Greenock's James Watt statue on the entrance

[@karl104]

I missed that too! Where do I find it? East or West Entrance? Towards the trains or to the street?

[@andrewyoung749]

@@karl104 theyre on the facade overlooking the plaza. theres a big semi circle window on the facade. on one side is watt, stephenson the other.

[@robdawson2]

@@andrewyoung749 shit, I been here over 30 years and never noticed that.

[@Ulysses1707]

Noticed them the first time I was there.

[@smogontheline]

Loved the video, Scott. The food looked good in the restaurant, and the chimney cake looked huge. The UV light always uncovers the dirty crime scene. Great video, I'm looking forward to the next one.

[@johnbowyer6902]

Thankyou Scott for yet another helpful and informative vlog. When I was traveling with my job, I always had a little portable clothes steam cleaner with me to get out the wrinkles in my shirts. I just filled it up with the tap water and plugged it in. I hung the shirts up on the shower curtain and steamed them up in the evening.😊.

[@JohnCarroll-cp4qt]

I wouldnt be too hard on the cleaners they usually have a lot of rooms to get through and i doubt theyll go home early. If they make noise outside your room in the future just pop your head round the door and hopefully theyll keep the noise down. Great video i love Budapest id love to revisit.

[@vivianhughes9347]

Great trip - may do it myself one day. Nice to see you having a proper meal for once! Glad you enjoyed! And good old Ryanair - people moan about them but in the last month I went so Seville £45 return and Limoges £55 return. Cant go wrong IMO. And Scott, thanks for all your videos. Having been widowed and on my own for the past 3 years, I have now started travelling - thanks to YOU.

[@michaelocyoung]

Ryanair have started flying from Bristol for the summer; and with a return trip to CPH for less than the price of a return train ticket to London, I think that's worth a punt.

[@rodericmitchell8496]

I've twice visited Budapest and loved it. Next time you go be sure to spend a day at one of the spas. If you forget to pack your swimming cozzy and flip-flops , I think you can just turn up and hire these and towels. I recommend staying Monday to Friday tho' the famous 'ruin' bars can still get busy in the tourist season. The noisy night clubs are confined to a small area, so it should be easy to evade the stag and hen parties and find quieter bars selling craft beer. The must-buy souvenir for you, Scott (and Steve Marsh) is the t-shirt commemorating Hungary's 6-3 thrashing of England at Wembley Stadium in 1953.

[@Exploringwithcookie]

Great video! Had to laugh about the morning wake up from the cleaners 😂

[@DSTWizz]

It all looked fantastic, Scott! Until you arrived at the notorious Edinburgh Airport queues, that is... Thanks tor taking us along. You always make us feel that we're there with you, which is a real skill! Excellent, as ever.

[@janicehopwood9528]

I've already booked my Fast Track through Passport control for a return journey in May.

[@robbiephillipstravelsofple4790]

Thanks

[@PlanesTrainsEverything]

Thanks for your support Robbie. It's greatly appreciated.

[@janseger1693]

Thanx for a honest and direct video. I feel somewhat tempted to get a flashlight like yours. UV light version.

[@janettesinclair6279]

I think if I had one of those torches and it showed up all the dirt, I would want to leave!!

[@conradmuellerify]

Outside the Uk Ironing facilities are not usual. Also here in Germany. Therfore in the Uk there are rarely Toilet brushes.

[@chnet968]

For the problem of "no iron", I would ask at the concierge. Some hotel like Premium Inn at Cardiff Central don't have iron and ironing table at rooms, but in a storage room at ground floor. While some others have iron with foldable ironing table at the corridor. Definitely should ask for it if needed.

[@antifugazi]

Either that or take a steamer, pretty handy those things however they won't do your shirt collar

[@robertofraser101]

Great video scott good idea train restaurant good food budapest looks lovley for a vist love the old trams

[@janetmackinnon3411]

I am full of admiration!

[@michaelstaley2241]

Very enjoyable I have always wanted to go to Budapest…

[@dennisb9638]

Thanks Scott! That was a real treat. I love Budapest and it was great seeing all those familiair places from your perspective.

[@davidwelch6796]

Another enjoyable video, thank you. I would enjoy your videos even more if you could improve the audio on your muffled pieces to camera, perhaps a separate mic.?

[@PlanesTrainsEverything]

Hi David, yes I was aware of the poor audio towards the end of the video. My GoPro has a multi-directional microphone, and if I forget to change the direction, it can pick up my voice, but only secondry to background noise.

[@ed19502008]

Hi Scott, you should visit the Glennlo Abbey Hotel in Galway city. They have a pullman coach from the Orient express as a restaurant set in the Hotel grounds.

[@joetemple2817]

Two carriages (used in original film)from the orient express. A lot less mileage too. ( but probably twice as dear). Loved the video even if the sound was poor at times.

[@GCAbleism158]

This is hungary's version of that boat in clydebank isn't it?

[@sueg2470]

Stayed a few years back in an apartment with views over the Danu e and Parliament building. Explored both sides of the river using the great and cheap public transport. I used their night-time public boat service( included in day pass) to go up and down the river, no need to pay for a river cruise.Like yourself I may have endulged in a couple of chimney cakes. They really vary in price depending upon where you buy from. Definitely plenty to see amd do 😊

[@MarcusTraveller]

Your channel is amazing

[@terranceparsons5185]

Excellent video, as usual. The bathroom though!!!

[@jaynemcgarrigle6883]

Brilliant as always x budapest looks amazing x

[@bhojanrasikananda7794]

When you talked of Ferenc Puskas and a world record I thought it would be something connected to the football legend but oh it was about the tram.😀

[@ScottishT]

Great vlog Scott, Passport control at end demonstrated how ridiculous Brexit was.

[@colinwalker9583]

Nice one Scott, love Budapest.

[@MrGearoid65]

Brilliant video, Scott. That trip was something I'd do, just for the craic, and why not? I enjoy your presentation style. I was in Budapest in August 1989. Your video brings back great memories..... More power to you.

[@ohheyitskevinc]

I thought I was daft driving a 240 mile round trip for an Indian takeaway. Excellent video!

[@campbelltroup2750]

Used to be a railway carriage restriction at Ledburn Inn between penicuik and peebles.

[@azzerbellingham8440]

Great vid but less of the UV torch ha

[@LynnB_Ky]

Loved this one Scott, thank you for taking us there. What a beautiful place and that restaurant looked amazing 👌

[@eileenmclean1274]

Great video Scott. Thank you ❤❤

[@bjh8937]

Excellent video Scott. I am planning a return visit to Budapest later this year then on to Vienna by train. Lovely meeting you in person today and I think you were right 'there is no such thing as a quick visit to Ikea' All the best for your next adventure.

[@andrewgalt3964]

Yet another top video Scott ❤ train carriage restaurant and food looked amazing 👍

[@borama7845]

Thanks Scott for the trip report, but what happened to the sound? The second half of the video was terrible listening to.

[@graham1556]

Going to try that restaurant out when I’m over there in May, thanks for the video👍

[@trace2506]

Howdy. I've been working for the last few months in Budapest . Got to the train Restaurant on your recommendation. I would like to say thx

[@starlight6901]

I live across the road from the vagon restaurant. They have live musicians and outdoor seating in the summer, it's really cool.

[@michaelorr9107]

The "Build Plate" on the Dining car says 1924..... nice looking dining experience.... the metro reminded me of St Petersburg escalater going down,down down..... except the trains are much older in St Petersburg.... cheers nice one. Wow what a train station. PS don't even think of doing Amtrak it's dreadful...

[@hanshartfiel6394]

I used to do things like that when I still lived in Germany. Like we drove from West-Berlin to Helmstedt ( the first city in West-Germany after crossing the GDR) had half a chicken and drove back or when I lived in Krefeld we quite often drove after the pubs closed to Amsterdam, had a coffee at the Centraal Station and back home again. Well, I was young then.

[@jessicanippes1730]

Wir sind auch einmal vor 20 Jahren von Köln aus nach dem Kneipenbesuch nach Holland zum frühstücken gefahren 😊😊

[@CherylSteele-rt8dj]

👌 fabulous. Thanks Scott 🎉

[@paulhoughton5266]

June is a great time to go to Budapest, warm without being suppressivly hot like July and August, and you get some great thunderstorms

[@ghuntman77773]

Love your UV torch explorations, how one can sleep soundly after that! There’s a Kim & Aggie in there somewhere. Been to Budapest for a city break, a few years ago. Found it a bit less Touristy than Prague and shows it history

[@myrabenson1603]

Thanks for the tour of Budapest ..wow its like going to the centre of the earth to get to the metro bit freaky for me and glad the meal was a cracking good one 👍 but looks a loverly city great video 📹

[@joannharrington2279]

Get rid of the UV light. Why torment yourself knowing what's there in the room. Ignore is bliss in this case. Loved the ambience of the train restaurant. Take care and safe travels home.

[@frankyw8803]

You can take the Tube under the Danube to Batthyány Ter Square On the Buda side .

[@charlesbrenan6269]

I seem to remember the escalators down to the metro at Keleti Pu were incredibly fast - you had to be quite careful getting on them. Great vlog and nice to see Budapest again. Many thanks.👍

[@hughpightling33]

Great video Scott. One of your best. Well done. Ciao Hugh

[@thijsdejong7355]

Solid one again. Did something happen to the mic in the end?

[@julierogers-su8qh]

Scott here's a wee Summer challenge for you.. Through the Scottish lowlands, across the rolling Cheviot Hills into Newcastle. Then up into Coastal Northumberland. & its all in 1 day, by train 🚆 😊 Depart GCL 14.34 Arrive Carlisle 15.45 Dept CAR 16.22 Arrive Chathill 18.55 Det Chathill 19.15 Arrive CAR 21.56 Dept CAR 22.03 or 22.54 Arrive GLC 23.17 or 00.08 I think The longest day, June 21st would be a great day to do this 😊☀️🚄🚈

[@egpx]

Sounds like a fine day out to me. I have also noticed the Malev museum near the airport and it is on my to do list.

[@liamdempsey6648]

Love the video 💯 I also like very much the hotel room reviews keep it up 💯👌🏻

[@sandiandgregh]

This looked well worth the journey. Love the ultra violet check of your room but sometimes you just don’t want to know. Lol. Don’t shine that light too much on the soft furnishings or carpet. 😅

[@tonygrinney7115]

Hi Scott! You've been to train restaurant! There was a concert venue on a boat. The boat is not moving it's anchored to the River bank called "A1". Many bands have played at this venue.

[@Rob_Traveler92]

Great video as always Scott! Will make sure to check out the restaurant when I visit 👍

[@Ian-Steele]

Great video Scott. Budapest is definitely on my bucket list.

[@gregorylenton8200]

Yes this is fun...enjoying the show...thanks

[@Keikdv]

Did the "lady" of the metro said "Goodbye" when you got of at Deli? I remember it so good from my trips. That Vagon restaurant is amazing, for the looks and for the food. Will eat there again on my next visit to Budapest. (Eat also at Lakomativ Ekkerem, next to Keleti Station (You will find it, it has a locomotive sign above the door)) You can spot coaches from 12 different countries at Keleti, including Ukrain.

[@iangraham2263]

Some great ideas for places to go in Budapest. Will definitely try Vagon when I go in March. Hope it doesn’t disappoint.

[@MikeBauman-j4r]

Bravo! I cannot fault your logic. Indeed, I once took a weekend day trip from KMSP to KDCA, solely to journey on the then-brand new A320-200.

[@jamescasey2347]

Great video Scott, cheers! There's a couple of Pullman carriages from the Orient Express in Galway that are used as a restaurant, out in the Glenlo Abbey Hotel, fancy enough. That'd be a good trip though - plane to the Aran Islands and ferry via the cliffs of mohir back.

[@WalkingEng]

Great video, makes me want to organize a trip to Budapest

[@tadpole1969uk]

I've just finished reading your book and thoroughly enjoyed it. Please write more :)

[@DiggingNorway]

Nice to see you get some proper food for å change 😊

[@christinecoates2499]

This was a great video. Really enjoyed it. Budapest is stunning and the restaurant looks amazing. Thanks Scott.

[@Fan652w]

Interesting video! You actually showed us a lot of beautiful Budapest, but I am amazed that you did not take us for a ride on the 'Foldalatti' (You passed an entrance at 30m 12s.) The Foldalatti is now line M1 of the Budapest Metro. The Foldalatti opened in 1896, the same year as the Glasgow Subway. But unlike the Glasgow Subway, most of the stations are architecturally still as they were in 1896.

[@ben6363]

I totally agree. M1 is a beautiful Metro Line. Definitely worth a ride and a visit to those fine stations.

[@ciaramc29]

It's why we pack antibacterial wipes and flip-flops. I've been through Keleti in 2000. It was the weekend of the Grand Prxi it was hard to find anywhere to stay. Ended up stating in a student tower block on the East side of the city. I became unwell so didn't get to enjoy the city too much, I did do an architectural walking tour. Finally a photo of Jasper, I hope he gets you more subscribers.

[@twentyrothmans7308]

At least this Novotel doesn't have its toilet in its own room, with no sink. I hope that you hit the Central Market - the spices are to die for.

[@horsehollerer]

Great stuff. Vagon looks fab. I do like Budapest. I'm looking forward to passing through in April, albeit just for one evening. Cheers.

[@andrewhowe555]

Hi Scott. Brilliant video. I love your channel, and trip reports. I’m really into photography, and looking at some of the views, really inspired to take a trip to Budapest. Keep up the amazing work 😊📷🤍

[@philcordingley417]

Well that was brilliant and uncanny Scott. We were in Budapest last week and made a pilgrimage to Vagon after our first experience of the place in 2018. We went for my birthday on Wednesday but they were full (Valentine’s Day) so booked for Thursday and weren’t disappointed at all. Such a unique restaurant with high quality food. Just seeing you walking around the city made me feel I was still there. Also we stayed at the Atrium Fashion hotel which is at the other end of that back lane that the Novotel is on. A nice little hotel with a decent continental breakfast. Fortunately the air con was perfect in the room as it was similarly warm when we walked in. I thoroughly recommend a week in Budapest as there is so much to do. We crammed in quite a lot in the 4 days we were there (flights from/to Leeds/Bradford are a bit on the late side sadly so Monday was a late arrival but Friday’s 1915 flight meant we got half a day in at least).

[@stevehigham7148]

Enjoyed that Scott but you must return and stay longer. Love Budapest one of my favourite Cities. Been three times we stayed at Hotel Victoria on the bank of the Danube

[@andrewfothergill3336]

Excellent video as always Scott. Plus, I learnt something new Tonight...I never knew Costa were owned by Coca-Cola. Coca-Cola must love my Hometown as they're literally popping up everywhere and anywhere!

[@callumkent7155]

Would love to visit this place. Dude you should go Heidelberg in Germany. A great funicular up to the castle it’s spectacular and beautiful

[@andreaswottka3802]

I was in Budapest with my son in February and we stayed at the Ibis Styles. I wonder if we were there at the same time than you… It was nice seeing you walk the streets that we walked. Great video.

[@JohnMcGing1]

The sound changed to a bit less clear and more muffled. Just thought I'd say something about it.

[@anianoenrique2115]

Budapest is a great place to visit, and dirt cheap compared to my own country.

[@janicehopwood9528]

Scott you've made me want to go there too. It looks amazing. I'm not a lover of goulash but the pastries will do for me. As an aside, I absolutely loved the upbeat music you used. Any chance you can tell me what it is?

[@jasonmitchell4727]

Great content as normal love watching your travels , I was doing some research on travelling to islay from york and it takes a very long time unless you fly from Glasgow. With more research i found that you can take a direct bus from Glasgow to the ferry port and then take the ferry to islay ,according to many travel sites it is the most scenic bus journey in Europe so would make an excellent travel video for you to make .( Be warned its a six hour bus ride and over two hours on the ferry ) that heen said i think it will make an excellent video maybe in two parts

[@londresderryaer7203]

The best part of Novotel Centrum Budapest in my opinion is the ornate art deco restaurant which is exquisite in the evening with the the echo of the music from the piano but sadly closed during the winter months.

[@simonbaker6962]

I used to travel to Budapest for work and in the city centre you will find a Captain Nemo themed restaurant. Also try the Danubius Gallert hotel, with its underground pools and spars. Stunning place.

[@andrewyoung749]

gellerts been closed for about 3 years now. under renovation having changed operator. the pools care still open because despite being attached to the hotel they are apparently owned by the city.

[@hcjkruse]

If you ever visit the Hague, the city centre Novotel is nice. I ended up there for free after a high school reunion. The hague, because Novotel Schiedam overbooked because of a 🤐 bird exhibition. First they didn't want to do anything... I was having dinner with classmates then . One of them is a manager at a world known hotel chain. He took over the phone conversation. That changed their attitude after a few minutes. I learned a few things for the next time I book a hotel. 😊

[@SaulTPokit]

I've stayed at the Leeds Ibis Styles a few times for work, it's a decent wee hotel

[@RushGoal1Nil]

This reminds me i still need to tick off the derby - Ferencvaros v Ujpest

[@ServiusTheBear]

nice vid a bit long for me Skipped alot sadly. But nice idea for the wagon to be used for

[@Mr1yla-v7x]

Next time visit the Aeropark at the Airport. You will love those old aircrafts there.

[@robbiephillipstravelsofple4790]

Great video Scott the restaurant definitely looks worth a visit