Visit Budapest - Five Things You Will Love & Hate about Budapest, Hungary

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Hates
1. Not as cheap as you think
2. Your lack of Hungarian will hurt you
3. Taxi Ripoffs
4. Intolerance
5. Bad Service
Loves
1. Bath Houses and Spas
2. Castle Hill
3. The Architecture
4. Walking along the Danube
5. Nightlife in Budapest

[@Skierchick1]

I am a African American female. I just got back from Europe, including 3 days in Budapest. I loved it. I even went out at night alone once ( admittedly in the high traffic central tourist area) I had no problems & would definitely visit there again.

[@woltersworld]

it has gotten better that is for sure. I filmed this in 2010 so 4 years can make a difference. thank you for sharing!

[@andreavass7285]

My fiance and I have just spent 4 days in Budapest and have spent £400 in total (for two people). We ate out, used public transport and rented an apartment. This £400 also includes our flights. You can still do Budapest on the cheap in 2015. And service has improved massively. Everywhere we went people were friendly, service was great and everyone spoke English.

[@AquilaLiberum]

My partner and I are going for 4 days in less than 2 weeks so your comment was SUPER helpful, far moreso than the actual video you commented on. I'm particularly glad to hear about the prevalence of English, though I AM trying to learn some phrases in Hungarian so I can at least make an effort when I go. Thank you

[@c0t556]

This video was uploaded 9 years ago!!! Just took a trip to Budapest and it is very international. English signs everywhere and people speak pretty good English! The metro system is clean and great! Didn’t have any problems with the language. Totally love this city! ❤️

[@Kingkillersstripe632]

Oh yeah then why do they treat Arab and Africans so badly 🤔 huh? Explain that to me?

[@c0t556]

@@Kingkillersstripe632 explain to you? Why? I don’t owe you any explanation you random stranger online. I had a good time there and I’m only sharing my experience. Get over yourself.

[@madlad1391]

I'm gay and black and I went to Budapest in February 2017. I didn't experience any homophobia or racism whatsoever. I absolutely love it

[@gergolini]

People in Hungary getting much more tolerant for black people unlike they do for gays

[@florinssj2289]

@@gergolini choose between gays or romanians to join you

[@JohnnyPendleton]

If you act nicely and do not provoke anyone you will get well easily. I am glad to hear you loved it.

[@sakibsalman3563]

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[@BenjaminIstvanCseko]

That's so good to hear! ❤ That's my experience too! Gay boy here, grew up in Budapest, lived in the U.S., lived in North Africa, and absolutely love being back in Budapest! Best place!

[@Kozette88]

Ok KZbin this was in 2010. Walter PLEASE make an updated Budapest video. Thanks

[@dareczek63]

I've spent over one year in Budapest and it is one of the best place to be. Much better then London where I live now. More friendly people, better food (much better actually), better night life. I can;t agree that service is bad. It is very good but you have to understad that the way how people behave it s the part of their culture. In general people in continental Europe are different than in USA or England, they more express what is in their mind instead of saying all the time that everything is great, fantastic etc.Don't get me wrong, I like your video but it represents for me a tipical American point of view.

[@bohemianwriter1]

Most food is better than English food. They manage to make "food" a four letter word.

[@kingkillerstripe1211]

dareczek63 Yeah and they bring shitty attitude over where we don't want so yeah they can go home and so can you go home immigrant

[@kingkillerstripe1211]

bohemianwriter1 Oh please English food isn't better most good in including Eastern European food and also Scottish,Irish,Welsh and definitely German so STFU

[@bohemianwriter1]

King Killerstripe Did someone kick you out of the wrong side of the bed this morning? Or is is that shitty attitutude of yours reflective of all Hungarians?

[@kingkillerstripe1211]

bohemianwriter1​ Nobody had to do anything I know what they are like so all I'am doing is being just speaking like everyone is so go drink vodka

[@madmonkeycycling9098]

1. it was cheaper than expected, 2. Everyone served us in fluent english. 3. ripoffs , maybe we payed 2000 florint too much, that's about €7. 4. Intolerance, ridiculous, these people were the most acceptant I've ever experienced. 5. Service was excellent in every place we went except for 1 Italian restaurant called CIAOCIAO, never visit that one. Budapest was awesome, I felt safe all the time, even when I stumbled to the hotel drunk, alone in the center streets. I actually want to move there, because in comparison to Belgium, Budapest is heaven.

[@Negrodu63]

well, i think every country is heaven compared to belgium lol

[@mobielgame9221]

+Stewie Griffin Yes, you are right. Budapest is a nice city. 'As far as english... Please use common sense. In any shop etc. in the center of city thety will speak english. If you are the owner of a shop in the center where you will see lots of tourist you would most likely hire people who speak english! Its all about making money. Would you hire someone who does not speak english if you had a shop down town????? If you go little bit more outside of the city you will realize how bad their english is. Which i understand due to their history. but things is changing nowadays... The youth is doing much better in english now.

[@johnhoward3042]

I’ll be damned if I am going to an italian restaurant while in Hungary. I won’t waste a meal on that, nothing but Hungarian food for me.

[@zagyex]

Update on Taxi ripoffs: now there is a government - fixed km price for every company, so they cannot rip you off any more.

[@woltersworld]

thanks for the heads up!

[@MagaIstvan]

Ha-ha. There was a maximum rate before, the companies could charge any amount up to that maximum rate. The only change was they said everyone must use this maximum rate. Thanks to this I pay double the fare I paid before from/to the airport. And they banned the fixed fare airport transfers.

[@metatron9161]

They can still rip you off in taxis and restaurants if they hear you are not Hungarian. They know they are breaking the law but they don't care. Also, it's funny how taxi drivers managed to make the right wing govt get Uber out of the country for "reasons", when in fact taxi drivers are the biggest hyenas

[@ferencnagy5502]

And unfortunately they banned UBER as well

[@booshallmighty]

This is not true. Stop spreading fake imformation. We walked everywhere but we where often approached by Taxi drivers with a heavily inflated price and simply said this was a night rate. There is no night rate. This is a blatant rip off. Taxi drivers in Budapest rip you off. You must be a taxi driver.

[@NorceCodine]

I visited Hungary about two years ago - I was very impressed with the freeways (much better than in the US) and the charming, picturesque cities, especially up in the mountain-regions that reminded me of Sweden. The western part of Hungary is a lot like Holland (flat), except a lot cheaper. I was terrified how fast the shuttle bus drove on the freeway from the airport (100 mph). Food is great and cheap. The airport is small but elegant, a fresh change from LAX or Frankfurt. I do hear that there are problems with the gypsies. They stabbed to death a young athlete just before I arrived, so I was worried. Just avoid cheaper locales where they hang out. Go in the summer, weather was great when on the same day Germany had a bad storm.

[@lalaithlunaris8450]

The western part is not flat at all, quite the opposite. That's the south-eastern region.

[@mcpaasec420]

one of my favourite cities in the whole of europe! plus to all the fellas hungarian women are inexplicably beautiful!!!

[@gwd1095]

Hungarians are not beautiful. I saw about 2 stunning women in 1 week there. You wanna see beauty - go to Italy

[@V4dk4n]

and by beauty you mean horse-face :P

[@justme7303]

WEll .. I went to Budapest in May as planned. There wasn't one thing that I did not like about it. I loovvvved it. Everyone was quite pleasant. We did the typical touristy things ---and loved all of them and we also spent two days on our own just wandering and shopping and exploring. Loved all of it. No need to use any of the taxi's because if we weren't on the hop on/off bus, we used the local transportation system. And I had already arranged a private taxi for our ride to the airport. I didn't have any trouble with the language because so, so many people spoke English. We learned how to say please and thank you, hello and goodye. People were pleased with that and our attitudes. Really, truly loved it and would like to go back again someday.

[@PSagarful]

justme7303 Hi, if possible, please share information about the area where you stayed. I'm heading to Budapest for about 4 nights soon...hoping my experiences as a female traveler going solo will be equally good. Thanks!

[@TheJacquesStrap]

I've been to Hungary and have to say that the best experience is actually going outside of Budapest into the countryside. The country is beautiful, the food is amazing and the people are super friendly. We were shocked at the amount of English spoken out in the areas outside of Budapest. Prices are a lot better there as well. I spent a few days in Budapest and just felt is was a little cold compared to some cities like Warsaw and Prague. Still, Hungary is a MUST visit country.

[@Flatlinehun]

Please visit Hungary again, and see how things have changed in the last few years, because 4 of the "things you will hate" are just plain wrong.

[@Hassan-uh1so]

whats the one thing

[@Chihiro99685]

hassan ishaque i was in budapest one month ago and it was great.The service was fun and polite,i didnt see any problems with racism homophobia etc,people spoke english and there are english signs and menus so no problem.I didnt take a taxi so i dont know about this but in general if you can avoid taxis because budapest has amazing public transport.About the money,i am from greece so going there the prices were a little bit high for me but nothing too crazy really,i just picked activities that didnt require a lot of money.As a 20 year old female solo traveller i loved my time there and i would highly recommend.

[@booshallmighty]

I was there 2 weeks ago. I enjoyed my time there but the people are generally unfriendly, unhappy and the Taxi drivers rip you off. If they say this is a night rate then this is just a rip off. There is no night rate. The place is small. Walk everywhere. Download a city map. Don't give them your money.

[@krisztiansomogyi4359]

I have travelled all around the world. I'm proud to be Hungarian. What this guy saying about taxi drivers are true, the rest of the list is bullshit. This is a nice city to visit.

[@woltersworld]

Thanks! I really love the city. I am hoping to get there this Easter to enjoy some Budapest in Spring. Thanks for watching and commenting! All the best!

[@woltersworld]

Thanks for the heads up on the market. i will check it out next time i am in budapest. You are right about the taxis when you get a "real" one you are fine. I learned that from our hotel front desk guy. Budapest is a really fun time. i have been 4 times now and always have a blast. have gone with college friends, adult friends, my parents, and with my family. good times for sure

[@istvanmeszaros4112]

I have found that the services are much better compared to Slovakia or Czech Republic, especially in the touristic areas. What you will maybe miss, is that people are not really smiling on the streets, they are very busy and stressed during weekdays. What is good that you can find beatiful huge parks right in the city center :) like the "Varosliget".... Margaret Island... These are just some points added to the list :)... I think if you stay there 4-5-6 days you will love it.

[@damianchrzanowski5872]

I am polish and I know thet in Hungary you should say szia (like SEE YA in english) not "szio"

[@woltersworld]

@mons2010 and you would be right. pretty much the same stuff in terms of the bad bits. thanks for watching and commenting.

[@woltersworld]

You are very welcome. I really loved Budapest and people were very nice to me and my family everytime we visited. Thanks! all the best!

[@LostWaxProcess]

Just got back from a 3 month visit to Budapest. One of the nicest cities I've ever been to. It's cheap- 3 course meal and a bottle of wine for £20 a head in a very nice restaurant, very good transport system (also cheap): trams, buses, trolley buses, subway, taxis everywhere, and now Uber. Nightlife is 24/7. Definitely check out the ruin bars. People are friendly, particularly the younger generation who all seem to speak English. Don't forget they were under communist rule not that long ago, and you can see and feel it's presence everywhere. Not surprisingy, the older generation still have that running in their veins. This place is fantastically foreign (to Westerners), but embrace the foreignness and you'll have a great time.

[@Kareszkoma]

Uber was banned. R.I.P.

[@BuutFlier]

+MamboJambo because fucking rude taxi drivers vote down the uber

[@Kareszkoma]

TOMI Yes. Mean assholes.

[@alanlouganis7649]

I am going there in June. Is there Uber in Budapest? What is the best and cheapest way to get from the airport to the city? Thanks, [e-mail]

[@Kareszkoma]

Alan Louganis We don't have it anymore. That depends on the airport you speak of. The cheapest is the public transport, but you can always get a taxi. Just don't let them fraud you or anything. Taxi people are far not the nicest people in Hungary.

[@Giardintek]

Hey, You went at the wrong time Wolter. You may have saved some $ on your plane ticket, but missed out on so much! Budapest has a beautiful vibe from April to September. You really need to visit again and update this video.. I just spent 5 months in Hungary and I find ppl more than helpful and many speak English or German / Italian. Also the signs are usually in 3 languages almost everywhere, Hungarian, English & German. Also taxis now have to follow a strict regulations, There are many new laws regarding that, especially at the airport! Just like in NY City, cabs are all yellow now. Budapest is also safer and cleaner than many east European cities. I know there is so much more to Hungary than BP, but you never get bored of this city. No wonder they call it the "Pearl of Central Europe. You are right about the prices however, Prepare to pay west European prices for almost everything.

[@woltersworld]

@Codylangaugesblog well... unless you count finnish-hungarian link. I remember reading about it sometime, though i can hear no link :) Basque... oh brother that one has me completely lost... :) thanks for the comment and i always love you watching the videos! have a great day!

[@woltersworld]

@oly11oli I didnt think it was, but the same guy gave me a massage at the same spa 7 years apart and he was igor... thank you for letting me know that it is not a typical name. but where ever he was from he was awesome at massage. love the bath houses and spas in budapest. thanks for writing and watching! Merry Christmas!

[@slavekp420]

totally disagree. Budapest is cheap. The exchange rate from North America is excellent. Stayed for $25/night in a hostel. Most young people speak English, so I was fine getting around. I never took a Taxi, you transit or walk. Taxis are for suckers. Have never seen much intolerance. people are generally ok. The service was quite good at every place I have been to.

[@cointelproc.o.p.s.gangstal6367]

$25 a night in a hostel? Then that's approx $50-70 USD a night in a hotel. That's not cheap.

[@dhruvrana9114]

Nd I am indian and I love budapest

[@woltersworld]

de nada! estoy feliz que te gustan los videos

[@woltersworld]

Budapest is great. I am glad to hear there are still great deals to be had. I remember when I first started visiting Budapest back in 1997 and was shocked how cheap it was, then over the years I have seen it get a bit less cheap year after year. But it still is not too bad, you are right there, but you have to know where to look :) thanks for the tips and you are right about the apartment rental, it is so much better that way! thanks for watching and commenting! Please subscribe!

[@Kinlever]

This video is not doing justice to Budapest. I have lived and studied there for years, although I am not Hungarian, and I live on a budget, and for sure I can say that it is a really great place to visit, or to live in. It is not racist more than any other city in Europe. I had bunch of friends and classmates of African and Asian origin who lived in Budapest and loved it. Hungarians are not chatty and talkative people like in Spain, Italy or Greece, but the quality of service is decent, and restaurants and cafes are excellent, I can testify that. It is a cool place for fun, meeting friends, partying, the international crowd is big, and prices are really cheap for western money. I don't get what this guy was talking about "being expensive", what does he expect, to get a meal and accommodation for 2 dollars???? I don't think people should rely on videos made on the basis of such a reduced experience of a city. You cannot judge well any city if you spend just a day or two in it.

[@AttilaBP]

I'm glad you had a nice time ... I believe this video is around 99% inaccurate as far as "hate" additionally it is 5 years old now. For example it is far cheaper than most European countries as you stated :) Additionally having a lack of Hungarian is little to no problem now most hotel chain as well as restaurants have at least one person that speaks fluent English, additionally, transport is a breeze with the integrated metro and bus system which all provide English announcements throughout the bus journey and metro journey, (this is also available on trams and other methods of transport run by the BKK) You can also by tickets for transport from machines where you can select your language so really it is such a breeze :). Taxis have a flat fee or counting fee which is normal furthermore to support this there is now a government - fixed km price for every company, so they cannot rip you off. The safety its self is perfectly up to high standards and there are many places open at night. Depending on where you go with waiters but normally if you are in a nice hotel that has a restaurant you are sorted :) Ps depending on whether you are going in to an International chain will depend on whether they have bilingual staff.

[@woltersworld]

And a great commenter and watcher of wolters world :) thank you! we had a great timein budapest, though my son lost a boot somehow :) he was 4 what can you do? :) thanks for watching and commenting!

[@woltersworld]

@wojtek0000 also, you could do the first class with a professor to make sure your basics are down right then learn online. as then you have the basics down and in German they are pretty strict with the grammar rules and it is easy to learn a lot once you have the "rules" down. some languages there are too many exceptions, but with German it really is one rule will pretty much work again and again. if i can help let me know.

[@RodGibsonMusic]

0:08 "Through the fog you have the CATHEDRAL"??? Dude, were you on meth? That's the parliament! Put a text correction, please. Thanks

[@cajayson8301]

Rodrigo Gibson exactly! I’m in Budapest right now and that’s one of the most recognizable landmarks

[@ladidadi5842]

Perhaps if you made more of an effort to learn even a few words of Hungarian, you would find that the service would be better. Even in the video, you say "Danube" when that is not the Hungarian name for the river you are overlooking, it's Duna. Mátyás, szia, Andrássy út which I believe you referred to as "strasse" rather than "út" (I'm hard of hearing and your CC is just bizarre) making it German not Hungarian. I am not making a dig or an angry criticism towards you, only an observation that a little more care with the language of whichever country you happen to be visiting goes an extraordinarily long way towards the reception and service you will have. I've been in places where I've said "good evening" first thing in the morning, asked where the metro was while pantomiming that I clearly needed a WC instead, but I was making a good-faith effort, and it showed, rather than relying on the entire world to speak English. I have been in many countries in which I speak only as much as I managed to learn on the plane/train/boat there and got far better service at restaurants with what little I knew than people who made no attempt whatsoever. It's important and it matters.

[@woltersworld]

yeah, the architecture is out of this world. my wife is a architecture junky too and she just walked around with the tourist neck the whole time looking at all the great buildings. thanks for watching and commenting!

[@woltersworld]

@oly11oli I try to write back to all of the comments if I can, even the ones that are not so nice :) *but since yours was nice i wanted to write back" I am glad you love the video, we have some more on here for other cities and countries. and other stuff. I love budapest too. Always a great time. Was there in university and was there with my parents and with my wife and son and each time was great no matter who i was with. keep watching and commenting! Thanks!

[@justme7303]

I am going to Budapest in May 2015 --- i LOVED this video! Thank you!!!

[@woltersworld]

justme7303 thanks justme. it is a very cool city. have a great trip!

[@bipolarpenguinmusic]

you will love it :) go to the 7th district at night!

[@amitv99]

Just came back from Budapest mate. Its a fucking shithole. People are very unfriendly & rude and yes, the taxi drivers will rip you off. If possible, go somewhere else.

[@justme7303]

Too bad regarding the opinion of the unhappy guy. I've traveled extensively in my lifetime (am nearly 60) and I rarely came across rude and awful people enough to discount an entire place. And taxi drivers around the world are notoriusly awful ... meh! I just put forth the best attitude I can and hope for the best. But I never, ever judge an entire city and/or country on a few bad apples. Dear God ---I know I've been a bitch a time or two under duress and would hate that someone would equate all Americans and/or Texans by my crappy day. Just sayin' :D

[@bipolarpenguinmusic]

justme7303 Hey! I'm from Hungary and it is really weird for me to hear bad opinions coz so far everybody I know really loved it and found it beautiful :) Hopefully you will feel the same! Anyways please keep me updated about your visit here!

[@athb4hu]

A Hungarian called Igor? I don't think so.

[@kingkillerstripe1211]

Adrian Bury oh I conquer

[@sandorpalcso1142]

Many guy called Igor in Hungary. My neighbor's name is Igor actually.

[@szabados1980]

Igor is actually a name in Hungarian as well. By the way, why do you think only Hungarians live and work in Hungary?

[@igorjee]

@@sandorpalcso1142 Nem létezik! :)

[@sandorpalcso1142]

@@igorjee Lebuktam! :D

[@woltersworld]

Glad to hear it! We loved visiting Hungary very much! All the best!

[@jill1734]

I'm African American. I really appreciate your honesty. I also heard it was so cheap, but considering it's popularity with tourists, I believe it isn't so cheap..... I love your reviews.... and I'll still visit.

[@lillacsonka9733]

Im Hungarian and i live in Englad and ina few weeks im 13 and i didnt live in Budapest but i know there are some awsome things you can do and im proud to say that im Hungarian and i lived in a village called Boda and i loved it there it was the best 11 years of my life living there and i think if you want to go to Hungary then do it because this video dosent mean anything

[@kingkillerstripe1211]

Lilla Csonka Go back to Hungary and take your jobbik shit with you we don't want you here

[@katies7654]

I'm Hungarian and I agree with you in the positives and in the negatives also, reasonable points!!! Good job!!!

[@woltersworld]

thanks katalin! I really enjoy Budapest and hungary. fun place, fun people, good food,

[@CoffeeCornerhu]

woltersworld Awesome place to live.

[@KL-bj6zf]

woltersworld I agree with you in most points too.Most precisely 9 points. However, I have too say I feel a little bit shocked that you say 'nazi kind of state. There are problems in every country which is unfortunately, the fact but I do not think that Hungary is more intolerant that any other country.

[@KL-bj6zf]

katalain ligeti Sorry, would like to correct one thing. You said 'neonazi problem' and not nazi state.

[@woltersworld]

@Flaheat this is completely true. thanks for watching and commenting.

[@EnergiseWrestling]

Can't Wait to go you've got me all excited ... i am booked for may to visit the gourmet food festival and of course take in the sights :) this was so helpful thanks.

[@badweetabix]

This guy doesn't know what he's talking about. I spent 2 weeks in Hungary and excluding airfare averaged about $85 USD per day. Try spending 2 weeks in the UK, France, or Germany and you would be lucky to do it for double the cost.

[@leach1527]

I thought Budapest was very cheap on the whole. That was in 2015. (I'm from England)

[@woltersworld]

+Pete Pasternak the prices have definitely normalized since 2010 when I filmed this one

[@hectorsvk2633]

Hello my Slovak-German relatives speaking in Magyar language. Cheers :)

[@michaelave2149]

Budapeszt is not for second cheap proces like in London

[@Lutos-jo3jx]

I live in Budapest and completely agree that the attitude of some service people is really rude. However, there has been improvement over the past few years. Also they have standardized the taxis so if you get in an official cab and ask them to turn on the meter you won't be ripped of anymore. Some people really are racist and intolerant, but it's not aimed at blacks, it's aimed at gypsies. However, this does not represent Hungarians at all. Normal Hungarian despise these people just as much as you would, and we consider them a shame on our nation. Also funny comment about "Igor" massaging you here. Since Igor is not a Hungarian name, the only Igors in Hungary would be Russians, I've personally never met anyone named Igor in Hungary.

[@woltersworld]

Marco Torres I agree, it has changed a lot since 2010 when I filmed this. all the best!

[@aszendi]

Marco, I liked your remark of Igor the masageman as I had the same on my mind. :-) Still finding an Igor at one of the baths to squeeze the shit out of you may still level up the experience!

[@Lutos-jo3jx]

No of course not, Budapest is a very cosmopolitan city including a gay scene, it's not like Afghanistan :)

[@christianwells2043]

***** Hi hello

[@josh0g]

Expectations can kill a vacation. Keep an open mind, and you're bound to enjoy all the things you love while not being so thrown off by the things you don't like. Standard for traveling in a different culture from your own.

[@kissnetalma5836]

Finally an American who be able to thinking without brainwashing! All the best! :)

[@takacsviktor8698]

***** Who? Only we would like -as Hungarians- living in Hungary and we wont adaptive for everybody, they adaptive around we IF THEY WOULD LIKE TO LIVE IN HUNGARY! IT'S THE ALL...

[@josh0g]

why did everyone get so angry at each other? I appreciated the comment. A lot of people have had bad experiences with Americans. Many have had no firsthand experiences, but instead see our the ignorance through politics and pop-culture. I've met a lot of people that have told me I changed their view of Americans because they'd never really met and had an honest conversation with one before. That's totally cool. Can we not jump all over each other and attack, please?

[@nolderless]

I like Ferenc Molnar!

[@ops26jn1]

"through the fog you have the cathedral" - or rather the Parliament Building: it is on every other postcard, even the Wikipedia article on Budapest shows a picture of it in the first place. Vaguely pointing at something and calling it the first thing that pops into your head seems to be the theme of this video...

[@aperezvoyages]

What month did you go to Budapest. I will be going in November. Any issues with weather?

[@woltersworld]

November can be a bit chilly and rainy. we use the weather channel website to look at monthly averages to get a rough idea.

[@SeanP7195]

I will be visiting for the first time in October. I'm pretty excited WW. What can I expect for weather being it will be early October? Also, can you recommend some fairly quick or cheap (ish) day trips in case I get bored?

[@dlovas]

Hates 1. Not as cheap as you think - True. Pubs are still affordable, restaurants are either pricey or crappy. 2. Your lack of Hungarian will hurt you - Try to get directions from people between age 25 and 30. It's required to speak at least one foreign language in college. Otherwise Hungarians don't really speak languages. 3. Taxi Ripoffs - True, always call for cabs. Although public transportation is just as good as in S.F. or N.Y. 4. Intolerance - See my comment below. 5. Bad Service - Vary true. Even Hungarians are annoyed with it. Loves 1. Bath Houses and Spas - My friends love them, I never tried. 2. Castle Hill - Nice. Souvenirs are kind of crappy though. Buy them somewhere else. 3. The Architecture - Tourists usually love it. I grew up with it, so I couldn't care less :D 4. Walking along the Danube - Take a walk to Kopaszi gát. Nice little park. Remember, drinking in public is legal in Hungary, so bring a bottle of wine or six pack and have a picnic with your friends or your love. 5. Nightlife in Budapest - I think that's the biggest deal in Budapest. If that's a priority for you, you should definitely visit the city. It's pretty cheap too.

[@jaaxtohenry3776]

Better for you if you go immediately to the third world little bighead, and take your homeless, ungreatful head out of your ass, and after some nice experiences with "tolerance, taxis, pubs, service" you can go home with crying and with kissing your homeland's soil. You are very lucky, that you can live in Hungary, but you don't deserve it, because you shit inside your bed. Let's learn proudness to the US., cosmopolite homeless, or go to the Paris suburb, if you want to know, what it means racism! Magyar létedre talán nem ide kellene az önlehúzó kommenteket firkálnod, vannak ahhoz megfelelő politikai forumok, és van is képviseleted, kicsi de annál nagyobb hangú, pont mint a rasszista tükórképeiteknek....

[@dlovas]

This video warns tourists that even if it's a great place to visit, they have to get ready for certain issues. Nobody said that it's like a third world country or it's the worst place in Europe, just that they have to get ready for some inconveniences, so they'll enjoy their stay and won't bitch about things like bad service. So we should say thank you to Wolter, because his video helps more with Hungarian tourism than your fake and blinded nationalism ever could. If you love your country, you shouldn't ignore it's problems 'cos that's the only way you can make it better. It's not nearly perfect. No country is.

[@jaaxtohenry3776]

dlovas Earthly Heavenly Kingdom is perfect, but still not existing. I like and accept real critics about my homeland, but I didn't accept fake lies. If someone emphasizing things, what existing all over the world (racism),it means that he have a spite against my country. Defending ourself is normal all over the world, only some wretching mind cosmopolitists think, that warning some bumptious blithe smarty-guy is equal with nationalism. Or you think, that you didn't belonging to any nation, or you belonging secretly to another, and for this reason attacking your own nation? I don't mind. Wolter's guide in 80 percent can acceptable, but the other 20 percent is blitchy bullshit. But until Budapest have almost 6 million visitors/year, and this video watched only 60 000 people in the last 3 years, I didn't worrying nothing....:-)

[@jaaxtohenry3776]

Sorry Wolter, your liyng machine isn't working. Budapest voted as the 2nd best city of the world together with Firenze. The CNN report tell us, that "Condé Nast Traveler announced the winners of its 26th annual Readers' Choice Awards. The magazine said this year's list was the most comprehensive ever, with 1.3 million votes cast for a whopping 16,000 properties around the world. "Everything about Budapest was entrancing." It seems most of the reviewers agreed with this feedback about this beautiful European city." Sorry Woter, the "hate-peech" isn't working, I remind you, what Bible say: ""Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother's eye and pay no attention to the plank in your own eye?" All the best...

[@dlovas]

Check out his channel first an you'll realize that he highlights 5 positive and 5 negative aspects of every single city he's visited. Ranking cities is such a dumb concept anyway, but traveling is awesome wherever you go, and this is exactly what this channel is about. There's no hate or lying here. Get your proud head out of your ass my friend.

[@zagyex]

dlovas if it was unbiased, you wouldnt tread in every comment under this video " Im afraid to go to budapest now" "i'll remove bp from my list" etc. This video is pure bullshit.

[@woltersworld]

@wojtek0000 It really depends on how you learn best and how much discipline you have. I know for me to get the best "basics" down I do a course so I can learn the basics and could ask my professor right away to explain any of the grammar problems i was having. learning online you may lose that ability to have the quick response that a "live" professor has. Also, with languages you need to hear it and your professor can help you make the correct mouth movements or at least sound silly trying.

[@nouzanam]

Went there last year in May with my friend, i fell in love with the city. So many beautiful things to see. The people were nice and helpful and most young people spoke english so we didnt have problem asking information when we needed it. I am African, yeah I got the usual 'curious stare' from people but nothing bad or offensive. But then again i was there just for 3 days and went mostly to touristy places. And weather was lovely! Thanks Mark i love allllllll your videos and info you provide!

[@gergokun7154]

Literally nobody is called Igor in Hungary, its a Russian name.

[@igorjee]

hi (sorry)

[@gergokun7154]

@@igorjee One person called Igor in Hungary.

[@igorjee]

@@gergokun7154 nyehe X)

[@sakibsalman3563]

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[@stevefowler1787]

Hungary had the balls to put a barrier up to the muslim horde being let in to Europe...I give them lots of credit...call me intolerant but I call it common sense.

[@bdmenne]

You are wise. Breed and live for a thousand years.

[@maxjohnson1758]

Damn right.

[@gabalw.3992]

I so agree. If someone (and this not only applies to Muslims) has a problem with adapting to a countries culture and values - then that person shouldn´t come to begin with. Why allowing parallel societies which get exceptions from the law, like allowing them to kill animals in a way which is forbidden to all others due to the needless torture like halal and kosher slaughter? Or why allowing them to teach in their mosques misogynistic speeches, like that women have to obey to men and are subordinate? I will never tolerate that. And if this makes me intolerant, then I am proud of being intolerant. Contrary to them, I value human rights and thus equality for all people. Not tto speak of these immigrants of likely being not loyal to their country they move to but rather to their country of origin. You can see this especially in Germany, where many people with turkish origins still don´t consider them as Germans but Turkish and support and use their vote in favour of Turkeys interests. We are stupid if we think we can solve our demographic problems by importing other problems.

[@stevefowler1787]

Gabal W. Great minds think alike... :)

[@maxjohnson1758]

Gabal W. Remember when world overpopulation was a "problem" and now it's declining population?

[@marthaelizondo4547]

Thanks. Really helpfull. Thanks for taking the time to do this :)

[@eltfell]

Concerning language: In 1996, I needed an information in the railway station, and I experienced the following: "Do you speak English?" - Shaking head - "Parlez-vous Francais?" - Shaking head - "Sprechen Sie Deutsch?" - "Ja, natürlich!"

[@seychelloislady5348]

eltfell You are talking about old folks who were born and raised during Communism.I have recently spent a week in Seville and 90% of floorstaff serving tourists in bars speak no English whatsoever.I was lucky to have an Italian friend around who managed to make himself understood due to similarities in Italian and Spanish.NOT even BASIC like pineapple juice, orange juice was understood and mixed up.It was crazy.Their standing is that they need not make any effort because the tourists visit anyway.In addition they tend to ignore you.The receptionists at the hotel similarly struggled with English and had to keep repeating myself and slow down all the time in order to make myself understood with varying success.You cannot work in a restaurant in Hungary if you are not able to understand and speak at least the basics of the language and take an order.Pop in to a McDonalds (lowest paid job possible in Hungary)and check out language skills of staff:)

[@freemanfox3018]

Seychellois lady Actually, people at McDonalds aren't the lowest-paid in the country, the ones being forced by the government to work if they want to get their unemployment benefits are the lowest-paid. Also, when you say everyone who works at restaurants in Hungary speaks at least basic English, you must be talking about restaurants in tourist areas. I've been to many, many restaurants here in Budapest where the waiters don't speak a word of English.

[@seychelloislady5348]

+Freeman Fox Well my husband is Italian and he was shocked how well he could get by with English and Italian in Budapest.In the contrary I cannot make myself understood at all over there as no one speaks English there.No one in his family and town,maybe one cousins wife a bit.My problem,have to learn Italian:(

[@freemanfox3018]

+Seychellois lady Yes, in certain areas of downtown Budapest, and a few parts of Buda, lots of people speak foreign languages. In most of Budapest, where there are very few foreigners, foreign languages are rarely understood. Everyone who speaks foreign languages is either working downtown or has moved to foreign countries to work. When I was in Italy, even in smaller cities, I had no trouble finding people in the downtown areas who spoke English. I speak almost no Italian, and they didn't speak Hungarian, so English is how I got around. Of course, I was a tourist, and stayed in the tourist areas or downtown, so that probably explains our different experiences.

[@seychelloislady5348]

+Freeman Fox I totally have to agree with you on this one.Whenever I am back I stay in the heart of the city(6th disctrict)as I still have a flat there.I do not venture outside at all.My partner`s parents and family are indeed village people from the South of Italy.

[@edroker2554]

Don't call for taxis to and from the airport! You can take a very reasonably priced shuttle to and from the airport. You do not need to take taxis! You can get anywhere using the metro anyway. And it's not "seeyo," it's pronounced "seeyaw." It's spelled, in Hungarian, szia. But don't say that, because that's informal. Use formal greetings unless you know the person. And Budapest is not expensive! I didn't experience the intolerance that you were speaking about. You're definitely right about some of the waitresses. They can be a horror. Don't tip them when they treat you like shit. You don't have to.

[@woltersworld]

Ed Roker Thanks Ed. Great helpfulness here in your comment. all the best for your travels!

[@mariyaconcha479]

This guy doesn't have a clue about Budapest!

[@woltersworld]

Thanks for the comment and watching!

[@chaper52]

Hey Wolter,for a christmas or new year's eve trip would you recommend Budapest over Brussels?

[@franzferdinand2389]

the s is sh in hungarian thats why its called "Budapesht", not Budapest.

[@konczk]

If you're allergic to rudeness, like I am, you're probably better off staying away from Budapest altogether. Perhaps things are different now, but about 10 years ago, no visit was complete without a couple of really shocking encounters with people who were supposedly there to serve you. From bus drivers shouting and swearing at you for the audacity of daring to ask where the bus was going, to waiters literally kicking you out of the restaurant mid-meal because they wanted to close down the section you were dining at.

[@jojoGjoy]

THANKS !! I really appreciate all your tips, hope it will be a great experience !

[@woltersworld]

Thank you.

[@HandleGF]

Just say "Bazd meg!" and all the Hungarians will love you.

[@HandleGF]

@swellh2o :-)

[@lkomaromi6878]

Do not generalise as you can hurt peoples' feelings. Sure, older people don't really speak english, but it is often the case in most countries. Younger generations definitely speak the language at least on a basic level as it is taught in most educational institutions. Service isn' t crap at all. I am also wondering where you got the idea that hungarians are racist. Hungary used to be a war-torn country that is reflected in older generations so that some of those people are less tolerant with foreign people and generally have a simplistic approach towards the modern world. However, the younger generation is the exact opposite of the above. We need to understand this kind of social segregation before judging the entire nation. I really liked your other video about Iceland but you aren't spot on here. Maybe you'd spent 3 days in Budapest that doesn't really capture the atmosphere and social values of the city. Additionally, Hungary is Central Europe.

[@InthenameofYeshua]

thank you. I was afraid to even think of visiting because of the fear of being hated because of my race.

[@lkomaromi6878]

Derek Lowery don't be! They are generally nice people but less open than those in for example London.

[@Kay-bj8sv]

+L Komaromi Hey, I also wanted to know If Hungary is really homophobic???

[@lkomaromi6878]

No, its not.

[@Kay-bj8sv]

L Komaromi Not at all? 'Cause I've heard that it is.

[@woltersworld]

thanks ralph. all the best!

[@woltersworld]

@xbornstubbornx actually having lived in finland i could understand estonian somewhat when i was there. however, in hungary i felt like i should understand something when they spoke, but i understood nothing :)

[@jimmcdermott4991]

who the fuck is this guy I just got back from Budapest this guy is talking crap on the 5 bad points everyone spoke English everyone was lovely I found it really good value walter needs to fill airtime

[@tofu2139]

Well, I'm hungarian and let me say that some parts of this video are not true. The service problems are true if you are from a country like England or Germany but that is not our fault. It's the government's. We got much less payment than other people. And this is why a lot of younger people going to other countries for better jobs. I think Hungary would be very very cheap for an english man for example. I just got home from a tour in England and i gotta say it was freaking expensive! Yes. There are SOME neo-nazis in the counrty and this is a thing that normal people in this counrty ashamed. But that doesn't mean that every people in hungary are racist! This is really doesn't mean that. And if you're from Africa and some people watching you on a tram, it doesn't mean it either. Perhaps they're watching your beautiful skin (you have really beautiful skin) or your georgous smile. This country doesn't live it's best times so yes, McDonald's doesn't give free ketchup, and I was very surprised when I got it in England. Sorry for my english...was it that bad?... I hope that you all doesn't have very bad opinions about hungarian people because the most of the bad things are not our fault (slow trams and buses, diety streets in the downtown, poorly educated people, not developing - old things). Oh, and I would be very happy if i could hear more english-speaking people on the bus...

[@Ric419]

You're English was not too bad. Thanks for the information.

[@hkjykjhk]

Maybe its the fault of the communist domination :O

[@adeelkj81]

Very nice post, i hope i change my perception in the times to come of my stay here!

[@katapal62]

I'm Hungarian my family moved when I was four I'm ten now and trust ms it is an absolute gorgeous place and money is done slightly differently there like my grandma said she bought something for 1000( idk the name of the money) and I'm like wow that is expensive but then she said in English money it would only be like £5 which I think is fair

[@HUNdAntae]

Kata Pal actually 1000Ft(forint) is about 3 pounds. So basically if you come with a sane amount of pounds or euros, and you are not looking for extravagance, it's pretty cheap. I mean if you're planning to spend 1000gbp over a week(for a couple), you can afford the time of your life!

[@nafissachokairi112]

October is a good time to visit Budapest?? or the weather is bad??

[@age_of_reason]

Would you recommend learning German online by yourself or should I take a class in my community college?

[@adismell]

This is bullshit. I've lived in Hungary for twenty years. Taxis are regulated - they all charge the same amount. When you get to the airport, do NOT ask the hotel to send you a taxi (as they WILL rip you off) - use the airport taxi company. Secondly, I have never met an antisemitic person in Hungary, though I have met plenty in western European countries (England, France and Germany, and especially Austria, but not in Hungary). The one thing that is true is the waiters - they really are beyond the pale of bad. And by the way, you DO get ripped off in restaurants as a foreigner. Lastly, it's the cheapest capital city in Europe, However, you need to watch what you eat and drink, as in particular, shorts are very expensive, and so is wine in restaurants.

[@BenjaminIstvanCseko]

I'm gay and lived on three continents. I find the "woke" U.S. and Western Europe less tolerant at this point than the chill and real and honest people of Budapest.

[@danitagreen2342]

Thank you for asking! I returned from Budapest 2 wks ago and can't stop talking about it. It's very beautiful, full of historic splendor and impressive architecture. But what really amazed me were the people - extremely pleasant and helpful, especially since I spoke NO Hungarian. People over 40 sometimes did look at me with curiosity, noticing my dark skin and locked hair but my vanity (lol) chose to see it as admiration. And I did smile a lot, and that speaks volumes in any language!

[@DanTheCaptain]

Mark, you should really go back to Budapest during the summer! The best time to go!

[@toptennation9700]

hi is not sio. It's szia

[@trionamcelligott5213]

Budapest is cheap! I think you were looking in all the wrong places. There's just certain places and areas designed to rip tourists off. Hungarians neonazi problem?!?! Dont visit Ireland then if you believe that! I dont think its them being racist or intolerant, hungarians just tend to hate everyone, even their own people. SZIA your pronunciation for hello/goodbye.. think of it like "See ya" but you dont pronounce the y.

[@christoc99]

Ty for the info. It's fun to listen one people's point of view. I enjoyed it. I can't wait to hear what do you have to say about Argentina, Chile, Peru, Uruguay etc in South America....... Your fan, Christo : )

[@woltersworld]

christoc99 we are hoping to get down to south America in the next year maybe next November (spring 2016 at the latest) i miss living down there. i loved it so much. great people seriously great people

[@zagyex]

Great to hear that! I'm sure that was admiration :) We are also going to visit Budapest in 2 weeks, I'm looking forward to it.

[@alessio272]

Hungarian (magyarul) is classified by linguist as a language isolate.

[@alessio272]

With Hungarian being so difficult I would be up for the challenge to learn it.

[@baloghiren9738]

Hungarians is the second most difficult language in world. First is Slovak! :)

[@alessio272]

As far as Slovak language I studied Russian and it was challenging

[@baloghiren9738]

1. Slovak 2. Hungary 3. Finish 4. Arab 5. Persia 6. Korea 7. Japan 8. Chinese 9. French 10. Germany. :) Cheers :)

[@baloghiren9738]

***** I read it diagnostic by linguist professors. I wrote because of this. :)

[@zagyex]

Budapest has the biggest jewish community in Europe. What are you talking about, really? It is really a cool place and you wont meet xenophobia i can assure that... You must be very frustrated but why?

[@pococurante9754]

/shrug Remember he is very up on Hungary. It is not just people who follow the world press or blogging travelers like this person. The Helsinki Hungarian Committee has documented problems. helsinki.hu/wp-content/uploads/General_climate_of_intolerance_in_Hungary_20110107.pdf He wasn't singling out Hungary as being unusual. Europe overall is slipping backwards on Jews. I am glad your experience is good.

[@zagyex]

grafplaten Name please just ONE antisemitic hate crime in budapest in the last ten years.

[@vikingvic]

The Zionist jews are what people have problem with. And of course, the supremacist aspect that you find in any culture or religion to some extent is very obvious in certain jew factions. The zionist ashke-nazi jews funded and were part of setting up the world wars themselves. but of course you wouldnt know that given the indoctrination propaganda. You do not come even close to seeing what really going on. And what has been going on... Divide & Con-quer/rule.

[@zagyex]

grafplaten Well-well you coudnt name any antisemitic hate crimes in Budapest because there was NONE. NOT ONE in the last 10-20 years. You just pulled the "regular hate crimes" out of your ass, they dont fit there anymore because you are obiviously full of shit. While in other countries, like france, germany it is really common, people even get shot because they are jewish, in hungary the worst thing in the last 20 years that happened is that someone said "fuckin jew" to a rabbi on the street. And then even the President of hungary apologized for that. So either get your facts together or stop deliberately lying.

[@hkjykjhk]

3Dtimespace The zionism was born in hungary xD

[@woltersworld]

nice :) keeping it classy on wolters world :) I can't say anymore... my wife is right here ;) have a great week!

[@borzix1997]

If this picture is your photo, it is no wonder they were nice and helpful, because your smile is really heart-warming.

[@venonsumsger831]

I think you over-exaturated hungarian "neo-nazi" problem. You should not make such storng remarks without knowing the history of the people and the nation. In addition, patriotsim is nothing to be fearful of.

[@Kareszkoma]

Hungary T.T .. not hungry...

[@0Hammerhead0]

You may be right. Be even in America, people who feel the need to downplay racism while speaking highly of patriotism have given me good reason for caution.

[@Kareszkoma]

The people who live there made that place as it is. They worked through hundreds of years, protected it with their blood, built every pavement, school, city that is there. What makes you think you have a right for it? What makes you think you can take that land away? The people there might be white. True. And keeping the country the same, could be interpreted as basicly keeping it white. That is true. It's a white country. It doesn't sound nice. But just because you are a "minority" or some other BS, that doesn't give you rights. That doesn't make you special. It doesn't mean that you are not an invader or an outsider. Even if you come here, drop a baby or born such way in Hungary, that still doesn't make you a hungarian. Not letting hungarians defend their own land, because they are WHITE is racism. That is the book definition. Keeping Hungary as the first, makes you a hungarian. Serving the nation, your people, protecting it, helping it, norturing it. That makes you a hungarian. That is not a hard thing to understand. What many fails to understand is that these white nations are good because of those "Whiiite people". Because those "whiite" people kept it well. The people made that land as good as it is. If the people however whom immigrate, be any color, race, or religion CANNOT keep it as good, even ruin it, than they are not welcome. But these countries here in Europe were always welcoming to good people. They always welcomed people of worth. They are lived by multiple races, cultures, even multiple nations. BUT these people united, to stand taller together. So they could do even More to the land and the people on it. This is what the western idea of utopy is. If a lot of immigrant is unwelcomed because of their incapabalities, to act or live properly- Because they are not making the land better, but that of worse, than they are unwelcomed in the boundaries of these countries. Even if they are massed in the same religion, color, or race. Doing otherwise would be Racism. By book definition. Calling for racism when most is just not worthy is not an idea most accepts. Usually things as such end in nacionalism.

[@venonsumsger831]

+MamboJambo where do good men like you hide these days?

[@Kareszkoma]

Venon Sumsger That was just a general knowledge kind of thing. Even the most unskilled workers know that. Ask a man how would he feel if strangers were to move in his house, use it, dirty it, without his permission or rent. But to make it further-> What happens, when he sees that they break his things, amortize the furniture, live down his house, everything he has? He would get angry. What would happen if the media were to call on him, for beating those invaders and throw them out? What happens when others see the media do that? What happens when the police is introduced into the situation, saying that this is just as much their home as his is? When others see the police do such? Things are very simple. The media likes to make a big fuss about it, because their word means nothing, and nothing is hard to sell. But to answer your question, I'm teaching english, and learning to be a confectioner/pastry cook.

[@Che18335]

I loved Budapest in the past, the food, the people the atmosphere. But in the recent years it got very racist and hateful. I have to agree with this guy, many Hungarians are really manipulated by their media especially against Muslims and Jews. Hope they get again like they used to be, one of the nicest places in Europe. from someone who lived in Budapest

[@viridianamaldonado8463]

I will be in Budapesr and other Eastern Europe places soon, i'm learning a lot about your videos, great info! i'll make sure I learn at least a word of two in hungarian :) Greetings from Mexico

[@becks4899]

Hi Walter, great vid! me and my best friend are thinking of going to budapest in July - were thinking of going to an air b n b centralised. would you say it's a good city to go as two eighteen year old girls who love a bit of culture and a bit of partying?

[@adamvarnusz7171]

Becky G Hey I live in Budapest and I would encourage you to visit our city. AirBnB is generally ok and safe. I would recommend that you stay in the 5th district if you want central location and dont mind noisy nightlife, or the 1st district which is just across the river but more quiet. The city is very safe however just in case during the night avoid the 7th, 8th, 9th and 10th districts. The 5th district around Deak square turns into a giant party scene every evening, especially weekends. As for culture you can go to the castle hill, visit the citadel on gellert hill for views, go to the gellert bath, etc. If you take a cab, as he said dont stop one on the street, instead find out your address and order one on the phone, for example [phone] will get you good cab service. I hope you visit with your friend, and enjoy your stay.

[@Kinlever]

By the way, did this guy just mentioned how "Igor" will treat you in a bath in Budapest????Hahahaha, Wolter, please, shut this video down, go back to Budapest and spend a week or month there, you should really learn something about Budapest, and not read nonsense from the paper.

[@johanssonfin]

Well i bet Budapest is much cheaper than Helsinki

[@Fotonic]

I love to see that you had a good time there and looking forward to get back to it soon. You're awesome man! I'm looking forward to see my mates so badly too, but it will take a little longer. Once you get back please crack up a Soproni :)

[@didyoureally4678]

really good videos!! I was planning to go on a sailboat vacation in the black sea/ adriatic/ greek islands area. i wondered if you had any thoughts on cheaper but interesting places to visit. is there one country you like the most in this area?

[@woltersworld]

shane judson crete, santorini and Rhodes are great for the greek isles and the most popular ones

[@theody8977]

The comments make me think that he didn't exaggerate when he mentioned the neo-nazis....

[@haliho8827]

He did exaggerate!

[@maxjohnson1758]

"Intolerance" should be one of the 5 things you are going to love.

[@millercreativestrategiesll8863]

What do you mean by that?

[@maxjohnson1758]

Miller Creative Strategies, LLC I mean if you want to experience tolerance, just wander around in one of our cities in America at night. Maybe you will survive it. That's what I mean.

[@revdavid11]

Budapest is one of the safeties capitals in Europe...

[@maxjohnson1758]

revdavid11 No doubt.

[@hulyepicsa]

I'm from Budapest and it's amazing how well you see it :)

[@xEagleKnightx]

I will be in Budapest for 2 weeks so really looking forward to it!!