geopractice 

Hungarian Forint

Even though have joining EU, business transaction in Hungary is not in Euro but instead still using local currency - Hungarian Forint. The exchange rate is about 240 Forint = 1 Euro.



Hungarian Forint 200 (front)



Hungarian Forint 200 (back)

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Budapest Ferighy Airport

If you travel to Budapest by air you will be landed at Ferighy Airport.



The easiest way to get into the City from the airport is by taking the Airport Minibus. Ticket can be purchased from the bus ticket counter at the airport.





Tiket Airport Minibus

- untuk perjalanan Airport ke Pusat Bandar Budapest – Airport
- harga tiket perjalanan pergi balik 3600 Hungarian Forint
- harga perjalanan sehala 2100 Forint
- bagi perjalanan balik tempahan bas perlu dibuat sehari sebelum bagi menetapkan waktu dan tempat mengambil penumpang

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Tram Ticket

Tiket Perjalanan



- laku untuk semua jenis perjalanan
- tram, bas, metro (lrt), dsb
- boleh guna selama tempoh 7 hari
- harga tiket 3000 Hungarian Forint (Nota: 1 Euro ≈ 230 Forint)
- boleh dibeli di stesen tertentu sahaja
- tidak dijual di Airport
- perlu dibawa bersama semasa perjalanan



Back side of the ticket

Ticket usage regulation is written at the back of the ticket

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Tram in Budapest

It is easy to travel within Budapest. The tram service is reliable, cheap and efficient. Tram operate from as early as 4am in the morning; right through pass mid-night.



Budapest's Tram stop at one of its point


During my stay there (i.e., Griff Junior Hotel) the tram line is right infront. Take tram No 6 or 49 which will take you to BUTE. Tram 49 will further goes accross the river to Central Market and its surrounding.





Tram 6 will take you to ....




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Central Market

One of major attraction site to visitor is the place where one can buy souvenir items like T-shirt, key chains, handy crafts, etc ... In Budapest such a place is the Central Market. There you can find all those what tourist look for. Not only that there are many other things you can find... food, meat, sundry goods like onions, eggs.. its a central market anyway !



View of Budapest's Central Market from the top.

Business hour is 8am to 6pm daily. On Saturday they close early at 2pm.



One of butcher stall selling meat products

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Muegyetem's Mementoes

Visiting college is more meaningful if you purchase something from its store.
What better way than having Mugs with their name on it.



This Mug is quite cheap .. 280 Forints (about 1 Euro something ..)

Muegyetem is what they called BUTE in Hungarian ... I guess so!



And this one for some reason sell at 400 Forints.

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Budget accommodation

To find an accommodation is not really a problem. I've choose to stay at a budget hotel. The hotel is very near to the Buda site of Budapest. Public transport is very easy to access. Tram No 6 and 49 will take you to BUTE in 15 minutes.





The hotel entrance - - That is how its look

At that time the room rate was Euro21 for a single room. The room is basic with a TV, mini-fridge and attached bathroom.

BUTE's Geodesy Dept

While in BUTE I've visited the Geodesy/Surveying Dept. It is one of the most established Geodesy school in Eastern Europe.



The photo above is a plaque with the name of Geodesy/Surveying staff written on it. The Dept is currently headed by Prof Jozsef Adam. The Dept has produced many distinguished geodesists. Among the most notable were Profs R Eotvos and Peter Biro.

Budapest Technical U

I have the opportunity to visit Budapest University of Technical and Economic (BUTE). It is a very old institution founded in the late 18th century (i.e., 1782).



The above is one of the building in the campus. Yes it is an old building but the architecture is been kept in good condition.

The following photo shown the interior sight of the building - one of the corridor. Simple and yet trendy !



Look at how clean it is, neat and very well maintained. The notice boards display are well organized too.

When travelling ...

One of the difficulty when travelling is to find halal meals. I was in Budapest recently and spotted a restaurant which serve halal food.



As can be read it is Al Amir Restaurant serving Arab/Syrian dishes. It is located somewhere along Rakocci ut (Rakocci Street) .. I am not really sure wether this is correct! But the exact address could be Király u. 17, Budapest, 1075.

I should provide some information on the menu and price but dont have time to check them out as I was in hurry. Judging from it's location and speciality the meal there may cost around 10,000 Forint per set. As a comparison Fish Fillet and Pepsi at McD or Burger King in Budapest is around 900 Forint (about Euro 3.60).