Airbnb Ban in Terézváros: Short-term rentals (including Airbnb) are now banned in Budapest\'s Party District (District VI) as of 1 Jan 2026. Hotels and B&Bs remain unaffected.
Gellért Baths Closed: The iconic Gellért Thermal Bath is closed for renovation until 2028. Alternatives: Rudas, Széchenyi, or Lukács Baths.
The digital system launches EU‑wide on 12 October 2025 and rolls out at Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport on 18 November 2025. This mainly affects non‑EU citizens entering the Schengen Area for stays of up to 90 days.
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Parliament-inside REPORT
Jan 28, 2026 // CASE #6823

3 Days in Budapest: The No-BS Local’s Itinerary (2026 Guide)

Three days in Budapest is the sweet spot. This local's itinerary covers both Buda and Pest, thermal baths (with 2026...
REPORT
Sep 23, 2025 // CASE #5697

Step Back in Time: The Most Beautiful Historical Coffee Houses in Budapest

The Coffee House Challenge That Started It All Picture this: You’re sitting in Szimpla Kert, nursing your third fröccs of...
guide REPORT
UPDATED: Sep 10, 2025 // CASE #5565

English-Speaking Tour Guides in Budapest: Don’t Let Your Hotel Concierge Choose

Let’s be honest here – asking your hotel concierge to recommend a tour guide is like asking a tourist in...
REPORT
Aug 30, 2025 // CASE #5297

Inside Matthias Church: Free Entry Hacks, Tower Climbs & Untold Stories

TL;DR: Is This Rainbow-Roofed Wonder Worth Your Tourist Euros? YES. Even if you’re suffering from terminal “ABC syndrome” (Another Bloody...
REPORT
UPDATED: Jan 29, 2026 // CASE #4921

Soaking in Suds at Lukács: Bathing in Beer at Budapest’s Historic Lukács Bath (Yes, It’s a Thing)

As a Budapest local and the writer behind HungaryUnlocked, I’ve seen it all. I’ve seen tourists try to order goulash...
REPORT
UPDATED: Jan 29, 2026 // CASE #4907

From Thermal Baths to Beer Spa: Budapest’s Most Unusual Spa Experience

Let’s be honest, we Hungarians have a reputation. We’re seen as a bit pessimistic, a nation of inventors who created...
Budapest events this week REPORT
UPDATED: Aug 29, 2025 // CASE #4792

10 Budapest Bucket List Events This Week That’ll Make Your Instagram Explode (August 18-24, 2025)

The smell of kürtőskalács hits you before you even reach Buda Castle. That sweet, cinnamon-sugar aroma mixing with grilled sausages...
August 20 REPORT
UPDATED: Aug 29, 2025 // CASE #4704

Budapest’s August 20th Fireworks: Best Views (And How to Avoid the Chaos)

There’s a specific hum that takes over Budapest on August 20th. It’s a city-wide thrum of anticipation you can feel...
REPORT
UPDATED: Aug 29, 2025 // CASE #4628

4 Hours Locked in History: My Verdict on Budapest’s Csepel WWII Bunker Tour

Most tourists see the glittering Parliament from a river cruise at dusk. My friends and I were heading in the...
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