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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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...
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Sep 19, 2025 // CASE #5749

Opening Soon: Why Time Out Market Budapest Will Surprise You

My phone has been buzzing for weeks. It’s the same message, copy-pasted from friends in London, cousins in the States,...
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UPDATED: Sep 26, 2025 // CASE #5667

Hungary’s Restaurant Week 2025: Your Complete Survival Guide (Because Someone Has To Tell You The Truth)

Szia, fellow food adventurers! 🇭🇺 Welcome to the beautiful chaos that is Hungary’s National Restaurant Week 2025, where Budapest’s dining...
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Sep 02, 2025 // CASE #5449

Don’t Be a Spritzer-Sipping Barbarian: An Insider’s Guide to Fröccs in Budapest

Alright, listen up. You’ve landed in my chaotic, glorious city. You’ve ticked off Parliament, you’ve steamed yourself into a raisin...
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Sep 02, 2025 // CASE #5433

The Ultimate Budapest Fish Soup (Fishemans soup) Wars: Baja vs Szeged Halászlé Battle Guide (2025)

Where to find authentic Hungarian fish soup in Budapest + why Hungarians will literally fight over pasta in soup Listen,...
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UPDATED: Aug 29, 2025 // CASE #5148

Kosher in the Capital: A Budapest Insider’s Guide to the Best Jewish Eats (with my friend, Mr. TA, who survived)

An old friend of mine, who we’ll call Mr. TA (to protect his identity and his dignity, after I caught...
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UPDATED: Aug 29, 2025 // CASE #5005

The Great Budapest Danube Dining Debacle: A Quixotic Quest for a Riverside Restaurant That Doesn’t Suck

The Insane Premise: Or, Why Am I Putting Myself Through This? It all started, as most questionable Budapest decisions do,...
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UPDATED: Aug 29, 2025 // CASE #4823

Bread Lovers’ Bucket List: 10 Loaves That Define Budapest

Close your eyes and think of Budapest. You’re probably picturing goulash, paprika, maybe a slice of Dobos Torte. And you...
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UPDATED: Aug 29, 2025 // CASE #4766

If You Love Dessert, Budapest Will Steal Your Heart (and Your Self-Control)

There’s a unique magic to a Budapest cukrászda. It’s more than just a cake shop; it’s a social institution, a...
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