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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Dec 04, 2025 // CASE #6567

How Hungarians Actually Celebrate Szilveszter: NYE Traditions, Food & Superstitions

⏱️ TL;DR – Hungarian New Year’s Eve (Szilveszter) The Strange, Superstitious, Loud New Year Hungarians Love WHAT Hungarians call New...
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Nov 26, 2025 // CASE #6091

The Ultimate Guide to New Year’s Eve in Budapest 2025: Everything You Need to Know (And What Nobody Tells You)

Planning Szilveszter in Budapest? Good choice. But let me save you from the rookie mistakes that’ll have you freezing on...
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Nov 24, 2025 // CASE #5968

Flying to Budapest in 2025? New EU border registration rules explained

One of the biggest travel changes in 2025 is the introduction of the EU Entry/Exit System (EES). The digital system...
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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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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...
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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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Aug 29, 2025 // CASE #5216

Don’t Get Fleeced: Taxis in Budapest, Explained Without the BS

Alright, let’s have a little chat. You’ve just landed at Liszt Ferenc Airport, the Cyrillic-looking Hungarian language is already making...
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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...
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