Project Meeting & Conference, November 2014, Budapest. Information Sheet

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1 Locations: Accommodation & Project Meeting November: Continental Hotel Zara, Dohany Street 42-44, H-1074 Budapest, Hungary Phone: , Reservation phone: continentalinfo@zeinahotels.com, reservation: continentalreservation@zeinahotels.com The modern 4-star superior Continental Hotel Zara is conveniently located in the heart of the city in the old Budapest Jewish Quarter. It lies just 250m from the Blaha Lujza Ter metro and tram stops and just 21km from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International airport, Popular attractions nearby include the Jewish Quarter s atmospheric streets and market, the Jewish museum and Europe s largest Synagogue. There are also numerous restaurants and retro bars in the area, providing a great resting place as well as a chance to experience some local Hungarian cuisine. The hotel has free WiFi, swimming pool and fitness facilities. You can download the map of the area here. Getting from the Airport and from the Keleti (International) Railway Station to the Hotel Zara Participants either will fly to Liszt Ferenc Airport or by train from Vienna to Keleti Pályaudvar (East Railway Station). You can take a taxi, minibus or try the Budapest Public Transport Company. Airport Taxi: The Főtaxi company (phone: +36-1/ ) operates a stand outside the arrivals terminal. A taxi from the airport to downtown Budapest costs around 8,500 Hungarian forints (HUF) (appr. 28 EUR), depending on traffic conditions. Airport Minibus: The minibus service will take you anywhere in Budapest. The information desk for the minibus service is found in the centre of the arrivals lobby. This option is a bit slower as the minibus may take few other passengers to their destinations but somewhat cheaper. A minibus from the airport to the city centre will cost about 4,800 HUF (appr. 16 EUR). You get a discount if you buy a return ticket in advance 8,800 (appr. 29 EUR). Reservations can be made in person at the Airport Shuttle-Minibus Desks or 24 hours before your flight departure via online reservation system ( through travel agencies or by calling the Call Centre by dialling the number (+36-1/ ). Public transportation from the airport (appr. 45 minutes): 1

2 Single ticket is on sale at the BKK Customer Service Points at the arrivals level of airport terminals 2A and 2B (single ticket is 350 HUF) and on board from the driver for 450 HUF. Single tickets are good for one ride only and a new ticket must be used every time you change lines with them. At the front door of the Airport there is the bus stop for Bus No.: 200E. Take the bus No. 200E and go to Kőbánya-Kispest Metro Station/M3, 9 stops (end of the line). Walk few minutes to the M3 station, take the metro and go to Ferenciek tere (towards Újpest- Központ), 9 stops. Go up to the street level and change Metro to Bus no. 7. or 8. or 112. (towards Bosnyák tér.) 2 stops. Get off the bus at Uránia and walk 5 minutes on Rákóczi Street and turn left to Nyár Street to enter the Hotel on Dohány utca. Public transport from the Keleti Railway Station (appr. 10 minutes): Take the Metro M2 (towards Déli pályaudvar ) to Blaha Lujza tér, 1 stop and get off. Walk 3 minutes on Rákóczi Street and turn right to Nyár Street to enter the Hotel on Dohány Street 2

3 Socialising events, transfer during the evenings of the Meeting. 26 November: We are happy to invite our partners for a short and unique historical tour (30 minutes) in the traditional Jewish area. More info here pm, meeting point at the entrance of the Kazinczy Street Orthodox Synagogue No Just 5 minutes walk from the hotel, See map pm, take a dinner with us at Kőleves Restaurant, Kazinczy Street November: pm, dinner at Karolyi Restaurant, No. 16 Karolyi Mihaly Street. 15 minutes walk or you can take 2 stops by Metro, see map If you would like to join us you can taste the whole menu (including drinks) for 30 Euros. Each participant can get an invoice and pay in cash or by card. 28 November: If you are going to stay for the 3 rd day of the venue on Roma conference as well, we can offer free transit and safety locker for your luggages during the conference. Location, map on page 4. Conference website : For more information about the practicals (menus, transit, printing) or other technical issues, please write us on conference@tarki.hu or contact Katalin on: kapolnai@tarki.hu 3

4 Conference venue, 28 November 2014 Policy programmes to promote social inclusion among Roma Petőfi Literary Museum (PIM), H-1053 Budapest, Károlyi Mihály utca 16. Please find below the walking directions from Continental Hotel Zara to the conference venue or click here to print the map). For more information, conference programme please visit the conference website. 4

5 Public / private transportation in the city Buses, trams and trolleybuses run generally daily from 4.30 a.m. until 11.0 p.m. The Metro lines M1,M2,M3 interconnect at Deák tér Station, M3-M4 at Kalvin tér while M2-M4 lines at Keleti Railway Station. The service frequencies range from 3 minutes at peak time to 10 minutes late in the evening. Tickets Fares cannot be paid on board except new buses and there are fines for traveling without a validated ticket. Single tickets are good for one ride only and a new ticket must be used every time you change lines with them. The discount coupon book of 10 block of tickets (3,000 HUF) can be purchased at vendors, metro stations, hotels, news-stands; they can be validated in meters (red punch slots or orange meters), on board (tram, bus) or at station entrances in case of metro rides (orange boxes/meters). This is probably the most simple and economic way of public transport for the workshop participants, a pass (for 14 days or more), or a Budapest card, which offers dozens of free passes and tourist program discounts for Budapest visits. These are available at metro stations or at end stations of public transport. For prices and information visit the Budapest Transportation Agency s English-language website here: maps of the main lines are here: Suburban trains (called HÉV) can be used to visit the tourist attractions in small towns outside Budapest (Szentendre, Gödöllő). Taxi Cabs in Budapest are marked with the word "Taxi", often accompanied by a company name / logo such as "City Taxi". All taxi vehicles must have a yellow registration plate, as opposed to the white background on regular car plates. All taximeters are equipped with a receipt-printing function, displaying the fares charged and identification of the driver. It is customary to tip the driver about 10% of the full fare, if you were satisfied with the service. Some phone numbers: , , The fare is composed of 3 parts: Basic fee 450HUF (appr. 1.5 EUR) Per kilometre charge 280 HUF (appr. 1.0 EUR) Waiting fee 70 HUF/ minutes (appr EUR) 5

6 Time out in Budapest As a real metropolis, Budapest charms every tourist who visits it. On the Buda side, explore the roman ruins of Acquincum, Gül Baba s Tomb built by the Ottomans, or visit Buda Castle and Mathias Church. On the Pest side the Parliament, Vajdahunyad Castle, the Opera House and St. Stephen s Basilica or the Biggest European Synagogue in Wesselényi Street are must-see sights. Sightseeing, attractions, world heritage sites, monuments are offered here: Nice restaurants, bars, coffee houses all around the city, many good ones on: Andrassy Avenue, around Liszt Ferenc Square, St Istvan Cathedral, Vörösmarty tér Restaurants reviews at Caboodle: Budapest Underground (fancy ruin pubs and more with music, theatre, youth and crowd): Recreation ideas Turkish baths Budapest is rich of thermal water sources which is the cornerstone for thermal baths. Brought by the Turks a lot of baths were built up, in and around Budapest bringing the Turkish tradition of bathing to Budapest. Széchenyi Bath The Bath includes a wellness centre, where trained instructors await guests with services, such as fat burning, weight- and body-toning gymnastics, and aqua aerobics. The swimming pool and the thermal pools are open from 6am until 10pm every day. Rudas Bath The Bath is located on the foot of the Gellért hill next to the Erzsébet híd, 1st District, Döbrentei tér 9. It was built in 1550 during the Turkish occupation of Hungary and kept its Turkish style like the octagonal pool. Gellért Bath This bath is a massive bath in the complex of the Gellért Hotel, 11 th District, Kelenhegyi út 4. Divided outside, inside are with a lot of small rooms with whirlpools, pools and thermal sources. Excellent place to swim or sit in one of the whirlpools and relax. 6

7 Useful information Links to information on Budapest, Hungary Website of the Capital Municipal Government (includes information on sightseeing and cultural events): Information about Hungary, regions, health, gastronomy, history and many more: Cultural activity, city information: or Money Major credit cards are widely accepted in Hungary, but we recommend to always having cash. The Hungarian currency is Forint. The euro-forint exchange rate fluctuates in a range of 1 euro to forints. We recommend that you draw forints from a cashpoint or ATM, as you ll probably receive a better rate and be saved the trouble of seeking out a money exchange shops or banks, however most of them offer fair rates. At money exchange businesses, be sure to check that the buy rate is advertised. Usually, commissions are not charged. Basic words in Hungarian Hello: Hello Good morning: Jó reggelt Good afternoon: Jó napot Good evening: Jó estét One: Egy Ten: Tíz Hundred: Száz Thousand: Ezer Thank you: Köszönöm Please: Kérem Goodbye: Viszontlátásra Excuse me: Elnézést kérek Where is it: Hol van? How can I get there: Hogy jutok oda? Attention please: Figyelem! Hungarian: Magyar I don t speak Hungarian: Nem beszélek magyarul Can I have an espresso please: Egy presso kávét kérek The bill please: Kérem a számlát / Fizetek 7