Some excerpts from the website of Hostel Marco Polo that might be useful
What to do and where. Sightseeing /Guided
tours. See Budapest
Tours - Budapest Danube Bend
www.seebudapest.hu We will be glad to show you in person. Quality
air-conditioned cars, minivans and buses (1-12 people per guide). Multilingual, attentive guides, experienced drivers. Countryside sightseeing
trips to famous and beautiful venues. Free pick-up from any Budapest address. Vehicles have a maximum capacity, so they are never over-crowded. A local view: ask for a private
tour (minimum two people). Group discounts available! (exception Hear Budapest
Tour): 5 people: - 5% 6 people: - 10% 7+ people: - 15%. See Budapest (HUF 5.900-) (3 hours, with guide in English or Spanish, with 5 stops, exploration of Citadel, Chain Bridge, Castle Hill, Margaret Bridge, Parliament, Nyugati Station, Heroes' Square, Andrssy Avenue, Oktogon, Synagogue) - small groups, attentive guides. A conversation and not a monologue! (Highly recommended). Private option for 2 or more people available (7.500 per person instead of 5.900). Hear Budapest (HUF 3.900-) (3 hours, without guide, using pre-recorded
tour information in English, German, Spanish, French) - one language only per
tour. In case you do not need a guide and prefer recorded sound to conversations, this
tour is for you. Carefully selected and professionally recorded Hungarian music and narrated information on the city will help you get an insight into Hungary's past and present, as well as its people and culture. Night Budapest (HUF 5.400-) (2 hours, with guide, 2-3 walking stops. Night
tour in English or Spanish.) With focus on illuminated sights and the best places to enjoy a summer night stroll, take pictures and admire it all. The
tour route is the same as the See Budapest
Tour. Szentendre
Tour (HUF 8.500-) (4 hours, with guide, 1 long stop, in English or Spanish, minimum 2 persons) Picturesque Szentendre, a vibrant artist's colony, just 25 minutes from the
centre of the Budapest. A Mediterranean artists' village with a special atmosphere. Museums (e.g. Caprice Jewellery Museum, Ferenczy Museum),
shops, churches, wine tasting and a boat ride at the end make this
tour unforgettable! (Boat ride in main season only). Danube Bend
Tour (HUF 15.000-) (7 hours, with guide, 3 long stops, in English or Spanish, minimum 2 persons) Day-
trip to the towns of kings and artists. Wonderful landscape and buildings, the largest cathedral, a castle and a friendly mediterranean town, wine tasting, shopping await you! This day-
trip covers three magnificient locations just outside Budapest in a beautiful holiday resort-like environment. Esztergom, the city that has the biggest cathedral of Hungary, Visegrd Castle, and vibrant, colourful Szentendre will make for a perfect day out in the nature! *Special Budapest* (HUF 7.500-) (4 hours, variable stops, English or Spanish-speaking guide, minimum 2 persons). The classic Private See Budapest
Tour with an added hour of special guidance in the field of chosen theme. Currently available themes: Communism,
Spa City, Museumgoer, Jewish Focus). We offer different type of city
tours by bus with various themes, duration and price range. Our aim is that everybody finds the BEST one! Just a short list of some of them: City
Tour by open panoramic bus (2 hours): Basilica (interior) - Parliament (stop) - Heroes' square - Millenary monument (stop) - Opera Chain bridge - Castle district (stop) - Gellrt hill - Citadel (photostop)- Danube corso - Basilica. Parliament
Tour (1,5 hours
tour): Take the opportunity for a visit of the impressive House of Parliament. Parliament
Tour and City
Tour (4 hours): After the sightseeing we explore the Parliament buliding (inside) - with guidance. The impressive houses of parliament is Hungary's largest building, with
692 rooms, magnificient neogothic chambers and staircases (about 30-40 minues) in two languages. Jewish See Budapest (3 hours
tour): We drive along the Danube - visit of the world's second largest Synagogue and the Jewish Museum. Possibility for
lunch in a kosher
restaurant. (See Special Budapest above.). Millenium Walking
Tour (3,5 hours): Walk to the famous Vrsmarthy Square, travelling ont he Millenium Underground line to the State Opera House. Walking on the Andrssy Street. Heroes' Square, Szcheni
Spa, Vajdahunyad Castle. If you would have any special request or just would have more information, please feel free to by mail or ask the reception once you are here! DANUBE LEGEND Duration: 1 hour Included: 2
drinks (champain, wine, beer, soft
drinks) Languages: selection of 30 languages Departure: Budapest, 5th district, Vigad tr - Boat Station Pier 7. The cruise: Danube Legend is an evening sightseeing cruise on the river, combined with a sound and vision show. The boat departs from the
center of Budapest and makes an hour round
trip in the city. While you are enchanted by the illuminated sights, famous Hungarian historical personalities, kings, queens poets, inventors and even the Danube tells you legendary stories about the town. Throught
TV screens - hanged every where on board - you be able to look behind the walls of the buildings passing by, to admire the hidden interiors. The programm ends with the Blue Danube Waltz which whispers in your ears any time you remember the
tour. Save money with BUDAPEST CARD! DUNA BELLA Duration: 2 hours: 1 h cruise + 1 h walk on Margarete Island. 1 hour: skipping the island walk. 2
drinks (wine, beer, soft
drinks, Duna Bella
cocktail). Languages: On the boat: selection of 30 languages. On the island: English, German, Hungarian (French, Spanish, Italian on request) Departure: Budapest, 5th district, Vigad tr - Boat Station Pier 7 Duna Bella is a daytime sightseeing cruise on the Danube. The boat
tour departs from the
center of Budapest. The cruise: During the
trip you are guided by the two parts of the city as Buda and Pest are telling you their fabulous stories about the charming curiosities along the river. This dialogue ends at the Margaret Island, where you have the possibility to participate in an hour walking
tour. ( To skip the Margaret Island
tour: stay on board! The ship stops only for 5 minutes. Those are walking, will return with the next boat.) Following the island break the boat turns towards the town again, but the show is not over yet. The final 15 minutes is full of suprises! Save money with BUDAPEST CARD! Walking
Tours (+
Pub Crawl Hungaro Gastro). Walking
Tours (+
Pub Crawl Hungaro Gastro) Absolute Walk
Tour in Budapest (3,5 hours): More than just churches castles! A complete overwiew of the history, the city and all the major sights in an entertaining and interactive walk. Absolute Walk
Tour in Budapest (3,5 hours): More than just churches castles! Get to know Budapest with the best orientation
tour available! A complete overview of the history, the city and all the major sights in an entertaining and interactive walk divulging Budapest best kept secrets. Highlights and Themes. Hungarian History and Culture. Heroes' Sq and City Park with a peek into the
bath house. Opera, Basilica, Synagogue. Vaci St, Danube Promenade, Chain Bridge Buda Castle District Royal Palace, Fisherman's Bastion, Matthias Church Walk Go Everyday! Summer Daily 9:30 AM and 1:30 PM May 16th to Sept. 30th Winter Daily 10:30 AM* Oct 1st to May 15th *no
tours Dec 25th and 26th. HammerSickle
Tour (3 hours
tour): Communist History of Hungary. Guided
tour of the Statue Park, transport via bus to the park, visit to our own museum of communist relics and a spirit tasting. HammerSickle
Tour (3 hours
tour) The Way it was, Comrade! Go back to the good old times when we drove Trabants, lived in Block
Flats, stood in Banana Lines, had Two Passports, Coupon Books, No
TV on Mondays and no Freedom of Speech! Highlights and Themes. Communist History of Hungary. Real Relics from the time, Readers Displays.
Trip to the Statue Park for a guided
tour via Bus. Visit our own unique Museum of How life was back then (display of f...
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Rooms Our double and quad
rooms are bright and comfy and have
telephone and
TV, plus
en-suite bathrooms. As for our dormitories, We've yet to find another anywhere that even comes close. Each 12 bed
room is divided into 2-bunk areas with their own lockers. Each dorm is next to a dedicated
bathroom with two sinks,
showers and
WC's. All of our spacious
rooms are meticulously clean and well-kept.
Bar The newly renovated
bar is located down in the cellar, but is large and friendly! Good place for a chat, a
drink or just simply enjoying the atmosphere.
Breakfast is served here from 7 11am,
lunch/
dinner on request. The
bar is open all through the day into the evening
Internet We have an
internet access point in the hostel's lobby, our coin operated machines (coins are available at the reception) can help you keep in touch with the folks back home via fast-line
internet email 24/7. Facilities and Services. No curfew and no lock-out. En-
suite facilities including
toilet,
shower (Continuous hot water), towels in
rooms (except dorms). Washer and Dryer (coin-operated).
Currency exchange (cash only). Public
telephone,
fax,
Internet access. Luggage
room bicycle storage. Mini-
Safes at reception.
Kitchenette (
kitchenissimo). We serve group menus for
dinner and
lunch. Booking for sightseeing: bus, walking
tours activities.
Telephone in each
room (except dorms).
Baby bed and high-chair available.
TV in
room (single, double and 4-bed). Secure
parking near Hostel.
Wake-up call /
alarm clock. Hair-drier,
Iron Ironing Board available at reception. Soft
drinks and vending machines. Free minibus service from Keleti Railway station (07:00-19:00).
Phone cards calling cards available at reception.
Internet access in the lobby we ask for key deposit that you get back when checking-out (1 000 HUF or 5 EUR). Staff We have a great team working behind the scenes, so that your stay is just the way you want it. Should you have questions or problems, you can find someone at reception around the clock to help you. © 2002-2006 Mellow Mood Ltd. Hostels Hotels Budapest, Hungary |. Developed by Artamax
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