Chain Bridge
Buda Castle
Cave boat trip
Lake Balaton
Budapest
The spice of Europe
A few words about Budapest
Budapest is location of globally significant events…
Budapest is home to internationally popular marathons and to the Sziget Festival, one of the largest cultural and music festivals in Europe. The Formula 1 Hungarian Grand Prix is more and more popular, since 1986 this motor race event has been held annually just outside of Budapest. Another great example from the past, the 17th FINA World Aquatics Championships were also held in Budapest in 2017 which has attracted over 10,000 visitors. More international competitions are due to be held here in 2021: amongst others the UEFA European Football Championships. The city will also host several large congresses this year such as the European Stadium & Safety Management Association Summit (ESSMA), the 52nd International Eucharistic Congress and the 41st SICOT Orthopaedic World Congress. In 2021 Budapest will be again the host destination for the World Hunting and Nature Expo where the organizers expect one million visitors.
Budapest is a vibrant capital city with amazing event venues
An outstanding cultural life and magnificent historic spas welcome visitors to Budapest, a true metropolis that offers unforgettable experiences in every season, especially in the fall. The weather is sunny, the Hungarian cities are full with program. Budapest offers unlimited possibilities to spend a couple of days in or around the city. The House of Parliament, the Gellért Hill, the Chain Bridge are just a few of them. Hungarian food deserves to be mentioned among the country's main attractions. As in other cultures, the Hungarian approach to food combines pride in their own traditions with a readiness to accept outside influences. The result is a vibrant restaurant scene where an Asian-Hungarian fusion restaurant may well be of genuine interest. Luckily, prices are significantly below Western Europe's.
Accessibility from all around Europe
153 airports
135 cities in 49 countries
49 airlines
By Rail / By Coach / By Car
Budapest is easily approachable by plane, train, bus and car. Well-known airlines from all around the world (including several low-cost airlines, e.g., Ryanair, WizzAir, EasyJet) have their regular flights to Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport.
Hungary can be reached easily from anywhere on the continent. Direct flights with flight times of less than 2 hours connect Budapest with most main European destinations: you can choose from 147 destinations and 53 airlines, and these numbers are continuously growing. As a member state of both the European Union and the Schengen Area, it is quick and easy to cross its borders for EU and EEA citizens. The airport is located about 20 kilometers far away from the city center which can be accessed by public transport or by a 30-minute taxi ride. Budapest has frequent train and bus connections with neighboring countries as well.
Images of Budapest - Capital of Hungary
Find some of the interesting destinations to visit in the capital, during IAC 2024
Image credits: Budapest Convention Bureau
Public transportation
Budapest has an intensive and excellent public transport network.
Metro linesBus linesTram linesTrolley linesFunicular to the Castle HillDay and Night servicesHotels
We reserved 4600 rooms for IAC participants in hotels and hostels
5 star hotels
Capacity: 2794
Reserved: 1540
4 star hotels
Capacity: 6798
Reserved: 2425
3 star hotels
Capacity: 1562
Reserved: 455
hostels
Capacity: 498
Reserved: 180
In total we reserved 4600 room of the capacity of 11652
Further options:
- https://www.airbnb.com/ 300+ accommodations
- https://www.booking.com/ 1200+ accommodations
Baths in Budapest
Budapest is well known of its baths.
Discover the hundreds of possibilities.
Photo credit: Shawn Harquail
Take a look at Hungary!
Image: Lake Balaton
More information about Budapest
Spice of Europe
An interactive map with tips for
- Sights
- Hidden treasures
- Culture
- Childrens's Budapest
- Baths
Why Hungary
A few images of Hungary