Time Out Budapest (Time Out Guides)
|
List Price:
$19.95
Hungary Hotels Travel Price:
$15.96
Your Savings: $ 3.99 ( 20% )
Subject To Change Without Notice
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
Manufacturer: Time Out
|
Average Customer Rating:  
|
|
Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 914.39120454
EAN: 9781904978497
ISBN: 1904978495
Label: Time Out
Manufacturer: Time Out
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 256
Publication Date: 2005-09-28
Publisher: Time Out
Studio: Time Out
|
|
|
|
|
|
Editorial Reviews:
|
|
Budapest is no longer just the tatty gem of old, the Danube pearl hiding behind Vienna, cherished by a few curious, discerning travelers. Now an EU capital, it features five-star hotels, modernized spa centers, cuisine haute and street, and classy cafés. These aspects and much more are detailed in Time Out Budapest. This guide explains Hungarian cuisine, features more than 100 restaurant reviews, and gives authoritative advice on finding the best local fare — and avoiding the worst. The city’s nonstop nightlife, from designer bars to seedy dives to open-air parties, is profiled, along with its relaxing bath culture. A new culture chapter, photographs, sidebars, and chapter introductions, along with rechecked listing details and updated maps, make this the essential companion for a trip to this increasingly popular destination.
|
|
|
Spotlight customer reviews:
|
Customer Rating:
Summary: Has its ups and downs....
Comment: I brought the latest edition of TOBudapest, two weeks after it hit Amazon.uk, to Hungary with me this past October. That being said, I was a little let down. Granted, Budapest is a city that is still changing, establishing and re-establishing itself. However, I think Time Out missed the mark on several occasions here (and I'm a huge proponent of Time Out guides).
The maps are especially erroneous. However, Time Out is once again very handy when it comes to addresses. I'd suggest buying a map upon arrival in Budapest (a good one can be picked up at a newsstand for a couple of bucks) and working in tandem with Time Out's signature style of breaking attractions up by area.
You take your chances with the nightlife, which surprises me as this is usually one of Time Out's fortes. For instance, they mentioned that, when asked, a bartender at Katapult Kazevo described their hours as "2 AM crazy, 4 AM cool, 6 AM breakfast, 8 AM 'Hello, I love you.'" However, my travel partner and I got there around 11 to find them closing up (the bartender informed us, incidentally, that they were more of a cafe than a bar). This wasn't an isolated incident, which led us to wonder if someone forgot to change the bar/club names to correspond with the correct reviews. Perhaps we can blame the fall of communism for that one.
They include a decent section on the Baths (Budapest's main attraction) and mention most of the other pertinent sights (Opera House, Oktagon Square, House of Terror, the cathedral, etc.). However, this is much more a consumer's guide to Budapest, based on the Big 3 of Wining, Dining, and Buying. While we were unable to try many of the upscale restaurants and indulge in shopping while there, the nightlife portion often steered us away from this guidebook and towards others to plan day itineraries. We did follow one of the day trips further afield with great success. And, as always, I appreciate the frankness of the editors when it comes to safety precautions, cultural and historical backgrounds (a necessity to understand in Eastern Europe, but overall I expected more from a publisher that (up until now) has never let me down.
Customer Rating:
Summary: A mix of useful recommendations and smug commentary
Comment: Bought this for a recent 5 day visit to Budapest. On the positive side, it is very useful for finding restaurants and bars. The reviews are generally accurate. The layout of the book is fine, using the index became the primary way of locating information. On the negative side, the book was very poor on providing what I would call 'travel' information; History of the city, places to see and do, getting around etc. I found many of the descriptions to be very condescending and patronizing and did not inspire us to visit anywhere. I gave up and bought the Lonely Planet Guide to Budapest which was much more useful. We ended up using the two books which led to a great 5 days in Budapest!
Customer Rating:
Summary: grandes viagens
Comment: Budapeste é um lugar fascinante. As dicas deste livro são especiais para viajantes que gostam de conhecer lugares maravilhosos e com gastos razoáveis. Vale a pena comprar.
Customer Rating:
Summary: The Definitive Guide to this City!!
Comment: I lived in Budapest for five months and can honestly say that this book has no equal. It educates and entertains all at once. Time Out does a great job of researching the coolest hangouts, and describes their atmosphere so you know what to expect. Whether you want restaurants, museums, galleries, or flea markets, this is the book for you!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Hungary Trips Books
Hungary Trips DVD
Hungary Trips Softwares
Hungary Trips Magazines
Hungary Posters
Hungary Art Prints
Hungary Travel 2007 Calendars
2007 Monthly Calendars
Hungary Hotels Travel Special Resources
Hungary Arts
Hungary Entertainment
Hungary Government
Hungary Business
Hungary Culture
Hungary Education
Hungary Health
Hungary Map
Hungary Beach
Hungary Festivals
Hungary Hotels
Hungary Museums
Hungary Theme Parks
Hungary Transportation
Food and Recipes
Sports & Recreation
Travel & Tourism
Hungary Destinations
Budapest, Hungary
Heviz, Hungary
Sopron, Hungary
Eger, Hungary
Szeged, Hungary
Lake Balaton, Hungary
Hungary Hotels
Budapest Hotels
Heviz Hotels
Sopron Hotels
Szeged Hotels
|
Hungary Hotels Travel
Maintained by: Marketer Solutions | Link Building
