Guidebook Updates for Hungary

When we learn of critical changes to the information in our guidebooks on Hungary, we post them here. (Of course, it's still smart to reconfirm critical transportation and sightseeing details locally.) Armed with a Rick Steves guidebook and these late-breaking updates, you're set for a great trip!

Across Hungary

For books printed before November 2023, the following may apply:

  • Most international train tickets can now be purchased online via the Hungarian Railway.
  • We now advise travelers to avoid ATMs at train stations — wait to get cash at an ATM outside a bank.

Budapest

  • At virtually all of Budapest's thermal baths, children under 14 are no longer allowed to enter.
  • Entrance to the Széchenyi Baths is cheaper if you arrive within two hours of opening time (called the "Good Morning Budapest Ticket"), which has been adjusted to be earlier on some days (Mon–Fri opens at 7:00, Sat–Sun at 8:00).
  • The Gellert Baths are closed for an extensive renovation until at least 2029.
  • Bellevue Budapest B&B can be booked via Booking.com or other booking sites; the property's website and e-mail address no longer work.