How to Get to NIIF?

Location:

NIIF/Hungarnet Headquarters
Victor Hugo u. 18-22. (XIIIth district)
Budapest, HUNGARY

Venue:

The NIIF/Hungarnet Headquarters is close to downtown Budapest, not far (~300 m) from the metro station (Lehel tér, M3). The meeting will take place in this lovely building...

The meeting room is equipped with wireless network and power outlets.

Travel to Budapest:

By air:
There are several direct flights to Budapest from all the major European cities, as well as from other parts of the world. The Hungarian national carrier is MALEV. Many cheap airlines fly to Budapest as well (Wizz Air, Easy Jet, German Wings, Sky Europe, Air Berlin, etc.). The Airport of Budapest (called Ferihegy) has 3 terminals (T-1, T-2A, T-2B). Cheap flights use T-1, while the rest use either T-2A or T-2B.

To get to the city from the airport we recommend to use the shuttle service (called Minibus). The flat rate fee is about 10 euro and the Minibus drops you off at your final destination. Taxi is faster, but more expensive (about 30-50 euro), while public transport (bus) is slow and complicated (but cheap).

By train:
Traveling to Budapest by train might be a valid option for especially those coming from the neighbouring countries (Austria, Slovakia, Romania, Serbia-Montenegro, Croatia, Slovenia, Ukraine). There are 3 major railway stations in Budapest where international trains stop. For more information on train schedules, visit this page.

By car:
From the Western border (Austria) follow highway M1 (toll must be paid before you enter the highway by purchasing a vignette at a petrol station) until you reach Budapest. More information about highways can be found here.

Please, take into consideration, that parking in Budapest is very difficult and costly (ask your hotel about the possibilities), and using your car within Budapest is not convenient at all.

Hotels near here:

Besides Hotel Peter's Apartman being directly opposite NIIF the following hotels are within 10-15 min. walking distance:

NH Hotel (in downtown)
Hotel Ibis (the economy choice)
Hotel Helia (bit expensive, but has a nice thermal bath facility...)

The above hotels are indicated on this map.

You may try to use Bookings for finding and on-line reserving your hotel room.
(Other options are www.hotels-in-budapest-hungary.com or www.budapesthotels.com)

Other information:

As Hungary is member of the European Union, citizens of other member states can enter Hungary without passport, using just their normal ID. For those, who need to have visa to enter Hungary (only citizens of a few country, typically non-Europeans we can issue an invitation letter if asked well in time.

Hungarian currency is Forint (HUF). Use the Currency Converter to find out exchange rates. Please note, that you need to have Hungarian currency for paying your Minibus or taxi from the airport! You can change money at the airport at arrival.

Current in Hungary is 230V AC 50Hz, normal European style sockets are used.

Budapest links:

Budapest Public Transportation
Street Finder (map)
City of spas
Budapest tourist information
Budapest Portal
Budapest Week (news portal)
Budapest Sun (another news portal)
On-line Hungarian dictionary