Budapest Shops and Antiques About Budapest Budapest Shopping offers plenty of options to find good bargains. The number of shops in Budapest has increased since the 90-ies, big shopping malls, new fashion shops appeared everywhere.Budapest shops had poor choice and often shortage of certain goods in the communist era, so people were hungry for shopping when the new political system and economy broadened product choice. If you love charming, small shops with unique products, instead of the faceless shopping centers you'll find some in Budapest too. Food stores are open from 6.00 or 7.00 to 18.00, 19.00, Monday to Friday, on Saturdays from 6.00 or 7.00 to 14.00. Other Budapest shops are open Monday to Friday from 10.00 to 18.00, on Saturdays from 10.00 to 14.00. The large supermarkets have longer opening hours and are open on Sunday. Some of them, like Tesco are open 24 hours. In the town centre, mainly in Pest, you'll find non-stop, 24-hour shops. They sell cigarettes, alcohol, soft drinks and snacks, and other foodstuffs at a higher price. Large shops accept credit cards, especially in the touristy part of the town. In small shops and markets you have to pay in cash, so make sure you have enough Hungarian forint in your purse. Budapest Antiques: Porcelain, Collectables, Jewellery, Silverware, Furniture |
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Budapest Shopping Malls and Markets Over the last couple of years Budapest has seen more than ten major malls open for business - an adventurous attempt to attract Hungarians to western style shopping and leisure. Most of the shops in each mall are owned by western retailers. Looking around in Budapest Markets is a must if you want to get the feel of everyday life in the city. The vegetable and fruit markets sell fresh fruits, vegetables, bakery, dairy products, honey and other food stuff all the year round. Five large market halls replaced the open-air markets at the turn of the 19th-20th century. They all have similar architecture: cast iron structure, spacious interior. They have been renovated in recent years. The reconstructed markets had lost most of their old world charm.
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The address: Kossuth Lajos u. 1-3, Metro: M3 Ferenciek tere
More than 100 shops, multiplex cinema, eateries, cafés. Hungaroton Gigastore is the largest Cd and DVd store in Budapest. There's also an Internet club for those who just have to 'surf the Net' while on their holidays.
Located near the busy transport hub of Moszkva tér, Mammut's glowing dome acts as a homing beacon to the many shoppers who arrive by metro. Although big name fashion and sport shops predominate, a good range of smaller outlets means that even the most discerning shoppers won't leave disappointed. 
It's situated a bit far from the city centre, so do count in the time of getting there by public transport. Once you get there you can while away the hours going to the cinema or the Tropicarium aquarium. Of course Campona has many shops too. Leroy café has live music every night from 20.00. 
Situated close to the city's Western railway station (Nyugati pu.) the WestEnd City Center is Central Europe's largest shopping mall. 
The most impressive and largest market in Budapest. It's worth a visit just to admire its architecture. In the more than 100-year old building you can get almost everything on its three levels. So if you have limited time for shopping pop in the Great Market Hall.