Hungary
Hungary gives us 9 places spread evenly: 2 each of historic sites, zoos and aquariums, nature and walks and museums, plus 1 playground.
3Destinations
8Family attractions
4Types of day out
Quick facts about Hungary
CurrencyForint
LanguageHungarian
Time zoneCET (UTC+1)
PaymentBring cash
English spokenHigh (EF EPI #22)
1Top family destinations in Hungary
2Explore by region
3Things to do in Hungary
Tours & tickets in Hungary
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Travel essentials for Hungary
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4Practical essentials
Dish to tryGoulash
CapitalBudapest
Plug typesEuroplug, Schuko
DrivingDrive on the right
Emergency number112
Calling code+36
Daylight8–16 hours of daylight
Population9,603,634
Daylight is the range from the shortest to the longest day. English level: EF English Proficiency Index.
5Plan your trip to Hungary
Getting thereFlights, trains & driving
Where to stayFamily-friendly hotels
Getting aroundDrive on the right
Travel budgetBring cash
Packing listPlugs: Europlug, Schuko
Travel with kidsTips for a smooth trip
Safety & healthEmergency: 112
Useful infoCalling code +36
6Hungary with kids – highlights
Why families love Hungary
Outside Budapest every place we cover has 1 entry, so the capital is the obvious base for a trip here. We have no climate reading for the country yet, so we will not name the months.
Read our top picks →Easy to travelBring cash · English: high
Food to tryGoulash
So much to see8 family attractions in 3 destinations
Memories that lastExperiences your kids will never forget
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