The Hungarian Tourist Card provides discounts on accommodation including hotels, guest houses and youth hostels (the Hungarian National Tourist Office can provide further information or visit the website www.budapestinfo.hu).

In all classes of hotel, visitors from the West can expect to be made very welcome and service will usually be friendly and smooth. In addition to hotels, there are Tourist Hostels, which provide simple accommodation usually in rooms with four or more beds. The HNTO also issues a brochure with listings of hotels, guest houses and tourist hotels. Hungarian hotels are classified by use of a star rating system from 5- and 4-star hotels, of luxury class, to 2- and 1-star hotels, generally adequate and clean.

Available almost everywhere. Paying-guest accommodation is an inexpensive and excellent way of getting to know the people. Renting often includes a bathroom but not breakfast. Such accommodation should be reserved well in advance. Further information can be obtained from the Hungarian National Tourist Office (see Top Things To Do).

Bungalows with two rooms, fully equipped, can be rented at a large number of resorts. Full details and rates can be obtained from the Hungarian National Tourist Office (see Top Things To Do).

Camping is forbidden except in specially designated areas. Booking is through the Hungarian Camping and Caravanning Club. Further information can also be obtained in a special catalogue published by the Hungarian National Tourist Office (see Top Things To Do) and there is an online booking facility (website: www.travelport.hu). Most of the sites cater only for campers bringing in their own equipment. Caravans are permitted in all sites that have power points; a parking charge is made. There is no charge for children under the age of six and young people between six and 16 years of age pay half price. There are four categories of site, designated I, II, III and IV, according to the amenities provided, and most are open from May to September.

Available in Budapest and other towns. Hostels are open all day and beds cost around £8. For further information, contact Express Travel Bureau or Hungarian Youth Hostel Association.

Hungarian Hotel Association
Secretariat, Novotel Budapest Convention Centre, Jagello-u 1-3, 1123 Budapest, Hungary
Tel: (1) 466 9462.
Website: www.hah.hu

Hungarian Camping and Caravanning Club
Mária u., 34. II floor, 4apt, H-1085 Budapest, Hungary
Tel: (1) 267 5255/6.

Express Travel Bureau
Semmelweis U. 4, 1052 Budapest, Hungary
Tel: (1) 266 6188/3277.
Website: www.express-travel.hu

Hungarian Youth Hostel Association (MISZSZ)
1056 Molnán u 3, Budapest, Hungary
Tel: (1) 413 2065.
Website: www.youthhostels.hu