Practical Information
Time: 15 -19 February 2016 (15-16 February for Question 8/1, 17 February for workshop on analgogue to digitial transition and spectrum management, and 18-19 February for Resolution 9)
Place: Hotel Mercure Buda, Krisztina krt. 41-43, Budapest, Hungary
Contact: Contact for all practical matters related to the venue, hotels, logistics, visas, etc.: Ms Krisztina Szerémi (e-mail: szeremi@nmhh.hu, phone: +36 1 468 0595, fax: +36 1 457 7163). |
1) Acccomodation:
The host proposes the following hotel:
Hotel Mercure Budapest Buda****
Address: 1013 Budapest, Krisztina krt. 41-43.
Room reservation phone: +36 1 488 8171![]( "Call: +36-1-488-8171")
Room reservation fax: +36 1 488 8178![]( "Call: +36-1-488-8178")
Room reservation e-mail: h1688-sb3@accor.com
http://www.mercure.com/gb/hotel-1688-mercure-budapest-buda/index.shtml
About the hotel:
Hotel Mercure Budapest Buda is located in the heart of Budapest, in the neighbourhood of the historical Castle District, in a very pleasant surrounding next to a beautiful park. The downtown of the city can be reached within a few minutes by 4 underground stops (Deák tér station), direct access to public transport (Deli pu. station).
Please use this form for booking the hotel for these meeting: DOWNLOAD form
Other recommended hotels close to the venue of the meeting:
Novotel Budapest Danube****
Address: H-1027 Budapest, Bem rakpart 33-34
Room reservation phone: +36 1 458 4987![]( "Call: +36-1-458-4987")
Room reservation fax: +36 1 458 4910![]( "Call: +36-1-458-4910")
Room reservation e-mail: H6151-re3@accor.com
http://www.accorhotels.com/gb/hotel-6151-novotel-budapest-danube/index.shtml
Please use this form for booking the hotel for these meeting: DOWNLOAD form
Hotel Regnum Residence Budapest****
Address: H-1025, Budapest, Ganz u.8.
Room reservation phone: +36 1 265 5090![]( "Call: +36 1 265-5090")
Room reservation fax: +36 1 201 4022![]( "Call: +36-1-201-4022")
Room reservation e-mail: sales@regnumresidence.hu
Please use this form for booking the hotel for these meeting: DOWNLOAD form
Hotel Gellért Budapest****
Address: H-1111 Budapest, Szent Gellért tér 1
Room reservation phone: +36 1 889 5521![]( "Call: +36 1 889-5521")
Room reservation fax: +36 1 889 5505![]( "Call: +36 1 889-5505")
Room reservation e-mail: Daniel.hasitz@danubiushotels.com
Please use this form for booking the hotel for these meeting: DOWNLOAD form
2) Venue of the meeting:
Hotel Mercure Buda, Budapest, Krisztina krt. 41-43.
Website: http://www.mercure.com/gb/hotel-1688-mercure-budapest-buda/location.shtml#
See map here.
3) Transportation
Hotel Mercure Budapest Buda is located about 25 km from Liszt Ferenc (earlier name: Ferihegy) Airport, near to the South railway station (Déli pu.). The terminus of underground M2 (red) line is within 2 minutes walk.
By train: from the East and the West railway stations it can be reached quickly by underground M2 and M3 (blue) lines.
By car: 10 minute drive from M1 and M7 highways.
By minibus: service directly from the Airport to Hotels can be ordered at the Airport Shuttle- Minibus Desk. Prices to the Hotel Mercure Buda: are approximately: one way: 3200 Ft, return: 5550.- Ft for one person.
Website: http://www.airportshuttle.hu/en/
By taxi: Taxi rate valid for each taxi company is 280 HUF/km inside Budapest and 560 HUF/km outside Budapest (+450 HUF basic fee charge and +70 HUF/minute waiting charge).
The traditional taxi company – called FŐTAXI provides service from the airport, it costs about 9900 HUF per taxi from the Airport to the Hotel Mercure Budapest Buda.
Website: http://www.fotaxi.hu/?Language=en#main-menu
Phone: +36 1 222 2222 ![]( "Call: +36 1 222-2222")
Public transport: Tickets for public transport have generally to be bought in advance. Single tickets can usually be purchased at newspaper kiosks, tobacco shops, ticket vending machines (BKK automata) and all kinds of tickets are available at underground METRO stations (marked with M) or BKK (Centre for Budapest Transport) custormer service points. The pre-purchased single tickets have to be validated in the buses, trams and underground (metro) stations.
Information about ticket fares can be found at: http://www.bkk.hu/en/prices/
4) Currency
The currency unit in Hungary is 1 Forint (EUR 1 = Forints 310-320)
The major credit cards are accepted by most shops in Hungary.
5) Information about Budapest
Website: http://www.budapestbylocals.com/
Website: http://www.visitbudapest.com/
6) Climate and weather in Hungary
The climate of the Hungary can be described as typical European continental influenced climate with warm, dry summers and fairly cold winters.The actual weather conditions available from the website:
http://www.weather-forecast.com/locations/Budapest/forecasts/latest
7) Electricity
Electricity voltage is 230 Volts with plug configuration similar to some European countries.
8) Local time
Central European Summer Time (CEST) +0100 UTC.
9) Telecommunications services
Communication services in Hungary include fixed line telephony, (mobile broadband) Internet and GSM mobile telephone services.
Hungary IDD Country code +36
Nationwide mobile networks are provided by Telenor, T-Mobile and Vodafone.
10) Passport and visa
Entry with personal ID card
Citizens of the following countries may enter the territory of Hungary with a personal identification card for a stay of maximum 90 days, provided the purpose of their visit is not to take up work or to conduct business-related activities: Austria, Belgium, Croatioa, Cyprus, Czecz Republic, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Holland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxemburg, Malta, Poland, Portugal, Slovenia, Spain, Switzerland.
Entry with passport, but no visa required
Citizens of European countries (with the exception of Albania, Russia, Serbia, Montenegro, Turkey and Ukraine) do not require a visa to enter Hungary.
For detailed information in English please go to the the following websites:
http://www.mfa.gov.hu
http://konzuliszolgalat.kormany.hu/en/
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