Venue

The TACC is taking place (all the technical sessions, tutorials ) in the Informatics building (I) of the Budapest University of Technology (BUTE)

The BUTE campus is situated at southern Budapest, on the right side of the Danube.



View Larger Map

How to get to BUTE Building I by public transportation or by car?

The preferred route by public transportation is using tram lines 4 or 6, stop Petõi HÍD Budai Hídfõ, which is indicated on the map above as Goldmann György tér. This stop is located on the Buda bridgehead of the Petõfi bridge. Follow the signs from the tram stop to the place of workshop.

Tram lines 4/6 connect

  • to the subway M3 (blue line) at the stop Ferenc körút (metro station name) / Üllõi út (tram station name).
  • to the subway M2 (red line) at Blaha Lujza tér, and
  • to the underground M1 (yellow line) at the Oktogon station.

Please note that heavy underground construction works are in progress close to the conference venue. These works imply changes in the surface traffic as well. Please look at the home page of the Budapest Transport Limited (BKV), even if you're already familiar with the public transportation of Budapest. Refer to this page for ticket information as well.

Note particularly that tram lines 2 and 2A (lines running parallel to the Danube on the Pest side) are replaced by buses between the Petõbridge and Erzsét bridge although the tram skips actually 1 station. The tram replacement service is designated by "2V". Tram line 47 and 49 is not available (replaced by V 47-49 bus), we recommend in both cases looking for an alternative route taking the subways and trams 4 or 6 instead.

If you arrive by car, note that both quays are closed on the Pest and also the Buda side near the venue. The Chain Bridge is also closed during the weekends.

Some useful links:

Hotels

Based on bilateral agreements the following hotels offer special rates for visitors of BUTE. (When making the reservation, please indicate clearly that you are visiting the university.)

Hotel name Address Rates Comments
MERCURE BUDAPEST KORONA****
webpage		 Kecskeméti u. 14., 1053 Budapest 115 Eur/single room,
132 Eur/double room		 Central, modern style hotel. Reconstruction works are taking place nearby. Travel time to BUTE is 25 minutes with metro+train+by foot.
IBIS BUDAPEST CENTRUM***
webpage		 Ráday u. 6., 1092 Budapest 85 Eur/single room,
85 Eur/double room		 Central, next to a pedestrian street with many restaurants and caffees. Not far from BUTE (max 20 minutes).
MERCURE BUDAPEST DUNA***
webpage		 Soroksári út 12., 1095 Budapest 77 Eur/single room,
89 Eur/double room,
+5 Eur for Danube view		 Near BUTE (just on the other side of the river Danube), good connections to the city center
DANUBIUS HOTEL GELLÉRT****
webpage		 1111 Budapest, Szent Gellért tér 1. 65 Eur/single small room with shower,
85 Eur/single standard room
115Eur/double standard room,
+20 Eur for panorama,
+40 Eur for superior Danube panorama		 Has a superb spa department (free of charge for guests). Near BUTE and near the city center, but road closures (construction works) are taking place in front of it which may make the transportation less convenient.
BUTE Professors' House Sztoczek u. 3-7., H-1111 Budapest, Tel: +36-1-463-4103, Fax: +36-1-463-3936 12480 HUF (~52Eur) /single room
14720HUF (~62Eur) /double room		 BUTE's own mini-hotel (not dormitory). Reservation can be done via phone/fax. Contact the local chair (Borbala Benko) if you need assistance.

See hotels on the map.

Prices contain breakfast and WIFI usage. Tax (300HUF (1.25Eur)/day) is not included.

Besides the ones listed above, Budapest offers hundreds of other accomodation possibilities. The most exclusive areas are the castle district and the Pest riverside between Chain bridge (Lánchíd) and Elisabeth bridge (Erzsébethíd).

Travel information

Travelling to Budapest

  • By airplane: MALÉV, Hungarian Airlines connects 44 cities in 32 countries with the Hungarian capital but almost all international European airlines also fly to Budapest. Travellers can get from the airport to the city centre by Zona Taxi by Bus 200 or by Airport minibus to any address within 40 minutes and at the most reasonable price. You can also take a train to the Nyugadi railway station for 300 HUF.
  • By train: Trains from abroad arrive at three international railway stations at each of which there is a metro station. (Keleti and Déli railway stations are loacated near M2, Nyugati station can be rached by M3).
  • By bus: The Hungarian bus company Volánbusz runs scheduled buses from 14 countries.
  • On the river: From April to October a hydrofoil runs on the Danube between Vienna and Budapest via Bratislava.
  • By car: All main roads marked with single digit lead to Budapest. There is a toll on certain sections of the M1, M3 and M5 motorways. Generally there are speed limits are 130 kph on motorways, 110 kph on main roads, 90 kph on other roads and 50 kph in built-up areas.

Entering Hungary: passport, visa and border-crossing information

For citizens of Schengen countries passports are not required, but it is recommended to take it with you for personal identification (driving license is not enough).

Some forign nationals may require entry visa to Hungary. Detailed information and the list of countries are available on the web site of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for the Republic of Hungary.

Needn't visa for citizens from Japan, USA and the member countries of European Union. Please contact the Hungarian Embassy in your country and also for further information if needed.

If it is needed, the TACC Secretariat will send an official Letter of Confirmation (in case of written demand, if you have either an accepted paper or you have already payed the registration fee). This letter does not mean financially obligate the TACC Organizers in any way. Expenses incurred are the sole responsibility of the participant. You are kindly asked to inquire about visas early, as arrangements may take some weeks.


Budapest Card

With the Budapest Card you can use the Airport Minibus with a discount and you can travel free on public transport in the capital. It ensures free or reduced priced entrance to museums, the Zoo, the Fun Fair and the Buda caves. Sightseeing tours and numerous cultural events are also cheaper with it and certain restaurants, caf豠and shops give reductions to card holders. The Budapest Card is valid for 48 or 72 hours and is available from Tourinform offices, bus and metro ticket offices and many travel agencies, hotels and museums.


Language

Official language of the country is Hungarian, but English and German are widely spoken.


Weather

The climate is continental. The weather in July is usually warm the average daytime temperature is 25° C.


Time Zone

In July, Budapest's clocks are in CEST timezone (Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) plus 2 hours).


Electricity

Hungarian socketTwo-pin electric outlets (230 V, 50 Hz) are available.

Banking

Banks in Hungary are usually open between 8.00 - 16.00 on weekdays, although some close an hour earlier on Fridays. With the exception of some shopping mall bank branches, Hungarian banks are not open on Saturdays.

ATM machines and currency exchange machines are available throughout the country. However, beware of higher service charges for using ATMs that are not affiliated with your bank of origin. The credit cards used most often - Diners Club, Euro/MasterCard and VISA - can be used to withdraw cash from banks and ATM machines and to pay bills in hotels, restaurants and shops. Emblems at the entrance mark the shops where credit cards are accepted. Most banks have their own automated networks. You don't have to worry about buying Hungarian Forint ahead of time and carrying cash on you. ATM machines are widely available in major cities. You can also use your bank or credit card to get cash at post offices throughout Hungary. More than 3.200 post offices nationwide provide this service. Traveler's checks may be cashed in banks, but are not accepted in shops. They may also be exchanged at some downtown booths.


Taxi

Taxis have the word "Taxi" written on them and have yellow registration number plates (usually starting with letter E). Be careful to choose a well marked car with logos and not just a ‘Taxi' sign on the top! By far the most common complaint of tourists in Budapest is being "taken for a ride" in a taxi and charged exorbitant fees. It is obligatory for taxis to use a faremeter that can give a receipt. The price charged is calculated according to the distance travelled and will also include a fixed booking fee and (if appropriate) a waiting fee. It is customary to give a tip of ten percent, depending on the level of satisfaction. The total charge to be paid by the passenger is made up of 3 separate parts:

  • a basic charge of maximum 300 HUF during the day and maximum 420 HUF at night,
  • a per-kilometre charge based on the total distance travelled (maximum 240 HUF/kilometre during the day, maximum 336 HUF at night),
  • a waiting charge if applicable

A transfer from the airport to the centre should not be more than around 4-5.000 HUF. The larger taxi companies often charge rates far lower than the maximum listed above.

Taxis are often cheaper if you call ahead than hailing one on the street. Make a note of the following companies, many of which should have an English-speaking operator. You will need to give your name and the address or approximate location to be picked up. Alternatively, if you call from a public phone, the operator should be able to trace exactly where you are.

Taxi companies in Budaepsst:


Public transportation

Budapest's network of public transport services includes buses, trolleybuses, trams, underground trains (Metró ) and suburban trains (HÉV).

Buses, trams and trolleybuses run daily from 4.30am until 11pm. Once tram and metro service has ended for the night, there are night buses running along the major routes. Frequency is about every 25 minutes.

All three underground lines connect at Deátér station. Service frequencies range from 15 minutes late in the evening to every two minutes during hightime.

The HEacute;V runs to east, north and south of Budapest. Once you get outside the Budapest city borders, you will need to buy a supplementary ticket, available from the conductor on board.


Tickets have to be bought before boarding. They are available at Underground stations, tobacco and news kiosks, and from vending machines at many bus and tram stops in the city center.

A new ticket has to be validated at the beginning of each journey, and this is done by inserting it into the slot in the small orange box situated at waist height near the doors of buses, trolleybuses, trams and suburban trains trains, and before the escalators at metro stations.

Tickets are valid for one single journey of any length (without changing) on all routes (including the Cogwheel Railway, but excluding those parts of the suburban trains that lie outside the metropolitan boundary of Budapest). There are transfer tickets on subways, for details see the website of the public transportation company (BKV).

Special tickets can be purchased that allow a change of route, and that cover the suburban train sections outside Budapest.

There is also a range of pre-paid books of tickets and value-for-money passes.

There are lots of ticket inspectors: some are uniformed and others plain-clothed, but they always wear a blue armband and carry a photographic identification badge. They can ask to see tickets and passes on any vehicle and anywhere on the Underground system, including after you have got off (but your're still in the station within the yellow line). So please remember to validate your ticket and keep hold of it! You can find all the information related to public transport at BKV website.