Business hours
Most shops open from 10 -6 from Monday to Friday and Saturday close at 14.00. Banks close at 15.00 except on Fridays when the close at 14.00.

Emergencies
Dial 104 for an ambulance; 105 for the fire brigade and 107 for the police.

Safety
Budapest is relatively safe. Professional pickpockets are very active!

Telephones
The country code is 36 and the city code for Budapest is 1.

Tipping
Tipping is in the range for 10 - 15% and is welcomed. There is no need to tip in a restaurant if the service fee has been included which in most cases it is.