Famous flea markets in Budapest

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Budapest is a very beautiful city. Evidence of this is the amazing combination of architecture, cuisine and culture that guests can enjoy. It is a good short weekend travel destination, perfect for a honeymoon or romantic getaway.

The capital of Hungary is small in size, which allows you to explore it even on foot. It is absolutely safe for both the local population and visitors. A number of attractions are subject to certain entry fees. But a lot of interesting things can be seen here, just walking through the streets, parks, markets. Russians will need a Hungarian visa, or rather a Schengen visa, to travel to Hungary.

Budapest will surprise you with its fine restaurants, great opera, indoor and outdoor baths. There is no problem in what you can do here. On the contrary, it will be difficult for you to find time on a short weekend to have time to do everything that is planned. And don't forget to visit the local flea markets.

Antique Capital

There is an opinion that Budapest is considered a kind of Mecca for those who are lovers of antiques and antiques. They say that the Hungarian capital is rich in various shops selling old things, for which you can pay with Hungarian money - forints.

Flea markets can be safely called the sights of Budapest. Three of them deserve the most attention: Echeri, Petofi, Erzhebet.

Echeri Market

Which flea markets in Budapest are definitely worth a visit? First of all, this is Ecseri Bolhapiac, also known as the Ecseri Flea Market. It is quite familiar to locals and tourists.

Like many other flea markets in Europe, it is brimming with old paintings, antique furniture, porcelain figurines, personal items, military history items, old photographs, cameras, vinyl records, vintage toys, jewelry and lots of stuff from the past century. There is also a lot of traditional Hungarian goods here: from bed linen decorated in the old style (tablecloths, pillowcases, napkins) to porcelain products of famous brands (Herend, Zsolnay and Hollohaza). This market has a lot to offer. He is a dream for a vintage lover!

Due to the chaotic placement of trading floors and the lack of order in the organization of their work, it is better not to set specific goals for visiting the market. The spirit of adventure and the search for something unusual will be the most justified ideas for a trip toEcheri.

Ecseri Bolhapiac is a fairly large antiques market. Counters are located both outside and inside it. But on the other hand, even if you do not get up very early, as many antique dealers do, there is enough time to see everything. On average, a leisurely walk through the market takes a couple of hours.

Market Schedule

Monday - Friday: 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Saturday: 8:00 am to 3:00 pm.

Sunday: 8:00 to 13:00.

Sunday is usually less crowded than Saturday. Sellers on this day like to chat with buyers about the origin and history of specific finds. So if you have any questions, you should not be shy and feel free to ask them. You may need to bring a Russian-Hungarian phrase book with you. But if you know English, you should not have any difficulties when buying. Most of the sellers know English at a decent level, which makes it easy to make deals.

Market Placement

The first question that a potential visitor to the Budapest Echeri Flea Market will ask themselves is “How to get to this place?”. It is located on the outskirts of the city. Often, such facts can repel people who value personal time from visiting a particular place. Don't let this factor be the deciding factor. From the city center by public transport it can be reached in 30-40 minutes. And the trip is worth it! Are you sureantique connoisseur or casual connoisseur of history and culture, a morning spent here is a time well spent.

Petofi Market

Budapest flea markets don't stop at Echeri. Next in line is the Petofi Market. It is located in the city park Varosliget, near the Heroes' Square (Mihaly Zichy Street). As in other similar markets, you can see anything here: stuffed animals, watches, amateur paintings, clothes, stamps, books.

The first thing that will surprise the market is that it is paid. To enter, you need to purchase a ticket worth 120-150 forints. It occupies a small area and is fenced. Works on weekends from 8:00 to 14:00. It takes 1-2 hours to visit all the counters. Children under the age of 14 and seniors over the age of 70 enter the market for free. It is located near the metro station "Ferenc Puskas Stadium" (about 10 minutes walk).

Erzsébet Market

One of the flea markets in Budapest is located on Erzsébet Square. It is smaller than Echeri and is much closer to the city center. Therefore, it is easy to get to it. The market is organized every last Sunday of the month by the Aquarium club, known as a favorite vacation spot for young people.

Despite the small size of the flea market, here you can also find a lot of decent things (both old and new). In addition, it contains food, sweets, vinyl records, old record players, jewelry and china.

The reviewed flea markets have a lot in common. Some sellers can be seen at different times in different markets. But at the same time, there are some slight differences between them. On each of them you can buy something interesting for yourself. In any case, when visiting Budapest, you should try to make time for a trip to the flea markets.