Hungary
Country facts
Food and drink
Eat Gulyas (meat soup/stew with lots of paprika); Liptoi Turo (delicious cheese spread with spices); Paprikas Csirke (chicken prepared with paprika); Porkolt (meat stew, same style as Gulyas but with less gravy); Langos (deep fried flat bread served with garlic, sauce or a cheese topping).
Drink Palinka (brandy made from stone fruits). Try the wines, especially those from the Tokaj region.
Accommodation
Look for szoba kiado signs if you looking for a private room. Find a bed at: www.hotels.hu
All former HI hostels in Hungary are privately owned by Mellow Mood Ltd (www.mellowmood.hu).
www.hostelhungary.com is another great source to find independent hostels all over the country.
Camping: www.camping.hu – free camping is forbidden.
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