The best place to go shopping in Hungary is Budapest. Like any other capital city, it has maximum concentration of high-end boutiques, popular brand stores, shopping malls and souvenir stores.
Most stores in Hungary open at 9:00 am and close at 6:00 pm, with the exception of grocery stores, which remain open late into the evening. On Sundays, all stores are closed without exception.
When embarking on a shopping excursion in Hungary, many tourists return with more than just fridge magnets. They also purchase wooden dolls, traditional costumes, ceramics, printed fabrics, and intricately embroidered tablecloths from this vibrant country. For those with more refined tastes, Hungarian porcelain, crafted in the Herend and Pecs factories, is an exquisite choice.
Like any other developed European country, there are sales in Hungary. Traditionally, there are seasonal sales in Hungary twice a year - at the end of winter and in the second half of summer. During sales in Hungary discounts can be up to 50% off, so the chances of buying something worthwhile at an affordable price increase.
