Fenno-Ugrian
Innovation Corridor
(FUIC) Meeting
The workshop will be held at:
National Innovation Office
Andrássy út 12., H-1061 Budapest
Hungary:
(National Innovation Office: Andrássy út 12., Budapest)
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How to reach National Innovation Office
Arrival by plane:
City centre is accessible by taxi, minibus, train or public transport from Budapest Airport.
For further information, please visit the website of Budapest Airport:
http://www.bud.hu/english/passengers/access_and_parking.
We recommend you the reservation of taxi or minibus. Főtaxi, the taxi company (Customer
service:(+36-1) 222 2 222) will use the following rate to transport passengers between AirportBudapest city centre: EUR 21.
Minibus reservations can be made in person at the AirportShuttle-Minibus Desks or 24 hours before
your flight departure via online reservation system (http://www.airportshuttle.hu/en/, through travel
agencies or by calling the Call Center by dialing the number (+36-1) 296-8555. Minibus rates to hotels
and city centre are the following (comment: Euro currency is accepted, money back only in HUF;
200 and 500 Euro banknotes are not accepted):
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Arrival by train:
From the main railway stations (Western, Eastern, Southern) you can approach city centre by taxi, or
metro. Metro lines number 1, 2 and 3 cross at Deák Ferenc Square. From this Square, National
Innovation Office is only 5 minutes walk (see on the following map):
When you travel by metro line 4, you have to change in Kálvin tér (Kálvin Square) and travel by metro
line number 3 till Deák Ferenc Square. (It will be 2 stops distance from the Kálvin Square)
If you use public transport, you can calculate with the following prices:
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Near by Deák Ferenc Square, there are two bureau de change, where exchange rates are
advantageous:
Dinner
On 10th of September, at 19.00 p.m., dinner will be held in Vakvarjú Pest Restaurant, where unique
atmosphere is provided.
„If you have ever tried a finely crisped
bread dough with a lacy brim directly
served from the oven, you must have
tasted „vakvarjú”, the original fried
bread dough of Hungary. This is the
name of the simple, but even more
delicious traditional dish of Hungary,
of which you could try many variations
in our restaurant. If you prefer other
specialities, you are also warmly
welcome. You can choose any of our
delicacies from the menu.
Would you like to taste home-made
dishes? Our cooks are just preparing
appetizing savouries in the kitchen.
Believe us, all are worth trying!”
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The Restaurant locates: 7 Paulay Ede Street, Budapest (very close to the National Innovation Office
Andrássy út 12, the venue of FUIC – roughly five minutes’ walk)
Website: http://pest.vakvarju.com/en/
Easy to access:
a. Metro: Line 1 (2 minutes walk from its terminal, Vörösmarty tér)
b. Metro: Line 3 (5 minutes walk from its terminal, Deák tér)
Where to sleep
Let us kindly recommend you to book a room in advance the following hotels, which locate close to
the National Innovation Office. (Nevertheless, let us reminded you that the prices can be changed
till to beginning of the workshop. All room-prices based on a previous announcements of the hotels.)
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Hotel President Budapest*****

K+K Hotel Opera****

Opera Garden Hotel & Apartments****

Best Western Premier Hotel Parlament****

Regency Suites Hotel Budapest****

Casati Budapest Hotel****

Hotel Central Basilica***
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1. Hotel President Budapest*****
Comfort, elegance, an outstanding restaurant, a
unique Wellness and Fitness Center and further
services at Five-star Level - all can be found in
this new Luxury Boutique Hotel. The customers
can
expect
unique
designer-made
rooms,
unprecedented bulletproof Presidential Suite and
Deputy floors, luxurious Wellness center, attentive staff, fancy catering and further services that could
satisfy every need. The 360° open-air panoramic terrace of the Hotel is about to become the new
touristic hotspot of Budapest and the newest breathtaking event spot.
Room prices:
89 EUR / single room / night with breakfast and internet.
99 EUR/ single room / night with breakfast and VAT and free WiFi.
Contacts:
Hotel President Budapest****
H-1054 Budapest Hold utca 3-5.
Phone: +36 1 373 8200
Fax:
+36 1 373 8250
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: http://hotelpresident.hu/
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2. K+K Hotel Opera****
Stylishly designed rooms radiate warm elegance and comfort at the K+K
Opera 4 star Hotel in Budapest. The careful selection of high quality fabrics
and finest textiles enhance the unique ambiance of the rooms. Guest beds
with top quality mattresses and down duvets ensure a most restful
sleep. Check-in: 2.00 pm Check-out: 12.00 noon. Room Service: Between
6.30 am – 11.00 pm.
Room prices:
EUR 116 / Classic room / night with breakfast access to
wellness area with sauna and fitness
EUR 148 / Executive room / night with breakfast access to
wellness area with sauna and fitness
Contact details:
K+K Hotel Opera****
H-1065 Budapest Révay utca 24.
Phone: +36-1-269 02 22
Fax: +36-1-269 02 30
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: http://www.kkhotels.com/hu/szallodak/budapest/k-k-hotel-opera/uedvoezoeljuek/
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3. Opera Garden Hotel & Apartments****
Opera Garden Hotel & Apartments is located in a pedestrian street
in the heart of Budapest, just a few blocks away from the Opera
House and Andrássy Street, the Hungarian ”Champs-Élysées”, the
most famous avenue in Budapest that became part of the World
Heritage in 2002. After a hard day full of programs enjoy the
wellness facilities with jacuzzi, saunas and fitness machines.
Room prices:
116 EUR / Superior double room, 1 adults per room / night with breakfast, including usage of wellness
and internet.
Contacts:
Opera Garden Hotel&Apartments****
H-1065 Budapest Hajós utca 24.
Phone: +36 1 301 9030
Fax: +36 1 301 9031
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: http://www.operagardenhotel.hu
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4. Best Western Premier Hotel Parlament****
The Best Western Premier Hotel Parlament is ideally located in
the heart of Budapest within easy walking distance to the best
sights of the city including the Danube bank, the Houses of
Parliament, the St. Stephen’s Basilica, the main shopping areas
and from excellent restaurants, trendy cafés and bars. The Best
Western Premier Hotel Parlament offers a choice of 65 uniquely
designed guestrooms. Modern design, complimentary WIFI and
cable internet usage, A/C, minibar, in room safe offer a first class accommodation.
Room prices:
106 EUR /standard room/ night with breakfast
Contacts:
Best Western Premier Hotel Parlament****
H-1054 Budapest Kálmán Imre u. 19.
Phone: +36 1 374-6000
Fax:
+36 1 373-0843
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: http://www.parlament-hotel.hu/
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5. Regency Suites Hotel Budapest****
Hotel Regency Suites is situated directly in the neighbourhood of the Synagogue and the Deak Ferenc
square - the most important public transportation hub of Budapest is only one minute away; within 2
minutes walk from the Andrassy Avenue and the Basilica; 5 minutes walk from the Vaci pedestrian
street and the Danube Promenade. All of the rooms equipped with a working desk, are suitable for
business purposes. Both WIFI and cable internet is available in all the rooms to provide connection to
the guests.
Room prices:
89 EUR / Standard room/ night with breakfast
Contacts:
Regency Suites Hotel Budapest****
H-1075 Budapest Madách Imre tér 2.
Phone: +36 1 801 6300
Fax:
+36 1 801 6311
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: http://regencyhotelbudapest.com/
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6. Casati Budapest Hotel****
The Casati Budapest Hotel is a 25-room boutique hotel in the center of Budapest.
Formerly Hotel Pest, the historic 18th century building has been renovated and
redefined in 2012. Typical of Budapest architecture, the beautifully landscaped
courtyard opens to the sky and creates an oasis for guests. The hotel and the rooms
are furnished with original paintings so that guests can experience art in a new way.
Room prices:
EUR 106 / Single room / All rates include a sumptuous buffet breakfast, service, and all taxes.
Contacts:
Casati Budapest Hotel****
H-1061 Budapest Paulay Ede utca 31.
Tel:
+36 1 343 1198
Fax:
+36 1 351 9164
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: http://casatibudapesthotel.com
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7. Hotel Central Basilica***
The building of the hotel was built in 1879 and functioned as a town house. It
was rebulit in 1908 first and they covered the courtyard this time. There were
many constructions till 1990’s when the building was abandoned. The building
has been operating as Hotel Central Basilica since 2007. Guests can make their
choices out of 37 Standard Rooms, 6 Superior Rooms and 3 Apartments, all of
which
room
phone, a minibar and
As
additional services, in
each of the rooms is provided a safety box for
those, who like to
take it for granted and air-condition for hot
days.
wireless internet access in all of the rooms can
be covered.
a
have
TV
a
inside.
Wired
or
Room prices:
104 EUR/ Standard double room /night with breakfast
123 EUR/ Superior room / night with breakfast
Contacts:
Hotel Central Basilica***
H-1051 Hercegprímás utca 8.
Tel:
+36 1 328-5014
Fax:
+36 1 328-5019
E-mail: [email protected]
Website:http://www.hotelcentral-basilica.hu/
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Visiting Budapest
Budapest is the capital and the largest city of Hungary. It is the country's principal political, cultural,
commercial, industrial and transportation centre located on the banks of the river Danube with approx.
1.75 million inhabitants.
The history of Budapest began with Aquincum, originally a Celtic settlement that became the Roman
capital of Lower Pannonia. Hungarians arrived at this territory in the 9th century. The conquering
Hungarian tribes also considered it as an important strategic domain maintaining their central forces
and resources. Interestingly, that time the settlement was called Pest at both sides of the Danube. The
name Pest may have Slavic origin, meaning “oven”, and may be related to the thermal springs under
the Gellért Hill. In 1241, the Mongols (Tatars) destroyed most of Pest. After they had left the country,
the Buda castle was built and gained great importance during the 12th century.
Buda was the royal residence surrounded by residential area, while Pest operated as a commercial
centre. In the 15th century, during the rule of King Matthias Corvinus, Buda became the political,
cultural and artistic centre of contemporary Europe. The Royal Palace was reconstructed; a library, a
printing house and a college were opened. From the 16th century the city stood under the rule of the
Ottoman Empire, the world famous Turkish Baths were raised during this period. After the Turkish
occupation, from the end of the 17th century, the city was modernized step by step, and the region
entered into a new age of prosperity in the 18th century.
At the first half of the 19th century, Pest became the intellectual centre of Hungary; Pest and Buda and
Óbuda were united under the name Budapest in 1873. It also became the second capital of AustriaHungary. During the 2nd World War most of the city was ruined or damaged, but it was rebuilt between
after 1945.
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Cited as one of the most beautiful cities in Europe, its extensive World Heritage Site includes the
banks of the Danube, the Buda Castle Quarter, Andrássy Avenue, Heroes' Square and the Millennium
Underground Railway, the second oldest in the world. Other highlights include a total of 80 geothermal
springs, the world's largest thermal water cave system, second largest synagogue, the third largest
Parliament building and more than 100 museums, exhibition halls and galleries. The city attracts about
2.7 million tourists a year.
Considered a financial hub in Central Europe, it is the 2nd highest ranked Central/Eastern European
city on Innovation Cities' Top 100 index and it is the home of the European Institute of Innovation and
Technology (EIT).
Building of the Hungarian Parliament
H-1055 Budapest, Kossuth tér 1-3.
The Building of the Hungarian Parliament is the seat of the National
Assembly of Hungary, one of Europe's oldest legislative buildings, a
notable landmark in the history of Hungary and a popular tourist
destination of Budapest. It lies on Lajos Kossuth Square, on the bank
of the Danube. The construction of the building was finished in
1902 – based on the plans of Imre Steindl – , and similar to
the Palace of Westminster, the Parliament Building was built in
Gothic Revival style: it has a symmetrical facade and a central
dome. The parliament is also symmetrical from inside and thus
has two absolutely identical parliament halls, out of which one is
used by the politicians, the other one is used for guided tours. With its height of 96 m (315 ft), it is one
of the two tallest buildings in Budapest, along with Saint Stephen's Basilica. The number 96 refers to
the nation's millennium, 1896, and the conquest of the later Kingdom of Hungary in 896.
One of the famous parts of the building is the hexadecagonal (sixteen-sided) central hall, with huge
chambers adjoining it: the Lower House (today the National Assembly meets here) and the Upper
House (until 1945). The Holy Crown of Hungary, which is also depicted in the coat of arms of
Hungary, has been displayed in the central hall since 2000.
For further tourist information please visit: http://www.budapestinfo.hu/home_en.html
Looking forward to welcoming you in Budapest, Hungary!
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