WHY BUDAPEST?
EASY TRAVEL FROM WESTERN ASIA / EUROPE / NORTHERN AFRICA
ENGLISH IS WIDELY USED
VARIETY OF FOOD / RESOURCES ARE AVAILABLE
EASILY ACCESSIBLE BY PUBLIC TRANSIT
FAMILY-FRIENDLY CITY & ACTIVITIES
Budapest, Hungary (please make note not to confuse this location with other similar sounding cities in the region!) is a tourist city and capital of Hungary, easily accessible from Western Asia, Northern Africa, and Europe. We see clients from around the world in this bustling, connected city along the Danube river. Because it’s an international hub, you’ll find it welcoming to visitors.
TRAVELING TO HUNGARY
When visiting Olive Tree, you’ll fly directly to the Budapest International Airport (BUD), a modern but moderately sized airport, making arrivals and departures convenient. It’s a quick 20-30 minute taxi ride into the heart of the city, or a bit longer by public transit.
Please check to see if you need a visa to enter Hungary for your counseling stay. Hungary is part of the EU and is part of the Shengen visa opportunity. Many countries do not require an additional visa for up to 90 days in the country. Please check this site for further info.
THINGS TO DO IN BUDAPEST
If you are looking to extend your stay or looking for activities on the weekends, there’s plenty to do! From shopping to tourist attractions you’ll find plenty to explore. Our support staff is happy to share some ideas as you plan your time here. Once you are officially scheduled, we’ll share a vast list of recommended activities, restaurants, and places to get medical care needs addressed and mor during your time here.
GOOD PRIVATE MEDICAL CARE
MANY FAMILY-FRIENDLY PARKS
MUSEUMS, CONCERTS, & MORE
SHOPPING
SEVERAL ENGLISH SPEAKING CHURCHES
MARGARET ISLAND & THE DANUBE
LODGING
Olive Tree does not provide on-site housing while you are here, but we will provide suggestions for searching for good local Airbnbs or hotels (B&B and Anna hotels are our main recommendations). Prices will vary due to a long tourist season here.
We are easy to access along Bartok Bela utca (road) in District 11 on the Buda side of the city via the 7 bus, or 49 or 19 trams. You may find it helpful to search for lodging near our office location or track the distance you’d be traveling from each location. Once you are registered and scheduled for counseling, we can provide more information to you.
OLIVE TREE COUNSELING CENTER
Budapest, Bartók Béla út 105, 1115 Hungary
Building 1/A
TRANSPORTATION
It’s easy to navigate the public transportation system by downloading the Budapest Go app ahead of your travel. This will allow you to travel with ease by bus, tram, or metro within Budapest proper. We’ll share more details on this once you are officially scheduled.
A separate 100E bus ticket from the airport can be purchased once you arrive to get into the city OR you can get a taxi from right outside the airport departures to where you’re staying.
