1. Váci Street, located in the heart of Budapest, is the city’s most famous shopping street. The street is known for its elegant designer stores, high-end fashion brands, souvenir shops, cafes, and restaurants. The iconic street is also home to several historic buildings, including Pest’s oldest department store, the Parisi Nagy Áruház, and the beautiful Párisi Udvar, a stunning Art Nouveau passage adorned with intricate ornaments and mosaics.
2. Most of the shops and restaurants on Váci Street are open seven days a week, although individual working hours may vary. The street is easily accessible by public transportation, with several metro, bus, and tram stops located nearby. For more information, you can contact the Budapest Tourism Office at +36 1 438 8080.
3. No ticket is required to access Váci Street. The closest metro station to the street is Ferenciek Tere, which can be accessed via the M3 (blue) line. Alternatively, several buses and trams also stop near the street. A single ticket for public transportation in Budapest costs 350 HUF (about $1.20 USD), and can be purchased from ticket offices or vending machines located at most metro stations.
