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november 7, 2022 at 11:09 AM CET

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Golden oldies – Franc vintage store opens on Margit Avenue

Walking into the Franc, it seems they mostly sell clothes, but taking a closer look, you realise that it’s full of all kinds of things: paintings, sunglasses, scarves, accessories – all that's vintage

June 20, 2022 at 9:37 AM CEST

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Best gifts to buy if you’re flying home from Budapest

A new service opened at Kálvin tér in town allows air passengers to tag and go – print off your luggage check-in tag and leave your bag there near the airport bus stop while you shop.

May 12, 2022 at 3:35 PM CEST

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Vintage boutique and art gallery Margitka adds a sparkle to the Margit Quarter

Find cool retro clothes, including top brands, and contemporary art by the amazing Knox Martin, at Margitka, the latest trendy boutique to set up in the Margit Quarter.

January 27, 2022 at 4:16 PM CET

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Where to buy used furniture in Budapest – and find cool film props!

Find the retro Hungarian furniture of your dreams at these niche boutiques and showrooms in and around Budapest – or get your hands on the right props for your film shoot.

January 25, 2022 at 9:51 AM CET

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Change wardrobes and find treasure at RE RU HA

Take in your unwanted old clothes to RE RU HA and exchange them for quality togs carefully selected by shop owner Ágnes Juhász, a passionate and thoughtful believer in recycling.

December 22, 2021 at 1:08 PM CET

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10 best secondhand bookshops in Budapest

Here are our ten favourite secondhand bookshops in Budapest, from cult cafés to bookwormy boutiques lined with rarely opened volumes. All are English-friendly, to a greater or lesser extent.

November 24, 2021 at 11:55 AM CET

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Shop for retro treasure until Christmas Eve at the Dinghi pop-up store

Retro treasure fills pop-up store Dinghi, set up by the team behind the hip Filip on Népsziget, taking the concept of an antique boutique and also creating an exhibition space in busy Buda.

November 17, 2021 at 3:31 PM CET

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Budapest’s best secondhand clothes shops

Where to find the best secondhand clothes in Budapest, from cowboy boots to retro punk fashion, with plenty of vintage treasure in between.

September 3, 2021 at 11:15 AM CEST

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Where to find wonderful vinyl in Budapest

What better way to waste the day than browsing for vinyl in Budapest's many record shops? Here we list our ten favourites, classic outlets stocking everything from electronica to classic rock.

May 28, 2021 at 10:19 AM CEST

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Sunday is Market Day in downtown Budapest

Check out the vintage clothes, designer artefacts and fine produce at Market Day in downtown Budapest, with children's activities and live music laid on. The event runs all day Sunday, 30 May.

October 22, 2020 at 11:43 AM CEST

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Budapest’s very own dolls’ hospital: Babaklinika

Every toy tells a story – we visit Babaklinika near Astoria, Budapest’s very own dolls’ hospital, a family business dating back to the 1800s.

October 2, 2020 at 11:31 AM CEST

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Dive into Ecseri flea market for a day of adventure

Ecseri is Budapest's largest flea market, brimming with a fascinatingly diverse selection of retro and antique artefacts best browsed at weekends. Let our new video take you on a quick tour!

July 23, 2020 at 12:45 PM CEST

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5 upcoming flea markets and vintage fairs to check out in Budapest

Check out these five exciting vintage fairs and flea markets popping up around Budapest this weekend and into August!

June 29, 2020 at 1:56 PM CEST

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Industrial-chic design studio revives retro furniture with a Vintage Night Market

Industrial-chic design team Andrej Abraham and Judy Zekany travel around Europe collecting and refurbishing beautiful old furniture, with a Vintage Night Market planned for 2-3 July.

June 26, 2020 at 11:13 AM CEST

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Corona spring clean: where to swap your old clothes for new

Find places around Budapest to donate your old clothes and walk out with something fresh!

June 10, 2020 at 1:17 PM CEST

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Coffee, pastries and exquisite finds bring authenticity to vintage shop by Buda Castle

Artisanal and vintage finds are complemented by superb coffee and sweet treats at the beautiful NOS shop by Buda Castle.

May 19, 2020 at 2:17 PM CEST

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5 super vintage shops reopening in Budapest

Second-hand and vintage shops in Budapest are starting to open their doors again as quarantine restrictions begin to lift.