Slowing down instead of rushing, real gifts instead of tacky ones, supporting Hungarian designers instead of forced spending – introducing smaller craft and designer Christmas markets.
We brought you tips on places in Budapest where you can shop second-hand. Whether it's vintage clothes, toys, or home furnishings, you'll find a gift that has a story to tell.
We have rounded up the biggest Christmas markets in and around Budapest. Here is all you need to know.
Where to shop for organic produce in Budapest, at weekends or on certain occasions throughout the year.
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.
Pick up a special snack, seasoning or cheese from Culinaris for your Easter dinner table or picnic spread this spring.
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.
Find Budapest's best bonbons at these attractive boutiques around the city, with unusual and exciting combinations on offer.
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.
Find great gourmet gifts at these stellar delicatessens, from premium Tokaji wines to rare Italian hams, not forgetting the fermented garlic and Sacher cake!
Away from all the bustle of the Christmas rush, take time out around these eco-friendly markets where everything goes at a much slower pace.
Here are ten great gift ideas from Hungary this Christmas, from a soak in a classic spa to a whisky-infused concoction of chili peppers – with a little gin and craft beer thrown in!
Give a gift of Budapest this Christmas and support local creatives when you buy a cool notebook, exquisite print or funky postcard from Rododendron – and don't forget your We Love Budapest bag!
Where to find the best secondhand clothes in Budapest, from cowboy boots to retro punk fashion, with plenty of vintage treasure in between.
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.
Find delicious, seasonal produce at these shops and online networks in Budapest, where small-batch producers can distribute their goods with a much smaller carbon footprint.
Check out some of the great Hungarian designers making stylish dog accessories for your pet and home.
Eco-friendly bags, funky cups and stylish stationery – brighten up winter days at home with these cool, colourful artefacts, all conceived by contemporary Hungarian designers.
Treat your friends and loved ones to eco-friendly presents this year with these diverse suggestions for bags, cushions, soap and hand cream – all with an imaginative twist.
It may be an Advent like no other but you can still find plenty of Christmas cheer around Budapest, in shops, markets and even just strolling the streets lined with festive lights. Here's a few tips!
Find the perfect eco-friendly Christmas gift at one of these five great shops in Budapest.
Happier to browse outdoor stalls than do battle in the mall? Rather support local businesses? Looking for Christmas gifts on Advent weekends? Look no further! Here are five top outdoor markets!
Find some truly unique, hand-crafted ceramics to add pep to your interior decoration!
Whatever happened to... café pianists, grinders for poppy seeds and milk stalls? We take a journey into the the past to present Budapest's best urban features of yesteryear.
Check out these amazing Hungarian textile shops to find something special to adorn your home this autumn.