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.
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.
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.
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!
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!
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.
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!