Nowadays, there are fewer bargains on items like shoes, clothes and jewellery, but shopping in Budapest can very interesting and rewarding. In Budapest prices are higher than in the rest of the country, but lower than most Western European or North American countries.

You should find that shops along Váci Utca (which has some of the smartest stores in the city) or along the Nagy Körút (big road) meet with every taste. A stroll along some of Budapest's side streets may also reveal specialist or neighbourhood shops that are of interest too. In addition, you're likely to see signs advertising small shops in the courtyards (udvar) of residential blocks. Although some sell cheap toys, dodgy fashions and trinkets, others may specialize in souvenirs and interesting gift items.

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