Budapest Dress Code

While dress code is relatively standard, business attire in Hungary should be smart. Generally, suits are the norm for both men and women. Outside business, casual clothes are acceptable in most places, with the exception of some restaurants and hotel lounges. Clothing should be chosen carefully, as the climate can be changeable.

Greeting Someone in Budapest

Shaking hands is the international business greeting. Hungarians also often use a variation of the word 'ciao' to greet each other, as an alternative for 'hello'.

Budapest Business Hours and Banking

Standard working hours in Budapest are generally 08:00 to 16:30, Monday to Thursday, finishing earlier on Friday. Banks in the city will be open similar though slightly shorter hours, with the largest ones perhaps also opening on Saturday mornings.

Budapest Smoking

In Budapest, smoking is prohibited where notified on public transport and in some public buildings. It is always advisable to take your cue from those around.