Rentals in other areas of Europe

Hungary is located in the east of central Europe, bordered by Austria, Slovakia, Ukraine, Serbia, Croatia and Slovenia. Its official language is Hungarian (surprisingly related to Finnish). The official currency is the Hungarian Forint. Once one of Europe's greatest powers, Hungary eventually became part of the Soviet Bloc (like many of its neighbours), which it left in 1989. Since then its economy has accelerated and it is now relatively developed.

Much of the Hungarian landscape is dominated by low, rolling plains, but Transdanubia is hilly and the Carpathian mountains stretch along the border with Slovakia in the north. Like Austria, the country is bisected by the Danube, on the banks of which stand the capital Budapest. Hungary has hot summers and fairly cold winters.

Hungarian cuisine typically uses alot of paprika and sour cream (goulash is a prime example). Dishes are often stew-like, rich and full of flavour.

Places to stay in Hungary range from stylish and traditional apartments in Budapest to rural cottages in the heart of the Hungarian countryside.