Hungary

Etiquette

• A well-known custom: Hungarians traditionally do not clink beer glasses — a habit dating to 1849; many still keep it, though it is now relaxed.
• Thermal-bath etiquette: shower before entering, and follow the posted rules for each pool.
• Tipping is about 10% — check whether a service charge is already on the bill before adding more.
• Use Bolt or a marked Főtaxi rather than flagging down an unmarked taxi.

Tipping

• Currency is the forint (HUF); tip in forint cash, not euros.
• Restaurants: about 10% is standard — but check the bill first, as a service charge (szervízdíj) is increasingly added; don't double-tip.
• Cafés & bars: round up or about 10%.
• Taxis: round up roughly 10%.
• Hotels: 500–1,000 HUF per bag; about 500 HUF per day for housekeeping.
• Thermal baths & guides: a small tip for a helpful attendant or guide is appreciated.

Useful phrases

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