Practical information for your stay during the Zone 4 Gathering — arrival, transport, venues, meals, communication, useful apps and essential Budapest tips.
Take the 100E Airport Express to Deák Ferenc tér, then change to the M1 Metro (yellow line) towards Mexikói út and get off at Bajza utca. The hotel is only a few minutes' walk from the station.
The 100E Airport Express ticket costs 2,500 HUF and requires a separate ticket from the M1 Metro.
The official airport taxi service is Főtaxi. Use the official booth outside Terminal 2A or 2B and give the staff the hotel address: Benczúr utca 35, 1068 Budapest. The journey normally takes around 25–35 minutes depending on traffic.
MiniBUD is a shared airport shuttle. It is useful if you have heavy luggage and would like door-to-door transport at a lower price than a private taxi.
M2 → Deák Ferenc tér → M1 → Bajza utca.
M2 → Deák Ferenc tér → M1 → Bajza utca.
M4 → Kálvin tér → M3 → Deák Ferenc tér → M1 → Bajza utca.
Budapest has an extensive public transport network of metros, buses, trams and trolleybuses.
Tickets can be purchased in the BudapestGO app, from ticket vending machines and at the BKK customer service desk at Budapest Airport. A single ticket costs 500 HUF.
At metro stations, Pay n’ Go allows you to purchase a single ticket using a bank card. The bank card used for payment serves as the ticket, so keep the same card available in case of inspection.
Benczúr utca 35, 1068 Budapest
When you arrive, first go to the hotel reception to complete the standard check-in procedure and collect your room key. Afterwards, please visit the SUBUD Registration Desk in the hotel lobby to receive your Delegate Bag and Gathering materials.
On 6 and 7 October, the programme for the Kejiwaan Council and International Helpers will take place at Subud House.
Baross utca 3, 1082 Budapest
Press #12 on the keypad at the entrance and again at the second gate. The Subud House is on the first floor in the far corner.
The journey takes approximately 25–30 minutes. We recommend following the route in BudapestGO or Google Maps while travelling.
Only breakfast is included in hotel accommodation. Lunches and organised dinners needed to be booked in advance as part of the Gathering arrangements.
If you did not book a particular meal, please make your own arrangements for that meal. On 6 and 7 October, lunch will be available at Subud House.
WhatsApp will be our main communication channel during the Gathering. The Zone 4 Gathering Community will be used for important daily information and programme updates.
This subgroup can be used for Helpers and Kejiwaan information, including sign-up for personal testing with the Helpers.
Subud Hungary is planning sightseeing, walks and tours for Gathering participants.
Between 14:00 and 17:00
Between 10:00 and 17:00
Between 14:00 and 17:00
Plan routes, check departures and service changes, and buy public transport tickets and passes.
Taxi app. Enter your destination in advance and see an estimated fare before ordering.
Hungary uses the Hungarian Forint (HUF). Cards are widely accepted. When a payment terminal asks whether to charge you in HUF or your home currency, choose HUF.
Avoid exchanging large amounts at the airport or railway stations. If using an exchange office, check both the EUR buying rate and any commission or handling fee.
October weather can be changeable. Bring comfortable walking shoes, a light waterproof jacket or umbrella, and something warm for the evenings.
It is a good idea to keep an official photo ID with you while travelling around Budapest.
The general emergency number in Hungary is 112 for police, ambulance and fire services.
For questions about your room, hotel facilities or hotel services, please contact Hotel Benczúr Reception.
Please contact the SUBUD Registration Desk or send a message through the Zone 4 Gathering WhatsApp Community.