You can find rooms on Airbnb with local hosts (check the ratings and reviews carefully) and homestays on Homestay.com and sometimes on Booking.com. Couch surfing is another option. In the Budapest “Official” Couchsurfing group, you can ask for hosting or advice from local group members. Forget a tour bus: see the city from public transportation More @Wikipedia
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