Mercure's travel guides

Tokaji wine; a sachet of paprika; fine Herend porcelain; music by Hungarian composer Franz Liszt – all great souvenir ideas on a visit to Budapest. You can find most classic souvenirs along the pedestrianized shopping strip of Váci Street, which stretches from Vörösmarty Square to Liberty Bridge and bustles with tourists shopping, strolling and eating at restaurants and ice-cream stands. By Liberty Bridge you'll find the vast Central Market Hall, open Monday to Saturday. For the convenience of shopping malls, try Pest's West End City Center between Nyugati and Lehel Squares; for antique shops walk down Falk Miksa Street.

Eclectick

Irányi utca 20, Budapest, 1056
36-1-266-3341
http://www.eclectick.hu

Description:

Founded by local designer Edina Farkas, and with sister stores in Vienna and Berlin, the Eclectick Design Shop is a young, vibrant and funky store situated in Pest. Most of the clothes and accessories stocked here are of the Eclectick brand, but you can also pick up pieces from other local designers, including Aquanauta, Heart and Roll, Red Aster and Kati Nádasdi. But Eclectick is not simply a showcase for Hungarian fashion designers; in 2007, the Budapest store opened up the Supernova Design Gallery in its basement, where the works of young Hungarian artists can be found. The ideal place to brighten your wardrobe, as well as your art collection.
Mon-Fri 10am-7pm; Sat 11am-4pm
Visa, MasterCard

Forma

Ferenciek tere 4, Budapest, 1054
36-1-266-5053
http://www.forma.co.hu

Description:

Situated in the heart of the city, Forma has some quirky ideas for the home. Clocks, tableware, furniture, wall decorations – if you're looking to inject a little Hungarian chic into your home, this is the place to visit. Even if your home is chic enough without a Forma purchase, there's plenty here that makes for cool and fun presents. Prices are affordable, and the shop is situated in the heart of the city – a funky little outlet to add to your shopping circuit.
Mon-Fri 11am-7pm; Sat 10am-2pm
Visa, MasterCard

WAMP Market

Erzsébet Square, Budapest
36-1-784-8475
http://www.wamp.hu/en/

Description:

WAMP stands for Wasárnapi Mûvész Piac and is the local art and design market. This is the place to visit if you're looking to pick up quaint gifts, such as jewellery, ceramics and glassware, or you want to find some original art to take home. Stallholders are enthusiastic and enjoy chatting with the shoppers and browsers – often you'll buy something and discover the story behind its creation. The market takes place once a month (or every two weeks in summer), on a Sunday, in Erzsébet square during the summer and the nearby Gödör Club in the winter.
Contact for Specific Dates and Times
Cash Only