Hungary is now part of the EU. So if your friends are citizens of the UK or another EU country then they will be OK . In fact I visited Hungary in 1994 and I did not need a visa then ,although others in our party (including Canadians and Australians) did.

thanks
i will let them know
cheers
ali

i was in budapest in march.you just need your passport.no visa required.if you need any more info,just ask.enjoy.

Hi Pedbookie

we are going to Budapest this month, any favourite bars, restaurants to recommend.

Thanks

Just in case you haven't seen it, we also have some discussion about Budapest in our City Breaks forum:

http://www.holidaytruths.co.uk/viewtopic.php?t=14457

David