Non-planning and tourism consumption in Budapest's inner city

Budapest's District VII, a hub for hospitality and entertainment, particularly 'ruin pubs,' demonstrates how unstructured urban planning can foster tourism-driven development. The study reveals that despite the lack of formal planning, the district has attracted significant international tourism, driven by its creative industries and heritage significance. It also examines the controversial impact of Airbnb on local housing markets. Through a case study approach, the research addresses two key questions: the extent to which non-planning influences urban development and tourism trends in Budapest, and the role of tourism in transforming inner-city districts. The findings highlight the complex interplay between global tourism dynamics and local urban evolution in post-socialist cities.

Smith, M. K., Egedy, T., Csizmady, A., Jancsik, A., Olt, G., & Michalkó, G. (2023). Non-planning and tourism consumption in Budapest’s inner city. Tourism in Post-Communist States, 246–270. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003362418-16