Budapest, Hungary

A Danube city of thermal baths, ruin bars, grand cafes, and Art Nouveau grandeur.

river and city in Budapest, Hungary

🏛️ Sights & Attractions in Budapest

  • Parliament — The Hungarian Parliament Building is the third-largest parliament building in the world, a Gothic Revival masterpiece on the Danube bank completed in 1904. Tours include the dome hall with the Holy Crown of Hungary and the parliament chamber.
  • Buda Castle — Buda Castle Palace is the former royal palace on Castle Hill, now home to the Hungarian National Gallery and Budapest History Museum.
  • Fishermans Bastion — Fisherman's Bastion is a neo-Gothic and Romanesque viewing terrace on Castle Hill, offering panoramic views of the Danube and Pest.
  • St Stephens Basilica — St Stephen's Basilica is Budapest's largest church, named after Hungary's first king and known for its dome and panoramic terrace.
  • Szechenyi Chain Bridge — The Széchenyi Chain Bridge, opened in 1849, was the first permanent bridge linking Buda and Pest across the Danube.
  • Heroes Square — Heroes' Square features the Millennium Monument and statues of Hungary's most important national leaders.

🥾 Trails & Hikes in Budapest

  • Danube promenade — The Danube Promenade runs along the Pest riverbank between the Chain Bridge and Elizabeth Bridge, facing Castle Hill and the Parliament.
  • Margaret Island loop — Margaret Island Loop is a flat, traffic-free circuit around the island park, popular for walking, cycling and running.
  • Buda Castle hill walk — A walk up Castle Hill follows cobbled streets and steps to Buda Castle, Fisherman's Bastion and the Castle District.
  • Gellert Hill hike — Gellért Hill rises 235 metres above the Danube and offers the best panoramic view in Budapest, with the Citadella at its summit.
  • Andrassy Avenue stroll — Andrássy Avenue is a 19th-century boulevard lined with Neo-Renaissance mansions, linking the city centre to City Park.

🍽️ Restaurants in Budapest

  • Onyx — ONYX is a fine-dining restaurant in Budapest serving modern Hungarian cuisine and tasting menus.
  • Rosenstein — Rosenstein Vendéglő is a family-run Budapest restaurant serving Hungarian-Jewish and Mediterranean-influenced dishes.
  • Menza — Menza is a retro-styled Budapest restaurant and café with Hungarian classics and a large terrace on Liszt Ferenc Square.
  • Gerbeaud — Gerbeaud is a historic Budapest confectionery and café known for coffee, cakes and elegant interior since 1858.
  • Costes — Costes is Hungary's first Michelin-starred restaurant, serving modern European tasting menus on Ráday Street.
  • Karpatia — Kárpátia is one of Budapest's oldest restaurants, with live gypsy music and traditional Hungarian dishes in a historic dining room.

🍸 Bars & Nightlife in Budapest

  • Szimpla Kert — Szimpla Kert is the original Budapest ruin bar, opened in a former factory and known for eclectic decor and a courtyard.
  • Fogashaz — Fogasház is a ruin bar in the Instant-Fogas complex, known for its magical garden and eclectic design.
  • Instant — Instant is a legendary Budapest ruin bar that merged with Fogasház into a multi-room party complex on Akácfa Street.
  • Ruin Bar — Ruin bars are Budapest's signature nightlife, occupying abandoned buildings and courtyards with mismatched furniture and street art; the scene started at Szimpla Kert.
  • 360 Bar — 360 Bar is a rooftop bar on Andrássy Avenue with panoramic city views, cocktails and winter igloos.
  • High Note SkyBar — High Note SkyBar is a rooftop bar next to St Stephen's Basilica, named one of the world's best rooftop bars by Condé Nast.

🎯 Activities & Tours in Budapest

  • Free Walking tour in the Buda Castle incl. Fisherman's Bastion — Buda Castle's official and best tour. Feel the city with a local professional guide. Our tour shows you all the incredible landmarks of Castle District, including Fisherman’s Bastion, Matthias Church, and the Royal Palace. You can enjoy amazing views of the river Danube, Buda H
  • Budapest City Landmarks Walking Tour in 2 Hours — First time in Budapest? Take this tour on your first day in Budapest and visit the most famous landmarks with us. You will learn about Hungarian history, language, architecture, cuisine, and thermal baths with lots of personal touches. Joining our tour has loads of benefits. Ask
  • Big Bus Budapest Hop-On Hop-Off Bus and Walking Tour — Experience 360-degree views of Budapest as you travel aboard an open-top, air-conditioned double-decker Big Bus with audio commentary. Valid for 1, 2 or 3 day, hop on and off at any of the 25 stops. When purchasing a cruise ticket pier side at Dock 6, Vigado 6-os dokk, Jane Haini
  • Cinema Mystica An Immersive Art Experience Ticket — Cinema Mystica is one of Budapest's most unique indoor attractions, offering a fully immersive journey through digital art, light, sound, and interactive installations. Located in the heart of the city inside the historic Párisi Udvar, the exhibition provides a perfect escape on
  • Budapest Ruin Bars Evening Walking Tour with Drinks & Street Food — A classy pub crawl that will take you to Budapest’s quirkiest ruin bars and best street food joints. Your safest bet if you want to hang out with the locals. Ruins, bars and an unforgettable night out in District 7.
  • Budapest Historical Sightseeing - Free Walking Tour — This walking tour covers all the major historical sites and attractions of Budapest. Explore and gain a historical understanding which covers 50 points of historical interest. The tour will give you the chance to view, explore, and gain a historical and cultural understanding of
  • Budapest Danube Cruise and Dinner Options, Live Music and Dance — Enjoy a relaxing evening in Budapest with this scenic Danube River cruise. Sip drinks or have buffet style dinner while enjoying the city's illuminated view. You’ll be entertained by live music as you admire the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Budapest panorama, which includes the B
  • From Budapest Airport to Budapest City Transfer — Our Budapest Airport Transfers are perfect for those who love it when things go according to plan. We offer an easy and affordable way of travelling to and from the airport that’s available round the clock. All you have to do is kick back and enjoy your vacation.
  • From Budapest City to Budapest Airport Transfer — Our Budapest Airport Transfers are perfect for those who love it when things go according to plan. We offer an easy and affordable way of travelling to and from the airport that’s available round the clock. All you have to do is kick back and enjoy your vacation.
  • Budapest Danube River Sightseeing Night Cruise with Drink — 1-hour Budapest long evening sightseeing cruise on the river Danube. Choice of 30 language audio-guide. 1 glass of drink - choice of champagne, wine, beer, soft drinks, mineral water and free wifi on board.
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🏨 Hotels & Stays in Budapest

  • Four Seasons Gresham Palace — Four Seasons Gresham Palace is a 5-star luxury hotel in Pest (Chain Bridge), Budapest. Located at Széchenyi István tér 5-6, 1051 Budapest, Hungary. Book directly via Expedia for confirmed rates and availability.
  • The St. Regis Budapest — The St. Regis Budapest is a 5-star luxury hotel in Pest (City Center), Budapest. Located at Erzsébet tér 7-8, 1051 Budapest, Hungary. Book directly via Expedia for confirmed rates and availability.
  • InterContinental Budapest by IHG — InterContinental Budapest by IHG is a 4-star upscale hotel in Budapest city center, Budapest. Located at Apáczai Csere János utca 13, 1051 Budapest, Hungary. Book directly via Expedia for confirmed rates and availability.
  • Radisson Collection Hotel, Basilica Budapest — Radisson Collection Hotel, Basilica Budapest is a 4-star upscale hotel in Pest (City Center), Budapest. Located at Hercegprímás utca 13, 1051 Budapest, Hungary. Book directly via Expedia for confirmed rates and availability.
  • EST Grand Hotel Savoy — EST Grand Hotel Savoy is a 4-star upscale hotel in Pest (Jewish Quarter), Budapest. Located at Károly krt. 3, 1075 Budapest, Hungary. Book directly via Expedia for confirmed rates and availability.
  • Matild Palace, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Budapest — Luxury hotel near Váci Street with rooftop terrace, spa, and Spago by Wolfgang Puck.
  • W Budapest — Luxury hotel opposite the Opera House with spa, indoor pool, and two Asian restaurants.
  • Four Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace Budapest — Luxury hotel in the Art Nouveau Gresham Palace on the Danube with spa, pool, and bridge views.
  • Hotel Moments Budapest — Boutique hotel on Andrássy Avenue with restaurant, spa, and walking distance to Opera.
  • Maverick City Lodge — Budget boutique hotel in the Jewish Quarter near ruin bars with modern rooms and social lounge.
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