Local's guide to Budapest
Welcome to Budapest
Budapest has something for everyone – from dramatic history and flamboyant architecture to healing thermal waters and a nightlife that is unrivalled in Eastern and Central Europe.
Highlights in Budapest
Experience Budapest
Day tours
Lonely Planet Experience
Lonely Planet Experiences Private Budapest Tour: Buda Castle Explorer
Starting at$88
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Lonely Planet Experiences Private Budapest Bites and Sights Food Tour
Starting at$114
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Lonely Planet Experiences Private Best Beers of Budapest Tour
Starting at$107
Book NowCruises, Sailing & Water Tours
Budapest Danube River Cruise with Optional Dinner
Starting at$42
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Amazing hotels and hostels
We've pre-picked the best hotels, hostels and bed and breakfasts to make your stay as enjoyable as possible.
Food and drink
- Borkonyha in Parliament & AroundHungarian
- Kispiac in Parliament & AroundHungarian
- ESCA Studio in Erzsébetváros & the Jewish QuarterHungarian
- Barack & Szilva in Erzsébetváros & the Jewish QuarterHungarian
- Impostor in BelvárosAsian
- Gettó Gulyás in Erzsébetváros & the Jewish QuarterHungarian
- Krak'n Town Steampunk Saloon in Southern PestPub Food
- Csalogány 26 in Castle DistrictInternational
- Pierrot in Castle DistrictInternational
- Mák Bisztró in Parliament & AroundInternational
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Travel guides
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Budapest activities
$60City Highlights
Buda Castle Explorer
Hit the historical side of Budapest during this walking tour on the Castle Hill. Peek...
City Highlights
$80Food & Drink
Best Beers of Budapest
Sample some of Budapest’s best beer while discovering up-and-coming neighbourhoods...
Food & Drink
$88City Highlights
Lonely Planet Experiences Private Budapest Tour: Buda Castle Explorer
Hit the...
City Highlights
$114Food & Drink
Lonely Planet Experiences Private Budapest Bites and Sights Food Tour
Hungry for a...
Food & Drink
$107Food & Drink
Lonely Planet Experiences Private Best Beers of Budapest Tour
Sample some of Budapest’s...
Food & Drink
$42Kid Friendly
Budapest 3-Hour Small-Group Walking Tour with Expert Guide
Get your bearings and see the...
Kid Friendly