Budapest Hungary
Hungary's capital is blessed with a bounty of art nouveau architecture, quirky ruin bars and gorgeous bathhouses replenished by mineral-rich hot springs.
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Top Sights
Unmissable sights for your itinerary
Castle Hill
in Castle District
Great Synagogue
in Erzsébetváros & the Jewish Quarter
Memento Park
in Budapest
Basilica of St Stephen
in Budapest
House of Terror
in Erzsébetváros & the Jewish Quarter
Parliament
in Budapest
Hungarian National Museum
in Budapest
Liberty Monument
in Budapest
Aquincum
in Óbuda & Buda Hills
Hungarian National Gallery
in Castle District
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Articles
Latest stories from Budapest
Public Transport
Top tips for getting around Budapest (on both sides of the river)
Mar 28, 2023 • 7 Min read
LGBTQIA+
21 things only Budapest locals know (that you really should know, too)
Feb 26, 2023 • 8 Min read
Pronounce “é” correctly. It's the difference between toasting "good health" and toasting "your whole ass." Plus 20 more hints and cheats.
Activities
13 of the best things to do in Budapest
Jan 28, 2023 • 7 Min read
From thermal spas to incredible nightlife, Budapest is filled amazing experiences. Here are the very best.
Public Transport
6 of the best day trips from Budapest
Jan 24, 2023 • 7 Min read
Go beyond the capital and see what else Hungary has to offer on these top day trips from Budapest.
Activities
The top 14 free things to do in Budapest
Jan 23, 2023 • 7 Min read
You can see Hungary's capital city on a budget with these experiences that won't cost a single forint.
Festivals & Events
The best times to visit Budapest
Jan 15, 2023 • 7 Min read
With scorching hot summers and frosty winters, Budapest shows a different face with each changing season. Here are the best times to visit.
Art
Where to see Budapest’s best street art
Jul 22, 2022 • 7 Min read
Budapest is brimming with splendid street art, especially in the historic Jewish Quarter in District VII. Here’s our guide to the Hungarian capital’s best…
Coffee
A step back in time: Budapest's best coffee houses and grand cafes
Jul 1, 2022 • 5 Min read
Some of Europe’s most gorgeous cafes are hidden in Budapest's neo-Renaissance palaces, 18th-century townhouses and art nouveau residential buildings.
Bars & Pubs
Pálinka with a view: the best rooftop bars in Budapest
Jun 20, 2022 • 5 Min read
Budapest’s rooftop bars attract a cosmopolitan crowd with creatively mixed cocktails and a backdrop of Habsburg-era rooftops and the distant Buda hills.
Family Travel
Exploring Budapest with kids is a breeze with these top tips
Mar 23, 2022 • 8 Min read
Budapest serves up two cities for the price of one meaning there's plenty to keep families busy. Here are our top tips for exploring Budapest with kids.
