Travel Stories

Budapest

- public transport
- destination practicalities
6 of the best day trips from Budapest
7 min read • Jan 24, 2023
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
7 min read • Jan 23, 2023
You can see Hungary's capital city on a budget with these experiences that won't cost a single forint.
- festivals and events
- art and culture
The best times to visit Budapest
7 min read • Jan 15, 2023
With scorching hot summers and frosty winters, Budapest shows a different face with each changing season. Here are the best times to visit.
- art
- art and culture
Where to see Budapest’s best street art
7 min read • Jul 22, 2022
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
- food and drink
A step back in time: Budapest's best coffee houses and grand cafes
5 min read • Jul 1, 2022
Some of Europe’s most gorgeous cafes are hidden in Budapest's neo-Renaissance palaces, 18th-century townhouses and art nouveau residential buildings.
- bars and pubs
- food and drink
Pálinka with a view: the best rooftop bars in Budapest
5 min read • Jun 20, 2022
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
- connections
Exploring Budapest with kids is a breeze with these top tips
8 min read • Mar 23, 2022
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.
- music
- art and culture
Budapest's best nightlife, from rooftop cocktails to backstreet bars
8 min read • Mar 23, 2022
Bohemian, buzzing Budapest will keep you up till the early hours. From ruin pubs to rooftop cocktail bars, here's our pick of the city's best nightlife.
- budget travel
- connections
How to get the best out of Budapest on a budget
6 min read • Feb 7, 2022
Budapest is a popular destination for budget travelers. Here’s our handy guide to visiting the capital of Hungary in a low-cost way.
- destination practicalities
- neighborhoods
District hopping in Budapest: how to explore the city's best neighborhoods
6 min read • Jan 17, 2022
Budapest's neighborhoods have distinct personalities that change as you cross from one district to another. Here are the best districts to explore.
- neighborhoods
- destination practicalities
Where to find the best parks in Budapest
6 min read • Jan 16, 2022
Hiking trails, picnic-friendly lawns, hidden playgrounds and more: here are our picks for the best parks in Budapest.
- beaches
- activities
The 7 best beaches in and around Budapest: laze in lakes, rivers and thermal resorts
6 min read • Dec 23, 2021
A day at the beach is not an obvious choice when you’re going to Budapest, but there are some lovely sandy spots to choose from.
- art and culture
- museums
The 15 best museums in Budapest
6 min read • Dec 20, 2021
Looking to get cultured on your next trip to the Hungarian capital? Get inspired by reading our list of the 15 best museums in Budapest.
- history
- art and culture
The naked truth about Budapest’s thermal baths: Everything you wanted to know (but were too self-conscious to ask)
8 min read • Sep 20, 2021
Budapest's thermal baths have been a part of everyday life for centuries. Here are our essential tips for planning a visit to the city's spas.
- local voices
- connections
Local's guide to Budapest
6 min read • Apr 2, 2020
Stunning spas, drinks at ruin bars, hikes through the Buda Hills, laps around Margaret Island are just a few of the things Kata Fári loves about Budapest.
- shopping
- activities
Best shops you can only find in Budapest
6 min read • Mar 25, 2020
Peppered with prominent shopping streets, cool little concept stores, art galleries, antique shops and bustling markets, Budapest is great for browsing.
- family travel
- connections
Best things to do in Budapest in December
4 min read • Oct 24, 2019
Ice skating, mulled wine, thermal spas, Christmas markets and festive lights – here are the very best things to do in Budapest in December.
- art
- art and culture
How to spend a perfect weekend in Budapest
7 min read • Sep 19, 2019
From eclectic nightlife to restorative hot springs, Budapest is a dreamy city break. Here's how to spend a perfect weekend in the Hungarian capital.
- art
- art and culture
Autumn in Budapest: feasting, festivals and the great outdoors
4 min read • Aug 22, 2019
From seasonal events and inspiring sights to the city’s quirky side, here’s how to explore the best of Budapest in the autumn.
- art
- art and culture
The first thing you should do in Europe's top destinations
5 min read • Jun 10, 2019
After arriving in one of Europe’s cultural capitals, you could check into your hotel and take time to rest and reset. Or you could hit the ground running …
- food
- food and drink
The 7 best places to brunch in Budapest
5 min read • Jun 7, 2019
It is a truth universally acknowledged that breakfast is the best part of the day, whether you’re an early bird eager to have your first bites by eight or…
- food
- food and drink
Where to go for Budapest’s New Wine and Cheese Festival
2 min read • Oct 31, 2018
The New Wine and Cheese Festival comes to the fairytale Vajdahunyad Castle in Budapest’s City Park on 24 November. Packed with stalls offering spreads of…