Budapest Travel Stories

Apr 4, 2023 • 6 min read

Get to know Budapest's distinct neighborhoods with this guide to the best districts for tourists.

Mar 28, 2023 • 7 min read

From wine tastings to wilderness adventures and wild nights out, these are the best places in the world to travel with friends.

Mar 28, 2023 • 7 min read

Thanks to plentiful buses, boats, trams and metro trains, getting around Budapest is easy. Here are the best ways to navigate the Hungarian capital.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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…

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.

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.

Mar 23, 2022 • 8 min read

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.

Jan 16, 2022 • 6 min read

Hiking trails, picnic-friendly lawns, hidden playgrounds and more: here are our picks for the best parks in Budapest.

Dec 23, 2021 • 6 min read

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.

Dec 20, 2021 • 6 min read

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.

Sep 20, 2021 • 8 min read

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.

Apr 2, 2020 • 6 min read

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.

Mar 25, 2020 • 6 min read

Peppered with prominent shopping streets, cool little concept stores, art galleries, antique shops and bustling markets, Budapest is great for browsing.

Oct 24, 2019 • 4 min read

Ice skating, mulled wine, thermal spas, Christmas markets and festive lights – here are the very best things to do in Budapest in December.

Sep 19, 2019 • 7 min read

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.

Aug 22, 2019 • 4 min read

From seasonal events and inspiring sights to the city’s quirky side, here’s how to explore the best of Budapest in the autumn.

Jun 10, 2019 • 5 min read

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 …

Jun 7, 2019 • 5 min read

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…