Travel Stories

• festivals and events

• art and culture

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

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

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

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

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

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.

• lgbtqia

• connections

8 min read • Feb 14, 2022

Follow our guide of things to know before traveling to Budapest for navigating Hungarian culture, using public transit, avoiding scams and more.

• budget travel

• connections

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

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

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.

• public transport

• destination practicalities

7 min read • Dec 23, 2021

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

• beaches

• activities

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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…