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City Guide Budapest, Hungary

Visiting Budapest

Budapest is a city that still bears the scars of communism but one that is constantly developing into one of the world's greatest capitals. Split in two by the grand River Danube, on one side you have the Buda, the hilly side dominated by the castle and Royal Palace. On the other you have the Pest, a flat side where you will find the city’s financial district, high street shops and its most popular bars. But something you can find anywhere in the city are its public baths...don’t leave without treating yourself to a dip in one.

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Budapest City Reviews

  • 80%

    dgerich011789

    Budapest,must be there

    very monumental city,friendly people,river trips,parlament,citadela definitely would come back again. if you are comming south be sure too visit croatia. its better!!

    Insider Tip:buy on public markets

  • 80%

    arianaandric1130

    suncana budimpesta zimi

    free walking toure idu svakog dana, raspitajte se super je stvar Piva 0,5lit u "Music pub i club" 450huf, najjeftiniji izlazak i ne losa mjuza

    Insider Tip:setnje su besplatne

  • 80%

    xmyu07

    Like it in Budapest!

    Beautiful city with everything you need in travel. Sights, (cheap but good) food, bars (didn't really go so no comments on this XD). There's Christmas/New Year market when I was there and had fun walking around with hot wine that cost less than one euro! And bought some lovely small stuff...

    Insider Tip:If you are a fan of flea market then try the one in Budapest. It is said to be the largest one in eastern Europe, but when I went there many stalls were closed probably because of Christmas and New Year. Stuff are quite cheap! And you can find cool Bohamian stuff there. To get there take metro 3 to the last but one stop in the south, then change to bus 59/??/??/249 (those four buses going there stop at the same place. To make sure ask the driver.) Have fun! =D

  • 80%

    tonytsquare6986

    Snow Falling on Budapest

    Budapest for the most part is a new tourist city, it is still developing. People do speak English everyone i asked has been for the most part been able to help me crime has not been a problem for me in this city. I did not see any or hear anyone been attack on my trip. Budapest is not really cheap, even though people might tell you otherwise it is a bit cheaper than cities like Vienna or Berlin, but not much cheaper. I think if you want to spend less you would need to go pretty far out of center

    Insider Tip:Buy food at markets or outside of the main touristy areas. Dress for the cold if going during Winter months because it is very cold. Do go to a bath if you are in Budapest, the one that is most recommend is the one that starts with an S located near the Heroes Square.

  • 100%

    Kocury

    LOVE IT:D

    Go everywhere citadel, fisherman, terror house, baths, food market, restaurant at pipa utca and say hi to the waiter !

Hungary: Itinerary

Divided into two distinctive districts by the River Danube, Budapest is one of Eastern Europe’s most beautiful cities. To the west of the river lies the Buda district, distinguished by its hilly landscape, and to the east lies Pest, a flatter and more commercial district. Explore both sides to find museums, cafés and a vibrant nightlife.

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Budapest Tours

Budapest card 48 hour

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Danube Symphony Concert with Cimbalom Show

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