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Budapest
Hungary's capital is blessed with a bounty of art nouveau architecture, quirky ruin bars and gorgeous bathhouses replenished by mineral-rich hot springs.
Attractions
Must-see attractions
Castle District
Castle Hill is a kilometre-long limestone plateau towering 170m above the Danube. It contains some of Budapest’s most important medieval monuments and…
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Home to more than 40 statues, busts and plaques of Lenin, Marx, Béla Kun and others whose likenesses have ended up on trash heaps elsewhere, Memento Park,…
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Budapest’s neoclassical cathedral is the most sacred Catholic church in all of Hungary and contains its most revered relic: the mummified right hand of…
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The Eclectic-style Parliament, designed by Imre Steindl and completed in 1902, has 691 sumptuously decorated rooms. You’ll get to see several of these and…
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The Hungarian National Museum houses the nation’s most important collection of historical relics in an impressive neoclassical building, purpose built in…
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The Liberty Monument, the lovely lady with the palm frond in her outstretched arms, proclaiming freedom throughout the city, is southeast of the Citadella…
Óbuda & Buda Hills
The most complete Roman civilian town in Hungary was built around 100 AD and became the seat of the Roman province of Pannonia Inferior in AD 106…
Castle District
The Hungarian National Gallery is an overwhelming collection spread across four floors and four wings of the palace that traces Hungarian art from the…
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Things to Know
These hints and tips will help to save you time, money and potential embarrassment when you visit Budapest, from tipping your server to how to avoid fines.
Read articleBest Neighborhoods
Here's our guide to some of the most fascinating neighborhoods in Budapest, from the regal sights on Castle Hill to the quirky ruin bars of District VII.
Read articleDay Trips
Explore beyond the city limits and see the Hungarian countryside on these delightful day trips from Budapest.
Read articleMoney and Costs
Budapest is a popular destination for budget travelers. Here’s our handy guide to visiting the capital of Hungary in a low-cost way.
Read articleTransportation
Thanks to plentiful buses, boats, trams and metro trains, getting around Budapest is easy. Here are the best ways to navigate the Hungarian capital.
Read articleFree Things to Do
There's no shortage of incredible things to do in Budapest but sadly a lot of them come at a cost. Save your budget with these 14 free and fun activities.
Read articleTraveling with Kids
Budapest serves up two cities for the price of one, meaning there's plenty to keep families busy. Here are our best tips for exploring Budapest with kids.
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