The best day trips outside Budapest

Discover the beauty beyond Budapest with enchanting day trips that offer everything from serene Danube cruises to the lush vineyards of Etyek and the historical grandeur of towns like Gödöllő and Szentendre. Whether you’re exploring majestic castles, delving into the rich cultural heritage, or simply enjoying the breathtaking landscapes, these excursions promise unforgettable adventures just a stone’s throw from Hungary’s capital.… Read the rest here →

The best hotels in Budapest

Best Splurge Hotel

Four Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace. Budapest, V. Roosevelt tér 5-6. (00 36 1 268-6000), has gained the reputation as Hungary’s foremost hotel. The workmanship of the recreated Art Nouveau architecture is breathtaking. Guests get the royal treatment, with customer care that will enamor you for a long time.… Read the rest here →

The best places to kill an hour in Budapest

Central Hall Market

Not only a good place to pick up souvenirs, but also a fun place for people-watching. The balcony overlooking the whole market is an experience you should not miss.

Castle Hill

Ignore the tourist sights for an hour and just stroll along the side streets which wind around, allowing yourself to get lost while admiring the architecture of the area.… Read the rest here →

The best places to stop in Budapest

SMELL THE FLOWERS IN BUDAPEST

 

Margaret Island (Margit-sziget)

Sunrise to sunset, you can find a number of garden areas on the enchanting island in the Danube. During the summer months, the whimsical fountain, set within one of the beautiful garden areas, plays classical music while spraying water in time to the music.… Read the rest here →

Strolling through the Jewish District in Budapest

Budapest still has a large Jewish population. Pest’s historic Jewish neighborhood is disappearing at a sorrowfully rapid rate due to modernization, commercialization, and new construction.

 

Run-down historic areas that once resonated with the magic and tragedy of the past have been bulldozed into oblivion.… Read the rest here →