What to do in Budapest?
Crossed by the Danube, Budapest marries the elegance of royal Buda with the buzz of Pest. Between the majestic Parliament, the Széchenyi thermal baths and trendy ruin bars, the Hungarian capital offers a spectacular and surprisingly affordable city trip.
Budapest highlights
The places and experiences not to miss under any circumstances.
Hungarian Parliament
A flagship experience in Budapest, worth booking ahead to avoid the queues.
Széchenyi Baths
A flagship experience in Budapest, worth booking ahead to avoid the queues.
Fisherman's Bastion
A flagship experience in Budapest, worth booking ahead to avoid the queues.
Plan your visit to Budapest
Our practical tips for a great stay: when to go, how to get around, where to stay.
When to visit Budapest?
Spring and autumn are ideal; winter has huge charm when you relax in the steaming thermal baths. Summer can be hot and lively.
Getting around Budapest
Metro (including Line 1, the oldest on the continent), trams and buses cover everything, and the centre is walkable. Transport is among the cheapest in Europe.
Where to stay in Budapest
The Pest side (5th, 6th, 7th) for the buzz, cafés and ruin bars; Buda for calm and views. The Jewish quarter is central and very lively.
Activities & tickets to book in Budapest
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Budapest by theme
The places and experiences not to miss under any circumstances.
Guided tours
To grasp the soul of Budapest, nothing beats a guided tour. Follow a local guide through the great monuments and hidden lanes, and discover the stories that paper guides leave out.
Book →Museums & skip-the-line tickets
Budapest is packed with must-see museums and monuments. Book your skip-the-line tickets in Budapest and enjoy the finest collections without losing an hour in the queue.
Book →Cruises & boat trips
Seeing Budapest from the water means rediscovering it. Hop aboard a cruise or boat ride and admire the finest views of Budapest on the water, by day or at sunset.
Book →Food tours & gastronomy
Food is part of the journey. Treat yourself to a food tour in Budapest: local markets, regional specialties and tastings to savour Budapest like a true local.
Book →Outdoors & activities
Feel like moving? Budapest lends itself to bike rides, hikes and outdoor activities to explore the city and its surroundings from a different angle.
Book →Day trips
The most beautiful treasures sometimes hide at the gates of Budapest. Book a day trip to discover the villages, castles and landscapes nearby.
Book →Plan Budapest day by day
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