Budapest
Budapest is two cities joined across the Danube: hilly Buda with its castle district and thermal springs, and flat Pest with the grand boulevards, parliament and ruin bars. Thermal baths are used by residents year-round, not just visitors. Three days covers both banks, one bath and an evening on the river.
How long to stay
April to June and September to October; baths are best in winter.
Typical daily budget
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Is Budapest right for your trip?
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- History & culture
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Top things to do
Fisherman's Bastion
Entrance HUF 1.5 · VerifiedBudapest
A terraced neo-Romanesque lookout on Buda's castle hill, with seven turrets and a panorama across the Danube to Pest. The neo-Romanesque terraces were built between 1895 and 1902 on Castle Hill next to Matthias Church. Their seven towers represent the Magyar tribes, and the walls give some of the best views of the Parliament across the river.
Hungarian Parliament Building
Free entry · VerifiedBudapest
A neo-Gothic riverfront parliament of 1902, the largest building in Hungary, visited on timed guided tours through the dome hall and staircase. Completed in 1904 on the Danube bank, it is one of the largest parliament buildings in Europe. Guided tours show the grand staircase and the Holy Crown of Hungary.
Jewish Quarter
Free entry · VerifiedBudapest
District VII, holding Europe's largest synagogue, a memorial garden and the ruin bars built into unrestored courtyard buildings.
Széchenyi Thermal Bath
Entrance HUF 10,500 · VerifiedBudapest
One of Europe's largest medicinal bath complexes, with outdoor pools fed by thermal springs and indoor sauna and steam rooms. Opened in 1913, it is one of the largest thermal bath complexes in Europe. It is fed by natural hot springs and has outdoor pools that stay warm all year.
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Popular activities
Danube evening cruise
Boat between the lit parliament and castle facades after dark.
Ruin bar and street food walk
Evening route through District VII courtyards and food stalls.