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Best places to visit in Budapest, Hungary🇭🇺
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items Budapest is like a second home to me. I've spent a lot of my time in this city, visiting and staying in many parts of it. I would love to say I explored it all, but there's just so much it's impossible to do everything in one visit. So, if you're tra...
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Things to do
Restaurants / Caffe's
Places to see
Absolute beauty of architecture and history!
This structure is best viewed during the evening from my personal experience since it's even more captivating. The interior is equally amazing and has so much to offer; some rooms and hallways are even cov...
Parlament
This city is filled with rich history and it's no surprise this structure also holds many stories. It's called Fisherman's Bastion because it used to be a fishing market.
Fisherman's Bastion
Formally Royal Castle, now is a place where you can find a National Gallery, Historical Museum and even a Library!
Buda Castle
The view from here is absolutely breathtaking. I highly recommend it!
Citadella (2025) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (with Reviews)
This is always a first stop on my visits to Budapest. It's just fascinating to see all of the statues in person and walk around.
Heroes’ Square
Very beautiful during the spring and summer. It has a beautiful garden and if you find yourself visiting it in November you might come across the orchid exhibit where you can buy all sorts of flowers!
It has a pretty park surrounding it where you can...
Vajdahunyad Castle Budapest
This long and seemingly never-ending street is filled with so many options. I just love to walk through it especially during the winter Christmas Market.
Vaci Street Budapest, Vaci Utca: Sights, Cafes, History
If you're looking for a place to find affordable Hungarian food to buy as souvenir this is the right place! It offers a wide variety of their spicy paprika's to traditionally made sausages.
Central Market Hall Budapest Hungary
You definitely need to visit this Island, it has many great spots for picnics and to swim during summer, but it's also phenomenal during winter when they decorate for Christmas.
Margitsziget - Margaret Island
Things to do
I love anything Japanese related so when I heard of this place I just had to go.
And to be honest, I was pleasantly surprised to see just how beautiful it is in person!
Japanese Garden on Margaret Island
I highly recommend this if you're not afraid of heights! You can see the whole city from above and it takes around half an hour before you reach the bottom.
Tip: Go during the evening if you want to see dazzling lights of the city.
Ferris Wheel of Budapest
Hungary is well known for it's thermal baths, so I had to include one here as well. This is probably one of the largest baths I had visited, with so many pools and places to relax your body. It's very healthy and stress reducing.
Széchenyi Thermal Bath
Now this is a cool and unique concept I had recently discovered! You may think: but how does this work? Well, why not try it and find out yourself? ;)
Budapest: Floating Bus Tour by Land and Water
One of the best things to do in Budapest is to take a cruise. You get to enjoy the chilly air of the river while watching the city in it's full glory.
Budapest: City Highlights Sightseeing Cruise
This one is only open during the winter days, but I highly recommend it!
It's so magical and fun, especially if you visit with someone you dearly love..☺️
City Park Ice Rink
This is also only during the winter but it's just so gorgeous! You have to see it in person if you love the magic of lights.
Budapest: Lumina Light Park Wonderworld
Restaurants / Caffe's
If you're a cat lover like me you'll absolutely love this place! It's full of cute cats and has one of the best coffee's I have tried.
Cat Cafe
Keeping it on theme with mixing animals and coffee, we have the Zoo Cafe. Here you can find more than just cats.
ZOO CAFÉ BUDAPEST »
This is the best place if you're looking for traditional food! They have amazing options and the tastiest food, but keep in mind that it's reservations only.
Hungarikum Bisztró - Restaurant
Also another great spot for traditional food. You might need a translator for this place since it's pretty authentic, but it's worth the work since its meals are delicious! Reservations only.
Paprika Vendéglő - Restaurant
This is a guide for their most famous sweet delicacy which is Chimney Cakes. From my personal recommendation though...
The best ones are sold in small stalls you can find around the streets, and best yet: the one on the Metro station. Trust me, you w...
These Are The 3 Best Chimney Cake Shops in Budapest That Are Worth Every Calorie