Lived here before moving to Australia. Lots to do and a beautiful city!
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Where to Stay
What to do
Where to Eat/Drink
Tour Options
Etc Etc
Where to Stay
Okay I can't lie to you. When I lived here, I stayed in some lower end spots (hello Party Hostels) but the Corinthia was always a place I wanted to stay. The brunch was delicious though. Why not treat yourself?!?
Corinthia Budapest
Rainforest vibes in Buda
Stories Boutique Hotel, Budapest, Hungary
I love art hotels and this one is a goodie
Bohem Art Hotel, Budapest, Hungary
This is my mid range hotel recommendation! Cheaper than Corinthia, but wayy nicer than Vitae
InterContinental Budapest
If you prefer hostels, I recommend this one. Very social
CARPE NOCTEM VITAE: Reviews (Budapest, Hungary)
A more luxurious option if thats ya vibe
The Ritz-Carlton, Budapest, Budapest, Hungary
Bougie af and contains my favorite bath option
Gellért Budapest Suites, Budapest, Hungary
What to do
A less party versiono of the earlier boat cruise
Nighttime or Daytime Sightseeing Cruise in Budapest
See all the prettiest and best sites in Budapest
Budapest City Discovery Tour
Ruin Bar Tour. I used to loveee Szimpla ad Instant-Fogas!
Budapest: Ruin Bars Crawl
The hotel is nice but specifically Im recommending the baths here. Baths are a huge part of Hungarian culture. There are quite a few but these are my favorite
Danubius Hotel Gellért
My favorite day trip from Budapest. If youve got time to get out of the city!
2024 Lake Balaton Tour
Yes I know. Its weird to recommend a tram. BUT TRUST ME. This is the most picturesque tram ride in Budapest, and for so cheap! Ride it along the Danube
Tram Number 2 - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go ...
A killer music festival, come for just a day or even the full lineup. Stuff to do whether you love Art, Food, Drinking or just relaxing
Sziget Festival
See Parliament from the night. Either in this party atmosphere or find a chiller, evening one!
Budapest Boat Party™ - Europe's biggest Weekly ...
A must-get Instagram shot
Fisherman's Bastion - Halaszbastya, Budapest
Ruin Bar Crawl
Ruins and Bars - Budapest Ruin Bar Tour
Definitely the more touristy of the bath options. Still worth a look though
Széchenyi Thermal Bath
A cute lil hike with great view points of the city
Gellert Hill - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (2024)
One of the most famous ruin bars. Ruin bars are a must do! This one is a bit touristy but its popular for a reason
Szimpla Kert
Theres usually farmers markets near here on the weekends too :)
Vajdahunyad Castle
Hungarian Cooking. Plus its called Foodapest. What a cute name lol
Authentic Hungarian Cooking Class in Budapest with Foodapest: Learn Traditional Recipes - Klook
Where to Eat/Drink
Incredibly luxe on the inside. Feel like youre really living it up (for relatively cheap)
Centrál Grand Cafe & Bar
Cute brunch and a cute terrace
Villa Bagatelle
Another incredible luxurious cafe option
Café Gerbeaud
There arent too many rooftop bars in Budapest but I recommend this one
360 Bar
Cocktail Bar
Hotsy Totsy Budapest
Hummus. Falafel. Goodness.
Mazel Tov
Another ruin bar option. Also kind of touristy but its popular for a reason okay
Instant-Fogas: party complex in the heart of Budapest
Portoguese and Hungarian Fusion
Essência Restaurant - Tiago & Éva
Michelin Starred
Babel Budapest
Another of Budapest's Grand Cafes. Ive been and its well worth a visit
New York Café
Tour Options
A good way to see a bunch of Budapest at once
Budapest Bus Tours
If you wanna knock out some tourist stuff + a train ticket
Budapest City Card - Tourist Attractions & Public Transport in Hungary - Klook
There are heaps of good group tour options but I like this one
Berlin to Budapest by Train
Super affordable and easy way to get around and between cities
FlixBus: Bus travel through Europe
An easy way to see multiple cities
Prague Vienna and Budapest
National Geographic
Explore Central Europe
Etc Etc
I feel like it should go without saying, but you NEED a portable powerbank for long sightseeing days
Power Bank
THIS IS HANDS DOWN MY TOP TIP. Do not, I repeat, DO NOT, get into any old cab off the street in Budapest. Many are run by the crime syndicate in the area, I know that sounds fake or like an exaggeration- it is not I assure you. They will take advantage of you and literally hold you hostage- it happened to many of my friends. U...
TOP TIP!!!- Budapest: Shared Airport Shuttle Bus Transfer
