This city is an incredible place to visit – with its thriving culture and exciting atmosphere, you’ll want to make sure to book flights asap.
Budapest is home to the largest spas in Europe and is known as the ‘city of spas’ for its thermal waters which are a popular place to visit among visitors.
Separated by the Danube River, Buda and Pest form the two halves of the capital city and these two regions both have their own unique personality. Buda offers hills and panoramic views of the city while Pest is entirely flat.
The city is one of the cheapest to visit, with a pint costing around £2 and a tram costing £1.
One of the most beautiful works of architecture in the city is Fisherman’s Bastion which has incredible viewpoints.
On Tripadvisor, one visitor said: “This is one of my favourite places in Budapest, it has very unusual architecture and great views of Budapest. You can go up via the funicular, it’s a short ride, then from there, it is a ten min walk. There is also St Matthias Church which is amazing inside and out.”
Another great way to see the city is to walk along the river Danube, make sure to include seeing the ‘Shoes on the Danube Bank’ memorial on your way.
The artwork features 60 pairs of iron shoes and is situated near to the Hungarian Parliament. The memorial is to remember those who were shot on the banks of the river by members of the Arrow Cross Party.
If you’re thinking of taking a rest during your trip, cafe culture is popular with many hidden treasure spots lining the streets. Although a more famous option might be of interest to you… The New York Café is an Italian Renaissance-style cafe in Budapest which has been running since 1894.
It is largely considered one of the most beautiful cafes in the world and its grand interior will entice you in for sure.
Finally, an absolute must visit while you’re in Budapest is Szimpla Kert. This bar is truly like no other. Its maze-like structure will leave you wandering around each of its little rooms which have a cosy and intimate feel despite the building itself being more like a huge abandoned warehouse.
The once abandoned building was set up as a bar in the early 2000s and so the ‘ruined’ bar trend in the city began. Today, it stands as a vibrant hub of nightlife with a unique and unforgettable style.