Destination
Budapest, Hungary
Thermal baths, a Parliament lit up on the Danube and ruin bars in the old Jewish Quarter, at prices that undercut most of Europe.
Trips to Budapest from every city
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When to go
| Month | Season |
|---|---|
| January | fine |
| February | fine |
| March | fine |
| April | best |
| May | best |
| June | best |
| July | fine |
| August | fine |
| September | best |
| October | best |
| November | fine |
| December | best |
- August: Sziget music festival on an island in the Danube in the second week of August
- November, December: Christmas markets at Vörösmarty Square and St Stephen's Basilica
Where to stay in Budapest
- District V (Belváros / Lipótváros): Parliament, the Danube promenade and the grand hotels.
- District VII (Jewish Quarter): Ruin bars, street food and the nightlife core.
- Castle District (Buda): Quiet cobbled streets and the river views from the hill.
- District VI (Terézváros): Andrássy Avenue, the Opera and good-value apartments.
- District IX (Ferencváros): Up-and-coming, cheaper and near the Great Market Hall.
What to do in Budapest
- Soak in the Széchenyi or Gellért thermal baths
- Take an evening Danube cruise past Parliament
- Drink in the ruin bars of the Jewish Quarter
- Climb to Fisherman's Bastion at sunrise
- Eat lángos and goulash at the Great Market Hall
- Tour the Parliament building
Good to know
| Airports | Budapest Ferenc Liszt (BUD) |
|---|---|
| Passport for US citizens | yes |
| Price level | mid-range |
| Time zone | Europe/Budapest |
| Kind of trip | city, wellness, history, nightlife, food |
Questions about Budapest
When is the best time to visit Budapest?
April, May, June, September, October and December.
Do US citizens need a passport for Budapest?
Yes. Budapest is in Hungary; bring a valid passport.
How expensive is Budapest on the ground?
Budapest is mid-range by US standards: plan about $90 per person per day for food, getting around and tickets.