Budapest, is hands down one of my favorite European cities, with great architecture, great food and a thriving nightlife, even on my second visit there was still loads to see. It’s a great place to explore on foot.
If your off on a weekend in Budapest, and wondering what to do, here’s a few of my favorite things to do in Budapest.
Jump on a tram…
Riding the number 2 tram is a ‘must’, from the parliament buildings, it travels along the Danube , past St Stephens Basilica to the Chain Bridge, with Buda Castle across the Danube in the distance , then down to the Liberty Bridge, where you can jump off for a stroll round the central Food Market. Free travel on the Tram is included with a Budapest Card
Eat strudel…
My favorite place for strudel in Budapest, is the Retesvar bakery up in the castle district, just steps from the Fishermans Bastion. It’s a great place for a quick cheap lunch of sweet & savoury strudels
Buy great chocolate…
Down by the Liberty Bridge tucked away on a side street is Rozsavolgyi Csokolade, a husband and wife chocolatier team, Conde Nast recently voted their chocolate in the Top Ten in the world, as if you need pursuading http://www.rozsavolgyi.com
Take a Bath…
Budapest is awash with thermal baths, It’s a great way to relax after a day of pounding the streets sightseeing.
There’s free entry into the Luckas Baths with the Budapest Card, which leaves plenty left over for a massage .
See some Art…
Get a culture fix at the Hungarian National Gallery , Hungary’s finest Art is spread over four floors, including the ‘Hungarian Nabi’ Jozsef Rippl-Ronai. Free entry is included with the Budapest Card.
Go for a posh cuppa…
Lotz Hall aka The Book Cafe , is located within the Alexandra Book shop on Andrassy Avenue. Possibly one of Budapests most grandest place to stop for a cuppa. If your lucky you might even catch a pianist having a tinkle on the ivories.
On my weekend, I used a 48 hr Budapest Card, check out more info at http://www.budapestcard.org
For more information on Budapest and Hungary check out http://gotohungary.com/
One of my favourite cities! And a great read too! 🙂
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Love Budapest back for visit 3 soon !!
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Oh amazing, visit 3? Where will you go this time?
I’d love to go back too! Please make sure you go to Zellar Bistro for dinner – it’s a delightful family run restaurant with local wines and well-reared meats from the owners’ family farm and vineyard connections! You’ll love it!! 😊
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I love the book cafe …. Great building
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We’re off to Budapest tomorrow so this was super timely – thank you!
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You’ve got to go bathing I like rudas it’s the oldest and not so crowded any questions just ask !!
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