About Budapest
Budapest is the capital of Hungary, home to around 1,741,041 people.
Best time
May–June & September–October for mild weather and thinner crowds
Weather
Temperate, with warm summers and cool winters
Experiences
Things to do in Budapest
1
Parliament Building
2
Fisherman's Bastion and Buda Castle
3
Szechenyi Thermal Bath
4
Chain Bridge
5
Ruin bars in the Jewish Quarter (Szimpla Kert)
6
Danube river cruise
7
Great Market Hall
8
Heroes' Square and City Park
Budget travel
Free things to do in Budapest
Chain Bridge
Ruin bars in the Jewish Quarter (Szimpla Kert)
Great Market Hall
Heroes' Square and City Park
Mostly free or pay-what-you-like — always double-check opening times and any seasonal fees before you go.
Plan your trip
Suggested itinerary
- 1
Day 1
Icons & landmarks
- Visit Parliament Building
- Visit Fisherman's Bastion and Buda Castle
- Visit Szechenyi Thermal Bath
- 2
Day 2
Culture & neighborhoods
- Visit Chain Bridge
- Visit Ruin bars in the Jewish Quarter (Szimpla Kert)
- Visit Danube river cruise
- 3
Day 3
More highlights
- Visit Great Market Hall
- Visit Heroes' Square and City Park
Where to eat
Local favourites
- $
Gettó Gulyás
Hungarian · Jewish Quarter goulash favourite
- $
Central Market Hall stalls
Market food · Langos and paprika where locals shop
- $$
Rosenstein
Hungarian-Jewish · Family restaurant institution
- $
Szimpla Kert
Ruin bar snacks · The original ruin pub — tourist + local
Where to stay
Tourist favourites & top-rated
- $$$$
Four Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace
Chain Bridge · Art Nouveau landmark on the Danube
- $$$$
Aria Hotel Budapest
Basilica · Music-themed luxury with rooftop
- $$
Brody House
Palace District · Artists' residence boutique favourite
In pictures
Budapest gallery
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