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Buda Castle
sightseeingHistoric royal palace complex with National Gallery, history museum, and panoramic city views.
Parliament
sightseeingIconic neo-Gothic parliament on Danube riverbank with Crown Jewels and stunning architecture.
Fisherman's Bastion
viewsFairy-tale terrace on Castle Hill with seven towers, Matthias Church, and river panoramas.
Heroes Square
cultureMonumental plaza with Millennium Memorial, Museum of Fine Arts, and entrance to City Park.
Szechenyi Baths
spaEurope's largest medicinal bath complex with outdoor pools, thermal waters, and neo-baroque architecture.
Gellert Hill
views235m hill with Citadella fortress, Liberty Statue, Cave Church, and best sunset views.
Ruin Bar District
nightlifeDistrict VII with legendary Szimpla Kert, quirky bars in abandoned buildings, and vibrant nightlife.
Andrassy Avenue
shoppingUNESCO boulevard with Opera House, designer boutiques, embassies, and Terror House Museum.
Margaret Island
recreationTranquil island park with gardens, outdoor pools, running track, and medieval ruins.
Jewish Quarter
historyHistoric neighborhood with Great Synagogue, Jewish Museum, and memorial to Holocaust victims.
Great Market Hall
foodNeo-Gothic market hall with Hungarian delicacies, paprika, folk crafts, and local atmosphere.
City Park
recreationHistoric park with Vajdahunyad Castle, zoo, ice rink, and new Museum Quarter.
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faq.subtitle Budapest
Széchenyi is largest and most popular (outdoor pools year-round). Gellért is most beautiful (Art Nouveau). Rudas has rooftop pool with views. Király is smallest and local. Book online in summer, weekdays less crowded.
Yes, one of Europe's best value capitals! Budget €40-60/day easily. Beer €1.5-3, meals €5-15, hostels €10-20. More expensive than Prague was, but still very affordable vs Western Europe.
Ruin bars are unique Budapest nightlife in abandoned buildings decorated with eclectic furniture and art. All in Jewish Quarter (District VII). Szimpla Kert is most famous. Also try Instant-Fogas, Anker't, Mazel Tov. Most open afternoon till late.
Pest for first-timers - more restaurants, nightlife, transport, and walkable attractions. Buda is quieter, more scenic, fewer tourists. Districts V, VI, VII in Pest are best for tourists. Castle District in Buda for romantic stays.
Worth it for 2+ days if you plan to visit museums and use transport a lot. Includes unlimited transport, free museums, free walking tour, discounts. 24h €30, 48h €45, 72h €55. Calculate if it saves you money based on your plans.
Travel Tips
Useful tips for visiting Budapest
Never exchange money at the airport or tourist areas - terrible rates. Use ATMs (Euronet has high fees, prefer bank ATMs) or exchange at reputable places like Correct Change in center.
Validate your transport ticket! Inspectors are common and fine is 16000 Ft on spot (32000 Ft later). Tickets must be validated before boarding metro/tram. Passes don't need validation.
Tram 2 along Danube is one of world's most scenic tram rides - Parliament views especially beautiful at night. Free with any transport pass!
Thermal baths tip: bring flip-flops, towel (or rent), and swimsuit. Some baths require swim caps. Weekday mornings are quietest. Lockers need coins or you get wristband.
Parliament tours book up fast - reserve online 2-3 days ahead. EU citizens get discount. English tours every 30 min, 45 min duration. Free for Hungarian citizens.
Watch for 'pretty woman' scam in tourist areas - women invite you to a bar, then you get a huge bill. Avoid accepting invitations from strangers near Váci Street.
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Prices
Cost of food, accommodation and services
Cafes & Restaurants
Budget meal
2,500 - 4,000 Ft
~3,250 $
Mid-range
5,000 - 9,000 Ft
~7,000 $
Fine dining
15,000 - 40,000 Ft
~27,500 $
Street Food
Local dish
1,500 - 3,000 Ft
~2,250 $
Drinks
Coffee
500 - 1,000 Ft
~750 $
Local beer
600 - 1,200 Ft
~900 $
Groceries
Water 1.5L
200 - 400 Ft
~300 $
Prices are approximate and may vary by season and area.
Accommodation
Hotels and rental prices
Hostel dorm
4,000 - 8,000 Ft / night
~6,000 $
Guesthouse
15,000 - 25,000 Ft / night
~20,000 $
Hotel 3★
30,000 - 50,000 Ft / night
~40,000 $
Hotel 5★
80,000 - 200,000 Ft / night
~140,000 $
Prices are approximate. Book in advance during high season.
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widespread
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Constitutional amendment April 2025 makes cash payment a fundamental right in Hungary. All VAT-registered businesses must accept electronic payments since 2021. Keep ~20,000 HUF (~€50) cash for street parking (coins needed), festivals (food sellers cash-only), Great Market Hall, local markets. Cards work at hotels, restaurants, larger shops. Good cashless system in Budapest 2025.
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Exchange at city center exchange houses for best rates. Correct Change has 43 branches handling EUR, USD, CHF, GBP. New 24/7 currency exchange machine at City Hall Park near Deak Ferenc Square. AVOID: Euronet ATMs (bad fees/rates), exchanging after 20:00 (terrible rates). Always pay in HUF when card machine asks - avoid dynamic currency conversion. Euros sometimes accepted at poor rates - insist on HUF.
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10-15% expected unless service charge included - check bill! Inform staff BEFORE payment if tipping by card. Cash or card both okay since Jan 2025 tax change.
Safety
High safety level
Tourist area with low crime rate
Budapest is generally safe for tourists. Watch for pickpockets in tourist areas, metro, and ruin bars. Avoid unlicensed taxis. Be cautious near train stations late at night. Normal urban precautions apply.
What to see
Attractions and points of interest
