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Budapest

Hungary
Thermal baths, riverside grandeur and ruin-bar nights
From UK
2h 30min
Airport โ†’ City
21 km / 35-45 min
Day Budget
GBP 55-100
2h 30min
Flight Time
From London
21 km
Airport Distance
~35 min to centre
HUF
Currency
Hungarian Forint
29 C
Summer
Warm and lively
GBP 55-100
Day Budget
Mid-range traveller
Apr-Jun
Best Time
Comfortable sightseeing season
Type C/F
Power Plugs
230V ยท UK adapter needed

What to see & do

Parliament Riverfront
Neo-Gothic icon on the Danube
Margaret Island
Green break in the middle of city
Buda Castle
Historic hilltop district
Chain Bridge
Classic crossing between Buda and Pest
Jewish Quarter
Ruin bars and street food

From airport to city

BUD
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
Gateway to the city
Budapest airport is southeast of the centre and linked by shuttle bus, taxi and rail connections.
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Bus
100E direct to Deak Ferenc ter
40 min
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Taxi
Approx. GBP 22-30
35 min
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Bus + Metro
200E to M3 metro connection
50 min

Where to eat

Mazel Tov
Middle Eastern
Ruin Courtyard

Bustling greenery-filled courtyard serving fresh sharing plates and cocktails.

Rosenstein
Hungarian
Family-run

Beloved for traditional Hungarian dishes and warm, old-school hospitality.

Stand25 Bisztro
Modern Hungarian
Bib Gourmand

Refined but accessible local cooking by respected Budapest chefs.

Bors Gastro Bar
Street Food
Soup & Sandwich

Creative gourmet sandwiches and soups at quick-service prices.

New York Cafe
Cafe
Iconic

Lavish Belle Epoque interiors make this a classic coffee-and-cake stop.

Getto Gulyas
Hungarian
Hearty

Strong central pick for goulash, paprikash and rich Hungarian stews.

Experiences

Szรฉchenyi Thermal Bath
Wellness
GBP 23
2-3 hrs

Budapest's signature thermal bath experience in grand yellow architecture.

Parliament Tour
Historic
GBP 22
1 hr

Guided interiors tour with crown jewels and political history context.

Buda Castle District
Neighbourhood
Free
2-3 hrs

Walk cobbled streets, viewpoints and museums on Castle Hill.

Danube Evening Cruise
Boat Tour
GBP 20
1.5 hrs

Night-time skyline cruise showcasing bridges and illuminated landmarks.

Great Market Hall
Food Market
Free
1 hr

Browse paprika, local produce and quick Hungarian lunches.

House of Terror
Museum
GBP 10
1.5 hrs

Sobering museum on fascist and communist oppression in Hungary.

Accommodation

Premium GBP 290+/night
Matild Palace

Grand luxury stay in a restored palace with central river access.

Danube location
Luxury interiors
Rooftop
Mid-Range GBP 110-170/night
Hotel Rum Budapest

Stylish and well-situated base for first-time city itineraries.

Design rooms
Walkable core
Rooftop dining
Budget GBP 28-70/night
Maverick City Lodge

Good-value stay in the nightlife district with excellent transport links.

Jewish Quarter
Social
Private options

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