Don't miss the World Heritage-listed Royal Palace and Castle Hill. Home to the Hungarian National Gallery, the Budapest History Museum, famous Fishermen's Bastion, tiled roof of the Matthias Church.
BP's huge nightlife scene around the Jewish Quarter is famous. Explore Király, Dob & Akácfa streets + Gozsdu Udvar & Madách Square. Party: Ellátó Kert + Szimpla Kert. Eat: Soul Food + Kőleves Kert.
The biggest thermal bath complex in Budapest. Stunning architecture + hot thermal waters even in outdoor pools so you can swim outside while snow is falling! Also has Sat night pool parties.
For a small fee, ascend to the balcony of the Basilica dome, offering some of the best views of the city. There is also Parliament House and nice walks in the streets of District V nearby.
Walk along both banks, taking a boat ride, discover the various central bridges: Margaret Bridge, the Chain Bridge, Elizabeth Bridge, and Liberty Bridge. Stunning both day and night.
The complex showcases statues of key Hungarian figures. Nearby: City Park, a lake where you can ice skate in winter, Vajdahunyad Castle, Széchenyi Bath, Gundel restaurant and Budapest Zoo.
Run the 5.8km-long rubberized track around the island, see the music fountain, take a picnic, in summer months there's live music. The Japanese Garden was renovated in 2014.
Takes max 1 hour to walk up to the Citadel, where there are viewing platforms down onto the Danube and the entire inner city. Atop the hill is the iconic Liberty Statue. On way up can visit the Caves.
Worth seeing a show as much for the opera as to admire the ambience of the stunning architecture - both inside and out. Keep in mind tickets often sell out in advance.
UNESCO World Heritage-listed, lined w expensive shops, embassies, & beautiful villas. Detour: Liszt Ferenc Square, Nagymező Street + Hajós Street. See: Lotz Hall cafe @ Alexandra bookstore & 360 Bar.
