BUDAPEST

HUNGARY

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About The City

Budapest is the capital of Hungary, formed from three cities surrounding the Danube River. It is a rapidly growing city filled with history.

  • Thermal Baths
  • Affordable, City Destination
  • Architecture

where to stay

There are many great hotel options in Budapest that fall in a variety of price ranges. The “Pest” side is more vibrant while the “Buda” side is more residential.

  • Stay on the “Pest” side, the east side of the river
  • Stay central: between the areas of the Chain Bridge, District V, Inner City, and Erzsebetvaros

  • Hotels (example: Corinthia Hotel)

how to get around

Budapest has their own rideshare services, such as Bolt. Make sure to look into the latest options, as your default company may not be available!

  • Walk
  • Taxi
  • Metro

what TO do

  • Walk the Chain Bridge
  • Tour the Parliament Building
  • Szechenyi Thermal Baths

WHERE TO eat

  • Ruszwurm (famous cream cake, oldest pastry shop in the city)
  • Ruin Cafe (hip collection of pubs, selling food & drinks)
  • Cafe Kor (classic Hungarian dishes near St. Stephen’s Basilica, cash only)

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