8 things to know about Budapest
We collected 8 interesting things to know about the Hungarian capital that you should look into before your visit. Hungary’s history was influenced by Celtics, Romans, Tatars, Turks, Austrians, Germans and Soviets. The Ottoman era lasted for more than a hundred years. The bath culture of the capital is based on Roman and Ottoman times,
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Budapest is the second best city in the world
According to a readers’ survey on Condé Nast Traveller, after Firenze, Budapest is the second best city in the whole world. 86 000 votes prove that Budapest is a popular travel destination. The Hungarian capital overtook Madrid, Stockholm, and Cape Town in a list of the top 30 cities. From the details, we can easily see
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10 must-do programs in Budapest
It’s impossible to mention all of the beauties of the Hungarian capital, but here’s a list of the obligatory programs in Budapest. St Stephen’s Basilica and its neighbourhood This magnificient cathedral was built in neo-Classical style. The Basilica is the largest church of Budapest with its height of 96 meters. Near, you can find the
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Budapest sightseeing on an other level
Let’s forget the annoying/boring sightseeing tours and switch onto an other level. We offer you 5 different alternative ways to discover the Hungarian capital. Budapest is ready for you. Alternative city tours There are different organisations to present the other face of the city from a local’s perspective. What should you know about the old
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No hangovers, thanks to the thermal spas of Budapest
After a rough night in Budapest, a hangover is guaranteed, but the city is well prepared. Since the Roman times through the Ottoman era, the thermal bath culture is rising in the Hungarian capital. So between two hard parties, you can chill out and enjoy the advantages of the wonderful thermal water. There are 10
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Budapest, the city of the biggest parties
There’s no doubt, Budapest became a huge party capital of Central Europe. 24/7 crazy parties, concerts, pub crawls describe the downtown’s life, especially in the 5th and the 7th disctricts. These two districts make the town more and more exciting in every season. The Király Street-Dob Street-Wesselényi Street-Kazinczy Street quarter never sleeps, thanks to its
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Budapest, capital of the street food
Hopefully the needs change according to the street food situation in Budapest and the low quality döner is not the favourite fast meal anymore. The gastro revolution is on its best, there are plenty of burger bistros, Asian soup buffets, bagel venues and donut places in the downtown of Budapest. Moreover, two real food courts
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Budapest, through the eyes of a tourist
What are the most important aspects that a tourist consider relevant when travelling abroad? Morten comes from Norway, he is a real world traveller, and stays in Budapest for 2 weeks. We asked him what his favourite things in Budapest are. The women are beautiful I can’t describe a typical Hungarian woman, because they are
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Budapest, Paris of the East
Have you ever heard that Budapest is the ’Paris of the East’? Think about the architecture, the narrow streets of the Castle district, or the romantic walks alongside the Andrássy Avenue. If we compare Budapest with other cities, there’s no doubt that Paris is closer to its beauty than Prague. Anyway, the similarities are based
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Guide to Budapest Nightlife
Pleasant clublife, professional cocktail bars, wine bars, craft beer houses, ruinpubs and cool bistros kindly welcome the night people in the downtown of Budapest, especially in the 5th and the 7th disctricts. The city has become the European Mecca of the night, and the citizens try to be proud of this phenomenon. But what are
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