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Fodor's Budapest, 2nd Edition
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Photo: Tourism Office of Budapest
Budapest offers breathtaking Old World grandeur and thriving cultural life. Situated on both banks of the Danube River, the city unites the colorful hills of Buda and the wide, businesslike boulevards of Pest. Much of the charm of a visit to Budapest lies in unexpected glimpses into shadowy courtyards and in long vistas down sunlit cobbled streets. Although some 30,000 buildings were destroyed during World War II and in the 1956 Revolution, the past lingers on in the often crumbling architectural details of the antique structures that remain.
Budapest Hotels
Budapest is well equipped with hotels and hostels, but the increase in tourism since 1989 has put a strain on the city's often crowded lodgings. Advance...read more
Budapest Restaurants
Through the lean postwar years the Hungarian kitchen lost none of its spice and sparkle. Meats, rich sauces, and creamy desserts predominate, but the more...read more
Things To Do in Budapest
Explore the best sights, entertainment, and shopping with our top choices and insider tips.
Travel Deals in Budapest
- Aug deal: Mercure Budapest City Center Fr $107+/Nt Save with Expedia, $44/night less
- Book 5-Star Hilton Budapest - Castle District Fr $212+/Nt Expedia
- $3,175 & Up: See Budapest with Avalon Waterways 7 Nts Expedia
- Budapest Savings! Book at President Budapest Fr $118+/Nt — $118 Save with Expedia, $11/night less
- $3,456 & Up: See Budapest with Viking River Cruises 10 Nts — $3,456 Expedia
Budapest Experiences
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Várhegy (Castle Hill): Literally and figuratively, you can't miss Castle Hill: a UNESCO-designated neighborhood that boasts narrow cobbled... Read more
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Although the Danube is Budapest's most famous body of water, it's the therapeutic H20 spewed up daily by 100-odd hot springs that sets local... Read more
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Nothing quite compares to a long, hot soak in the Gellért Baths. After all, it's impossible to remain blasé amid such Art Nouveau... Read more
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From music and theater to folk art and film, Hungarians milk every occasion possible to host a celebration.... Read more
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There's a good reason why Castle Hill is the undisputed first stop on everyone's itinerary. This UNESCO World Heritage Site has a genuine "wow... Read more
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Today, turn your back on hilly Buda and get acquainted with blessedly flat Pest. Start with a look inside massive Szent István Bazilika... Read more
News & Features
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Trip Ideas
From backpackers to businessmen, luxury seekers to religious pilgrims, all kinds of travelers are draw... Read more
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Trip Ideas
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