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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
- Budapest on Sale! Flights to Budapest From 515 R/T ASAPTickets.com
- Special deal: 3-Star Timon Fr $31+/Nt Expedia
- Budapest Savings! Book at Holiday Inn Budapest-Budaors Fr $85+/Nt Expedia
- Hot Deal on a 7 Nt Cruise! Avalon Waterways Fr $2,975 Expedia
- Small budget: Stay in Budapest this May Fr $89+/Nt — $89 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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Let's be honest: you can blow through Budapest's big-ticket attractions in three days and still have time to quaff down the requisite bowl of... Read more
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As in Paris, neighborhoods in Budapest are known and referred to locally not by name but by their district number, the equivalent of the Paris... Read more
News & Features
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Travel Tips
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Family, Trip Ideas
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Trip Ideas, Family
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