aliced

We are going on our first river cruise in September, and arrival day is in Budapest. We will have transportation to our boat, and then have some hours on our own. Which side of the Danube are we likely to be docked? Shall we four have lunch and bit of exploration on the Buda or Pest side? We will be very tired from our overseas flights, but stretching our legs for couple hours is the best way to begin. We will have 2 days of tours to follow, but DH and I are usually tourists on our own without guides. Lunch recommendation spot would be appreciated as well -- we can find your favorite rather than the first off the dock for sure! Thanks, Fodorites

giggiotravel

I would also like some advice on where to dine in the city.
Thank you

Reading54

I'd say hang around Andrassy UT (on the Pest side), and turn into Liszt Ferenc tér (Liszt Square) for a lunch restaruant. It was a very happy and bustling square when we visited some time ago.

giggiotravel

ok thank you.
Is it an expensive city in general?

HappyTrvlr

Budapest is more affordable than many European capitals.