Budapest the capital city of Hungary
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Capital of Hungary, lies on both side of river Danube, makes the city one of the most beautiful capital cities in Europe.
If you are in Hungary not to miss one or a few days in Budapest. Hop on a sightseeing bus or simply getting around on foot in the downtown area.
History of Budapest is rooted deeply in the past as far as roman empire. Aquincum the roman ruin city was a busy military camp in the roman empire, nowadays waiting for visitors. The old heritage of kings and queens also can be found near and around Budapest in Danube bend at Visegrad. But Budapest also has a history ongoing today, like the House of Terror or the Parliament. But you won't get bored after sundown, get in a nice restaurant for a hungarian style dinner with gypsy music or take a walk at Margareth Island or dig deep into Budapest's busy and noisy nightlife with casinos and discos, girls and boys.
Things to do and see in Budapest
There is many ways to go around in Budapest and do a sightseeing tour, by yourself or an organized way.
The must see places of Budapest :
Buda Castle district
which includes the Castle itself along with the Matthias Church, the famous Fishermen's Bastion and several other buildings and museums like the Museum of Hungarian Military History and the entrace of the Castle Labyrinth which is a vast system of natural caves formed by geothermic activity, enhanced by man.More about Buda castle and Matthias Church
Gellert Hill and the Citadel
as you see along the Danube, on the Buda side, you will shortly notice the highest hill near the greenish Szabadsag bridge. It is the Gellert hill with the statue of Freedom on the top. Below at the foothill, there is the famous Gellert thermal bath. Nearby the Citadel, The Citadel was built as a military fortress on the highest point of Budapest’s city centre by Habsburg Austria, following the 1848-49 Revolution.State Theatre
a modern building on the Pest side near the Danube, along with the Palace of ArtThe modern Budapest
Great Market Hall
need a souvenir, fresh hungarian style food? Do not miss the great market place just at the end of the Szabadsag bridge and the pedestrian Vaci str.Great Market Hall
Great Synagogue, Andrassy boulevard, Opera house, Heroes' Square
the downtown of Budapest, all can be done with a long walk from Vaci str, through Vorosmarty sq, where check out the famous Gerbeaud. Andrassy boulevard will lead you to Heroes's Square directly.Heroes Square and downtown
Bridges of Budapest
Chain Bridge
First bridge of Budapest, a historical monument has attracted many tourists to Budapest photographs or film of it illuminated at night with the imposing Buda Castle rising in the background, make for a breathtaking sight. Count Istvan Szechenyi commissioned William Tierney Clark to design the bridge and engineer Adam Clark to build it. Construction lasted from 1839-1849. The bridge did not escapte the destruction of the 2nd World War, and it was rebuilt in 1949 on it's 100th anniversary.Liberty Bridge
Originally called Franz Joseph bridge, it was constructed in 1899 and rebuilt in 1946 after the 2nd World War. Latest renovation with LED lights, bike route was in 2009.Elizabeth Bridge
In the year of its construction (1903) it was the world's longest suspension bridge. The bridge was named after the wife of Emperor Franz Joseph, HUngary's beloved Queen Elizabeth. German troops blew up the original bridge in 1945. The new bridge was designed by Pal Savoly and built in 1964.Margareth Bridge
Named after the daughter of a once hungarian king , as the island which its leadin' on. Margareth Island can be reached through the bridge. Right now under reconstruction, but passing by is possible on foot or by tram (4,6).Museums of Budapest
Latest exhibition in the Museum of Fine ArtsMuseums in Budapest
Medicinal Baths & Spas of Budapest
Budapest is a city of medicial baths. Although baths from Roman times have bben uncovered in Budapest, the true bathing culture was initiated during the period of Turkish occupation in the 16-17th centuries. Even today there are some Turkish baths in the capital (Rudas, Rac, Kiraly and Csaszar) each one a masterpiece of Ottoman architecture.
More about baths and spas of Budapest
Restaurants in Budapest
See our interactive map of Restaurants in Budapest
Money and cost
Hungary is member of EU, but not using Euro as currency. The Hungarian currency is the Hungarian Forint (HUF). Hungarian banknotes are 20000, 10000, 5000, 1000, 500 and 200. Coins are 100, 50, 20, 10, 5, 2 and 1. If you bring Euro or Pound or Dollar and wish to change it to Forint, we recommend to bring your credit card or cashpoint card and get local Forint at ATMs. You get the best rates. Do not change money at individuals at train stations or at the street! Pls note cash is king in Hungary, although credit cards are accepeted at most of the shops and restaurants, if you are going to small shop, take a taxi or bus you better have cash. Little about the costs. Nowadays a bottle of beer is around 150 HUF at a normal supermarket. It is around 0.8 USD, 60eurocent, around 0.4 pound.Tipping
Tipping is not generally practised, but waiters and waitresses, cabdrivers usually get 10-15%. Tip is not in the price at restaurants and bars.
Opening hours
Usually shops, banks are open from 8-9am till 4-5pm on working days. Supermarkets like TESCO, Auchan, Cora are longer. Tescos are nonstop
Budapest Hotel Booking
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How to get to the city from the airport
By minibus or taxi
You can take airport minibus to the city or Taxi, or take on a citybus (single ticket can be purchased at the driver or at the newsagency on the arrival hall), to Kobanya Kispest metro station and take a metro.
Or another option if you are arriving to Ferihegy 1, to take the train to nyugati station. Cost 300HUF, takes 20mins.