{"id":969,"date":"2015-02-06T17:24:17","date_gmt":"2015-02-06T16:24:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.surfingtheplanet.com\/en\/?p=969"},"modified":"2024-04-16T19:25:55","modified_gmt":"2024-04-16T17:25:55","slug":"19-reasons-visit-budapest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.surfingtheplanet.com\/en\/19-reasons-visit-budapest\/","title":{"rendered":"20 reasons to visit Budapest"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>I find it quite difficult to write an unbiased post about the<strong> things to see and do in Budapest<\/strong>, the capital of my own country. Since I have lived far from my home country for almost a decade now, I can\u2019t help feeling a lot of nostalgia, but at the same time being somewhat an outsider, going home year by year, I have been able to appreciate the progress my capital has gone through for the last years.<\/p>\n<p>There are many things that still require improvement, however, for the recent few years the city has become much more organized. The public transport has become much more modern and efficient, an endless number of well-recognized restaurants have made international food from any imaginable countries available to the inhabitants of the city (many of the restaurants being inexpensive) and numerous bars have become a topic of conversation and subject of appreciation amongst fellow travelers.<\/p>\n<p>Hence, it is even hard to limit myself to a certain number of <em>things to do in Budapest<\/em>, as there are so many of them. In this subjective list I give you a selection, exactly 20 <strong>reasons to visit Budapest,\u00a0<\/strong>of the things I find most delightful. I would recommend you to do at least some of them, when you <strong>travel to Budapest<\/strong> the next time either it will be your first time or you have already acquired taste of the Hungarian capital.<\/p>\n<h2>Best things to see and do in Budapest<\/h2>\n<div class=\"afboxbelow\">If you&#8217;ve stumbled upon this post, it means you&#8217;re contemplating a trip to Budapest. In such a scenario, you&#8217;ll discover great insights in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.surfingtheplanet.com\/en\/things-do-budapest-2-days\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">this comprehensive weekend guide to Budapest<\/a>.<\/div>\n<h3>1. Enjoy the views of Budapest<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-994 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.surfingtheplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2015\/02\/018-Vista.jpg?strip=all&resize=1000%2C664\" alt=\"View of Budapest from Gell\u00e9rt Hill - visit Budapest\" width=\"1000\" height=\"664\" \/><\/h3>\n<p>Breathtaking views of the city and the Danube can be appreciated from several points in the <strong>Buda Hills<\/strong>. The most amazing is that from <strong>Gell\u00e9rt Hill<\/strong>, but the views from Buda Castle are also pretty spectacular.<\/p>\n<h3>2. Visit one of the most beautiful parliaments in Europe<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-971 size-full aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.surfingtheplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2015\/02\/01-Parlament.jpg?strip=all&resize=1000%2C664\" alt=\"The Hungarian Parliament Building in Budapest - things to do in Budapest\" width=\"1000\" height=\"664\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-972\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.surfingtheplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2015\/02\/01b-Parlament.jpg?strip=all&resize=1000%2C748\" alt=\"The Assembly Hall of the Hungarian Parliament in Budapest\" width=\"1000\" height=\"748\" \/><\/h3>\n<p>The beauty of the fascinating neo-gothic <strong>Hungarian Parliament<\/strong> on the bank of the Danube River can be appreciated from either close or the other side of the river. When you visit Budapest, it is also worth dedicating some time to visit the interior. The Assembly Hall is simply marvelous, it\u2019s quite often said in Hungary that we wish our politicians deserved this beautiful working place. By the way, the Hungarian crown jewels can also be found in the Parliament building.<\/p>\n<h3>3. Visit Budapest&#8217;s Royal Palace<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-981 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.surfingtheplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2015\/02\/08-Var.jpg?strip=all&resize=1000%2C666\" alt=\"View of the Budpest Royal Palace - Visit Budapest\" width=\"1000\" height=\"666\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-982 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.surfingtheplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2015\/02\/08b-Var.jpg?strip=all&resize=1000%2C667\" alt=\"The Royal Palace in Budapest - sightseeing in Budapest\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" \/><\/h3>\n<p>There\u2019s no building that represents better the turbulent history of Hungary than the neo-baroque palace on top of the Castle Hill. Occupied and destroyed several times, now it\u2019s the heart of the Budapest World Heritage Site. The castle area can be visited for free, you need to pay only to visit the museums there.<\/p>\n<h3>4. Take a ride on Tram Number 2<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-977 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.surfingtheplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2015\/02\/05-Kettes-villamos.jpg?strip=all&resize=1000%2C667\" alt=\"The famous Tram Number 2 in Budapest - Sightseeing Budapest\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" \/><\/h3>\n<p>When you <strong>visit Budapest<\/strong> for the first time, if you want to enjoy perfect views of the Buda Hills and the Danube, there\u2019s no better option than taking this tram, which was chosen to be one of the 10 most amazing tram routes of the world, and it is available using a normal public transport ticket. An amazing deal for such a scenic ride!<\/p>\n<h3>5. Explore the memorial park around the\u00a0National Theater<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-979 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.surfingtheplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2015\/02\/07b-Nemzeti-szinhaz.jpg?strip=all&resize=1000%2C667\" alt=\"The National Theater of Budapest - visit Budapest\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-980 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.surfingtheplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2015\/02\/07c-Nemzeti-szinhaz.jpg?strip=all&resize=1000%2C667\" alt=\"The Memorial Park around the National Theater in Budapest\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" \/><\/h3>\n<p>The new <strong>National Theater<\/strong> of Hungary and the <strong>Palace of Arts<\/strong> were built at the beginning of this new millennium, and they show a more modern side of Budapest. Both these modern buildings and the memorial park in the surroundings deserve some exploration, and walking here is one of my favorite things to do in Budapest. The construction of this area had a lot of controversy back then, but this area has become a local favorite ever since.<\/p>\n<h3>6. Enjoy one of the many thermal baths of the city<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-992 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.surfingtheplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2015\/02\/016-Spa.jpg?strip=all&resize=1000%2C667\" alt=\"The Gellert Hotel - one of the best thermal baths of Budapest\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" \/><\/h3>\n<p>Amongst the major attractions of the city we find the thermal baths, and the city is addressed with the title <em>\u201cCity of Spas\u201d<\/em> amongst the visitors. There are as much as 15 public thermal baths in the city, most of them in beautiful buildings like the <strong>Hotel Gell\u00e9rt<\/strong> or the <strong>Sz\u00e9chenyi Thermal Bath<\/strong>. What I find the most amazing thing to do in Budapest is to try the exterior part of these spas in winter, when the thermal baths are surrounded by a vapor cloud because of the freezing temperatures.<\/p>\n<h3>7. Walk around the City Park<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-973\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.surfingtheplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2015\/02\/02-Varosliget.jpg?strip=all&resize=1000%2C664\" alt=\"Vajdahunyad Castle in the City Park of Budapest\" width=\"1000\" height=\"664\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-974\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.surfingtheplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2015\/02\/02b-Varosliget.jpg?strip=all&resize=1000%2C664\" alt=\"Anonymous Sculpture in the City Park - Visit Budapest\" width=\"1000\" height=\"664\" \/><\/h3>\n<p>One of the most pleasant things to do in Budapest, if you want get away from crowded places, is a walk in the <strong>City Park<\/strong>, the largest green area in central town. Apart from the tranquility of this wooded area, you can find many not so frequented tourist sights here, such as the <strong>Vajdahunyad Castle<\/strong> with a small pond around or the statue of Anonymus, the first Hungarian medieval chronicler. If you look for some romanticism, take a boat ride on the small pond.<\/p>\n<h3>8. Visit the unique Matthias Church<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-988\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.surfingtheplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2015\/02\/013-Matyas-templom.jpg?strip=all&resize=1000%2C666\" alt=\"The beautiful colored roof of Matthias Church Budapest\" width=\"1000\" height=\"666\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-989\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.surfingtheplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2015\/02\/013b-Matyas-templom.jpg?strip=all&resize=1000%2C667\" alt=\"The interior of Matthias Church in Budapest\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" \/><\/h3>\n<p>The neo-gothic <strong>Matthias Church<\/strong> that served as a wedding church in the glorious era of King Matthias is well worth a visit both from the outside and on the inside. The peculiar colored roofs and interior decorated with artistic glass walls and beautiful frescoes all contribute to the charming character of the building.<\/p>\n<h3>9. Travel back in history taking a ride on the first underground line of the continent<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-987\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.surfingtheplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2015\/02\/012-Foldalatti.jpg?strip=all&resize=1000%2C664\" alt=\"The oldest metro of the continent in Budapest\" width=\"1000\" height=\"664\" \/><\/h3>\n<p>Another trip back to the 19<sup>th<\/sup> century, which only costs you a single metro ticket, is taking a ride on the Yellow Underground Line (Line 1). The UNESCO World Heritage metro line, which the locals simply refer to as <em>\u201cthe underground\u201d<\/em>, has been operative since 1896, and is the oldest underground of continental Europe (it was opened a few years after the metro in London).<\/p>\n<h3>10. Enjoy the atmosphere of Budapest\u2019s many famous markets<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-991\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.surfingtheplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2015\/02\/015-Mercado.jpg?strip=all&resize=1000%2C664\" alt=\"Hungarian Market - Visit Budapest\" width=\"1000\" height=\"664\" \/><\/h3>\n<p>If you want an immersion into local culture, when you visit Budapest, a great way is to visit one of the many markets of the city. The <strong>Central Market Hall<\/strong> with its beautiful building is probably the most frequented one amongst tourists, and although there is a quite extensive part that sells Hungarian souvenirs, most of the market still serves as a local market. Although it&#8217;s quite touristy, you can also try some of the local favorites on the upper floor.<\/p>\n<h3>11. Imagine yourself as one of the Hungarian revolutionaries of 1848 on the steps of the National Museum<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-978 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.surfingtheplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2015\/02\/06-Nemzeti-Muzeum.jpg?strip=all&resize=1000%2C664\" alt=\"National Museum Budapest - things to do in Budapest\" width=\"1000\" height=\"664\" \/><\/h3>\n<p>The neoclassical <strong>Hungarian National Museum<\/strong>, which is the main museum of Hungarian history, is mostly remembered for its role in the Hungarian revolution of 1848-49. On 15<sup>th<\/sup> March 1848 the 12 points were read on the steps of the museum, which was the first act of the revolution against the Habsburg Empire. The museum has become a symbol of our national identity, so if you close your eyes, you might imagine yourself in the middle of a revolutionary march.<\/p>\n<h3>12. Cross as many bridges over the Danube as possible<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-984 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.surfingtheplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2015\/02\/010-Hidak.jpg?strip=all&resize=1000%2C667\" alt=\"The Chain Bridge of Budapest - things to do in Budapest\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-985\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.surfingtheplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2015\/02\/010b-Hidak.jpg?strip=all&resize=1000%2C664\" alt=\"Liberty Bridge - Visit Budapest\" width=\"1000\" height=\"664\" \/><\/h3>\n<p>Budapest is also famous for the beautiful bridges over the Danube, which connect hilly Buda with flat Pest, the two significantly different parts of the city, which were actually two cities till 1873. The most impressive one probably is the <strong>Sz\u00e9chenyi Chain Bridge<\/strong>, but the others are also worth your time. Crossing the bridges lets you see the city and the Danube from a different perspective, so it\u2019s really one of the great things to do in Budapest.<\/p>\n<h3>13. Look down on the city from the Fisherman\u2019s Bastion<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-990 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.surfingtheplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2015\/02\/014-Halaszbastya.jpg?strip=all&resize=1000%2C667\" alt=\"Fisherman's Bastion in Budapest - things to do in Budapest\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" \/><\/h3>\n<p>The neo-gothic style <strong>Fisherman\u2019s Bastion<\/strong> is the most beautiful lookout terrace in the Castle Hill area. It consists of seven towers, representing the Hungarian 7 clan leaders who brought the Hungarian people to their actual homeland. The views of both Pest and the Danube are amazing from here.<\/p>\n<p>If you want more information about the historical sights in Budapest, you can read here about the <a href=\"https:\/\/travelnotesandbeyond.com\/budapest-old-town-attractions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">most important sights of the Old Town<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>14. Visit St. Stephen\u2019s Basilica and encounter the mummified right hand of the first Hungarian king<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-975 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.surfingtheplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2015\/02\/03-Bazilika.jpg?strip=all&resize=1000%2C667\" alt=\"St. Stephen's Basilica in Budapest - things to do in Budapest\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" \/><\/h3>\n<p>The neoclassical <strong>St. Stephen\u2019s Basilica<\/strong>, the principal church of Hungary, is an impressive building from the outside, which can be contemplated from the square in front of it. The interior decoration with mosaics is also precious, but the main attraction on the inside is the mummified right hand of St. Stephen, the first Hungarian Catholic king. The hand has been kept in the church and it\u2019s taken out for a procession on 20<sup>th<\/sup> August every year to commemorate the foundation of the country.<\/p>\n<h3>15. Hop on a boat for a river cruise on the Danube<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-993 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.surfingtheplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2015\/02\/017-Barco.jpg?strip=all&resize=1000%2C667\" alt=\"River Cruise Budapest - things to do in Budapest\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" \/><\/h3>\n<p>The Danube literally cuts Budapest in half, why wouldn\u2019t you take advantage of the possibility of seeing the most fascinating sights from the river itself? Hence, one of the things to do in Budapest that I can really recommend you is hopping on a boat, and enjoying Budapest from the Danube. Since quite recently there has been boats integrated into the public transport network, which represent the most budget option.<\/p>\n<p>However, if you fancy, you can also opt for different kinds of river cruises, and you can even have a romantic dinner or party on one of the available cruises. If you look for an excursion from Budapest, you can take these boats to get to several important historical sights, such as the medieval village of Szentendre or the Castle in Visegr\u00e1d.<\/p>\n<h3>16. Visit the largest synagogue in Europe and enjoy the inspiring atmosphere of the Jewish Quarter around<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-983\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.surfingtheplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2015\/02\/09-Zsinagoga.jpg?strip=all&resize=1000%2C667\" alt=\"Doh\u00e1ny Street Synagogue in the Jewish Quarter of Budapest\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" \/><\/h3>\n<p>The <strong>Doh\u00e1ny Street Synagogue<\/strong> is situated in the heart of the Jewish Quarter in Budapest. This impressive synagogue is known to be the largest one in Europe. There&#8217;s also a small Jewish cemetery next to the synagogue building. The neighbourhood around is one of the most vibrant ones in the city with dozens of bars (some of them in building ruins), which provide a really cool atmosphere, especially in summer, when the terraces are filled with people.<\/p>\n<h3>17. Watch an opera concert in one of Europe\u2019s most prestigious\u00a0opera houses<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-995\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.surfingtheplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2015\/02\/019-Opera.jpg?strip=all&resize=1000%2C664\" alt=\"Hungarian State Opera House in Budapest\" width=\"1000\" height=\"664\" \/><\/h3>\n<p>The <strong>Hungarian State Opera House<\/strong>, one of the gems of the neo-renaissance architecture of the Austria-Hungary era is a beautiful building and it\u2019s worth taking a guided tour to visit the concert hall, even if you can\u2019t get to attend an actual performance. When you visit Budapest, if you feel attraction to this genre, don\u2019t miss out on attending an opera here, since the acoustics of the building is considered one of the best ones in the world and the program is really top class.<\/p>\n<p>Looking for more tips? Check out here some alternative\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.prettywildworld.com\/things-to-do-in-budapest\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">plans for you to check out in Budapest<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>18. On a sunny day, go for a picnic to Margaret Island!<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-976\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.surfingtheplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2015\/02\/04-Margit-sziget.jpg?strip=all&resize=1000%2C667\" alt=\"A park in Margaret Island - Visit Budapest\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" \/><\/h3>\n<p>There are certain historic monuments or activities that you can skip when you visit Budapest, but spending some time on <strong>Margaret Island<\/strong> should be really on the top of your list of things to do in Budapest. It is easily accessible by tram, there are some interesting medieval ruins on the island, facilities to do sport, bars to have a drink in one of the terraces, but the best thing to do is to find a spot on one of the green areas and enjoy a picnic there.<\/p>\n<h3>19. Walk along Andr\u00e1ssy Avenue and meet the Hungarian kings on Heroes\u2019 Square<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-986 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.surfingtheplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2015\/02\/011-Hosok-tere.jpg?strip=all&resize=1000%2C664\" alt=\"Heroes' Square in Budapest - visit Budapest\" width=\"1000\" height=\"664\" \/><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Andr\u00e1ssy Avenue<\/strong> is another one of Budapest\u2019s UNESCO World Heritage Sites, which features beautiful mansions on both sides (many of them foreign embassies nowadays) along with fancy restaurants, caf\u00e9s and luxury shops. The avenue leads you to the magnificent <strong>Heroes\u2019 Square<\/strong>, where you can find the Millennium Memorial built for the 1000 year anniversary of the Hungarian conquest of the Carpathian Basin. The monument features statues of the most important personalities of Hungarian history, many kings amongst them. For art lovers, the Museum of Fine Arts situated on one side of the square also deserves some time, the Spanish collection with paintings of Goya and Velazquez is especially attractive.<\/p>\n<h3>20. Enjoy the ruin bars of Budapest<\/h3>\n<p>After so many monuments and historical sights, you will surely want to have some fun, and what better thing to do in Budapest at night than having a few drinks in some of the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.surfingtheplanet.com\/en\/ruin-pubs-budapest\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">world famous ruin bars?<\/a>\u00a0From the many options you don&#8217;t know which one to pick, do you? There are several companies that offer you a tour around some of these ruin bars, based on our experience, we recommend you to try <a href=\"https:\/\/pubcrawlbudapest.hu\/%E2%9D%A4%EF%B8%8F%F0%9F%8D%BA%F0%9F%8D%B9%F0%9F%98%8E.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Pub Crawl Budapest<\/a>\u00a0that offers you a great tour around the best ruin pubs and awful lot of fun.<\/p>\n<h2>Useful information<\/h2>\n<h3>Where to stay in Budapest<\/h3>\n<p>There are far behind us the times when accommodation was cheap in Hungary, but you can still find quite reasonable options to sleep in Budapest without spending as much money as in Western Europe. The best areas are situated close to one of the metro stations or the main tram lines, from where you can get to the attractions in relatively short time. If you look for the best accommodations, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.en.html?city=-850553&amp;aid=958444&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">you can find them clicking on this link<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>How to get to Budapest<\/h3>\n<p>There are several options to get to the city center from Budapest Aiport. You can either take bus 200E, which is a regular bus that takes you to the last station of metro line 3 in Kobanya-Kispest or you can take 100E (special ticket required), which will take you directly to the city center. If you don&#8217;t want to lose time, you can also opt for this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.civitatis.com\/en\/budapest\/transfers\/?aid=1050\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">cheap transfer in Budapest<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>How to get around in Budapest<\/h3>\n<p>The public transport network in Budapest is quite good, and although distances are long between different areas, you can get from one place to the other quite quickly. <\/p>\n<p>We hope you enjoyed this article about the 20 best <strong>things to see and do in Budapest<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I find it quite difficult to write an unbiased post about the things to see and do in Budapest, the capital of my own country. 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