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- Cities visited: Budapest
- Accommodation references: A22 Hotel Gyál
places to travel
Budapest
- Buda Castle & Castle Hill
- Fisherman's Bastion (Halászbástya)
- Matthias Church
- Parliament Building (Országház)
- St. Stephen's Basilica
- Chain Bridge (Széchenyi Lánchíd)
- Heroes' Square (Hősök tere)
- Széchenyi Thermal Bath & Gellért Thermal Bath
- Danube River Promenade & Cruises
- Central Market Hall (Nagy Vásárcsarnok)
- Great Synagogue & Jewish Quarter
- Margaret Island (Margitsziget) – parks, walking, and cycling
- Budapest Eye (Ferris Wheel)
- Liberty Statue & Gellért Hill viewpoints
personal tips
- Walk across the Chain Bridge and explore both Buda and Pest sides of the city.
- Visit thermal baths to experience traditional Hungarian spa culture.
- Explore Castle Hill and Fisherman's Bastion in the morning to avoid crowds.
- Take a Danube river cruise at sunset for iconic city views.
- Try Hungarian dishes like goulash, langos, chimney cake, and local pastries.
- Use the Budapest Metro and trams to move efficiently around the city.
- Bring comfortable shoes; many streets in the historic center are cobblestone.
- Allocate at least half a day for major attractions like Buda Castle, Parliament, and Heroes' Square.