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Why visit
Grand thermal baths and Danube views in Budapest, easily paired with Vienna and Bratislava.
Budapest
Capital
9.6M
Population
HUF
Currency
Hungarian
Languages
May, Jun, Sept
Best months
3 cities on the map
4–8 daysMild · Warm€60–€90/dayMay, Jun, Sept
Must see
Buda Castle and Fisherman's BastionSzéchenyi thermal bathsHungarian Parliament BuildingRuin bar district (Jewish Quarter)
Why go
- Thermal baths and grand architecture
- Extremely easy to combine with Vienna and Bratislava by train
- Strong food and nightlife scene
Worth knowing
- Budapest's ruin bars and main sights are very crowded on weekends
- Limited nature or beach options within the country
- Summer heat in the city can be intense
93K km²
Area
UTC+1
Timezone
EU memberSchengen