{"id":2355,"date":"2025-01-11T10:19:10","date_gmt":"2025-01-11T10:19:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.ru\/hungary\/?p=2355"},"modified":"2025-01-11T10:19:12","modified_gmt":"2025-01-11T10:19:12","slug":"budapest-city-overview","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/hungary\/budapest-city-overview\/","title":{"rendered":"Budapest City Overview"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n<p>The article is a guide for first-time travelers to Budapest. It covers where to stay, the best cafes and restaurants, trying Hungarian cuisine, Budapest tours, public transportation, and getting around the city. It touches on essential aspects to simplify your trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">TABLE OF CONTENTS<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/hungary\/budapest-city-overview\/#Budapest_Overview\" >Budapest: Overview<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/hungary\/budapest-city-overview\/#City_History_Briefly\" >City History, Briefly<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/hungary\/budapest-city-overview\/#Where_to_Stay_in_Budapest\" >Where to Stay in Budapest<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/hungary\/budapest-city-overview\/#Best_Restaurants_and_Cafes_in_Budapest\" >Best Restaurants and Caf\u00e9s in Budapest<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/hungary\/budapest-city-overview\/#Cruises_on_the_Danube_and_Sightseeing_Tours_in_the_Hungarian_Capital\" >Cruises on the Danube and Sightseeing Tours in the Hungarian Capital<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Budapest_Overview\"><\/span>Budapest: Overview<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Key points to know about Budapest:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Budapest is Hungary&#8217;s capital, its largest city, and the country&#8217;s economic, political, and cultural hub.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Around 1.8 million people live in Budapest, while the country&#8217;s second-largest city, Debrecen, has just 200 thousand residents.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The combined population of Hungary&#8217;s top 10 cities is less than Budapest&#8217;s. Life thrives here; beyond the capital, time moves slowly, and most cities are asleep after 9 PM.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Budapest offers various public transport options: metro, buses, trams, and trolleybuses. In most cases, the metro is sufficient and reaches nearly every city attraction.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Detailed information about <a href=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/hungary\/budapest-public-transport\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"725\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Budapest&#8217;s public transport<\/a>, prices, schedules, buying tickets, transfers, and tourist passes is available in the article.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/hungary\/wp-content\/themes\/maktub\/assets\/images\/transparent.gif\" data-lazy=\"true\" data-src=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/hungary\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/11\/bud-1.jpg\" alt=\"Budapest transport how to travel\" class=\"wp-image-2388\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">There&#8217;s even a funicular in Budapest. The photo shows the famous Sz\u00e9chenyi Bridge and the cable car to Castle Hill.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"City_History_Briefly\"><\/span>City History, Briefly<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I won&#8217;t reiterate Wikipedia, but here are some intriguing historical facts useful for tourists exploring Hungary&#8217;s capital.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Interesting to Know:<\/p>\n<cite>The city&#8217;s age often surprises tourists. Hungary as a state has existed for almost 1,500 years, with the earliest written records of settlements at the site of modern Budapest dating back 2,000 years. Many cities begin counting their founding date from such events.<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>Walking Budapest&#8217;s streets, every building boasts a history of three or five centuries. Each corner breathes the spirit of history. Yet, when tourists learn Budapest is only 150 years old, many are taken aback.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Useful to Know:<\/p>\n<cite>On November 17, 2023, Budapest celebrated its 150th anniversary.<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/hungary\/wp-content\/themes\/maktub\/assets\/images\/transparent.gif\" data-lazy=\"true\" data-src=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/hungary\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/11\/bud-2.jpg\" alt=\"history of budapest briefly\" class=\"wp-image-2389\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Can you guess how old the castle in central Budapest is? 300 years? 700? Correct\u2014it&#8217;s 100. It was built from scratch only in 1906 as a decoration for celebrations.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>So, Budapest was formed in 1873 by merging three villages: Buda, Pest, and \u00d3buda. Hence the city&#8217;s name.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Today, the city&#8217;s two main districts on either side of the Danube are named Buda and Pest.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Locating Buda and Pest:<\/p>\n<cite>To simplify: the side with Buda Castle on Castle Hill is Buda. The opposite side, where the Hungarian Parliament is located, is Pest. \u00d3buda is situated north of Buda.<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite Hungary not being at the forefront of technological progress in Europe at the time, many innovations were swiftly introduced, like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In 1873, electric street lamps illuminated the newly founded Budapest.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1885 saw the city&#8217;s first telephone and phone booths.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1887 saw the launch of the first tram line.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1896 witnessed the opening of the metro. Interestingly, the Hungarian metro was the first on mainland Europe; prior to that, metros were only in London.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/hungary\/wp-content\/themes\/maktub\/assets\/images\/transparent.gif\" data-lazy=\"true\" data-src=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/hungary\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/11\/bud-3.jpg\" alt=\"where to stay in Budapest\" class=\"wp-image-2390\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">While the tram lines in the capital are old, the trams themselves are modern.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Another fascinating historical period in Budapest is World War II, with some important facts:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Hungary was Germany&#8217;s ally until the very end.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Soviet army besieged Budapest in early 1945, a siege lasting 108 days.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The storming of Budapest lasted over a week. German troops blew up all bridges across the Danube, including the older-than-Budapest Sz\u00e9chenyi Bridge.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After the hostilities, 25% of Budapest&#8217;s buildings lay in ruins. The city&#8217;s reconstruction took the next 20 years.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These were the major historical milestones that became iconic for the city. Further details about <a href=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/hungary\/religion-and-history-of-hungary\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"3157\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hungary&#8217;s history<\/a> are available in the linked article.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_Stay_in_Budapest\"><\/span>Where to Stay in Budapest<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There&#8217;s no shortage of accommodation options in the Hungarian capital. There are thousands of choices to suit every taste and budget\u2014from numerous upscale hotels of world-renowned chains to apartments rented out by locals and hostels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Important Note:<\/p>\n<cite>With several hundred thousand tourists arriving in Budapest daily, good options at reasonable prices tend to fill up quickly. Always book accommodation in advance, especially during weekends or holidays.<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are two helpful articles about Budapest accommodation:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/hungary\/accommodation-in-hungary\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"521\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Insights into Hungarian accommodation<\/a>\u2014what to expect as a tourist. You&#8217;ll learn about heating, parking, and many other interesting details.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A list of the <a href=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/hungary\/best-hotels-in-budapest\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1784\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">best hotels in Budapest<\/a>, some with Danube views and pools. This article provides specific hotel recommendations, links, photos, and prices.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/hungary\/wp-content\/themes\/maktub\/assets\/images\/transparent.gif\" data-lazy=\"true\" data-src=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/hungary\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/11\/bud-4.jpg\" alt=\"safest area in Budapest to travel\" class=\"wp-image-2391\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Budapest Center\u2014the best area for tourists to stay a couple of days\u2014is marked with a red oval. Everything is conveniently located here.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the author&#8217;s opinion, the best district for finding accommodation is marked on the map above with a red. It&#8217;s the Pest area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use metro stations as landmarks: De\u00e1k Ferenc t\u00e9r and K\u00e1lvin t\u00e9r. This is the heart of the city, where many attractions, the main pedestrian street, the Hungarian Parliament, and famous ruin pubs are located. Also, these two metro stations serve as transfer points, allowing easy travel in any direction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Tip:<\/p>\n<cite>Check out the article on the <a href=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/hungary\/exploring-budapest-attractions\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1527\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">top 30 Budapest attractions<\/a>; it includes coordinates, prices, and opening hours for all interesting places. There&#8217;s also a map showing where most tourist attractions are concentrated.<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/tp.media\/content?currency=eur&#038;trs=279796&#038;shmarker=403454.hungarybudapestoverview&#038;type=compact&#038;host=search.hotellook.com&#038;locale=en&#038;limit=7&#038;powered_by=true&#038;nobooking=&#038;id=1333&#038;categories=center%2Cprice%2Crating&#038;primary=%23ff8e00&#038;special=%23e0e0e0&#038;promo_id=4026&#038;campaign_id=101\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<p>For accommodation, search on major rental platforms. Here are the most popular ones in Budapest:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/hotellook.tp.st\/aog80nWt\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/hotellook.tp.st\/aog80nWt\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hotellook<\/a>\u2014compares hotel prices among dozens of providers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Restaurants_and_Cafes_in_Budapest\"><\/span>Best Restaurants and Caf\u00e9s in Budapest<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Finding a place to eat in the capital is not a problem; there are dining spots at every turn. Below, I&#8217;ll share a few eateries and fast-food places that I personally like. They might not be the absolute best, but they&#8217;re tried and tested, and the food is delicious. But first, two super helpful articles for tourists:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/hungary\/cuisine-of-hungary\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1536\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hungarian cuisine\u2014what a tourist should try<\/a>. Goulash, Hal\u00e1szl\u00e9, P\u00f6rk\u00f6lt, Paprikash, T\u00far\u00f3s Csusza\u2014just a few dishes from the national cuisine.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/hungary\/restaurants-and-cafes-in-hungary\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"290\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Caf\u00e9s and restaurants in Hungary<\/a>\u2014a guide covering how to read menus, tipping, portion sizes, peculiarities of Hungarian restaurants, and service charges.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/hungary\/wp-content\/themes\/maktub\/assets\/images\/transparent.gif\" data-lazy=\"true\" data-src=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/hungary\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/11\/bud-5.jpg\" alt=\"best restaurants in Budapest\" class=\"wp-image-2384\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">At Budapest&#8217;s central market, on the second floor, you&#8217;ll find many Hungarian cuisine spots. The portions are huge, but the prices aren&#8217;t exactly budget-friendly. Just know that such places exist, and you can try a lot there.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Best Budapest restaurants for tourists. The list includes places serving Hungarian cuisine, offering generous portions, and moderate prices:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Hungarikum Bisztro\u2014a Hungarian cuisine restaurant near the parliament, very tasty. Book tables in advance; you can do it online on their website. A 15% service charge is applied, so tipping for tea is not necessary \ud83d\ude42\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Coordinates: <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/Uie8azne5m9yUiaR8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">47.50351060049942, 19.04790664956145<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Official website: <a href=\"https:\/\/hungarikumbisztro.hu\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/hungarikumbisztro.hu\/en\/<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Parisi 6\u2014another great restaurant in the center of Pest. The menu isn&#8217;t extensive, but there are many Hungarian dishes. No need to pre-book tables.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Coordinates: <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/uuVXLTcCNT1z6q2w8\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/uuVXLTcCNT1z6q2w8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">47.494153631818286, 19.053678668931525<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pilvax K\u00e1v\u00e9h\u00e1z\u2014a great Hungarian cuisine restaurant. You can book a table online. Prices are reasonable and moderate for Budapest.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Coordinates: <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/L3dA2HrasuUBZ47N8\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/L3dA2HrasuUBZ47N8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">47.49413509420506, 19.05512667654216<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Website and menu: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pilvaxkavehaz.com\/menu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.pilvaxkavehaz.com\/menu<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, while walking the streets of the capital, you&#8217;ll frequently come across fast-food spots with a Hungarian touch. They bake tasty l\u00e1ngos and make Hungarian k\u00fcrt\u0151skal\u00e1cs. Try them all; don&#8217;t just pass by.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/hungary\/wp-content\/themes\/maktub\/assets\/images\/transparent.gif\" data-lazy=\"true\" data-src=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/hungary\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/11\/bud-6.jpg\" alt=\"where to eat in Budapest places\" class=\"wp-image-2385\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">In places like this, you can buy K\u00fcrt\u0151skal\u00e1cs\u2014Hungarian traditional pastry, similar to trdeln\u00edk in the Czech Republic.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cruises_on_the_Danube_and_Sightseeing_Tours_in_the_Hungarian_Capital\"><\/span>Cruises on the Danube and Sightseeing Tours in the Hungarian Capital<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For details on tours, their features, types, and a rundown of the best ones, you can find it all in the article about <a href=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/hungary\/tours-in-budapest-and-in-hungary\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2846\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Budapest and Hungary tours<\/a>. But for those visiting Hungary briefly, there&#8217;s a popular and must-do activity: a river cruise on the Danube in central Budapest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are plenty of options\u2014from the standard 1-hour cruise along all the major city sights to 3-hour cruises with Hungarian dinner and drinks. Some river cruises offer no meals but provide unlimited wine or prosecco.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/hungary\/wp-content\/themes\/maktub\/assets\/images\/transparent.gif\" data-lazy=\"true\" data-src=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/hungary\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/11\/bud-7.jpg\" alt=\"river cruise Danube Hungary\" class=\"wp-image-2386\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A Danube river cruise is just as essential as canal tours in Amsterdam. The crucial point is to sail during sunset.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Tip:<\/p>\n<cite>The best time for a Danube river cruise is during sunset and immediately after. Budapest looks stunningly illuminated at night. Daytime cruises won&#8217;t give you the same thrill.<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Standard prices for such activities are approximately:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Around 10 euros for a standard 1-hour cruise<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>25-35 euros for cruises with unlimited drinks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>About 70-80 euros for 3-hour cruises with dinner, alcohol, music, and all of this during sunset.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s advisable to book these cruises in advance, especially for evening hours, as spots often sell out a couple of days in advance. You can find an providers of river cruises in Budapest via the provided link: <a href=\"https:\/\/viator.tp.st\/fbn45bBi\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/viator.tp.st\/fbn45bBi\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Viator <\/a>or <a href=\"https:\/\/getyourguide.tp.st\/W42agAsI\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/getyourguide.tp.st\/W42agAsI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">GetYourGuide<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In conclusion: Budapest is a beautiful city. Its entire infrastructure is tailored for tourists, and tourism holds a significant place in the country&#8217;s economy. Many visitors stop here in transit for 1-2 days, which is significantly insufficient for such a magnificent city. If you&#8217;ve read the article on the top 30 Budapest attractions, you&#8217;d understand that 3-4 days is the minimum needed to explore the city, visit thermal baths, and take a ride on a Danube riverboat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>IMPORTANT: Below are useful links that will help organize your trip to Hungary and Budapest:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"background-color:#f9f9fe\" class=\"has-background wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Flight<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/wayaway.tp.st\/QTMqa33n\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WayAway <\/a>&#8211; compares prices for flights among 30+ airlines flying to Budapest.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tours and excursions:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/viator.tp.st\/oxrq9MSy\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/viator.tp.st\/oxrq9MSy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Viator<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/getyourguide.tp.st\/qMdO9yko\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/getyourguide.tp.st\/qMdO9yko\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">GetYourGuide<\/a> &#8211; the best services for finding tours in Budapest and Hungary with the largest database of activities in Hungary. They offer river cruises on the Danube, tickets to baths, and 1000+ tours (available in different languages).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Accommodation, apartments, hotels, hostels<\/strong>: \n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/tripadvisor.tp.st\/Xe1rRi3D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">TripAdvisor <\/a>&#8211; compares the prices among dozens of other booking services and offer the best price<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/trip.tp.st\/PVvEHKNS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Trip.com<\/a> &#8211; the most popular booking platform<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Car rental<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/discovercars.tp.st\/3RVO6srh\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/discovercars.tp.st\/3RVO6srh\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">DiscoverCars<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/localrent.tp.st\/n6KQJPzz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LocalRent <\/a>&#8211; the leading and largest car rental services in Hungary.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Travel Insurance<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/ektatraveling.tp.st\/EgDdeXmD\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/ektatraveling.tp.st\/EgDdeXmD\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">EKTA<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>eSIM<\/strong> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/airalo.tp.st\/rUnrFWN2\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/airalo.tp.st\/rUnrFWN2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Airalo<\/a> virtual SIM card in Hungary.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Taxi and airport transfers<\/strong>: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/intui.tp.st\/Kg96IMKW\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/intui.tp.st\/Kg96IMKW\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Intui.Travel<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The article is a guide for first-time travelers to Budapest. 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