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Budapest

Thermal baths, ruin bars, and stunning Danube views make Budapest one of Europe's best-value capitals. Grand architecture meets an electric nightlife and food scene.

Best Time to Visit
March to May, September to November
Daily Cost Range
$30 — $160
Budget Average
$65/day mid-range

Top Tips

  • Soak in Széchenyi or Gellért thermal baths
  • Walk across Chain Bridge at night for incredible views
  • Explore the ruin bars of the Jewish Quarter
  • Try lángos and goulash from market stalls

3-Day Sample Itinerary

1
Buda Castle, Fisherman's Bastion, thermal bath
2
Parliament, Shoes on the Danube, Central Market Hall
3
Gellért Hill, ruin bars, Margaret Island

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