🇭🇺 Budapest, Hungary
Budapest is the Pearl of the Danube, split between Buda and Pest. Neo-Gothic Parliament, Buda Castle, Széchenyi Baths and Jewish quarter ruin bars make it one of Europe's finest capitals.
✓ Parliament✓ Buda Castle✓ Széchenyi Baths✓ Ruin Bar✓ Jewish quarter✓ St Stephen’s Basilica✓ Chain Bridge✓ Central Market
📅 Best time to visit
April–June and September–October ideal. July–August warm and vibrant. December magical for Christmas markets.
🌤 Climate
Continental climate: warm summers (28–32°C in July) and cold winters (-2–5°C in January). Spring and autumn are the best seasons.
🏨 Where to stay
District V (Belváros) is the elegant Pest centre. District VII (Jewish quarter) has the ruin bars. Buda side near the Castle is quieter.
🏨 Hotels in Budapest💡 Practical tips
- Airport BUD: Metro M3+Bus 100E to centre (€3, 30 min) or taxi (~€25).
- Széchenyi Baths: €23 (bath only); book online.
- Budapest is affordable: dinner ~€15. Currency: Forint (HUF).
❓ Frequently asked questions
Does Hungary use the euro?
No, Hungary uses the Hungarian Forint (HUF).
Is Budapest safe at night?
Generally yes. Beware of drink scams in nightclubs.