Where Buda meets Pest
Welcome to your holiday in Hungary’s capital city. As one of the largest cities in Europe, Budapest mixes the old with the new. It has a rich history of different cultures settling on its lands, including the Romans, the Ottomans and the Celts. As a result, the city is filled to the brim with beautiful architecture, incredible food and a bustling pace of life. Its social calendar is one of the busiest in Europe, and at any one time, you might be lucky enough to catch one of its many music festivals, concerts or city celebrations completely by accident. The city serves as a large meeting point for most of Europe’s younger generation and is a hotspot for city breakers, couples, backpackers, and even families.
Tour information:
- Duration: 3 days
- Language: Hungarian
- Currency: Forint
- Local time: CET
Top Budapest districts
District I – Buda Castle
This area of the city is Budapest on the charm offensive. It’s widely considered the most beautiful of Budapest’s districts. Think cobbled streets and grand buildings, the famed thermal baths, the Danube, the Royal Palace, Fisherman’s Bastion, and oh so much more. This area is a moocher’s heaven.
District V – Belváros (Inner City)
This district used to be walled in, and to this day you can still spot segments of the old walls, which have now been incorporated into buildings within the district. There’s a pretty pedestrianised area with trees and benches to relax on, plus cafés and local restaurants galore. For sights to be seen, visit the Szabadság Square, and the Soviet War Memorial, and Budapest’s largest church; St Stephen’s Basilica.
District VII – Erzsébetváros (Former Jewish Quarter)
When on holiday in Budapest you simply have to come to the old Jewish Quarter. It’s cultural, it’s romantic, it’s beautiful. There are several synagogues to see – The Great Synagogue is the second largest in the entire world. This district is also one of the coolest destinations, with popular ruin bars, beer gardens and excellent street food on offer.
