All destinations
From the historic castle district to the thermal shores of Lake Balaton and the wine cellars of Tokaj — every corner of the Budapest region
Must-visit destinations
Budapest — the complete city guide
First-time visitors, City-break couples
Castle District — Buda's historic hilltop neighbourhood
History enthusiasts, Architecture lovers
Downtown Pest — Parliament, St Stephen's Basilica and District V
First-time visitors, Architecture enthusiasts
Jewish Quarter — District VII, ruin bars and Dohány Synagogue
Culture and history seekers, Nightlife fans
More to explore
City Park and Városliget — Széchenyi baths, Heroes' Square and Vajdahunyad Castle
Thermal bath enthusiasts, Families
Eger day trip from Budapest: castle, Bull's Blood wine, and thermal baths
Wine lovers, History enthusiasts
Gellért Hill — Citadella, Liberty Statue and Cave Church
Panoramic views, Architecture enthusiasts
Lake Balaton from Budapest: Central Europe's largest lake
Beach breaks, Wine enthusiasts
Margaret Island — Budapest's green retreat in the Danube
Relaxation and wellness, Joggers and cyclists
Szentendre — the artists' town on the Danube Bend
Day-trip visitors from Budapest, Art and culture lovers
Off the beaten path
Bratislava day trip from Budapest: Slovak capital in a day
Easy international day trip, Old town exploration
Esztergom day trip from Budapest: Hungary's holy city and the Danube Bend
History lovers, Architecture enthusiasts
Gödöllő day trip from Budapest: Queen Sisi's royal palace
History lovers, Royal palace architecture
Hortobágy Puszta day trip from Budapest: horse shows, grey cattle, and the Great Plain
Nature lovers, Horse enthusiasts
Óbuda and Aquincum — Roman Budapest and old Buda's quiet streets
History enthusiasts, Off-the-beaten-path travellers
Pécs day trip from Budapest: UNESCO necropolis, Zsolnay, and the mosque-church
History lovers, UNESCO sites
Tihany: the peninsula, Benedictine abbey, and Káli Basin wine
Scenic hiking, History and abbeys
Tokaj day trip from Budapest: the UNESCO wine region of golden Aszú
Wine lovers, UNESCO enthusiasts
Vienna day trip from Budapest: the Austrian capital in a day
Architecture and history, Museums and art
Visegrád — the citadel above the Danube Bend
History enthusiasts, Hikers and walkers
Most-booked experiences in Budapest
Whichever destination you choose, these are the activities travellers love most.
Budapest: Széchenyi spa full day entrance pass
Budapest: 15 hour Danube cruise dinner with live music
Budapest: Ruin bar pub crawl with nightlife guide
Budapest: Parlament tour with audio guide opt boat tour
Budapest: Big bus hop on hop off tour Danube river cruise
