Budapest

A curated guide to Budapest, Hungary: 8 top sights, 8 standout places to eat, where to stay, and a sample itinerary.

What to see

  1. Fisherman's Bastion 4.8★ (113,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
  2. Hungarian Parliament Building 4.8★ (27,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
  3. Madame Tussauds Budapest 4.8★ (4,000 reviews) · Wax museum
  4. Buda Castle 4.7★ (68,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
  5. Vajdahunyad Castle 4.7★ (26,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
  6. St. Stephen's Basilica 4.7★ (77,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
  7. Museum of Fine Arts 4.7★ (16,000 reviews) · Art museum
  8. IKONO Budapest 4.7★ (14,000 reviews) · Museum

Where to eat

  1. Beerstro14 Steak House Restaurant 4.9★ (12,000 reviews) · Steak
  2. Fat Mama 4.8★ (35,000 reviews) · Restaurant
  3. Aranybástya 4.8★ (2,000 reviews) · Restaurant
  4. Costes Downtown 4.8★ (3,000 reviews) · Restaurant
  5. Cosy Café Budapest 4.8★ (3,000 reviews) · Cafe
  6. Centrál Grand Cafe & Bar 4.8★ (16,000 reviews) · Cafe
  7. Comme Chez Soi 4.7★ (3,000 reviews) · Restaurant
  8. Trattoria Pomo D'Oro 4.7★ (13,000 reviews) · Italian

Where to drink

  1. La Siesta Budapest 4.9★ (5,000 reviews) · Bar
  2. Jardín cocktail Bar 4.8★ (2,000 reviews) · Cocktail bar
  3. Szimpla Kert 4.6★ (73,000 reviews) · Pub
  4. Ruin Bars Budapest 4.6★ (7,000 reviews) · Bar
  5. High Note SkyBar 4.4★ (2,000 reviews) · Bar

Where to stay

  1. Kozmo Hotel Suites & Spa - Small Luxury Hotels 4.8★ (988 reviews) · 5-star hotel
  2. Prestige Hotel Budapest 4.8★ (788 reviews) · 4-star hotel
  3. Kimpton Bem Budapest by IHG 4.9★ (581 reviews) · 5-star hotel
  4. Dorothea Hotel, Budapest, Autograph Collection 4.5★ (614 reviews) · 5-star hotel

A sample 3-day shape

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Frequently asked

How many days do you need in Budapest?

With 20 notable sights and 15 standout eateries, 2–4 days covers the essentials at a relaxed pace.

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