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When to go to Budapest, Hungary? – Ultimate travel guide for every season

alizswonderland — Tue, 14 Dec 2021 00:49:25 +0000

Planning to travel to Budapest and Hungary, but don’t know the best time to visit? Spoiler alert… Every time! I mean it! The Hungarian capital always offers amazing adventures. The sights are beautiful during spring, summer, autumn and winter. Yep, we have all seasons. And it’s only up to you which face of Budapest you want to explore. This travel guide for every season will help you decide when to go to Budapest. So scroll down and check out my travel tips for spring, summer, autumn and winter. I don’t like small talks about the weather, but you might be interested in it because it can affect your travel plans. Nowadays the weather can be crazy and confusing, sometimes it forgets what should be done in different seasons. Last year, we had a few snowy days in April. In August, one day is super hot, but the next day the temperature decreases by 20 degrees, and it rains. Before travelling, make sure to check the weather forecast! What’s the best time to visit Budapest, Hungary? Best things to do during spring in Budapest Spring is one of my favourite seasons in Budapest. The plants are starting to awake from their […]

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How to explore Budapest in 2 days? – a local’s travel guide with prices and map

alizswonderland — Mon, 08 Feb 2021 22:24:19 +0000

Visiting Budapest, the Hungarian capital for the weekend and wondering how to spend 2 days in Budapest? Stop right now because you’ve found the ultimate Budapest travel guide made by a local. I’ll show you how to explore Budapest and its must-see places like Fisherman’s Bastion, Great Market Hall, Parliament, St. Stephen’s Basilica and more. Furthermore, don’t forget to eat traditional Hungarian dishes, drink specialty coffee in local coffee shops, discover the ruin bars and the nightlife of Budapest. A Google Map with a suggested walking route is also included, and you can check out the prices at the end of the post. Let’s dive into this 2-day itinerary for Budapest! Is it enough to spend 2 days in Budapest, Hungary? Spending 48 hours in Budapest is ideal, though it won’t be enough to see “everything”. This Budapest travel itinerary will show you the best things to do in the Hungarian capital in 2-day, including coffee time, relaxing and walking. If you wish to follow this self-guided tour, it’s suggested to wake up around 8 am. On the following map (My Maps by Google Maps), you can see the attractions, cafés, restaurants, ruin bars and the self-guided walking route for […]

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Budapest’s best outdoor bars along the Danube, a local’s picks

alizswonderland — Mon, 07 Oct 2019 21:34:28 +0000

Why do you like summer? Because of sunshine, warm summer nights or having fun at the seaside? Well, Budapest doesn’t have a sea, albeit it has a river called Danube! And along the Danube, you’ll find many places to revel in sunlight, enjoy the sunset or just watch the river and the beautiful landmarks of Budapest. Grab a drink and let the colours of the sun mesmerize you. You can choose from many open-air bars to fancy the sunset, so I collected you the best outdoor bars to visit in summer along the Danube in Budapest. Most of these outdoor bars are closed in the cold season, only two of them are open during the whole year. Find your favourite(s), browse on the map. The address and opening times are also included in the post, but it can change anytime, especially the opening time, so check it on their sites to not miss your dreamy sunset. Let’s see the best outdoor bars to visit along the Danube in Budapest! Fellini Római Kultúrbisztró Fellini Római Kultúrbisztró offers a special and unique experience with the Danube at your feet. The closeness of the Danube gives a special atmosphere to this place. Here […]

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A first-timer’s guide to Budapest – Things to know about visiting Budapest, Hungary

alizswonderland — Mon, 15 Apr 2019 17:19:44 +0000

Planning to visit Budapest for the first time? Perfect choice, the Hungarian capital is a beautiful and must-visit city. In this first-timer’s guide, I’ll share everything you need to know about visiting Budapest to have a memorable trip. Questions, you might ask when visiting a country or city for the first time like what’s the best time to visit or how to get around or is it safe or how much is a pint etc. Consider your questions answered, discover Budapest using my local survival tips. Best time to visit Budapest Every time! I mean it! The Hungarian capital always offers amazing adventures, outdoor, indoor, nature-loving, cultural, foodie experiences on ground and in water alike. Spring is one of my favourite seasons in Budapest. The plants are starting to awake from their winter dream, the flowers are blooming and making the city more colourful. People are doing more outdoor activities, strolling in parks and enjoying the sunshine. Most spring days are sunny, however, Hungarian spring is quite unstable, it can easily become rainy and temperature changes almost every day. Budapest has the most tourists during summer time. Sziget festival in the middle of August attracts many people. I love it! […]

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Budapest bucket list – Top things to do in Budapest

alizswonderland — Tue, 19 Feb 2019 21:06:26 +0000

Want to tick Budapest on your bucket list? Nice! Everyone should have Budapest on their list 🙂 Why? The Hungarian capital has a lot to offer such as diverse architecture, river, thermal baths, outstanding nightlife, tasty food and panoramas. Budapest is a beautiful must-visit city! To simplify your travel planning, I have another checklist for you featuring the best things to do in Budapest. Let me introduce you the Budapest bucket list with touristy sights, must-visit places, foodie tips, my local recommendations and more travel secrets to Budapest. Aaaaand I also created a downloadable checklist for you! Make the most out of your trip and download the bucket list. Wander around Castle District The large area of Castle District offers many attractions like the Royal Palace, Fisherman’s Bastion (Halászbástya), Matthias Church (Mátyás templom). The 78 meters high Matthias Church obtained its final look according to the plans of Frigyes Schulek in the early 19th century after occupations, wars, fire and reconstructions. You can also explore the interior of the church (admission fee: 1500 HUF) or climb 197 steps in the tower for the best panorama (admission fee: 1500 HUF including a guided tour). The panorama terrace offers a 360 degrees […]

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12 mistakes to avoid when visiting Budapest, Hungary

alizswonderland — Mon, 17 Dec 2018 22:55:58 +0000

Planning your trip to Budapest? I’m sure you’ve already read about the things to do in Budapest, what to eat and where to stay, but you should also know what not to do! Here are 12 mistakes to avoid when visiting Budapest. Not all of these are typical tourist mistakes, locals also commit errors. It can be a simple misunderstanding, inattention to details or lack of curiosity and adventure. Some of these are innocent and won’t cause you any harm. However, some of the following mistakes can affect your trip negatively and can even be costly. I’ll help you to remember these most common tourist mistakes. 1. Thinking that everything is pricey Budapest is beautiful and amazing and just walking on the edge of the Danube can be a wonderful experience and it won’t cost you extra money, you have to pay only to go in, down or up. I’ll share my favourite free and low-cost spots with you. For more ideas read my travel guide to Budapest and the 40 reasons to fall in love with Budapest. Climb up Gellért Hill Approach Gellért Hill (Gellért hegy) from either Liberty bridge (Szabadság híd) or Erzsébet bridge and follow the green […]

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A local’s travel guide to Budapest, Hungary

alizswonderland — Sun, 14 Oct 2018 17:28:29 +0000

Are coming to Budapest? Yeeeeey, I’m so excited! I’ll tell you how to get here, where to stay, what to do and where to eat in Budapest. And I live here, I’m a local, so read my local’s travel guide to Budapest, Hungary to know more about the must-visit tourist attractions, cultural activities and must-try restaurants. If you are interested in a place, just click on the pink text to reach the websites. How to get to Budapest? By aeroplane to Budapest Airport (BUD) Budapest Liszt Ferenc Airport isn’t that big, so it’s not that hard to get around. I know it doesn’t belong to this topic (just a bit), but it’s important. DO NOT EXCHANGE YOUR MONEY AT THE AIRPORT!!! Not worth it. Just follow the exit sign and take a taxi or a bus. You can reach the city centre easily by shuttle bus 100E. It goes directly to Deák Ferenc square (which is the centre of the centre), or take off at Kálvin square or Astoria (which are also in the centre). The ticket costs only 900 HUF. You can buy your ticket in a vending machine at the airport bus station, you can pay by cash and […]

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40 reasons to fall in love with Budapest

alizswonderland — Sun, 01 Jul 2018 21:56:22 +0000

In this Budapest travel guide, I show you the 40 reasons to fall in love with Budapest. I wanted this to be shorter, but there are so many things to love about Budapest. Read my local’s guide to Budapest: architecture and must-see tourist attractions, viewpoints, concert venues, nightlife in ruin bars and rooftop bars, must-try food and drink. I help you to discover all of it! I prepared a “40 reasons to fall in love with Budapest” checklist for your next trip, download it below. Architecture and must-see tourist attractions in Budapest 1. Walk along the Danube riverbank and Chain bridge The Danube is the river of Budapest, it divides Buda and Pest. My favourite part is the riverbank and the view from the bridges. The panorama is always amazingly beautiful with the historical buildings. Don’t forget to walk through the Chain Bridge (Lánchíd), which was the city’s 1st bridge! Be fast because the bridge will be closed from September 2018. 2. Budapest has Europe’s 2nd largest Parliament. The Hungarian Parliament was designed by Imre Steindl in neo-Gothic style, inspired by the British House of Parliament. The construction was finished in 1896, on the 100th anniversary of the founding of […]

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Top 5 viewpoints in Budapest Hungary, recommended by a local

alizswonderland — Mon, 28 May 2018 19:28:47 +0000

Updated: 29th of November, 2021 Yes, by a local! That’s me :) I know where to go, trust me! Discover Budapest and its tourist attractions from these 5 scenic viewpoints. Every 5 offers an amazing panorama of the city from different heights and angles. Budapest is a magnificent city with 2 million citizens. My favourite part is the riverbank and the view from the bridges. Its river is called Danube (Duna), which divides the city into Buda and Pest. The Buda part has hills, like the Gellért Hill or other Buda Hills. The Pest side is flat. Both parts have many tourist attractions. Watch my travel video on YouTube to explore the best views in Budapest, like a local! And subscribe to my YouTube channel to not miss the upcoming travel videos. Here’s my local travel guide to Budapest’s best viewpoints! 1. Gellért Hill with the Citadel – Currently, the main panorama terraces are closed!!! The 235 m high hill dominates the side of Danube with the Citadel (Citadella). The hill was named after St. Gerard (Szent Gellért), who was thrown to death from the hill. Since 1987 the Gellért Hill (Gellért hegy) has been part of the […]

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St. Stephen’s Basilica in Budapest

alizswonderland — Sun, 27 Aug 2017 22:15:58 +0000

St. Stephen’s Basilica (Szent István-bazilika) is the largest church in Budapest. The building dominates the city centre with its height. It is 96 meter high, just like the Parliament, with this height the basilica is the 2nd highest church in Hungary. According to current regulations, there cannot be taller building in Budapest than 96 metres. A brief history of St. Stephen’s Basilica It is named in honour of Stephen, the first King of Hungary, whose mummified body is buried in the undercroft and his supposed right hand is kept in the reliquary. The construction began in 1851 in accordance with the plans of József Hild. The dome collapsed in 1868, that required demolition of the completed works and rebuilding from the ground up. It was finished in 1905 after 54 years of construction, according to the plans of Miklós Ybl (he also designed the Opera House on the Andrássy Avenue) and was completed by József Kauser. It was built in neo-classicist style. The facade is framed by two large bell towers. Hungary’s biggest bell hangs in the southern tower, weighing over 9 tonnes. The interior is characterized by rich ornamentation. Maybe it looks too much at first, just go closer […]

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