Budapest, the capital of Hungary; It is one of the most beautiful cities to visit in Europe with its historical and cultural points, thermal baths, delicious venues and colorful nightlife.. The city, which is a combination of the cities of Buda and Pest, divided by the Danube River, is an easy route where you can see most of it on foot.. One of the main reasons why Budapest is such a popular route in our country is undoubtedly that it uses its own currency.. However, in the past, Hungary has also brought itself closer to the Euro exchange rate.. Although we can’t say Budapest is as cheap as it used to be, we wouldn’t change its entertainment to any European city.

If you want to go to a city that will not tire me out, explore beautiful places, examine architectural details, enjoy a hot spring and have a lot of fun, now you know the city you should come to. ! Fasten your seatbelts, we begin our Budapest Travel Guide!

Before We Begin: Although Hungary is an EU country, its currency is Hungarian Forint, not Euro (HUF). Before we went on the trip, we converted our money into Euros and then converted our Euros to Hungarian Forints at the Ibla Change exchange office in Budapest.. I saw that even in the most convenient place, we lose value while converting money, after a while we only spent credit cards.. We recommend that you convert some money and make the rest with a credit card.. You can see all expenditures in HUF value in the article.

THATS TO SEE IN BUDAPEST

Budapest, a compact city where you can visit most places on foot. It is one of the most enjoyable cities of Europe with its historical architecture, delicious places, fun ruin bars and thermal experience.. By following the route below, you can take a nice walking route where you will see the historical places in the city.. Let’s not go without adding; If you are going to the thermal pool as well as architectural and museum tours, you should have at least half a day more time in addition to the sightseeing route.

#1 St.. Stephen’s Basilica:

One of the largest churches in Hungary, St.. Stephen’s Basilica, together with the Houses of Parliament, is one of Budapest’s tallest architectures. The construction of the church, which was completed in 1905, took 54 years, and there was a theater in its place.. The church is named after the first king of Hungary, St.. It comes from Stephen; In the museum inside the church, besides his works of art, he also has his right hand, which is considered sacred.

St.. Stephen draws attention with its Neo-Classical architecture. If you like panoramic views, you can also climb the church’s 86m tall bell tower.. Entrance to the church is free but you have to donate HUF 200, climbing the bell tower is HUF 1000 per person. It is necessary to climb 364 steps for the view.

#2 Vörosmarty Square:

Vörosmarty Square, one of the most touristic spots in Budapest, is the host of the most important events of the city.. The location of the square is very close to both the banks of the Danube and the shopping streets of Budapest.. There are many shops, restaurants and cafes around Vörosmarty Square, where the Christmas market is also held during the Christmas period.. While you’re here, don’t forget to stop by Vaci Utca, Budapest’s most famous shopping street.

#3 Szechenyi Chain Bridge:

One of the symbols of Budapest Chain Bridge; A chain suspension bridge over the Danube connecting the Buda and Pest districts. The stone bridge was completed in 1849 and really suits the skyline of the city.. Damaged in the Second World War, the bridge was rebuilt in 1949. As it stands, the version you will see now is actually the version from the second production to the present day.. It is a classic to come to Budapest and walk here, but in winter, you get stunned with the wind blowing from the Danube.. If you like to take pictures, you can get good views from here.

#4 Budapest Parliament Building:

The Budapest Parliament Building, which you will see in all its glory while walking on Chain Bridge, It is located in the Pest region, on the banks of the Danube.. The Parliament Building, which is one of the most beautiful architectures of the city with its neo-Gothic architecture, was opened in 1902.. Another feature of the building; St.. Same length as St. Stephen’s Basilica. It is a symbol of the balance between religious and state affairs.

The Parliament Building, which is said to have employed around 100,000 people, is today Hungary’s largest and most expansive architecture.. As only a part of it is used by the parliament, other areas are open to visitors.. Entrance fee to the Parliament Building, which is a true architectural show with its façade decorations, sculpture decorations and interior decoration, is 6700 HUF per person. If you live in one of the EU member countries, a discounted price is applied and you pay 3500 HUF.. For non-EU nationals aged 6-24, ticket costs HUF 3500. You can visit between 08:00 – 18:00 from April to October, and from 08:00 to 16:00 from November to March.

#5 Shoes on the Danube Bank:

When you walk from the Danube bank of the Parliament Building to the Chain Bridge, you will see the Shoes on the Danube Bank monument. This is the II. This monument, which was made by Hungarian sculptor Gyula Pauer with the idea and design of the director Can Togay, who was born and lived in Budapest, is made of 60 pairs of iron shoes. consists of. It is a ritual here to leave flowers and candles next to shoes whose models are exactly those of that period.

#6 Fisherman’s Bastion:

One of the most beautiful places in Budapest. Fisherman’s Bastion is located in the Buda Castle area and where the Budapest city walls used to be.. Its Turkish name is Fisherman’s Bastion, already reserved in Fisherman’s Bastion as the fortification area of ​​the city entrusted to fishermen.. The name of the bastion comes from the defensive use of the area.. Because, in the past, fishermen were not only involved in selling fish but also in the defense of the city.

The Neo-Gothic style towers of the Fisherman’s Bastion, reminiscent of the Sleeping Beauty Castle in Disneyland, were built for the purpose of watching the city at the time. nowadays it stands out as one of the best photo spots in Budapest. The seven towers of the bastion were built to represent the leaders of the Hungarian tribes.. All with panoramic views overlooking the Danube. You can get the longest one by paying a separate fee; but we didn’t need much. The view from all the towers and terraces was nice enough.

Entry to Fisherman’s Bastion is free and available day and night.. Since it is the most touristic area of ​​the city, it gets crowded as of 11:00 am.. For this reason, you should definitely come early in the morning to visit this place calmly and photograph it empty.. Sunrise time and the most ideal times between 08:00-09:00. Although the entrance to the general area of ​​the bastion is free, fees ranging from 1000 to 1800 HUF are charged to enter the private areas such as the terrace and the chapel.. You can buy tickets for all areas from the box office at the entrance of the bastion.

You can use the Castle Hill Funicular except for walking on the way to Buda Castle or Fisherman’s Bastion via Chain Bridge.. Funicular 1400 HUF one way, 2000 HUF round trip. We used the funicular on the way up and got down on foot on the way back.. This was the most logical thing since we went sightseeing already.

#7 Matthias Church:

The Matthias Church, right behind Fisherman’s Bastion, is located in Holy Trinity Square. a Catholic Church in. The church was first established in 1015 and St.. It was built in the Romanesque style during the Stephen period and renovated over time with different styles adopted by the period.. The church you will see today, 14. It consists of Gothic style architecture built in the second half of the century.. Matthias Church, one of the largest churches in Hungary, is also the second largest church in the city of Buda.. Another feature of this magnificent architecture is that it hosts Buddha’s coronation ceremonies and special days of the royal family.. The entrance to the bell tower, which adds a different beauty to the building, is 1800 HUF per person.. The bell tower is open to visitors every day from 10:00 to 17:00.

On the way from Matthias Church to Buda Castle, stop by the Ruszwurm on the way.. It was opened in 1827 as one of the city’s first confectioners and cafes.. Ruszwurm is still one of the most iconic places in Budapest.

#8 Buda Castle:

Budin Castle, which was used as a Royal Palace in history, is now one of the important museums of Budapest. converted into a cultural and arts district that hosts. The castle, which you can reach on foot from the Matthias Church, was first completed in 1265, but then underwent many renovations and repairs.. The Baroque detailed castle architecture that we see today belongs to the renovation made between 1749 and 1769.. Its location is on Castle Hill, one of the first residential areas of Budapest, with its medieval textured streets, old houses, administrative buildings.. It is also possible to come here with the Castle Hill funicular, which we wrote about while describing Fisherman’s Bastion.. Because climbing uphill on foot can be a bit tiring.

Buda Castle is undoubtedly one of the most important structures of the Castle Hill region, which is under UNESCO protection.. Today, the Hungarian National Gallery, the Museum of History, the Chemistry Museum, the Szechenyi Library and The terraces of the castle, which hosts the Military Museum, are also quite impressive.. We visited the National Gallery among the museums.. Entrance fee to the National Gallery, which includes the Hungarian art collection, is HUF 3200 per person.

#9 Gellert Hill:

Gellert Hill overlooking the Danube, panoramic view It is an ideal spot for those who like to watch the city from a bird’s eye view.. The name of the hill comes from the bishop St. Gellert, who worked to spread Christianity in Budapest but was killed on the hill during his fight against the Pagans.. Gellert Hill is not only a scenic spot with plenty of greenery, but also important with the historical monuments around it.. One of these monuments is dedicated to St. Gellert.

Other places to see on the hill; There is the Statue of Liberty made by the Hungarian sculptor Strobl, the Habsburg Castle from the Austro-Hungarian period and a cave church.. This hill, which is under UNESCO protection together with the Danube River, was named Gürz İlyas Bayırı during the Ottoman period.. There is also a tomb built in this period on the hill.. It is better to come by bus or tram as it is more difficult to reach than Buda Castle.

#10 Gellert Thermal Bath:

Budapest, It is famous for its hot springs and baths as well as for its historical points.. One of the most famous options in the city center is the Gellert Thermal Bath, located at the beginning of the road to Gellert Hill.. Especially if you have time in the city, we recommend you to experience this experience while you are in Budapest.

The Gellert Thermal Bath, which was opened in 1918 with Art Nouveau architecture in the region where there were different bath structures before, is one of the most valuable Art Nouveau structures in Europe. is accepted. The thermal bath, which is a part of Gellert Hotel, has 10 pools with indoor and outdoor features.. In addition to the geothermal pools, the bath also includes a massage area, a place rich in possibilities.

If you have limited time, we still recommend you to visit the main area of ​​the Gellert Bath; free entry. The numbers vary depending on the service you will receive from the facility for the pools and other areas of the facility.. To give a general price, entrance figures excluding massage are 5900 HUF per person on weekdays with locker usage, 6100 HUF on weekends.. If you are not going to use the pools but still want to visit the hammam, you can visit the facility by paying 2000 HUF between 11:00 and 15:00 on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.. Massage packages are priced separately, you can check it on their website. Since the hammam gets crowded in the afternoon, it is best to come in the morning.

#11 Liberty Bridge:

Connecting the Buda and Pest districts of Budapest over the Danube Another beautiful bridge is Liberty Bridge, aka Liberty Bridge.. At one end is the Gellert Bath, and at the other is the Central Market Hall, the city’s main market area; both sides of the bridge lead to the touristic spots of Budapest. Originally completed in 1896, the bridge was destroyed during the Second World War as part of the Millennium World Exhibition.. renovated at the end of the century. Liberty Bridge is quite striking with its green color and Art Nouveau details.

#12 Central Market Hall:

Central Market, Hungary’s largest old market The Hall was built by the city’s first mayor, Kamermayer, and opened in 1897.. The big market, located at the end of the shopping street Vaci Utca and at the beginning of Liberty Bridge, dominates a very large area spread over three floors.. On the ground floor, there are more meat, delicatessen, pastries and farm products.. The second floor is reserved for places to eat and souvenir shops, while the bottom floor houses butchers and fish stalls.

Central Market Hall opens at 06:00 every day from Monday to Saturday.. Closes at 17:00 on Mondays, at 18:00 from Tuesday to Saturday, and at 15:00 on Saturdays. The ideal day to visit is Saturday; But it is absolutely necessary to be early.

#13 Dohany Street Synagogue:

Dohany Synagogue, the second largest synagogue in the world, is located in the 7th century, known as the Jewish Quarter.. located in the area. The synagogue, which is the center of Neologs, one of the two major organizations founded by Jews living in Hungary, has a capacity of 3,000 people.. Dohany Street Synagogue, unlike the religious buildings of Budapest, was built in Moorish style.. In the synagogue, where Islamic details inspired by North Africa and Medieval Spain are used in its interior decoration, there is also a museum and an archive section that conveys Jewish culture. We recommend checking online.. Entrance fee 5000 HUF per person to visit all areas and the synagogue. From here, the direction is Liberty Square. This public square with plenty of greenery is ideal for an afternoon stroll.

#14 Hungarian State Opera:

Budapest with its Neo-Renaissance style architecture and Baroque details’ Hungarian State Opera House, one of the most beautiful buildings in Turkey, was built by the Austro-Hungarian Emperor Franz Joseph I.. The opera house, which was started to be built in 1875 and opened in 1884, is one of the most important art complexes of the city today.. The Opera House is open to visitors, although performances and performances have been temporarily moved to the Erkel Theatre.. Entrance fee is 2500 HUF and price includes guided tour. It is held in English every day at 14:00, 15:00 and 16:00.

#15 New York Cafe:

Opened in 1894 and part of the New York Palace, which now serves as a hotel, the cafe was once a favorite of writers and intellectuals.. Now it is one of the most popular and luxurious places in Budapest.. Indeed, it has an architecture and decoration like a museum; one of the best examples of Baroque style in the city. Even if you won’t be sitting, you can come and see inside, the cafe is open until 00:00 every day.. Prices are expensive in terms of eating and drinking, there is an incredible queue in front of it.. If you feel like entering quickly, don’t miss it.

#16 Vajdahunyad Fortress:

Hungary’s 1000. Vajdahunyad Castle, which was built as a model within the scope of the anniversary celebrations, was built in the same way between 1904 and 1908 after the people liked the building very much.. The castle has no specific style; contains details from many different streams and Hunyad Castle in Romania. The castle is now home to the Hungarian Agricultural Museum.. If you have enough time, we say include it in the list with the pond in front of it and the parking area around it.

#17 Budapest Museum of Fine Arts:

Very close to Vajdahunyad Castle The Fine Arts Museum is adjacent to the Heroes Square, one of the most important points of the city.. In its beautiful building, which was built between 1900 and 1906 in the Eclectic Neoclassical style, works of art from Europe and Hungary, as well as all periods of European art, are exhibited chronologically.. Ancient Egypt in the museum, ancient period, 13. – 18. 17th century paintings, from the Middle Ages to the 17th century. There are sections such as sculptures from the 19th century, modern art period and graphic collection.. The museum is closed on Mondays, open to visitors between 10:00 and 18:00 on other days.. Entrance is 3200 HUF per person.

#18 House of Terror Museum:

Former police station building used by the Nazis during the German occupation and by the state during the communist period for interrogation and torture. It was purchased by the Central and Eastern Europe Foundation for History and Society to be converted into a museum, and renovated as a monument for those who were once held captive here, and those who lost their lives due to torture and various reasons, and turned into the House of Terror Museum.. Terror Museum, 20. Includes a large exhibition detailing the fascist and communist regimes of the 19th century Hungarian state.. The cells where the tortures took place, objects from the Nazi and Soviet era, sound effects and videos describing that period were expertly brought together to convey these terrible times.. The only problem is that some of the interviews and video recordings do not have English subtitles. The museum is closed on Mondays, open on other days from 10:00 to 18:00. Entry is 3000 HUF per person.

#19 Széchenyi Thermal Bath:

Completed in 1913, Szechenyi Thermal Bath is Budapest’s most famous and most visited hot spring. This tradition, which was taken from the Turks during the Ottoman period, has now become a tourism classic in Budapest.. Szechenyi Termal is also the flag bearer of this classic in the city.

There are 3 outdoor and 15 indoor pools in the complex, varying in degrees and water features.. Just like in Gellert Termal, sauna, spa and massage facilities are also available.. The pools are open year-round as they contain natural spring water.. To visit Szechenyi, Europe’s largest thermal bath, you should have at least one more half day in addition to your sightseeing in the city. Like Gellert, this place gets very, very crowded in the afternoon, so it’s best to arrive early in the morning.. Hammam entrance package is 6800 HUF on weekdays, 7200 HUF on weekends. The amount you will pay varies according to the service you will receive, you can view all prices on the site.

SZIGET MUSIC FESTIVAL

Considered one of the best music festivals in Europe, the Sziget Music Festival takes place every year in August on today’s Obudai Island, formerly known as Buda Island.. The reason why Sziget, Budapest’s most important cultural and tourism event, is one of the most popular festivals; In addition to its line-ups, it also includes all-day cultural and artistic activities and parties planned with different themes.

The festival lasts for 7 days and tickets are sold out as soon as they are released.. As a matter of fact, the program is so full that it is necessary to come to Budapest separately for Sziget.. Already, the week of the festival is one of the busiest periods in the city.. As a result, prices are higher and accommodation options fill up very early and quickly.. If you act early, you can visit the city 2-3 days before the festival starts and then you can go to Obudai Island.. Long live two birds with one stone!

In this region, which is named Freedom Island with Sziget, eating and drinking, accommodation, showers and toilets, even a kindergarten and playgrounds for families where they can leave their children are thought.. Let’s add that as one of the most organized festival environments in Europe, it will come to a more reasonable budget than the others.. The Sziget Festival will not take place in 2020 due to Covid-19 measures, but it usually takes place between 6-17 August. You can follow the details on their website.

WHAT IS A RUIN BAR AND RUIN BARS IN BUDAPEST

WHERE TO EAT IN BUDAPEST

Obviously, we have prepared the Budapest Eating and Drinking Recommendations article separately, as there are many restaurants, cafes, bars and coffee shops to explore in Budapest.. Let’s get the curious to our article below.

TRANSPORTATION IN BUDAPEST

We didn’t need it except for airport transportation, but We can say that various public transportation vehicles such as buses, metro, trams and trolleybuses serve in a very wide network in Budapest.. One way ticket for public transport is 350 HUF, if you buy it from the driver then you pay 450 HUF. You can buy your tickets from the box office and vending machines next to the stops.

Transportation from Budapest Airport to the Center

Budapest Franz Liszt Airport is 16 km away from the center. You can choose one of the bus or taxi options to get to the center from the airport.. We preferred to use the bus as the distance is not very far and there are frequent buses going to the center from the airport.. We usually do this as it is the most economical method.

You can choose one of the buses numbered 100E or 200E to go from Budapest Airport to the center.. Since the two use separate routes, don’t forget to check the internet or Google Maps for which one you need to go to your destination.. Ticket for 100E is 900 HUF per person, for 200E is 450 HUF. You can buy your tickets from the BKK box office inside the airport, you can use Hungarian Forints or a credit card.

WHERE TO STAY IN BUDAPEST

We needed a central and economical option to stay in Budapest. Paulay Downtown Apartments, where we stayed, is a place that serves as an apartment.. The location is very central and very convenient for walking.. It is a place we can recommend because we are very satisfied.

If you are planning to stay in a house instead of a hotel in Budapest, we can take you to Airbnb.. here we leave our membership link providing 130 TL discount for those staying with Airbnb for the first time. While you book with a discount, we earn credits, so we travel economically together.

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