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Top 10 Things to Do in BUDAPEST! | A Local's Travel Guide to Hungary

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Discover the best of Budapest with this local's guide to Hungary's vibrant capital. From iconic architectural marvels like the Parliament to relaxing thermal baths and bustling market halls, experience a rich blend of history, culture, and local life.

  • Hungarian National Parliament

    A top attraction of Budapest.

  • Saint Stephen's Basilica

    A top attraction of Budapest.

  • Matthias Church

    A top attraction of Budapest.

  • Fisherman's Bastion

    Acts as a unique frame for the city of Pest when viewed from the top.

  • Heroes' Square

    A top attraction of Budapest.

  • Great Market Hall

    A place to have breakfast at the butchers or the market and try a nice spicy Hungarian sausage with pickled cabbage and mustard.

  • Margaret Island

    A place to have a picnic or take a buggy ride.

  • Városliget

    A city park where you can do boat rides next to a castle or visit one of the many museums.

  • Normafa

    An excellent destination if you want to hike a little bit and get a unique perspective of the city.

  • Buda Castle

    One of the places from which you can view Budapest from the top.

  • Széchenyi Thermal Bath

    A famous thermal bath where the architecture serves as a unique backdrop as you soak yourself in the pools.

  • Gellért Thermal Bath

    A famous thermal bath where the architecture serves as a unique backdrop as you soak yourself in the pools.

  • Bartók Béla Boulevard

    An area with excellent food places and restaurants.

  • Pozsonyi út

    An area with excellent food places and restaurants.

  • Szimpla Kert

    A ruin bar where old furniture is used to create a unique and wacky atmosphere; can get really crowded in the evening but is a much more chill place in the afternoon.

  • Gellért Hill

    A place to enjoy the view of the banks of the Danube River from the top.

  • Danube River

    Its banks are illuminated at night and are A Feast for the eyes.

  • Rudas Thermal Baths

    A thermal bath you can visit in Budapest.

  • Lukács Thermal Bath

    A thermal bath you can visit in Budapest for a simpler and cheaper experience.

  • Császár-Komjádi Béla Uszoda

    A thermal bath you can visit in Budapest for a simpler and cheaper experience.

  • Gozsdu Courtyard

    An area where the city center becomes Lively at night with many bars.