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Budapest Travel Guide: Baths, Sights and Activities

Budapest offers iconic sights, including castles and beautiful bridges, alongside its distinctive baths. The Lukacs bath and Gellert Baths are among the city's bathing options. Visitors can also choose from the Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest Zoo, Jewish heritage tours and Danube River cruises.

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Travel Essentials in Budapest

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What makes Budapest worth a visit?

  • Travel Essentials in Budapest

    Key facts for a Budapest trip

    • Spoken language: Hungarian
    • Money: Hungarian Forint | HUF
    • Local time: Central European Standard Time | CET
    • Dialling prefix: +36
    • Electrical outlets: Type C & F
    • Emergency contacts: General Emergency Services: 112; Police: 107; Ambulance: 104; Fire Service: 105.

Nine Budapest activities to put on your itinerary: 9

Five pointers for travelling around Budapest: 5

  1. Eat at a butcher’s shop: In Budapest, some butchers’ stores welcome diners. Their meals feature meat that is both fresh and delicious.
  2. Make time for coffee houses: In the early 20th century, Budapest coffee houses drew poets and writers. Coffee continues to hold an important place in Hungarian culture.
  3. Get around by tram: With routes serving most areas of the city, trams are an inexpensive alternative to taxis. Service runs from 4:30 am until 11 pm.
  4. Explore Budapest’s early metro: Opened in 1896, the Budapest metro is the world’s oldest underground electrified metro, despite being the second oldest metro in the world. It remains in operation, offers inexpensive travel and makes the city accessible.
  5. Notice the city’s historical reminders: Budapest’s past is reflected in memorials across the city, including those recalling World War II. Among the best-known exhibits are 60 pairs of shoes beside the river Danube, designed by Gyula Pauer.

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What should visitors see and do in Budapest?

First-time visitors can explore the castles and bridges, sample local wines, stop by butcher shops and coffee shops, and visit the many ruin pubs.

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