{"id":272,"date":"2020-04-28T15:15:20","date_gmt":"2020-04-28T13:15:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/love-adventure.com\/?p=272"},"modified":"2021-05-27T15:17:32","modified_gmt":"2021-05-27T13:17:32","slug":"sightseeing-budapest-hungary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/sightseeing-budapest-hungary\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Days in Budapest, Hungary"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p>Are you heading to Hungary and wondering how to spend 3 days in Budapest? Perfect! I have an itinerary for your first time so you can get a taste of what the city has to offer through its most famous sights to delicious food.<\/p>\n<p>Budapest was the first stop on a trip that I took a few years back that also included <a href=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/vienna-austria\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Vienna<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/visit-prague-czech-republic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Prague<\/a>. I used trains to navigate between the three cities and had a great experience. Since then, many people that I know have taken my itinerary to plan this exact trip with success.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #fad6d6; padding: 1.0em; max-width: 45.0em; margin: 1.0em 0; border: solid 1.0px #cccccc;\"><strong>DISCLAIMER: <\/strong> This post contains affiliate links which means I may receive a commission on purchases made through the links. This is at no additional cost to you and helps keep the site running.<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/budapest-1.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-291\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-291\" src=\"http:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/budapest-1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"budapest-1\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_67_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a10798b5c554\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a10798b5c554\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/sightseeing-budapest-hungary\/#Arriving_in_Budapest\" title=\"Arriving in Budapest\">Arriving in Budapest<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/sightseeing-budapest-hungary\/#Travel_Tips_for_Budapest\" title=\"Travel Tips for Budapest\">Travel Tips for Budapest<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/sightseeing-budapest-hungary\/#3_Day_Itinerary_for_Budapest\" title=\"3 Day Itinerary for Budapest\">3 Day Itinerary for Budapest<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/sightseeing-budapest-hungary\/#Day_1_Sightseeing_in_Buda\" title=\"Day 1: Sightseeing in Buda\">Day 1: Sightseeing in Buda<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/sightseeing-budapest-hungary\/#Day_2_Wandering_Pest\" title=\"Day 2: Wandering Pest\">Day 2: Wandering Pest<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/sightseeing-budapest-hungary\/#Day_3_Varosliget\" title=\"Day 3: V\u00e1rosliget\">Day 3: V\u00e1rosliget<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/sightseeing-budapest-hungary\/#Food_Experiences_in_Budapest\" title=\"Food Experiences in Budapest\">Food Experiences in Budapest<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/sightseeing-budapest-hungary\/#Save_this_map\" title=\"Save this map!\">Save this map!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/sightseeing-budapest-hungary\/#Central_Europe_Itinerary\" title=\"Central Europe Itinerary\">Central Europe Itinerary<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/sightseeing-budapest-hungary\/#Save_this_post_for_later\" title=\"Save this post for later\">Save this post for later<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Arriving_in_Budapest\"><\/span>Arriving in Budapest<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Budapest airport is incredibly well connected to the entire city. Located at the arrivals level between the two terminals you will find the bus stops. Check the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bud.hu\/en\/passengers\/transport\/public_transportation\/budapest_public_transportation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">airport&#8217;s official site<\/a> for complete information about which routes to take and where to buy tickets.<\/p>\n<p>With nearly 100 trains running each day you can also opt for taking the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bud.hu\/en\/passengers\/transport\/public_transportation\/trains\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">train into Budapest<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>I suggest purchasing a <a href=\"https:\/\/bkk.hu\/en\/budapest-72-hour-travel-card\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">72-hour Budapest Travel Card<\/a>, with this you can travel unlimited times with select routes within Budapest. The ticket can be purchased in advance and costs HUF 4150 (approximately 12 EUR).<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Travel_Tips_for_Budapest\"><\/span>Travel Tips for Budapest<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Here are some great tips to help with planning your Budapest adventure.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Hungarian Forint (HUF) is the official currency of Hungary.<\/li>\n<li>Many places, such as museums, are closed on Mondays<\/li>\n<li>Leaving a tip at the table is rude, tell the server how much you want to pay &#8211; including the 10% tip<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/theculturetrip.com\/europe\/hungary\/articles\/11-essential-hungarian-phrases-you-need-to-know\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Learn a few phrases in Hungarian<\/a> before going<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Budapest is much more spread out than you anticipate. I have done a lot of traveling and to this day I still remember how badly my feet ached after my first day in the city. Other travelers have expressed a similar sentiment so take things slow and don&#8217;t be afraid of public transportation.<\/p>\n<p>[irp posts=&#8221;2485&#8243; name=&#8221;Tips for Spending Less Money on Travel&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Day_Itinerary_for_Budapest\"><\/span>3 Day Itinerary for Budapest<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Before 1873, Budapest was actually three cities; Buda, Pest, and \u00d3buda<\/strong>. While today it is still Budapest, the western side of the Danube river is called Buda and the eastern side, Pest. With nearly 2 million people in this capital city, it is the perfect size for a weekend break.<\/p>\n<p>This itinerary breaks down the city into three sections, one for each day. The first day for sightseeing Buda, the ancient capital of the Kingdom of Hungary, the second day in Pest exploring the Jewish District and ruin pubs, and the final day at the city park, V\u00e1rosliget.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4658\" src=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/budapest-itinerary32.jpg\" alt=\"budapest fishermans bastion\" width=\"900\" height=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/budapest-itinerary32.jpg 900w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/budapest-itinerary32-300x400.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/budapest-itinerary32-370x493.jpg 370w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/budapest-itinerary32-800x1067.jpg 800w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/budapest-itinerary32-185x247.jpg 185w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/budapest-itinerary32-740x987.jpg 740w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/budapest-itinerary32-20x27.jpg 20w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/budapest-itinerary32-400x533.jpg 400w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/budapest-itinerary32-36x48.jpg 36w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_1_Sightseeing_in_Buda\"><\/span>Day 1: Sightseeing in Buda<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Clearly, there are many ways to spend your day and this itinerary is meant as a guide for those wandering on their own. Another option, which I would also recommend is to begin your first day with a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.triptobudapest.hu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">free walking tour<\/a>. I suggest this because it will give you a primer of the history and culture and you can get some great recommendations (especially for food) from the guides.<\/p>\n<p>If you are skipping the tour and following this guide then you can start your day off with a healthy breakfast in a beautiful space at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.franziska.hu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Franziska<\/a> (<em>29 Iskola utca<\/em>). Then head over to Fisherman&#8217;s Bastion.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fisherman&#8217;s Bastion<\/strong> was built between 1844 and 1851 to commemorate the seven chieftains of the Hungarians. These are seven tribes of Hungarians who founded the country in 895. There are seven towers, one for each.<\/p>\n<p>Some parts of the Fisherman&#8217;s Bastion are free to enter, but to climb the highest towers for incredible views you must buy a ticket. The entrance costs HUF 1000 (~3.40 EUR).<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4657\" src=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/budapest-itinerary21.jpg\" alt=\"budapest fishermans bastion\" width=\"900\" height=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/budapest-itinerary21.jpg 900w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/budapest-itinerary21-300x400.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/budapest-itinerary21-370x493.jpg 370w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/budapest-itinerary21-800x1067.jpg 800w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/budapest-itinerary21-185x247.jpg 185w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/budapest-itinerary21-740x987.jpg 740w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/budapest-itinerary21-20x27.jpg 20w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/budapest-itinerary21-400x533.jpg 400w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/budapest-itinerary21-36x48.jpg 36w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Matthias Church<\/strong> was first built in the 11th century and has since been extensively restored after the destruction at the hands of the Ottomans and during WWII.\u00a0 The church has a timeline of kings&#8217; coronations, weddings, wartime strategizing, and other political events.<\/p>\n<div>What is most interesting is the vibrantly colored roof made of 149,500 individual ceramic pieces. Locally produced by a Hungarian company, Zsolnay.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4661\" src=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/budapest-itinerary22.jpg\" alt=\"mt matthias church\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/budapest-itinerary22.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/budapest-itinerary22-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/budapest-itinerary22-370x278.jpg 370w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/budapest-itinerary22-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/budapest-itinerary22-20x15.jpg 20w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/budapest-itinerary22-185x139.jpg 185w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/budapest-itinerary22-740x555.jpg 740w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/budapest-itinerary22-1110x833.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/budapest-itinerary22-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/budapest-itinerary22-64x48.jpg 64w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This section of Buda, also containing Fisherman&#8217;s Bastion and Matthias Church is part of the <strong>Castle District<\/strong>. About a 15-minute walk from here you will find <strong>Buda Castle<\/strong>.\u00a0It is here that you will find the <strong>Hungarian National Gallery<\/strong>, <strong>Budapest History Museum, <\/strong>and<strong>\u00a0National Sz\u00e9ch\u00e9nyi Library<\/strong>. The perfect combination to immerse yourself in Hungarian art and history.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4671\" src=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/budapest-itinerary17.jpg\" alt=\"buda castle\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/budapest-itinerary17.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/budapest-itinerary17-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/budapest-itinerary17-370x278.jpg 370w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/budapest-itinerary17-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/budapest-itinerary17-20x15.jpg 20w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/budapest-itinerary17-185x139.jpg 185w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/budapest-itinerary17-740x555.jpg 740w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/budapest-itinerary17-1110x833.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/budapest-itinerary17-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/budapest-itinerary17-64x48.jpg 64w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Now that you have spent the morning learning about Hungary now it is time to eat! Check out this great article about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.2foodtrippers.com\/budapest-restaurants\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">what to eat in Budapest from the 2foodtrippers<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>After a nice meal now is the perfect time (unless it is the middle of summer), to take a walk up to the <strong>Citadella<\/strong>. Built in 1851, the Citadella is a fortress that was initially used against the Hungarians by the Austrian Empire. The fortress is closed to the public indefinitely as of 2019, but what remains is a great viewpoint of Budapest.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4662\" src=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/budapest-itinerary13.jpg\" alt=\"budapest citadella\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/budapest-itinerary13.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/budapest-itinerary13-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/budapest-itinerary13-370x278.jpg 370w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/budapest-itinerary13-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/budapest-itinerary13-20x15.jpg 20w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/budapest-itinerary13-185x139.jpg 185w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/budapest-itinerary13-740x555.jpg 740w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/budapest-itinerary13-1110x833.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/budapest-itinerary13-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/budapest-itinerary13-64x48.jpg 64w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4663\" src=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/budapest-itinerary15.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/budapest-itinerary15.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/budapest-itinerary15-300x103.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/budapest-itinerary15-370x127.jpg 370w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/budapest-itinerary15-800x275.jpg 800w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/budapest-itinerary15-185x64.jpg 185w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/budapest-itinerary15-740x255.jpg 740w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/budapest-itinerary15-1110x382.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/budapest-itinerary15-20x7.jpg 20w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/budapest-itinerary15-400x138.jpg 400w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/budapest-itinerary15-139x48.jpg 139w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>After all of the walking and exploring the best way to unwind is to do as the Hungarians and enjoy a soak in some thermal baths. Just at the bottom of the Citadella, there are two choices;<strong> Gell\u00e9rt Thermal Bath<\/strong> or <strong>Rudas Baths<\/strong>. The prices are subject to change throughout the year but a typical entrance ticket is around 17 EUR.<\/p>\n<p>A great option because it includes dinner is <a href=\"https:\/\/shareasale.com\/r.cfm?b=132440&amp;u=2199652&amp;m=18208&amp;urllink=www%2Eviator%2Ecom%2Ftours%2FBudapest%2FRudas%2DBistro%2DGastro%2DWellness%2Fd499%2D134636P3&amp;afftrack=Budapest\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">this\u00a03-course meal with wine<\/a>, views of the Danube, and access to the sauna and pools at Rudas Baths.<\/p>\n<p>[irp posts=&#8221;3901&#8243; name=&#8221;Slovenia Itinerary Planner&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4667\" src=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/budapest-itinerary11.jpg\" alt=\"budapest\" width=\"960\" height=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/budapest-itinerary11.jpg 960w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/budapest-itinerary11-300x375.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/budapest-itinerary11-370x463.jpg 370w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/budapest-itinerary11-800x1000.jpg 800w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/budapest-itinerary11-185x231.jpg 185w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/budapest-itinerary11-740x925.jpg 740w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/budapest-itinerary11-20x25.jpg 20w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/budapest-itinerary11-400x500.jpg 400w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/budapest-itinerary11-38x48.jpg 38w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_2_Wandering_Pest\"><\/span>Day 2: Wandering Pest<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>On the eastern side of the Danube, is the largest part of Budapest, Pest. In the past, Pest was an independent city dating back to 1148! It wasn&#8217;t until 1873 when Buda, Pest, and \u00d3buda to form the current day Budapest.<\/p>\n<p>Here you will find the Jewish Quarter, ruin pubs, Hero&#8217;s Square, and the Hungarian Parliament building.<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>Hungarian Parliament<\/strong> building is also a great place to start the day. It first opened in 1904 and is still the largest building in Hungary. The construction of it took 100,000 people.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4669\" src=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/budapest-itinerary26.jpg\" alt=\"hungarian parliament\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/budapest-itinerary26.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/budapest-itinerary26-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/budapest-itinerary26-370x278.jpg 370w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/budapest-itinerary26-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/budapest-itinerary26-20x15.jpg 20w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/budapest-itinerary26-185x139.jpg 185w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/budapest-itinerary26-740x555.jpg 740w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/budapest-itinerary26-1110x833.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/budapest-itinerary26-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/budapest-itinerary26-64x48.jpg 64w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4670\" src=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/budapest-itinerary7.jpg\" alt=\"hungarian parliament\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/budapest-itinerary7.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/budapest-itinerary7-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/budapest-itinerary7-370x278.jpg 370w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/budapest-itinerary7-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/budapest-itinerary7-20x15.jpg 20w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/budapest-itinerary7-185x139.jpg 185w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/budapest-itinerary7-740x555.jpg 740w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/budapest-itinerary7-1110x833.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/budapest-itinerary7-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/budapest-itinerary7-64x48.jpg 64w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>After you finish staring at this incredible building with awe you can make your way south along the riverbank where you will see 60 pairs of iron shoe sculptures along the edge. This is a memorial called <strong>Shoes on the Danube\u00a0<\/strong>created to commemorate victims who were murdered by Arrow Cross Militiamen (see: fascists) along the riverbank between 1944-45.<\/p>\n<p>For breakfast, I recommend considering <a href=\"http:\/\/borzeetterem.hu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">B\u00f6rze<\/a> (N\u00e1dor u. 23). A beautiful space with affordable traditional Hungarian dishes it is a great combination. According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.offbeatbudapest.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Offbeat Budapest<\/a> (which I highly recommend) they offer a 5 EUR 2-course meal for lunches during the week.<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4672\" src=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/budapest-itinerary4.jpg\" alt=\"St. Stephen's Basilica budapest\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/budapest-itinerary4.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/budapest-itinerary4-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/budapest-itinerary4-370x278.jpg 370w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/budapest-itinerary4-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/budapest-itinerary4-20x15.jpg 20w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/budapest-itinerary4-185x139.jpg 185w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/budapest-itinerary4-740x555.jpg 740w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/budapest-itinerary4-1110x833.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/budapest-itinerary4-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/budapest-itinerary4-64x48.jpg 64w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Continue south along the river until you see the famous <strong>Sz\u00e9chenyi Chain Bridge<\/strong>. After taking in the sights the next stop is <strong>St Stephens Basilica <\/strong>(pictured above). This church is named for the first King of Hungary, Stephen I, who ruled from 997-1001AD. During the spring and autumn, you can pay to visit the dome, otherwise, visits to the church are free every day.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4673\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4673\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-4673\" src=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/budapest-itinerary3.jpg\" alt=\"St. Stephen's Basilica budapest\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/budapest-itinerary3.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/budapest-itinerary3-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/budapest-itinerary3-370x278.jpg 370w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/budapest-itinerary3-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/budapest-itinerary3-20x15.jpg 20w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/budapest-itinerary3-185x139.jpg 185w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/budapest-itinerary3-740x555.jpg 740w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/budapest-itinerary3-1110x833.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/budapest-itinerary3-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/budapest-itinerary3-64x48.jpg 64w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4673\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Interior of the cupola<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Just a few streets over you will find the <strong>Jewish Quarter<\/strong> of Budapest. Here is where you will find Doh\u00e1ny Street Synagogue, ruin pubs, and a lot of interesting street art. The Jewish Quarter has a very complex history and fascinating culture. I suggest checking out this <a href=\"https:\/\/shareasale.com\/r.cfm?b=132440&amp;u=2199652&amp;m=18208&amp;urllink=www%2Eviator%2Ecom%2Ftours%2FBudapest%2FJewish%2DDistrict%2DTour%2Fd499%2D169073P3&amp;afftrack=Budapest\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jewish Heritage Walking Tour<\/a> to get acquainted with your surroundings.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Doh\u00e1ny Street Synagogue<\/strong> is the largest synagogue in Europe. It was built in the 1800s inspired by Islamic architecture in Northern Africa and medieval Spain. If you are interested in arranging a tour or reading more in-depth <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greatsynagogue.hu\/gallery_syn.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">this is a great guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>If you are anything like me, then you are ready to eat again. There is a wide range of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.offbeatbudapest.com\/top10\/best-jewish-hungarian-restaurants-budapest\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jewish-Hungarian restaurants<\/a> and bakeries to check out. Once you&#8217;ve had your fill, wander the streets of Pest!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>There are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.urbaneve.co.uk\/budapest-indie-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">independent shops<\/a>, markets, and museums to spend the afternoon browsing and indulging in Hungarian culture. Here are a few places of interest:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Hungarian National Museum<\/li>\n<li>House of Terror<\/li>\n<li>Ludwig Museum<\/li>\n<li>Hungarian Natural History Museum<\/li>\n<li>Central Market<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4677\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4677\" style=\"width: 1170px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-4677\" src=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Szimpla_Kert_Open-air_Theater-1440x960.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1170\" height=\"780\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Szimpla_Kert_Open-air_Theater-1440x960.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Szimpla_Kert_Open-air_Theater-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Szimpla_Kert_Open-air_Theater-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Szimpla_Kert_Open-air_Theater-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Szimpla_Kert_Open-air_Theater-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Szimpla_Kert_Open-air_Theater-20x13.jpg 20w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Szimpla_Kert_Open-air_Theater-185x123.jpg 185w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Szimpla_Kert_Open-air_Theater-740x493.jpg 740w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Szimpla_Kert_Open-air_Theater-1110x740.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Szimpla_Kert_Open-air_Theater-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Szimpla_Kert_Open-air_Theater-1600x1067.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Szimpla_Kert_Open-air_Theater-72x48.jpg 72w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Szimpla_Kert_Open-air_Theater-scaled.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4677\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">JoshuaCrawford \/ CC BY-SA (https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/4.0)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Ruin pubs (or\u00a0ruin bars) are a fairly recent phenomenon as the first one, <a href=\"http:\/\/en.szimpla.hu\/szimpla-garden\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Szimpla<\/a> opened in 2002.\u00a0 Condemned or abandoned buildings from the Jewish Quarter were repurposed into alternative bars and cultural places. You will find mixed matched chairs and tables, next-level repurposing, and cheap drinks.<\/p>\n<p>[irp posts=&#8221;2298&#8243; name=&#8221;Wandering Ljubljana Guide&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>After you have had enough to drink while wandering the mazes of Szimpla Kert and Ell\u00e1t\u00f3 Kert, don&#8217;t forget to check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/streetfoodkaravan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Karav\u00e1n<\/a> for local street food. All of this can be found on Kazinczy utca. It was here that I had a delicious cone made of bread stuffed with hot dogs and fried onions.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4679\" src=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/budapest-itinerary29.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/budapest-itinerary29.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/budapest-itinerary29-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/budapest-itinerary29-370x278.jpg 370w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/budapest-itinerary29-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/budapest-itinerary29-20x15.jpg 20w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/budapest-itinerary29-185x139.jpg 185w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/budapest-itinerary29-740x555.jpg 740w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/budapest-itinerary29-1110x833.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/budapest-itinerary29-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/budapest-itinerary29-64x48.jpg 64w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_3_Varosliget\"><\/span>Day 3: V\u00e1rosliget<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The final day in Budapest can be spent in the city park, called <strong>V\u00e1rosliget<\/strong>. Here you will find museums, Heroes&#8217; Square, zoo, botanical gardens, and Castle Vajdahunyad. V\u00e1rosliget became one of the first public parks in the world in 1751.<\/p>\n<p>The park is connected to Budapest via Andr\u00e1ssy \u00fat, a boulevard dating back to 1872 lined with beautiful mansions and townhouses. At the end of the boulevard is <strong>Heroes&#8217; Square<\/strong> (<em>H\u0151s\u00f6k tere<\/em>), which is also the main entrance to the park.<\/p>\n<p>Heroes&#8217; Square is, you guessed it, a large square with statues. The tall middle structure (see picture below) is called the <strong>Millennium Monument<\/strong>. It shows archangel Gabriel holding the Hungarian crown. The structures on each side are part of Heroes&#8217; Square monument. Depicted are 14 statues for various important individuals for Hungary.<\/p>\n<p>These structures were first built during the Habsburg dynasty and previously depicted members of the ruling party. The sculptures were damaged during WWII so they were replaced with other figures.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<figure id=\"attachment_289\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-289\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/budapest-15.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-289\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-289\" src=\"http:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/budapest-15-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Hero's Square Budapest, Hungary\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-289\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Heroes&#8217; Square Budapest, Hungary<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>To the right side of Heroes&#8217; Square is the <strong>Hall of Arts<\/strong> and to the left, the <strong>Museum of Fine Arts<\/strong>. Behind the square is a pond and walking paths that weave across the park lined with benches.<\/p>\n<p>On the other side of the pond there is <strong>Vajdahunyad Castle<\/strong>, built in 1896, and currently houses the<a href=\"http:\/\/www.vajdahunyadcastle.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Hungarian Agricultural Museum<\/a>. I completely understand that it might not be your cup of tea, I passed on it, too, but here is where you can purchase tickets to go up into the towers of the castle.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Gatehouse Tower<\/strong> (<em>Kaputorony<\/em>) and <strong>Apostles&#8217; Tower<\/strong> (<em>Apostolok tornya<\/em>) were first opened to the public in 2015. For a small fee, you can climb the stairs and get a view of V\u00e1rosliget and Budapest. Personally, I preferred the Apostles&#8217; Tower a bit more and felt you could see the same thing from both.<\/p>\n<p>Despite its looks, Vajdahunyad Castle was built in 1896 to celebrate 1000 years of Hungary. It was built as a tribute to structures and architectural styles across Hungary at that time. The castle was never meant to be permanent as it was first constructed of wooden planks and cardboard, but it was loved so much that between 1904 and 1908 the rebuilt it.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/budapest-19.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-280\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-280\" src=\"http:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/budapest-19-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Vajdahunyad Castle (Budapest, Hungary)\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4682\" src=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/budapest-itinerary37.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/budapest-itinerary37.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/budapest-itinerary37-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/budapest-itinerary37-370x278.jpg 370w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/budapest-itinerary37-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/budapest-itinerary37-20x15.jpg 20w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/budapest-itinerary37-185x139.jpg 185w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/budapest-itinerary37-740x555.jpg 740w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/budapest-itinerary37-1110x833.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/budapest-itinerary37-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/budapest-itinerary37-64x48.jpg 64w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4683\" src=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/budapest-itinerary42.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/budapest-itinerary42.jpg 900w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/budapest-itinerary42-300x400.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/budapest-itinerary42-370x493.jpg 370w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/budapest-itinerary42-800x1067.jpg 800w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/budapest-itinerary42-185x247.jpg 185w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/budapest-itinerary42-740x987.jpg 740w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/budapest-itinerary42-20x27.jpg 20w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/budapest-itinerary42-400x533.jpg 400w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/budapest-itinerary42-36x48.jpg 36w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>I couldn&#8217;t simply write a post about Budapest and spending the day in V\u00e1rosliget without mentioning the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.placesofjuma.com\/szechenyi-baths-budapest\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Sz\u00e9chenyi Thermal Bath<\/strong><\/a>. Sz\u00e9chenyi is the largest medicinal bath in Europe. It was built in the early 1900s and has become a sight of attraction for locals and visitors. It is open every single day &#8211; including holidays.<\/p>\n<p>If you are planning to visit check out the<a href=\"http:\/\/www.szechenyibath.hu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> official site<\/a> for opening hours and ticket prices. I also suggest checking out<a href=\"https:\/\/hellojetlag.com\/szechenyi-baths-budapest\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> this great article sharing tips for first-timers<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>With your entrance fee, you are allowed to access both inside and outside baths as well as a Turkish and Finnish sauna. There is the possibility to schedule massages and other treatments for an additional fee. Pro tip: bring your flip flops and towel to avoid additional charges.<\/p>\n<p>[irp posts=&#8221;355&#8243; name=&#8221;3 Days Wandering in Medieval Prague&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Plan according to the weather as the highlight of Sz\u00e9chenyi is the outside pools.<\/p>\n<p>For beer lovers, there is a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/shareasale.com\/r.cfm?b=132440&amp;u=2199652&amp;m=18208&amp;urllink=www%2Eviator%2Ecom%2Ftours%2FBudapest%2FBeerspa%2Dand%2DSzechenyi%2Dcombined%2Dtickets%2Fd499%2D192027P1&amp;afftrack=Budapest\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Beerspa<\/a> that offers a one-hour session in their spa and a daily ticket to Sz\u00e9chenyi.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4684 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/budapest-itinerary38.jpg\" alt=\"Sz\u00e9chenyi Thermal Bath\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/budapest-itinerary38.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/budapest-itinerary38-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/budapest-itinerary38-370x278.jpg 370w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/budapest-itinerary38-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/budapest-itinerary38-20x15.jpg 20w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/budapest-itinerary38-185x139.jpg 185w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/budapest-itinerary38-740x555.jpg 740w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/budapest-itinerary38-1110x833.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/budapest-itinerary38-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/budapest-itinerary38-64x48.jpg 64w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Food_Experiences_in_Budapest\"><\/span>Food Experiences in Budapest<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Budapest has no shortage of food experiences that can be paired with this itinerary. Here are a few that might be of interest:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4698\" src=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/budapest-itinerary27.jpg\" alt=\"langos budapest\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/budapest-itinerary27.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/budapest-itinerary27-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/budapest-itinerary27-370x278.jpg 370w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/budapest-itinerary27-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/budapest-itinerary27-20x15.jpg 20w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/budapest-itinerary27-185x139.jpg 185w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/budapest-itinerary27-740x555.jpg 740w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/budapest-itinerary27-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/budapest-itinerary27-64x48.jpg 64w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Central Market<\/strong><br \/>\nThe market is about a 15-minute walk from the Jewish Quarter or just over the bridge from Gellert Thermal Baths. The ground floor is full of produce and meat products and the second floor has small food stands and souvenirs.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Private Budapest Food Tour<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/shareasale.com\/r.cfm?b=132440&amp;u=2199652&amp;m=18208&amp;urllink=www%2Eviator%2Ecom%2Ftours%2FBudapest%2FTasty%2DBudapests%2DFavourite%2DFood%2DTour%2Fd499%2D24380P300&amp;afftrack=Budapest\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener opener noreferrer\">Take a 3-hour food tour with 6 food tastings<\/a> through Budapest with a local guide. Explore the main sites or customize your itinerary to your interests.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Secret Food Tour in Budapest<\/strong><br \/>\nThis <a href=\"https:\/\/shareasale.com\/r.cfm?b=132440&amp;u=2199652&amp;m=18208&amp;urllink=www%2Eviator%2Ecom%2Ftours%2FBudapest%2F3%2Dhour%2DSecret%2DFood%2DTour%2Din%2DBudapest%2Fd499%2D7812P30&amp;afftrack=Budapest\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener opener noreferrer\">3-hour food tour<\/a> will take you off the beaten path to where only the locals eat. Try local specialties and learn about Hungarian cuisine and wine.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Hungarian Wine and Cheese<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/shareasale.com\/r.cfm?b=132440&amp;u=2199652&amp;m=18208&amp;urllink=www%2Eviator%2Ecom%2Ftours%2FBudapest%2FHungarian%2DWine%2DTasting%2Dwith%2DCheese%2Dand%2DCharcuterie%2Din%2DBudapest%2Fd499%2D6916P31&amp;afftrack=Budapest\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener opener noreferrer\">Experience a degustation in Budapest<\/a> led by a sommelier guide. Sip local wines paired with bread, Hungarian cheese, and charcuterie.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Half-day Wine Tour<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/shareasale.com\/r.cfm?b=132440&amp;amp;u=2199652&amp;amp;m=18208&amp;amp;urllink=www%2Eviator%2Ecom%2Ftours%2FBudapest%2FEtyek%2DWine%2DCountry%2DTour%2Dwith%2DDinner%2Dfrom%2DBudapest%2Fd499%2D6638WINE&amp;amp;afftrack=Budapest\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener opener noreferrer\">Spend a half-day in Etyek wine country<\/a> for a tour of several family-run wine cellars and enjoy a 2-course Hungarian dinner. This wine region is known best for its white and sparkling varieties.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Christmas Market<\/strong><br \/>\nWhen I visited Budapest the Christmas Market was taking place and it quickly became one of my favorite markets in Europe. Open every year between mid-November to the end of December.<\/p>\n<p>[irp posts=&#8221;3658&#8243; name=&#8221;Best European Christmas Markets for Foodies&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4699\" src=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/budapest-itinerary8.jpg\" alt=\"budapest christmas market\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/budapest-itinerary8.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/budapest-itinerary8-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/budapest-itinerary8-370x278.jpg 370w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/budapest-itinerary8-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/budapest-itinerary8-20x15.jpg 20w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/budapest-itinerary8-185x139.jpg 185w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/budapest-itinerary8-740x555.jpg 740w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/budapest-itinerary8-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/budapest-itinerary8-64x48.jpg 64w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Save_this_map\"><\/span>Save this map!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>I created this map full of everything mentioned above and even more museums, restaurants, and bars. Maps are updated each year.<\/p>\n<p><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/u\/0\/embed?mid=1PT8AdzGlgwOGOPtOF62b2kTV9tE8xd5t\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Central_Europe_Itinerary\"><\/span>Central Europe Itinerary<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Traveling to Hungary was part of a 10-day trip in which I flew to Budapest, took the train to Vienna, and then to Prague, and flew home.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/vienna-austria\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fulfilling Childhood Dreams in Vienna<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/visit-prague-czech-republic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">3 Days Wandering in Medieval Prague<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you are planning on using train travel between these cities I <strong>highly<\/strong> suggest using <a href=\"https:\/\/www.seat61.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Man in Seat 61<\/a> for the latest information about where to buy train tickets and local procedures.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Save_this_post_for_later\"><\/span>Save this post for later<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Save this article to Pinterest to access at a later date or share it with friends.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/3-day-itinerary-budapest.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"250\" height=\"500\" data-pin-title=\"3 Day Itinerary for Budapest, Hungary\" data-pin-description=\"The perfect guide for your first-time visit to Budapest. Everything you need to know about how to get around Budapest, the best sights, things to do, and especially where to find the best food experiences. Budapest | Hungary | Things to do Budapest | Hungarian food #hungary #europe #centraleurope\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/a-weekend-in-budapest.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"250\" height=\"500\" data-pin-title=\"A Weekend in Budapest (Hungary)\" data-pin-description=\"How to spend a weekend in Budapest, things to do, where to eat, and how to get the most of your time in the Hungarian capital. Explore the famous public baths, castles, museums, churches, and Europe's largest synagogue. what to do in Budapest | things to do in Budapest | Sightseeing Budapest | Hungary #budapest #centraleurope\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Thanks for reading!<\/h3>\n<p>Thank you for taking the time to read this post and I hope it was useful for planning your trip. If you have any questions or comments for me, feel free to leave them below. Thanks! -Helene<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you heading to Hungary and wondering how to spend 3 days in Budapest? Perfect! I have an itinerary for your first time so you can get a taste of what the city has to offer through its most famous sights to delicious food. Budapest was the first stop on a trip that I took &hellip;<\/p>\n<p class=\"read-more\"> <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/sightseeing-budapest-hungary\/\"> <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">3 Days in Budapest, Hungary<\/span> Read More &raquo;<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":4669,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[3,52],"tags":[116,113],"class_list":["post-272","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-travel","category-hungary","tag-city-exploration","tag-weekend-getaway"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/272","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=272"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/272\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4669"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=272"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=272"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=272"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}