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3 Days in Budapest: A Journey of Culture and Cuisine

Tuğçe Telci

Tuğçe Telci

6 Nov 2023

Embark on a thrilling 3-day adventure in Budapest, Hungary, exploring its rich history, vibrant culture, and delectable cuisine. From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, this itinerary will take you on an unforgettable journey through the heart of Budapest.

Trip to Budapest

Day 1
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$75

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$ 10

Mera Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

6 - 8 min

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Bors Gasztrobár
A minőségi street food-ot teremtjük meg a bisztrókonyha elemeivel. Hagyományos és egyedi leveskreációkat, gourmet grillbagetteket kreatív ízkombinációkban, tésztaételeket kínálunk. Ezen kívül elérhetőek a Borsban az extrém, nem hétköznapi kreatív szörpjeink, házi pitéink, desszertjeink.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$14
1 - 2 min

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Szimpla Kert
Huge pub with old mismatched items & a disused Trabant car, with music, food, market & a garden.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Free
9 - 11 min

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Gellért Hill Cave
Grotto chapel in a hillside cave network, formerly used as a monastery & a WWII field hospital.
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Free
11 - 14 min

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Hungarian Natural History Museum
Large natural history museum with exhibits like coral reefs & whale skeleton, plus dinosaur garden.
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
$15
7 - 10 min

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Hanoi Xua Vietnamese Restaurant
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
$18
8 - 11 min

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ELTE Füvészkert
Lush, historic garden founded in 1771 & showcasing an array of cacti, orchids & water lilies.
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Free
12 - 15 min

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Heroes' Square
Part of a UNESCO World Heritage site, with statues of the leaders of 7 tribes who founded Hungary.
5:00 PM - 5:45 PM
Free
9 - 14 min

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Paprika Vendéglő
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$28
Day 2
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$94

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$ 6

Mera Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 15 min

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Léghajó KERT
Gasztrókuckó a Városliget vadonatúj sportkomplexuma és játszótere között, ahol megpihenhetsz egy kávéra, smoothie-ra vagy harapnivalóra. Keresd a földreszállt Léghajót!
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$8
8 - 11 min

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City Park
Large park with a palm house, concert venues & museums, in addition to tree-filled paths & lawns.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Free
8 - 12 min

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Széchenyi Thermal Bath
Ornate thermal baths, built in 1913, with a cupola, massivve swimming pools & water jet massagers.
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
$50
17 - 21 min

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Ázsiai Ízek Koreai és Japán Élelmiszerbolt és Ételbár
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
$12
34 - 51 min

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Margaret Island
Medieval ruins are found on this island that is predominantly used for recreation.
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Free
34 - 51 min

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Okuyama no Sushi
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$24
Day 3
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$118

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$ 10

Mera Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

9 - 11 min

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Magház Étterem & Teaház Budapest
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$14
8 - 12 min

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Museum of Fine Arts
Neoclassical art museum with an Egyptian collection, Renaissance frescoes & 19th-century paintings.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
$18
15 - 18 min

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Millenáris Park
Modern park with playgrounds, lawns & a hanging garden, plus the sleek National Dance Theatre.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Free
41 - 50 min

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Elizabeth Lookout
Constructed in 1911, this landmark limestone tower offers a cafe & steps to sweeping views.
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
Free
47 - 57 min

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Walzer Café Semiramis
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
$22
4 - 5 min

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Castle District
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
$26
12 - 18 min

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Budapest History Museum / Castle Museum
Exhibitions on life in Budapest from Roman times to the present day in splendid palatial rooms.
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
$20
14 - 21 min

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MÁK bistro
MÁK received 2 chef's hats by Gault M. and several awards such us the Kitchen of the Year, Best Progressive Hung. Rest. (Time Out).
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
$18
5 - 8 min

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Széchenyi Chain Bridge
Landmark 19th-century suspension bridge, designed by William Tierney Clark & illuminated at night.
9:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Free

Budget breakdown: $313 In total

Activities & Food:$287
Transport:$26