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Two Days in Budapest: Exploring the Gems of Hungary

Martin Nikolovski

Martin Nikolovski

13 Oct 2023

Embark on a thrilling journey through Budapest, Hungary's vibrant capital. Discover iconic landmarks, indulge in delicious cuisine, and immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of this enchanting city.

Trip to Budapest

Day 1
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$93

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$ 8

Holló u. 1

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 12 min

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7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
8 - 12 min

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Magház Étterem & Teaház Budapest
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$14
8 - 11 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.
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
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Free
11 - 14 min

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City Park
Large park with a palm house, concert venues & museums, in addition to tree-filled paths & lawns.
10:15 AM - 12:15 PM
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Free
2 - 3 min

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Rapaz
12:45 PM - 2:15 PM
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$18
10 - 12 min

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New York Café
Ornate cafe/restaurant since 1894 with frescoes & chandeliers, for coffee, cake & Hungarian cuisine.
2:15 PM - 3:15 PM
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$13
10 - 12 min

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Central Market Hall
Restored neogothic hall for traders with grocery produce on the ground & souvenirs on the 1st floor.
3:45 PM - 4:45 PM
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$8
15 - 22 min

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Shoes on the Danube Bank
Waterside shoe sculptures memorializing those killed at the river by a fascist party during WWII.
5:15 PM - 5:30 PM
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Free
2 - 3 min

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St. Stephen's Basilica
Vast cupola-topped Roman Catholic place of worship, built from 1851 to 1905, with regular concerts.
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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$13
Meatology Budapest
Slow food, fast. Ez a hely húsról szól. Padlizsánporos paszternákpüré helyett ragacsos császár és ropogós csülök van. Érted.
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
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$28
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 2
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$104

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$ 4

Holló u. 1

Depart from your stay 🏨

13 - 16 min

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7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
1 - 2 min

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Chimney Cake
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$8
2 - 3 min

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Fisherman's Bastion
19th-century fortress with 7 turreted lookout towers offering panoramic views plus cafe on terrace.
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
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$20
2 - 3 min

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Matthias Church
A 13th-century church named for King Matthias, who married here, with an ecclesiastical art museum.
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
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$15
8 - 12 min

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Castle District
11:45 AM - 1:45 PM
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Free
13 - 20 min

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Déryné "pékséges bódé"
2:15 PM - 3:45 PM
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$12
11 - 16 min

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Buda Castle
Palatial venue for the Hungarian National Gallery plus displays from Gothic altars to sculpture.
3:45 PM - 5:45 PM
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$25
Déryné Bisztró
Classic French Coffehouse and Bistro with constant vibe from dawn till dusk. Live jazz music most nights, local bar scene on the weekends. Kitchen open late till 11.30 or 0.30. Gault Millau 12.5
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$24
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $209 In total

Activities & Food:$197
Transport:$12