Budapest on a Budget

Being married to an Hungarian, it was a no brainer that sooner or later I would be visiting Budapest. Once there I found there's more than one way to discover Budapest. There are so many fun and interesting things to do, take a dip in one of the city's famous baths, savor the local cuisine, check out some of the cool, funky shops featuring homegrown designs, walk across the Chain Bridge or just sit, relax and people-watch at one of the great downtown cafés.

 

 

Walk across Chain Bridge and you will understand why Budapest is often referred to as the 'Pearl of the Danube'.

 

 

 

 

Take a free walking tour.

 

 

 

 

Walk up to the summit of Gellért Hill for panoramic views of Budapest.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EU citizens bring your passport for a free tour of  Budapest's Parliament Building.

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
 
Visit St. Stephen’s Basilica, the largest church in

Budapest. It's free to enter the church and there is only a nominal fee of HUF 500 to go up to the observation deck.

 

Enjoy the views from the Danube Promenade at night.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Go for a jog or take a stroll around Margaret Island and/or City Park.

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

Relax in Károlyi Gardens, Szabadság Square or the Millenáris Park.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Visit museums with one single ticket during the 'Night of the Museums', held annually in June.

Celebrate with the locals and enjoy the fireworks from the banks of the Danube on St. Stephen’s Day on August 20th.