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Top Things to Do in Budapest Hungary

If you are planning a trip to Budapest Hungary and looking for the best things to do, see and eat while visiting, you are in the right place. Budapest is well known for its gorgeous Fisherman’s Bastion, and Chain Bridge connecting Buda and Pest. The city is full of gorgeous architecture for Instagram worthy photos. You will also find a castle district, ruin pubs, thermal baths, a musical fountain, cafés, and goulash. Browse the list of must-see attractions, off-the-beaten-path experiences, outdoor activities, and museums to create your personal Budapest bucket list. Then, plan the itinerary for your Budapest trip with these top things to do, see, and eat. If you are short on time and here is a 2-day itinerary of the top attractions in Budapest. Enjoy your time out of the office!

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Things to Do in and Around Budapest Hungary

Walk across the famous Chain Bridge

Spend an afternoon at Szechenyi Thermal Bath

Watch the Changing of the Guards at Buda Castle

Take a cruise down the Danube River

Watch the sunset from Fisherman’s Bastion

Tour Parliament and see the Crown Jewels

Relax with a cocktail at Szimpla Kert Ruin Bar

Climb to the dome of St. Stephen’s Basilica for city views

Enjoy a cup of coffee at the New York Palace Café

Explore the Castle District and walk the labyrinth of tunnels

Check out the view from the Buda Hill funicular

Photograph the Citadella fortress and Liberty Statue

Check out Gellert Cave Church cut into the rock

Enjoy the view from Gellert Hill

Photograph the Gresham Palace

Shop for souvenirs on Váci Street

Eat rose-shaped gelato from Gelato Rosa

Take a Budapest by night tour and enjoy the city lights

Photograph the Paris Courtyard architecture

Browse the Hungarian Museum of Art

Eat lángos, goulash, paprika chicken, and strudel

Check out the tile roof of Matthias Church

Watch a Hungarian Dance Performance

Have dinner in the Gozsdu Courtyard

Ride the Budapest Eye for city views

Photograph Vajdahunyad Castle

Relax next to the Danubius Fountain in Elizabeth Park

Ride scenic Tram #2

Enjoy cocktails with a view at Spoon Café

Photograph Heroes’ Square

Check out the Gerard of Csanád Monument

Spend a night out at Fogasház Ruin Bar

Have lunch and buy paprika souvenirs at the Great Market Hall

Tour the Hungarian State Opera House

Take a walk on the Danube Promenade and photograph the Holocaust Memorial Shoes

Hunt for Budapest’s mini statues

Video the Margaret Island Musical Fountain

Learn about Fascist and Communist Regimes at the House of Terror

Check out the communist memorials at Memento Park

Tour the Dohány Street Synagogue and photograph the Emanuel Tree sculpture

Learn about Jewish life in Budapest at the Ghetto Memorial Wall

Check out the Timewheel in City Park

Tour the Hospital in the Rock Nuclear Bunker Museum

Hike to the Elizabeth Lookout Tower

Shop the boutiques on Andrassy Avenue

Stop in a wine bar for a glass of Royal Tokaji, Hungarian white wine

Take Instagram selfies at the Museum of Sweets and Selfies

Check out the Garden of Philosophy

Go caving in the Buda Hills

Explore the abandoned Istvántelek Train Yard

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16 Responses

  1. I loved your things to do list in Budapest as it is very unique having some unusual things to do. I would love to spend an afternoon at Szechenyi Thermal Bath as they look very relaxing and worth doing it here. Also eating rose-shaped gelato from Gelarto Rosa would be my choice because I love to taste authentic local and some unique food of that place. Taking video of the Margaret Island Musical Fountain must be also a fun thing to do here.

  2. I liked the way you have drawn the list of things to do. Looks like one would need atleast a week to cover everything in the list.Have never heard about ruin bars.Chimney cakes and rose-shaped gelato sound extremely interesting!

  3. Such a comprehensive list! My first picks are enjoying a glass of Hungarian white wine at a wine bar and of course, a hot soak in the thermal baths. (Can you tell I’m all about relaxing? LOL) It would be cool to see the crown jewels, too. Thanks for these great ideas!

  4. I have heard about the various spas in Budapest and the ruin bars that are not always easy to find. This a great list what one should see while there. And great timing, we are planning to visit Budapest next summer. I can’t wait, it looks so beautiful! Thanks for the tips!

    1. I was able to find all the ruin bars I really wanted to check out except one. There is a ruin bar tour on get your guide if you prefer kicking back and not having to search

  5. We are planning to visit Budapest next year. After reading your list I think we probably need to spend at least a week. to visit all that Budpest has to offer. The Budapest Card looks like the perfect accompaniment to our travels as well. I am keen to visit a Ruin Bar after reading so much about them.

  6. Ah Budapest, a city I crave for a return too. Havent been there since 2007 and love every moment on my short weekend trip there. Loved the sights overlooking the river and that Parliament building is amazing. Hopefully go in the summer months on my next visit and take a cruise down the Danube.

  7. Budapest is high on my bucket-list. You have shared great ideas for a future visit. I especially want to spend an afternoon at Szechenyi, experience the Thermal Bath, and of course eat rose-shaped gelato! I would love to try theRoyal Tokaji, Hungarian white wine. Thank you for the great information!

  8. You reminded me how much I love Budapest! My husband is Hungarian and we have many friends and relatives there, so we go quite often. Unfortunately sometimes these trips end up by being family reunions rather than sightseeing, which is why I kind of envy those who travel to Budapest just for fun. The thermal baths are one of my favorite places in Budapest, but I prefer Gellert Baths. Gorgeous photos, by the way!

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