Hungary is a less explored the Jewel of East Europe. Prominent places to visit in Hungary include capital Budapest and quiet towns around it
Best time to visit
Almost a year round destination, with May- September having pleasant climate
Visa
Schengen visa is valid. There might be stamping on passport at borders when you travel by trains
Getting In and around
Budapest is the capital and hub for trains and flights. Cities are well connected through trains within the country. You can use public transport and walk within cities
Check the exact train station name- there are multiple stations like Keleti, Kelenfold with trains arriving at different times in each station. We had an instance of missing train since we mis-read the station
BudapestGo app is helpful is you are planning to use public transport
You can take one of the free walking tours that work on tips only mode
Currency- Hungarian Forint
Euro might be accepted in large hotels and tourist spots, but better to have small change in local currency
Places to see In Budapest
Budapest lies on the banks of river Danube with Buda and Pest on each side. It is a lively city with much lower costs compared to Western Europe
Parliament building: The icon of Budapest along with chain bridge
This building glows in the orange-yellow light at night, quite prominent in all pictures of this beautiful country
Chain bridge: Connects Buda and Pest, the two halves of the capital
Fishermen’s bastion: A prominent stop in walking tours that showcases historic richness of the past
St. Stephen’s Basilica
How much does it cost
- Flights: $900
- Accommodation: Hostels cost $15-20 per night and mid-range can be around $50. We took night trains and saved up on accommodation
- Travelling around: Budget $20-30 per day for public transport
- Food: $10-25 for simple takeaways