Budapest - The Pearl of The Danube

There’s more than one way to discover Budapest. Whether you are a first-time visitor or just looking for new things to see and do in Budapest, take a look at our Top Ten list for some inspiration.

1. Take a Danube cruise for beautiful panoramic views of Buda and Pest.

2. Discover the architecture, streets and courtyards of District 8’s palace neighbourhood, along with the charming Mikszáth tér and the nearby Ráday utca.

3. Visit WAMP, Budapest’s monthly design market, to meet Hungarian contemporary designers and check out their creations.

4. Take in the beautiful panorama from the top of Gellért Hill.

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

6. Visit the Palace of Miracles for a day of fun and education.

7. Try some traditional Hungarian food, like lángos at Central Market Hall.

8. Visit the Palace of Arts, Budapest’s new cultural hub. Check out the contemporary art collection at the Ludwig Museum or book a free guided tour to learn more about the building and its architecture.

9. The House of Terror Museum provides an insight into how fascism and communism affected life in Hungary.

10. If you are into handicrafts, check out the Festival of Folk Arts, held annually in August, in Castle Hill, and you may even learn Hungarian folk dancing at the same time. 

Adapted from an article on the VisitBudapest website.