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Enjoy the splendour of Buda: stroll through the most expensive streets, admire architectural jewels like the Széchenyi Library and the Hungarian National Gallery, and breathe in the peaceful atmosphere of the woodlands. Cross the Danube and explore the hustle and bustle of Pest: enjoy the wonderful Hungarian cuisine, experience the rooftop bars, pamper yourself at one of the famous spas, and soak up the city's history and culture through magnificent monumental sites like Heroes' Square and the iconic Parliament Building. Fly to Budapest and enjoy two fabulous cities in the same destination.
This most iconic image of Budapest is undoubtedly the magnificent Hungarian Parliament Building on the banks of the Danube. Even if you've seen it a thousand times, it still takes your breath away when it's standing right there in front of you. But don't just admire it from the outside: inside you'll discover a stunning work of art with a fascinating history. It's sure to be one of the memories you take back home with you.
One of the city's main arteries, the avenue has earned a place on the UNESCO World Heritage List for magnificent buildings like the Opera and the Neo-Renaissance Franz Liszt Academy of Music. But Andrássy Avenue saves the best for last: the monumental Heroes' Square. Flanked by the Museum of Fine Arts and the Kunsthalle (Budapest Palace of Art), this square is also home to the Millennium Monument, a colossal work that takes visitors on a journey through the history of Hungary. Oh, and beneath Andrássy Avenue you can travel on the oldest underground railway system in continental Europe.
City Park near Heroes' Square is the perfect place for a quiet walk. A favourite with locals, it's a must if you're travelling with children.
Explore the wonderful House of Music, a museum and concert venue with innovative architecture that blends in perfectly with its natural surroundings. And while you're in the park, be sure to visit the House of the Hungarian Millennium, a handsome building with ceramic decorative details that houses a cultural centre and exhibition space.
To explore the historical part of Budapest, there's no better place to start than the Castle District (Várkerület), probably the most emblematic area of the city where cobblestone alleyways wind their away around a hill crowned by Buda Castle.
A medieval fort in the 13th century and then a Gothic mansion, it subsequently evolved into a Renaissance palace and a vibrant intellectual, scientific and artistic centre. Invasions, fires, reconstructions and a favourite residence of dear Empress Sisi: visit the Royal Palace and you will take away a tiny piece of the city's history. Today it houses the Hungarian National Gallery, the Budapest History Museum and the National Széchényi Library.
A must-visit attraction and one of the finest examples of Hungarian eclecticism, the Fisherman's Bastion no longer protects the city but has become an iconic part of the urban landscape, a favourite with tourists as well as a popular backdrop in films and music videos. Want to know why? Explore the towers, staircases and terraces to discover breathtaking views of the city.
The first church built in the city of Buda and a masterpiece of Gothic art, this edifice has not only witnessed the passage of time but has played its own role in Hungarian history. The Matthias Church was and remains the scene of major events in the life of the city (and country as a whole): in the past, solemn royal coronations; today, a magnificent setting with unrivalled acoustics for the classical music concerts it combines with its religious functions.
No trip to Budapest is complete without a visit to one of the many spas. An activity dating back more than two thousand years, bathing in medicinal springs will connect you to nature and well-being, but also to the roots of the Hungarian people. There are plenty to choose from, but you absolutely must go to the Széchenyi Baths, one of the largest thermal complexes of Europe. Perfect in winter as well, it offers 18 indoor and outdoor medicinal pools, an adventure pool, a hydro massage bath, a sauna, steam rooms, massage cabins and more.
Another typical way to relax and tune into body and mind in Budapest is to pay a visit to the original Turkish baths that are dotted across the whole city. And the Rudas thermal baths are a sure bet.
Located at the foot of Gellért Hill, the spa dates back nearly 450 years and has preserved the atmosphere of traditional Turkish baths. As an added attraction, the rooftop panoramic pool affords a magnificent view of the bridges over the Danube and the river itself.
