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With its intriguing history, vibrant nightlife, unique thermal baths, and impressive architecture, Budapest has everything you could ever ask of a European city. Are you ready to explore the capital of Hungary? Read on to discover the best things to do in Budapest in 4 days.<\/p>\n
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Budapest is an amazing and eclectic city, full of surprises and delights for all tastes and budgets. Let’s start by going over some fun facts about Budapest:<\/p>\n
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Now that you know these important facts about Budapest, it\u2019s time to start exploring! Here are some of the best things to do in Budapest in 4 days.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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On your first day in Budapest, I recommend exploring the city on foot. You\u2019ll want to start in the most emblematic and photographed place in the city: the spectacular Budapest Parliament.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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Budapest once competed against Vienna for the most beautiful city in the Austro-Hungarian Empire, which explains why its architecture is so majestic. The city’s most iconic building is the Budapest Parliament<\/a><\/strong>, the third-largest parliament building in the world (and one of the most spectacular buildings I’ve ever seen). The Budapest Parliament building can be seen from all over the city: it’s a beautiful sight from every angle! If you want to see the inside, I recommend booking a tour well in advance<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n The impressive Budapest Parliament.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/p>\n From the Budapest Parliament, I recommend taking a walk along the Danube River until you reach the Shoes on the Danube Bank, a simple yet powerful memorial honoring the Hungarian Jews killed by the fascist Arrow Cross in Budapest during World War II. Before being shot and dropped into the Danube, victims were forced to remove their shoes so as not to waste them.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/p>\n Shoes on the Danube Bank<\/p><\/div>\n <\/p>\n Another spectacular building in Budapest is the Basilica of St. Stephen (the first Hungarian King), where you can see the mummified hand of St. Stephen himself. Admission is free, but you must make a donation. I recommend climbing to the dome for some amazing views of the city!<\/p>\n On a hot day, you can cool off after a visit to the Basilica with some delicious ice cream. Try Gelarto Rosa<\/b><\/u><\/span>, a small ice cream shop next to the Basilica where they sell flower-shaped ice cream. There\u2019s always a queue, but it\u2019s worth the wait to see how they serve the ice cream\u2014and, of course, to taste it!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n After visiting the Basilica, continue on to the Buda side of Budapest. There\u2019s no better route than a walk on the most iconic and photographed bridge in Budapest: the Sz\u00e9chenyi Chain Bridge.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/p>\n Once on the Buda side, your trip will take you up several hills and steps (Pro tip: you can also take the Number 16 bus). Here you\u2019ll find another of the most spectacular places in Budapest: Fisherman’s Bastion. This place features gorgeous architecture that feels like it came out of a fairy tale, and it even offers stunning views of the Parliament, the Danube, and the entire Pest area.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/p>\n The breathtaking views from the Fisherman’s Bastion (Budapest).<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/p>\n Matthias Church<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Located in Fisherman’s Bastion is another of the most beautiful buildings in Budapest: the Matthias Church. This building\u2019s most curious feature is its unique roof made of colorful zigzagging tiles. If you want to visit the inside, the entrance fee is 1500 HUF (\u20ac5).<\/p>\n <\/p>\n On your second day in Budapest, you should explore one of its most interesting and bohemian neighborhoods: the Jewish quarter, which was the ghetto of Budapest during its darkest times.<\/p>\n Start with the synagogue, then get lost in the streets, which today are full of street art, modern cafes, vintage shops, and ruin bars.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Although the Jewish quarter has a dark past (more than 600,000 Hungarian Jews were killed by the Nazis), today the seventh district of Budapest is one of the liveliest neighborhoods in the city. You\u2019ll love getting lost in its streets full of street art, cafes, and interesting shops!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n One of the most popular places in the neighborhood is the Gozsdu Udvar, a passage with colorful restaurants and a market on the weekends. If you\u2019re into history, I recommend you do a walking tour in the Jewish quarter<\/a>\u00a0to learn all the secrets hidden behind the walls of the ghetto.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/p>\n After all that walking through the Jewish quarter, I bet you\u2019ll be hungry! There\u2019s nothing better to feed that appetite than a trip around the Central Market Hall, another must-visit location in Budapest. The Central Market Hall is the perfect place to get a taste of Hungarian cuisine and the lives of the locals. You can go on your own or\u00a0take a culinary walk through the Central Market Hall<\/a><\/strong>,\u00a0tastings included!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n After a break for lunch, you\u2019ll want to cross the Chain Bridge again to explore the Buda Castle, the former residence of the Hungarian royal family. The best way to access it is by funicular: 1800 HUF for a round-trip ticket.<\/p>\n This huge area is full of beautiful buildings, gardens, and amazing views of the city. If you want to know more about the history of the Buda Castle, I recommend taking the Buda castle walking tour<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n If you have energy to spare, I recommend visiting the city\u2019s military fortress: the Citadel of Budapest. Located at the top of Mount Gell\u00e9rt, it\u2019s the highest point in the city and offers some of the most incredible panoramic views of Budapest.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/p>\n Without a doubt, one of the best things to do in Budapest is relax in its wonderful hot springs! This is the city of thermal baths; you can enjoy the waters any time of the year. Therefore, your third day in Budapest should be all about pleasure and relaxation!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/p>\n Budapest’s most famous spa is the\u00a0Sz\u00e9chenyi Bath<\/a>.\u00a0<\/strong>With 21 swimming pools, it\u2019s one of the largest thermal baths in Europe! Whether it\u2019s sunny or snowing, you can enjoy the baths in a bikini any time of the year!\u00a0Buy a day pass here for \u20ac19<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The most popular spa in Budapest.<\/p><\/div>\n <\/p>\n The second most famous spa in Budapest is the Gell\u00e9rt Thermal Bath<\/a>, also known for its spectacular architecture.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n If you\u2019re looking for a more local and less crowded experience, I recommend the Luk\u00e1cs spa on the Buda side. It\u2019s not as popular, but it\u2019s quieter and cheaper.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/p>\n If the weather is nice, I recommend taking a walk in my favorite place in Budapest: Margaret Island. Located in the middle of the Danube, this island is perfect for walking, running, biking, and people-watching. The island is full of surprises, including a Japanese garden, musical fountains, swimming pools, restaurants, and great views of the Parliament.<\/p>\n Vistas del Parlamento desde la Isla Margarita.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/p>\n It\u2019s not the cheapest place in Hungary, but it\u2019s worth the 10 euros to enjoy a cappuccino or hot chocolate in the\u00a0New York Caf\u00e9<\/a>, one of the most elegant cafes in the world!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/p>\n If Hungarians are good at anything, it\u2019s turning any structure into a bar! Proof of this is the popular ruin bars, where you can find people having a drink inside a bathtub or in a collapsed car. The most famous ruin bar is Szimpla Kert<\/u><\/span><\/a>, considered by Lonely Planet to be the third best bar in the world. Next to Szimpla is Karavan, a food court that houses several food trucks.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re into nightlife, another popular ruin club I recommend is Instant-Fogas<\/u><\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n For your last day in Budapest, I highly recommend you visit this charming little town only 40 minutes outside the city. You don\u2019t need to know how to pronounce its name to fall in love with Szentendre!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n If you want to see more of Hungary, there\u2019s no better place to visit than Szentendre. This picturesque town is only 19 km from the city and certainly worth a day trip from Budapest. Szentendre is full of museums and art galleries, but what I love most is getting lost in its cobbled streets. Located on the banks of the Danube, Szentendre is a charming town full of color and detail that you absolutely must see!<\/p>\n How to get to Szentendre:<\/strong><\/p>\n The easiest and cheapest way to get to Szentendre is by taking the H5 train from Batthy\u00e1ny T\u00e9r (in front of the Parliament on the Buda side). The train runs every 20 minutes and takes about 40 minutes to reach Szentendre (last stop). You can also take an organized day trip to Szentendre<\/u><\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n To finish the day and your trip to Budapest, I recommend taking a walk down the majestic Andr\u00e1ssy Avenue, the most elegant and expensive street in Budapest. Here you\u2019ll find the Opera of Budapest, a neo-Renaissance building commissioned by Franz Joseph I (the husband of Empress Sisi). Though it was built on the condition that it shouldn’t be larger than the Vienna Opera, many agree that it does surpass the Vienna Opera in beauty. Fun fact: Sisi herself loved to go alone to the opera in Budapest, where she had her own royal box.<\/p>\n You can visit the Opera House by buying a ticket to a performance (although they don’t have shows in summer) or taking a guided tour. Attending an opera concert in such a historical building would be the perfect end to your 4 days in Budapest!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/p>\n I recommend staying at any central place near Tram 4-6. If you like to party, stay on the Pest side; for a more relaxing trip, stay in Buda. Here\u2019s my list of some of the best places to stay in Budapest:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n![\"Budapest](\"https:\/\/vuelveaviajar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/031E17D9-9051-48B5-9AD5-28B1C4C47BA7-903x1024.jpg\")
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Day 2 : Get lost in the Jewish quarter<\/h3>\n
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The\u00a0Synagogue of Budapest<\/a>\u00a0is notable for its peculiar architectural style, but also for being the largest synagogue in Europe and the second-largest synagogue in the world. Its style is rather eclectic: it actually resembles a cathedral on the outside and has elements reminiscent of the Giralda of Seville and the Mosque of Cordoba. This synagogue broke off from the most orthodox branch of Judaism and introduced modern elements like music into its ceremonies.It is possible to visit the inside; just remember that it\u2019s closed on Sundays.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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Day 4 : Take a day-trip to Szentendre<\/h3>\n
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Pal’s Mini Hostel:<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/strong>This hostel is in an excellent location and offers some privacy thanks to the curtains on the beds.<\/div>\n<\/div>\nHostel One:\u00a0<\/a><\/strong>Very popular for backpackers and young people. Ideal for people traveling alone and looking to party.<\/div>\n<\/div>\nMetropolis Hostel:<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0Another popular hostel with comfortable beds and curtains.<\/div>\nAverage budget:<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\nHedonist Lodge:<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0A stylish aparthotel located in the city center.<\/div>\n<\/div>\nAnVa House:<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>Another aparthotel in the center of Budapest with everything you’ll need.<\/div>\n<\/div>\nNova Aparthotel:<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0A comfortable aparthotel with nice modern rooms.<\/div>\nHigh budget:<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\nHotel Mika Superior:<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0A comfortable hotel in the center of the Jewish quarter.<\/div>\n