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Want to know some of the standout things to do in Budapest? Then have a look through our handpicked suggestions below...
1. Take a Bath
Budapest has two famous traditional thermal bath houses: Szechenyi Spa and Gellert Spa. After bathing in the warm waters, the massage – although quite an experience! – rounds off a superbly relaxing package.
2. Buda Castle
The funicular railway up to Buda Castle suffered badly during the Second World War. Nowadays, though, it provides a great trip up to the castle with its historical Museum of Budapest, the Hungarian National Museum, and magnificent views of the city.
3. Shop till you Drop
Fill your stomach in Budapest’s famous Market Hall… Or fill your suitcase in WestEnd City Centre, one of Europe’s largest and most impressive malls.
4. Stroll through City Park
Join the locals and go row boating in the summer, ice-skating in the winter, or just take a long, leisurely walk. In the middle of the lake, Vajdahunyad Castle contains some of Budapest’s most beautiful Romanesque relics.
5. Gobble down some Goulash
There are hundreds of tiny restaurants and cafés selling this famous Hungarian dish. If you’re brave enough, try some Unicum liquor, a local drink similar to Jägermeister. If not, the wine is cheap and very strong.