How many days do you need in Budapest?
2 trips planned for Budapest run 3 to 4 days.
What to see in Budapest
The places Budapest trips keep coming back to, most often first.
- 1
Matthias Church
Roman Catholic church in Budapest, Hungary.
In 2 of 2 trips - 2
Buda Castle
Castle and palace complex of the Hungarian kings in Budapest.
In 2 of 2 trips - 3
Széchenyi Chain Bridge
The oldest bridge in Budapest.
In 2 of 2 trips - 4
Hungarian Parliament Building
Neo-Gothic government building and landmark in Budapest, Hungary.
In 2 of 2 trips - 5
St. Stephen's Basilica
Roman Catholic basilica in Budapest, Hungary.
In 2 of 2 trips - 6
Hungarian State Opera House
Neo-Renaissance opera house in Budapest.
In 2 of 2 trips - 7
Dohány Street Synagogue
Synagogue in Budapest, Hungary.
In 2 of 2 trips - 8
Hungarian National Museum
National museum for the history, art and archaeology of Hungary.
In 2 of 2 trips - 9
Heroes' Square
Major square in district 14 of Budapest, Hungary.
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Sándor Palace
Building in Budapest and official residence of the President of Hungary.
In 1 of 2 trips - 11
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House of Terror Museum
Museum about about terror regimes in Budapest, Hungary.
In 1 of 2 trips - 12
Vörösmarty tér
Square in Budapest, Hungary.
In 1 of 2 trips
Trips to Budapest
Good to know
How much time does Buda Castle hill need?
The first day covers Matthias Church, Sándor Palace and Buda Castle in one morning and afternoon. The three sit close together on the hilltop, so little time is lost in transit and the walk down to the river is easy.
What should I bring to Széchenyi thermal bath?
A swimsuit and a towel. The bath sits at the edge of City Park, which is where day four ends, so keep both near the top of the day bag from the morning.
When is the best time to cross the Chain Bridge?
At dusk. Day one ends there in the evening, when the bridge and the castle hill are lit and the river is at its quietest.
Is the House of Terror Museum worth visiting?
It deals with Hungary's 20th-century regimes and asks a lot of its visitors. It fits well as the last stop of a full day, with nothing heavy planned after it.
Can I cover Budapest's two sides on foot?
Yes. The Széchenyi Chain Bridge is the walking link between the old town and the parliament side, and this trip treats the crossing as a stop in itself.
How much time should I give Buda Castle?
A relaxed hour and a half covers the courtyards and main rooms. This itinerary gives it the whole morning, with the walk up the hill included.
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