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Best Things to Do in Budapest

Discover historic landmarks, thermal baths, and river cruises

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Budapest Highlights

Top spots to see and enjoy in Budapest.

A majestic view of Buda Castle perched on a hill with the city sprawling below under a clear sky.

A majestic view of Buda Castle perched on a hill with the city sprawling below under a clear sky.

Buda Castle

Historic castle with stunning views.

The grand Hungarian Parliament building illuminated in the evening light along the Danube river.

The grand Hungarian Parliament building illuminated in the evening light along the Danube river.

Parliament

One of Europe’s most beautiful buildings.

Fisherman’s Bastion with its white stone towers offering panoramic views over the city and river.

Fisherman’s Bastion with its white stone towers offering panoramic views over the city and river.

St. Stephen’s Basilica standing tall with its iconic dome and visitors enjoying the city views.

St. Stephen’s Basilica standing tall with its iconic dome and visitors enjoying the city views.

Bastion

Best free panoramic view.

Basilica

Iconic church & city views.

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Famous Baths

Budapest is known as the city of spas.

A grand outdoor pool at Széchenyi Thermal Bath with people enjoying the warm water under a bright sky.

A grand outdoor pool at Széchenyi Thermal Bath with people enjoying the warm water under a bright sky.

Széchenyi Bath

One of Europe’s largest medicinal baths.

The elegant facade and colorful mosaic tiles of Gellért Thermal Bath’s entrance.

The elegant facade and colorful mosaic tiles of Gellért Thermal Bath’s entrance.

Gellért Bath

Famous for its Art Nouveau architecture.

The historic Rudas Thermal Bath’s rooftop pool overlooking the Danube River at sunset.

The historic Rudas Thermal Bath’s rooftop pool overlooking the Danube River at sunset.

A steamy indoor thermal pool surrounded by traditional Turkish bath arches at Rudas.

A steamy indoor thermal pool surrounded by traditional Turkish bath arches at Rudas.

Rudas Bath

Known for its Ottoman-era thermal pools.

Compare Baths

Choose the perfect spa experience.

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Popular Tours

Explore Budapest with guided tours and unique local experiences.

A scenic view of the Danube River at sunset with a cruise boat gliding gracefully.

A scenic view of the Danube River at sunset with a cruise boat gliding gracefully.

Danube Cruise

Relax on the Danube with stunning city views.

A lively group of tourists walking through cobblestone streets with colorful buildings.

A lively group of tourists walking through cobblestone streets with colorful buildings.

City Walk

Discover Budapest’s hidden gems on foot.

An inviting table set with traditional Hungarian dishes and glasses of wine.

An inviting table set with traditional Hungarian dishes and glasses of wine.

A vibrant ruin bar bustling with people enjoying lively music and rustic decor.

A vibrant ruin bar bustling with people enjoying lively music and rustic decor.

Food & Wine

Savor authentic flavors and local wines.

Nightlife

Experience Budapest’s lively ruin bar scene.

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