Locations Visited: Budapest
Would visit this country, if you are a foodie, love the nightlife, and enjoy thermal baths!
Currency: Hungarian Forint
Language: Hungarian, but English friendly
When to Visit: During the off season of late Autumn/Fall to early Spring (November to March)
~Visited: Late February 2024
Minimum Stay: 2 to 4 Days
Electrical Outlet Type: Type C and Type F
Visa Needed: No, you just need a passport. However, starting in 2026, you will need an ETIAS authorization!
Vaccination(s) Needed: No vaccine needed to visit this country
Daily Spending Budget (including: accommodations, transportation, meals, and activities/excursions): $75 to $300
Best Transportation Option: Metro/Subway, Trams, Buses, and Trains
Rating Scale for this Destinations:
Overall Rating – 8/10
- Accessibility: How easy is it to travel to this place (fly, drive, cruise, train, etc.)? – 8/10
- Affordable flights from the US in the off seasons and plenty of affordable train options from other European countries
- Friendliness: Are the local people friendly and welcoming to tourists? – 8/10
- Most people are friendly and welcoming
- Affordability: Is this place affordable to visit? Is it expensive to travel to this place? – 8/10
- Reasonably affordable for a European city but more expensive than developing and smaller countries
- Walkability: How is the public transportation in this place? Is this place walkable and easy to navigate? – 7/10
- Easy to navigate, walkable, and decent public transportation (including rideshares)
- Safety: Is this place safe, especially for solo travelers, female travelers, disable travelers, and minority travelers? – 7/10
- Fairly safe but would not recommend the nightlife for solo female travelers
- Health Concerns: Should I be concerned with water quality, sanitation, and/or exposure to health risks? (the higher the rating, the least concern) – 10/10
- No water quality, sanitation, or health risk exposure concerns while visiting this country
- Culinary Arts: How is the food? Are there plenty of food options? – 9/10
- What a surprise! The food was very flavorful and unique; I especially enjoyed the Goulash!
- Relaxation: Is this place relaxing? Will I feel rested after my trip? – 7/10
- Not the place for relaxation, more city life and exploration
- Enjoyability: Does this place provide a variety of activities and excursions? Is it a fun place to visit? – 9/10
- A variety of things to see and do, from museums and palaces to hot springs and bars
Recommended Things to See and Do:
Budapest: Thermal Baths (Szechenyi, Gellert, Rudas), Buda Castle/Castle Hill, Parliament Building, Ruins Bars, State Opera House, Museum of Fine Arts, St. Stephen’s Basilica, Shoes on the Danube Bank, Ice Skating at City Park, Széchenyi Chain Bridge
Recommended Restaurants:
Budapest: New York Café, Ape Regina Italian Restaurant, Fat Mama, NegroMangalica Bistro and Bar, Marumba
Foods to Try: Langos (fried dough), Goulash, Fisherman’s soup, Chimney Cake, Meat stew
Recommended Accommodations:
Budapest: Mystery Hotel Budapest, Continental Hotel Budapest
Recommendations/Final Thoughts: Hungary is a unique country in the heart of Central Europe, would recommend a visit if you are planning to visit this area!
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