Budapest

Budapest travel at your finger tips

Budapest is a charming city filled with beautiful architecture, wonderful food, and a multitude of unique attractions. The city is divided into two parts by the Danube River, Buda and Pest. Buda is more historic, while Pest is more modern.

Budapest Attractions

The walled Castle district in Buda should be any visitor's first stop. It includes the medieval Old Town, Royal Palace, Budapest Historical Museum, Hungarian National Gallery and Library, and 700-year-old gothic St Matthias Church.

Gellért Hill, near the Buda citadel, has a unique chapel that's actually inside of a cave. Also, worth a visit are the Gellert baths, which make a relaxing stop where you can enjoy some great hot springs.

Travelers can cross the Danube on the famous Chain Bridge to Pest with its Gothic Parliament buildings. Fine examples of neo-classic architecture are numerous and attractions include: the Opera House, Hungarian Academy of Sciences, Post Office Savings Bank, Museum of Applied Arts, and St. Stephen's Basilica. The National Museum is a must for history buffs as it delves into the Magyar history of the city.

Andrássy Boulevard is reminiscent of Paris, while the magnificent Heroes' Square is more Eastern-European with its statues of Hungary's greatest leaders. All the Soviet-era statues have been banished to a park out of town.

Hotels in Budapest

From architecturally fascinating hotels to the more modern look, there are all different varieties of Budapest hotels. Prices vary widely also, so it's recommended that travelers look for the best deals online. You can search for a Budapest Hotels using DirectRooms.com, the site is very user friendly.

There are plenty of hotels in both parts of the city. Some are near the Danube, while others are in walking distance of some of the city's attractions. You can find a hotel in Budapest at the location of your choice here.

Out and about - car hire in Budapest

Inside the city, you can get around with Budapest's public transportation system. However, it's definitely worthwhile to hire a car and take a day trip to one of the many sites outside the city. You avail of cheap car hire in Budapest here.

You can book with a major car hire companies online before you travel to Budapest. hire cars in Budapest are usually cheaper if you book in advance.