Hungary is my new favorite country. Move over Paris, Budapest is by far the prettiest city in Europe! Budapest has it all with its striking gothic architecture , brilliant blue Danube , and rolling Buda hills. You will have some of the best food of your life, spend hours relaxing at the thermal spas, and see some of the most breathtaking city views in the entire world.
Hungarian culture is so unique too. Hungarian is a language totally on its own, unlike any other in the world. Hungarians have a great sense of humor and are passionate when they speak. They will tell you like it is, much to my shock when I went to the Hungarian Embassy for the first time! You can expect friendly locals on your trip to Hungary.
It is outside the city center, so you will need to take a taxi to your hotel , or you can ride the E bus into the city center. The public transport in Hungary is excellent, especially in Budapest. I recommend buying a public transport pass when you arrive. If you go up to the ticket counter, they can find the best option for your stay. Not bad at all! If you want to go to other major cities in Hungary, you will need to go to one of the many train stations around the city and buy a ticket to your specific destination.
The public transport pass in Budapest only covers Budapest! The easiest way to navigate the public transport system here is by using Google Maps. It has up to date arrival times of trams, buses, metros, and trains with walking directions to each stop you need.
Peak tourist season is in the summer June - August. Expect to experience the most crowds at this time. We went in September and the crowds were minimal except when we went places on Saturday and Sunday. We saw the most amazing sunrise there and we were already competing with people to take photos at AM. Book tickets directly with the places you want to go online and in advance.
