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Thermal baths, ruin bars, and Danube views in one of Europe's great capitals.

Budapest is Hungary's headline act — a grand city split by the Danube, famous for thermal baths, coffee houses, and Jewish Quarter ruin bars. Add Lake Balaton, Eger wine country, and Tokaj for a full week.

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Best time to visit

Apr–Jun & Sep–Oct

Currency

Hungarian Forint (HUF)

Language

Hungarian

Top experiences in Hungary

Buda Castle & Fisherman's Bastion

Panoramic views over the Danube and Parliament.

Széchenyi & Gellért Baths

Grand thermal spa complexes in the heart of the city.

Ruin bars

Szimpla Kert and the Jewish Quarter's iconic nightlife scene.

Eger & Tokaj

Bull's Blood reds in Eger and sweet Tokaji whites to the northeast.

Average temperatures in Hungary

Budapest — continental.

MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High2° / 36°F5° / 41°F11° / 52°F17° / 63°F22° / 72°F25° / 77°F28° / 82°F27° / 81°F22° / 72°F16° / 61°F8° / 46°F3° / 37°F
Low-3° / 27°F-2° / 28°F2° / 36°F6° / 43°F11° / 52°F14° / 57°F16° / 61°F16° / 61°F11° / 52°F7° / 45°F2° / 36°F-1° / 30°F

Temperatures shown in °C (with °F). Averages based on long-term climate normals for the country's main hub.

Sample itinerary

  1. Days 1–3: Budapest — Parliament, Buda Castle, Széchenyi Bath, ruin bars.
  2. Day 4: Szentendre day trip — riverside artist town.
  3. Days 5–6: Eger — castle, thermal baths, and Valley of the Beautiful Women wine cellars.
  4. Day 7: Optional Tokaj wine day or return to Budapest.

Foods to try

GoulashChicken paprikashLángosHalászléChimney cakeDobos torteTokaji wine

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