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2 Days in Budapest: The Perfect Itinerary for First-Timers
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Two days in Budapest isn’t enough to see everything. This is one of those cities where you could spend a week exploring different neighbourhoods, sitting in thermal baths, and wandering along the Danube, and still leave with a list of things to come back for. That’s been our experience after three visits.
But two days is enough to fall in love with Budapest.
This 2-day Budapest itinerary is exactly how we’d plan a first visit today. After three trips we know which side of the river to start on, which famous attractions deserve the hype, and which ones you can confidently skip.
You’ll cross between Buda and Pest, tour the most beautiful parliament building we’ve ever seen, soak in a neo-baroque thermal bath, wander the Jewish Quarter after dark, and finish with a Danube night cruise we skipped on our first trip and have regretted ever since.
It’s the route we’d put any first-time visitor on who wants to see both the iconic and the unexpected without spending half their trip backtracking across the river.
2-day Budapest itinerary: quick overview
2-day itinerary
Here’s how the two days in Budapest break down at a glance:
Where is the best area to stay in Budapest for 2 days?
With only 2 days in Budapest, stay on the Pest side (east bank of the city). It’s flat, walkable, and home to the majority of sights, restaurants and bars.
The Buda side (on the west bank) is beautiful, but it goes quiet at night and most restaurants close early.
You’ll visit Buda on Day 1, but since you’ll be spending the majority of your time on the Pest side, it makes more sense to also sleep on the Pest side.
The neighbourhood we recommend for your 2 days in Budapest is District V (our #1 pick), with District VI as a great alternative.
District V is the most central area in Budapest. From here, you can walk to the Hungarian Parliament, St Stephen’s Basilica, the Danube embankment, and the Central Market Hall.
Our favourite hotel in Budapest is the voco Budapest D8 by IHG, which is in District V. We walked everywhere from here. It’s stylish, we had a brilliant breakfast every morning and the comfiest beds we’ve had in the city.
If you’d rather be somewhere slightly quieter with a more local feel, District VI is just north of District V and equally well connected.
The streets are grander, the restaurants are aimed more at locals, and you can walk into District V in a few minutes anyway.
Our pick there is the Hotel Oktogon Haggenmacher. We stayed here and LOVED it. It’s a beautifully restored old mansion with a stunning lobby and a lovely signature scent throughout the building.
For a more affordable option, we recommend the Medos Hotel. Fellow travel friends of ours called it one of the best budget hotels ever, and they have high standards.
Check out our dedicated guide for a full breakdown of the areas and hotels we recommend for a first Budapest visit.
Day 1 in Budapest: Buda, Central Market Hall & Jewish Quarter
Your first day starts on the Buda side. Why? Castle Hill has the BEST panoramic views in the city and standing up there first thing gives you a brilliant overview of how Budapest is laid out.
Morning
Since Fisherman’s Bastion (our first stop) get crowded fast, we recommend you start your first day early. That way, you get it almost to yourself. And with only 48 hours in Budapest, that head start makes a real difference.
If your hotel doesn’t include breakfast, there are a few spots we love in central Pest before you head over:
Fisherman’s Bastion
Fisherman’s Bastion was the first photo of Budapest we ever saw, and it’s easy to see why it ends up on everyone’s bucket list.
The fairytale-like white stone towers are genuinely as beautiful in person as they look in photos, and we’ve been up here on every single visit.
We’d always recommend walking up from the riverbank.
The most straightforward route is along Hunyadi János út, a street lined with grand old buildings. It takes about 15 minutes, it’s scenic, and you pass gorgeous viewpoints on the way up.
If you’d rather save your legs, bus 16 goes straight to the top.
The one thing we wouldn’t do is take the funicular. We took it on our first trip and wished we hadn’t.
It’s 5,000 HUF (about US$16, €14, or £12) for a 90-second ride with a queue that’s ALWAYS longer than the journey itself. We waited 35 minutes 🤦.
Don’t get us wrong, we love a good funicular… but this one just isn’t worth it.
Our top tip: Almost no tourist knows about the escalator and elevator that you can take up to Castle Hill for free! When you see the funicular, walk left for about 1 minute. Look for Várkert Bazár (Castle Garden Bazaar). In the gardens, there’s the escalator and elevator. You’ll find the exact location here📍!
Once you’re up at Fisherman’s Bastion, you can explore most of the bastion for free.
But we still recommend paying 1,500 HUF (about US$5, €4, or £4) for the tower ticket, because you get better views and far fewer people competing for the same shot.
We’ve seen Fisherman’s Bastion at all times of the day by now, and early morning is the absolute BEST! Be here before 9am and the light is beautiful and you’ll have the place almost to yourself.
By 10am, it’s packed. There’s a reason private photo shoots at Fisherman’s Bastion are always booked for early morning… just saying.
Right next to the bastion is Matthias Church. It has beautiful colourful glazed roof tiles, very similar to St Stephen’s Cathedral in Vienna.
With only two days in Budapest, we’d skip the interior though and walk around it instead. You can just look up at the roof, take it in, and move on.
Castle District streets
Before you head to Buda Castle, take some time to just wander the Castle District streets without a plan. This is one of the prettiest parts of Budapest, and it’s the moment on Day 1 where we’d tell you to slow right down.
The streets worth seeking out are Úri utca, the essential Castle District street lined with stunning baroque townhouses, Fortuna utca with its colourful historic houses, and the Tóth Árpád sétány (the promenade along the old city walls)… gorgeous!
But honestly, you don’t need a route. The whole area is heavily pedestrianised, the cobblestone lanes are lovely, and with colourful old houses on both sides and barely a car in sight, it’s totally made for meandering.
There are a few cute cafés hidden in the courtyards too, and we’ve never once regretted stopping for a coffee up here before heading down.
Buda Castle complex
A few minutes on from the Castle District streets, you reach Buda Castle. The complex is actually bigger than most people expect.
The grounds are lovely to just walk around. You’ll come across rose gardens, old fountains, gates, courtyards, and terraces… and all of it free!
We think the exterior is SO much more impressive than the inside. The castle is quite bare once you walk in, and mainly houses museums, galleries, and one of Hungary’s largest libraries.
That includes the Hungarian National Gallery and the Budapest History Museum. With only two days, we’d skip all of it and spend the time outside.
If you want to go inside a truly stunning building during your 2 days in Budapest, the Hungarian Parliament is the better choice. And that’s exactly what you’ll be doing on Day 2.
Our top tip: If you only do one thing at Buda Castle, join this cave tour under the palace. We did it, and it was one of the best surprises in Budapest. Most visitors have no idea there’s a 10-km (6-mile) labyrinth of tunnels directly beneath their feet, once used as wine cellars, bomb shelters, and even a prison.
Lunch
The Castle District is beautiful, but it’s not where you’ll find Budapest’s best value lunches. If you’re happy to spend a bit more for exceptional food, two restaurants up here are really worth it:
Not keen on paying Castle District prices? Just cross the Chain Bridge into Pest and head to Retek Bisztró. It’s our absolute favourite restaurant in Budapest. It can book up so it’s wise to reserve this ahead.
If you’re not sure what to order once you sit down, check out our pick of Hungarian dishes worth trying.
Afternoon
Central Market Hall
After lunch, cross over into Pest. If you ate near the castle, the Chain Bridge is the natural route.
If you came down the southern end of the hill, Liberty Bridge with its green iron structure drops you right at the market. Chain Bridge is the more iconic bridge, but we actually prefer the views from Liberty Bridge.
Our next stop is the Central Market Hall (also known as the Great Market Hall), the city’s largest and oldest indoor market. It’s been here since 1897.
And it’s seriously impressive inside. The vaulted iron framework, the orange roof, and the arched windows flooding the whole space with light look like a cathedral… just built for food.
We had to go upstairs to take it all in and the view from there is a lot better than from the ground floor.
Just do NOT eat up there! The upper floor eateries have become entirely geared towards tourists. In our opinion, it’s one of Budapest’s biggest tourist traps.
A local friend told us no Hungarian would ever eat up there, and after trying it ourselves, we understand why. It’s overpriced and quite forgettable.
The ground floor is a proper working market with fresh Hungarian produce, whereas the upper floor mainly has souvenirs and ready-to-eat food.
Just outside the entrance, look for Flatty Coffee Shop. It’s a tiny hole-in-the-wall and easy to walk straight past, but don’t… they have unique drinks that are totally worth trying.
We once had a Matchamisu latte in winter and a Mont Blanc cold brew in summer… both were delicious!
And if you spot people eating a spiral-shaped pastry dusted in cinnamon sugar, that’s kürtőskalács (or chimney cake). It’s one of Hungary’s most beloved street foods.
Our top pick for chimney cake is Gelateria Pichler Fagyizó. Molnár’s kürtőskalács and Kató Néni Finomságai are both good alternatives.
Metropolitan Ervin Szabó Library
We’ve visited a LOT of libraries around the world, but the Ervin Szabó Library might be the most surreal of all of them… which is why it deserves a spot on your 2-day Budapest itinerary.
The Wenckheim Palace was built in the late 1800s for an aristocratic family and turned into a public library in 1927. From the street it looks completely ordinary, and when we walked in, it still did.
After paying the entry fee of 2,000 HUF (about US$6, €6, or £5), the receptionist pointed us to the fourth floor.
And when we walked through the door, we suddenly found ourselves standing inside a neo-baroque palace with frescoed ceilings, crystal chandeliers, and gold-framed mirrors. It’s a true hidden gem in Budapest!
We walked through dozens of rooms where students were sitting in velvet armchairs or at ornate tables, working through their notes like this was the most normal place to study.
The room we loved most had little wooden spiral staircases leading up to shelves of old books. It felt slightly strange to wander around taking photos while people were trying to work, but nobody seemed to mind.
We’ll be honest… the opening hours aren’t very tourist-friendly.
It’s closed on weekends, and the weekday windows are fairly short (typically Mon + Thu 11am-7pm; Tue-Wed, and Fri 10am-5pm). But we REALLY think it’s worth planning around! Just double-check the opening hours before you go.
If the library is closed: Head straight to the New York Café instead, about 15 minutes on foot. It opened in 1894 and the interior looks like someone turned an Italian Renaissance palace into a café.
The food is overpriced, so go for one drink (you’ll still be able to fully soak it up). Reserve a table first though, because weekend queues without a reservation easily hit 2 hours. Or just head straight to the Jewish Quarter.
Evening
Jewish Quarter & ruin bars
After the library, head to District VII. The Jewish Quarter is easily one of our favourite neighbourhoods in Budapest. It’s known for its restaurants, street art, bars, and nightlife… and we’re not even into nightlife. 😜
As you walk along Dohány Street, you’ll pass the Great Synagogue (or Dohány Street Synagogue). It’s the largest synagogue in Europe and the second-largest in the world, and the Moorish Revival exterior is worth stopping for.
We did go inside on a previous trip and the guided tour was genuinely interesting. But at 14,500 HUF (about US$46, €40, or £34) per person and around 90 minutes, it asks a lot of a two-day visit.
There are other things higher up the priority list, so we’d save this one for a longer trip.
This neighbourhood is also where you’ll find most of Budapest’s ruin bars.
The concept started here in the early 2000s, when people began taking over abandoned buildings and filling them with mismatched furniture, graffiti, and neon lights.
Szimpla Kert is the original and still the most iconic. It’s touristy now, yes, but we’d still go. You wander from room to room and every corner has something completely different going on.
Go in the afternoon rather than at night. During the day it’s relaxed enough to actually take it all in. After dark it becomes a loud nightclub, and you lose all of that.
For dinner, the Jewish Quarter is one of the best areas in Budapest to eat. Greek, Mediterranean, Israeli, Hungarian food… it’s all within a few streets of each other and hard to get wrong.
If we had to pick one place ourselves, it’d be Mazel Tov. It’s another ruin bar, just a bit more stylish and upscale.
From the outside it looks like an abandoned warehouse, and we walked straight past it the first time.
But once you go inside, it’s very airy and light, with greenery and twinkle lights filling the courtyard. And we still talk about their Middle Eastern food today… delicious!
Our top tip: If you’d rather have a local show you around instead of figuring out which ruin bars to visit on your own, this ruin bar pub crawl covers several in one evening. It’s a fun way to see what the scene is all about.
Day 2 in Budapest: Parliament, thermal baths & Danube at night
Day 1 was about the Buda side, views from above, and the ruin bar scene. Day 2 is all about the grand Budapest historical sites on the Pest side.
You’ll start with a building that might be the most impressive interior we’ve seen in any city. Then you’ll soak in one of the world’s most famous thermal baths and finish with Budapest lit up from the water.
Morning
Hungarian Parliament Building tour
If there’s a single building you tour during your two days in Budapest, make it this one!
The Hungarian Parliament Building is THE most stunning parliament building we’ve ever seen. We love the Palace of Westminster in London, but we have to admit that the Hungarian Parliament is even prettier.
It’s one of the largest parliamentary buildings in the world and also the largest building in Hungary.
The 45-minute guided tour starts at the modern visitor centre and takes you through the grand stairway, the Lounge of the Chamber of Peers, and into the Dome Hall, where the Hungarian Crown Jewels sit under glass.
The chambers are filled with national Hungarian art, and even the hallways outside are spectacular. One detail we loved is that all the window sills were originally designed with cigar holders for politicians to use during session breaks.
Our top tip: EEA citizens (all EU countries plus Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway) can get half-price tickets by booking directly through the official site. But those tickets are NON-refundable. If you’re not from the EEA or would rather have more flexibility (our travel plans often change), we’d suggest booking your Parliament tour on GetYourGuide. You’ll pay full price, but you get free cancellation up to 24 hours before your visit.
You MUST book this in advance. We’re not saying this to scare you, but tickets sell out weeks ahead during peak season, and we’ve heard from so many readers that they wished they’d bought tickets earlier.
As we’re writing this post, we can see that tickets are already sold out for the next 7 weeks. And while we were waiting for our tour to begin, we saw so many people turn up hoping to buy on the day, and every tour was sold out.
So for best availability, we recommend booking your Parliament tour tickets 4-8 weeks ahead in summer. At other times, 1-2 weeks is usually enough.
Exploring District V
After the Parliament, you’re already in District V, the city’s downtown area. If you’re staying at the voco Budapest D8 Hotel we recommended earlier, you’re close to your hotel now.
We’ve spent a lot of time in this neighbourhood across our three trips, and honestly, just wandering around for the rest of the morning is one of the nicest things you can do.
The building we really love in District V is the Hungarian Postal Savings Bank on Hold utca. The roof is covered in vivid green and yellow Art Nouveau tiles that feel completely out of place on a government building.
Unfortunately, you can’t fully see the roof from down there, but remember where this building is. At our next stop (St Stephen’s Basilica), you’ll be able to see the roof from a higher vantage point. You’ll recognise it straight away.
Liberty Square is worth wandering through too. It’s leafy, calm, and lined with grand buildings including the US Embassy and the Exchange Palace.
Along the Danube, you’ll come across the Shoes on the Danube Bank memorial. Sixty pairs of iron shoes mark where Hungarian Jews were shot and killed in the winter of 1944-45.
If you have time, have a look inside the Gresham Palace too. It’s the Four Seasons hotel now, but you don’t need to be a guest. The Art Nouveau lobby and stained glass ceiling are gorgeous!
Vörösmarty Square is a nice place to visit on your way to St Stephen’s Basilica. If you’re visiting in December, this is where one of the best Christmas markets in Europe sets up.
St. Stephen’s Basilica
St. Stephen’s Basilica is Hungary’s largest church, and we think you should go inside rather than just past it. The Panorama Tower is the reason.
You can take the lift (which probably 90% of the visitors did when we visited) or climb all 364 steps. We climbed.
The higher we got, the more of the building itself you could see. On the way up we passed metal stairways, thick walls, and parts of the dome’s structure that you’d simply never see from below.
Reaching the top felt SO much more rewarding for it. The view is not the same one you had from Fisherman’s Bastion. Well, you’re on the Pest side now, so you’re looking the other way.
The church interior is worth taking your time with. The ceiling is covered in gold mosaics and deep red marble lines the walls.
And while you’re inside, look for the mummified right hand of St. Stephen. It’s one of the eeriest things inside the basilica. The 1,000-year-old relic is displayed in an elaborate glass and jewelled case. It’s historically fascinating… but undeniably creepy.
Our top tip: When we visited, there was a long queue at the ticket office. We were so glad we had pre-booked and could walk straight past it. With only two days in Budapest, we’d book your Basilica tickets online in advance too.
Lunch on the Pest side
By this point you’ve toured the Parliament and climbed to the top of the Basilica. You’ve earned a proper lunch!
Our favourite restaurant in Budapest is Retek Bisztró. We mentioned it for Day 1 too, and if you already went, the other options below are both excellent.
Just know that Retek can book up days in advance, so plan ahead. And don’t leave without the cottage cheese dumplings.
If Retek is full, Gettó Gulyás is a great Jewish Quarter alternative that specialises in stews. The goulash there is some of the best we’ve had in Budapest.
For something more casual, Retro Lángos does the best lángos we’ve found in the city. The deep-fried flatbread with sour cream and cheese they serve is one of Hungary’s most beloved street foods, and totally worth trying.
Afternoon
Széchenyi Thermal Baths
Going to a thermal bath is one of the best things you can do in Budapest, and the afternoon of Day 2 is the perfect time for it.
Budapest sits on a geological fault where rainwater seeps deep underground, heats up, and rises through cracks in the limestone. This supplies the city with natural warm mineral water.
The city has more than 100 thermal springs, and even the Romans enjoyed these springs in Budapest.
You can either walk for 45 minutes to the Széchenyi baths from the Basilica, or just take the M1 metro line up to Széchenyi fürdő, right at the baths. Alternatively, you can also get an Uber or Bolt.
We’d pick the walk anytime, because the route takes you along Andrássy Avenue, a stunning UNESCO-listed boulevard lined with grand 19th-century buildings.
About halfway along you’ll pass the Hungarian State Opera House, and the side streets are full of embassies and beautiful old apartment buildings. It’s one of the nicest walks in the city.
Széchenyi Thermal Baths in Budapest’s City Park is Europe’s largest spa bath, with 15 indoor pools and three huge outdoor ones set inside a neo-baroque building.
We’ve tried several baths across our three visits. For a two-day trip, we think Széchenyi is the best choice because it’s the most complete experience. Gellért Bath is another good option but it’s closed until 2028 for renovation.
Just make sure to bring your own flip-flops, swimsuit, and towel. All are compulsory inside and not cheap to buy at the gift shop. If you want to swim laps rather than just soak, you’ll also need a swimming cap.
Our top tip: Weekends and peak season get busy fast and private cabins sell out. Pre-book your Széchenyi ticket so you can walk straight in. Also pack a small bag with a waterproof pouch for your wet swimsuit. You won’t want to trek back to your hotel before the evening cruise.
Oh, and if you have time after the baths, the House of Music and Vajdahunyad Castle are both in City Park and free from the outside.
If baths aren’t your thing, the Hungarian National Museum is a good afternoon alternative.
Evening
Danube river cruise
We skipped the Danube river cruise on our first trip to Budapest. We thought it would be one of those overcrowded tourist boxes, and we didn’t want to do the typical touristy things.
When we finally did it on our second visit, it became the highlight of the entire trip.
The Parliament lit up from the water, the Chain Bridge, Buda Castle on the hill, all perfectly reflected in the Danube. Nobody on the boat said a word for the first few minutes.
It was probably the best night cruise we’ve ever done in any city… and we’ve done them in a LOT of cities.
Yes, it’s a bit touristy, but that doesn’t mean it’s bad. It’s the perfect way to end two days in Budapest, because you see everything you’ve visited from a completely different angle.
The one we LOVED was this 75-minute evening cruise. The boat was the perfect size, the atmosphere was relaxed, and we had unlimited drinks included. It was brilliant from start to finish.
If you really want dinner and cruise in one, we recommend this dinner cruise. But we actually preferred a sightseeing cruise over a dinner cruise because we were so focused on the food that we missed some of the gorgeous views.
If a cruise doesn’t appeal, the Buda Castle Vampires & Myths night tour is a great alternative on foot.
Or for more culture, see if there’s something on at the Hungarian State Opera House. Their concerts and opera performances are quite famous.
What we’d skip with only 2 days in Budapest
We’ve been to the Hungarian capital three times now, and there are a few attractions that look great on paper but are worth saving for a longer trip or skipping entirely.
Here are the things we’d NOT do in Budapest in 2 days:
Gellért Hill – This is recommended in many itineraries because of the panoramic views from the top. But you’ll have seen the best views in the city from Fisherman’s Bastion and Buda Castle on Day 1. Gellért Hill is a separate 30-minute climb for a view that’s comparable, not better. Save it for a second visit.
Buda Hill funicular – This short cable car runs up the hill from the Chain Bridge to Buda Castle. But it costs 5,000 HUF (about US$16, €14, or £12) for about 90 seconds, and the queues are almost ALWAYS longer than the ride itself. We’ve mentioned it in an earlier section, but in case you missed it: there’s an escalator through Várkert Bazár that gets you to the same place entirely for free!
House of Terror – This museum covers Nazi and Soviet rule in Hungary. It’s interesting and informative, but not presented well. Most exhibits aren’t in English, and without the audio guide you’ll miss most of the context. With only two days in Budapest, there are better ways to spend your time.
Matthias Church interior – The glazed roof tiles outside are one of the most beautiful things in the Castle District and absolutely worth stopping for. But with only two days in Budapest, we’d push back on visiting two church interiors. St Stephen’s Basilica gives you the panoramic terrace, the gold mosaics, and the eerie mummified hand. That’s more variety in one visit than two church interiors back to back. Admire the Matthias Church roof from outside and move on.
Dohány Street Synagogue interior – The ticket for the interior of the synagogue includes the Jewish museum, and both are worth visiting. But given the limited time and the high cost of the ticket, we wouldn’t squeeze it into a two-day trip.
What to book before your 2 days in Budapest
These are the things worth sorting before your two days in Budapest. Everything else on this itinerary is free or pay-on-the-day.
Add-ons worth booking ahead
These all feature in the itinerary, and each one makes your two days in Budapest even better:
Is the Budapest Card worth it for 2 days?
The Budapest Card is generally not worth it for a 2-day trip. For this specific itinerary, the 48-hour version doesn’t break even.
Individual tickets and standard transport passes typically provide better value for short stays. But crunch the numbers for your own itinerary before you decide.
The Budapest Card is the city’s official tourist pass. It gives you unlimited public transport and free or discounted entry to 40+ attractions. The 48-hour version costs 23,990 HUF (about US$76, €66, or £56).
We did the maths for this itinerary:
Card savings: 6,860 HUF
Cost of 48-hour Budapest Card: 23,990 HUF ❌
The Hungarian Parliament tour, our biggest single expense, is unfortunately not included in the card at all.
FAQ: 2 days in Budapest
These are the questions we get asked most often about spending two days in Budapest. Here are our honest answers:
Is 2 days in Budapest enough?
Two days in Budapest is enough to see the main highlights on both sides of the Danube, including Fisherman’s Bastion, the Hungarian Parliament, a thermal bath, and the ruin bars. But your schedule will be full and you won’t have much room for spontaneity. We always recommend three days if you can stretch it.
What should I not miss in Budapest in 2 days?
The six things we’d never cut from a two-day trip are Fisherman’s Bastion, the Buda Castle complex, the Hungarian Parliament tour, St. Stephen’s Basilica with the Panorama Tower, Széchenyi Thermal Baths, and an evening in the Jewish Quarter.
Each one earns its place for a different reason, and together they cover the historic, cultural, and social sides of Budapest.
How do I get around Budapest in 2 days?
You can easily get around Budapest in 2 days by walking, using the efficient public transit network (such as buses, trams, metro, and trains), and ride-hailing apps. The best choices for a short 2-day stay are walking the flat Pest centre and using the buses on the hilly Buda side.
You can buy single tickets or two 24-hour travel cards through the BudapestGO app. For taxis, use Bolt or Uber. We go into more detail in our Budapest tips for a first trip.
Is Budapest worth visiting for a weekend?
Absolutely! Budapest is one of the best weekend cities in Europe because it packs so much into a compact area. You get world-class thermal baths, one of the most impressive parliament buildings anywhere, a food and bar scene that rivals cities twice its size, and affordable prices compared to Western European capitals.
Budapest is waiting…
After three visits, we’ve now seen a good mix of Budapest’s iconic highlights and its lesser-known corners. This itinerary gives you both. You won’t see everything in two days, but you’ll get a real flavour of what the city is about, and we’re fairly confident you’ll be back for more.
If you follow this itinerary in the order we’ve laid it out, you’ll know how to spend 2 days in Budapest in a way that covers both sides of the river, gets you inside the most impressive building in the city, and still leaves room to wander.
When you’re ready to sort the details:
- If you need to sort your bookings, here’s everything worth pre-booking in Budapest.
- If you want to go beyond this itinerary, the Budapest hidden gems are the stops we’d add with more time.
- If you’re not sure what to eat, the Hungarian dishes worth trying will help you order well on both days.
Have an amazing trip to Budapest! It’s one of the cities we keep coming back to.
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