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39 stories · Oct 2024 · 16 places
The places from this trip
- Fisherman's BastionAmazing viewpoint over the Danube - walk up instead of the funicular (~$14 pp); entry to the upper terrace is only about ~$2.
- Hungarian Parliament BuildingSee it lit up at night from the river - the view from the Danube cruise is the highlight.
- Budapest EyeThe giant wheel at Erzsébet Square, next to the Danubius Fountain - she says you can't visit Budapest without riding it.
- Ruszwurm CukrászdaThe krémes (cream slice) is rare and super recommended - if you're short on time you can order it on Wolt; the second cake was less good.
- St. Stephen's BasilicaThe square in front is a classic photo spot, and the basilica also shows up in rooftop views over the city.
- Buda CastleFrom the castle hill you get the postcard view of the Danube and the Parliament.
- VárosligetCute lakeside park right across from the chimney cake shop - easy stop after dessert.
- Molnár's kürtőskalácsAfter testing many, the best kürtőskalács in town - try nut coating with soft-serve and caramel syrup; the dough itself is vegan.
- The Magic BudapestWizard-themed bar on Hajós utca 25: order a smoking cocktail and photograph the hanging lamps to reveal hidden writing.
- Mátyás-templomRight next to Fisherman's Bastion, so combine both in one stop in the Castle District.
- Menza Étterem és KávézóOrder the garlic soup with fried bread, sour cream and cheese - tasty but heavy heartburn after; small vegetarian choice, the pasta was fine.
- Erzsébet térCentral square with the Danubius Fountain and the Budapest Eye ferris wheel.
- Danube River Cruise BudapestOne-hour cruise at sunset/night: audio guide available in Hebrew and a soft drink included; everything is lit up and beautiful.
- Demeter ChocolateShe bought the Dubai chocolate bar here - looked intimidating and the price matched.
- Great Market HallNice covered market but you see it fast - worth stopping to buy Hungarian paprika.
- Édes Mackó kürtőskalács-cukrászdaChimney cake with chocolate filling and nut coating was another letdown - less tasty than the Israeli version.
