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Grand Budapest spans the Danube with its parliament, thermal baths and buzzing ruin bars β€” a beautiful, affordable and atmospheric city break.

Schengen visa πŸ“… Best: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct πŸ’΅ $95/day avg
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Capital
Budapest
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Currency
Hungarian Forint (HUF)
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Language
Hungarian
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Best time
Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
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Visa
Schengen visa
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Avg daily budget
$45 – $290
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Safety
Very safe
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Main airport
Budapest (BUD)
Overview

Why travellers love Hungary

Budapest is the draw: soak in century-old thermal baths, cruise the Danube at night and drink in the famous ruin bars of the old Jewish Quarter.

Beyond the capital, wine country and the Danube Bend make easy escapes.

Where to go

Top places in Hungary

The destinations worth building your trip around.

Budapest

Budapest

πŸ—“ 3 days

Baths, parliament, ruin bars and the Danube.

CultureNightlifeRomance
Szentendre

Szentendre

πŸ—“ 1 day

Artsy riverside town near the capital.

Day tripCulture
Eger

Eger

πŸ—“ 1 day

Baroque town and 'Bull's Blood' wine.

FoodHistory
Lake Balaton

Lake Balaton

πŸ—“ 1–2 days

Central Europe's largest lake.

RelaxBeach
Plan day by day

Hungary itineraries

Ready-made routes β€” tap a duration to see the plan.

Route
Budapest β†’ Szentendre β†’ Eger
Trip length
5 days
Est. budget
$225 – $1,450
1–2

Budapest

Baths, parliament, ruin bars and the Danube.

πŸ—“ 2 days✨ Culture Β· Nightlife Β· Romance
3–4

Szentendre

Artsy riverside town near the capital.

πŸ—“ 2 days✨ Day trip Β· Culture
5

Eger

Baroque town and 'Bull's Blood' wine.

πŸ—“ 1 day✨ Food Β· History
Route
Budapest β†’ Szentendre β†’ Eger β†’ Lake Balaton
Trip length
7 days
Est. budget
$315 – $2,030
1–2

Budapest

Baths, parliament, ruin bars and the Danube.

πŸ—“ 2 days✨ Culture Β· Nightlife Β· Romance
3–4

Szentendre

Artsy riverside town near the capital.

πŸ—“ 2 days✨ Day trip Β· Culture
5–6

Eger

Baroque town and 'Bull's Blood' wine.

πŸ—“ 2 days✨ Food Β· History
7

Lake Balaton

Central Europe's largest lake.

πŸ—“ 1 day✨ Relax Β· Beach
Route
Budapest β†’ Szentendre β†’ Eger β†’ Lake Balaton
Trip length
10 days
Est. budget
$450 – $2,900
1–3

Budapest

Baths, parliament, ruin bars and the Danube.

πŸ—“ 3 days✨ Culture Β· Nightlife Β· Romance
4–6

Szentendre

Artsy riverside town near the capital.

πŸ—“ 3 days✨ Day trip Β· Culture
7–8

Eger

Baroque town and 'Bull's Blood' wine.

πŸ—“ 2 days✨ Food Β· History
9–10

Lake Balaton

Central Europe's largest lake.

πŸ—“ 2 days✨ Relax Β· Beach
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Visa & entry

Hungary visa requirements

Visa required?
Schengen rules apply
Allowed stay
90 days / 180 (Schengen)
Visa on arrival
No
eVisa
ETIAS (from 2025)
Passport validity
3 months beyond stay
Visa type
Schengen visa
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Visa rules change frequently. Visa-exempt nationals will need ETIAS; others a Schengen visa. Always verify with the official Hungary immigration / e-visa website before travelling.

Full Hungary visa guide β†’Use the visa checker β†’
Money

Hungary budget guide

Budget

$45/day
  • Hostels & guesthouses
  • Local food & markets
  • Public transport
  • Free sights & nature

Luxury

$290+/day
  • 4–5β˜… hotels & resorts
  • Fine dining
  • Private transfers
  • Premium experiences
Full Hungary budget guide β†’
Things to do

Top attractions in Hungary

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Hungarian Parliament

Stunning riverside Gothic Revival landmark.

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Thermal baths

SzΓ©chenyi and GellΓ©rt spa baths.

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Ruin bars

Eclectic bars in the old Jewish Quarter.

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Chain Bridge & Buda Castle

Classic Danube views.

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Wine regions

Tokaj and Eger vineyards.

Get outside

Nature in Hungary

All nature
Blog

Hungary travel articles

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