Budapest is perfect for budget traveling. In this side of Europe, you will surely have fun, freedom and amazing gastronomic adventure. Wander around the east of Europe with these fun free things!
1. Explore Central Market Hall
Visit this large indoor market and enjoy the Hungarian cuisine and other local produce. Or even try samples of sausages, cheeses, cured meats, vegetables and fruits, and Turo Rudi on the ground floor. On the second floor, check out the langos, embroidered clothing and crafts. Drop the Central Market Hall during the International Gastro Days, which is on Fridays and Saturdyas.
2. Take a hike to Gellert Hill
Scale Gellert Hill and enjoy the breathtaking views from the top. After, go to Sziklatemplom, a network of caves that served as a monastery and a field hospital during the WWII.
3. Visit Margaret Island
This tiny island can toured around for 20 minutes only. Don’t forget to drop by the Centenary Monument, Alfréd Hajós Swimming Pool, the musical fountain, the Japanese Garden, Premonstratensian chapel of St Michael, Franciscan Priory, Dominican convent and Viztorony.
4. Hang out at Castle Hill
Regarded as a Wold Heritage Site, Castle Hill offers a lot of tourist attractions with 18th century Baroque buildings and Gothic archways. Some of the highlights are the Trinity Square, Fisherman’s Bastion, National Széchenyi Library, and Matthias Church. You can also pack a picnic and enjoy it on the grassy field near the stone path leading towards the district.
5. Check out Kerepesei Cemetery
Explore the oldest cemetery in Budapest where the prominent Hungarians are laid to rest. Kerepesei Cemetery is like an open air museum with lots of sculptures, statues and monumental pieces that depict the history of Hungary, thus considered as one of the most complete “National Pantheons in Europe.” See the graves of the famous people like Lajos Kossuth, Ferenc Deák, Endre Ady, Attila József, Zsigmond Móricz, Kálmán Mikszáth, Miklós Ybl and Mihály Munkácsy.
6. Get entertained on a Saturday Night at Erzsevet Square
This is the central square in Downtown Budapest where a lot of people visit to experience a Hungarian night life. This place is always buzzing and summer festivals are also held here. Sit on the grass and enjoy a bottle of beer, go people watching, and listen to a live alternative band. Live like a real Hungarian and slip your feet into the water while devouring a great book!
7. Have a Stroll Along the Danube
Watching the sunset on the Danube is a must in Budapest. Ditch the expensive cruise and have a stroll on the Buda side while enjoying your own booze. Watch the illuminated Hungarian Parliament building which is so Instagrammable. Walk farther to the Chain Bridge then cross over into Pest. Stroll along the Danube Promenade or Dunakorzó that extends towards the Elizabeth Bridge. There you can admire he beautiful cafes and concert halls. Learn more about the tragedies of WWII in the shoe memorial in honor of the lives lost during the war.
8. Window Shop on Andrassy Avenue
This World Heritage Site is divided into four parts housing amazing neo-renaissance palaces and houses. You can start from Elizabeth Square to Oktogon which has commercial buildings, the Opera House, shops and the Liszt Ferenc Square. Continue to Heroes’ Square and learn more about Hungary’s history and explore Szechenyi Thermal Bath and Vajdahunyad Castle.
