Best Apps for a First-Time Travel to Budapest, Hungary

Traveling to Budapest will allow you to take in the very best that Europe has to offer. While a vast, major city on the continent, it's not as busy as other giants such as London or Paris but retains as much history and intrigue. Depending on your interests, you'll probably need a few days to take in much of what the city has to offer and is spread over the west side of the city (Buda) and the east side (Pest). If history is your bag, you'll find the largest synagogue in the world alongside stories of how Jews were persecuted during WW2. The Hungarian Parliament Building, too, is undoubtedly one of the most stunning buildings you'll see anywhere. Be sure to try some Hungarian food too, such as Goulash and other delicacies. If you're struggling to fit everything into your adventures, consider taking a Budapest tour, which will give you a bitesize experience of the essential bits.  

Like many modern cities in Europe, getting around is easy enough if you’re willing to mix up walking with a bit of public transport here and there. If you’re looking to explore the big outdoors, consider a walking tour, which will take you around the most exciting parts of the city on foot. If the weather is pleasant, Budapest can be a beautiful city to see by walking from church to restaurant to castle. Of course, there is a metro system to help when your feet get tired and can help you get from one side of the river to the other if you don’t fancy walking over the bridges. For those looking for a more traditional way of getting around, consider taking the tram. The yellow tram carts are synonymous with Budapest as the red bus with London, and traveling along the river on an old-fashioned tram can be quite the experience. 

Depending on how long you plan on staying in Budapest, you may want to stay in one accommodation or several. The majority of the city can be seen in a few days and, to keep the costs down, you may want to consider a house share or a cheaper hotel. Like many large cities, there is a wide range of options, from expensive hotels to affordable apartments, so there will likely be something to fit your budget. However, to take exploring the world to the next level, you could consider something a little more mobile. Budapest sits on the river Danube, one of the largest rivers in Europe, and connects the city to others such as Vienna, Belgrade, and Bratislava. If your budget stretches, why not take them all in with a riverboat cruise?