Budapest Travel Tips
Budapest is one of the world’s most beautiful cities, which not only offers breath-taking classical architecture but also stunning vistas across the wide, romantic Danube River. There are many vantage points in this city of hills, spires and rivers from which to admire panoramic views, including Gellert Hill where you can also find the famous Citadella and the Liberation Monument.
Interesting facts about Budapest
Budapest is home to one of the oldest subway lines in the world. The line opened in the year 1896 when Hungary celebrated its 1000th anniversary.
Rubik, the inventor of the famous Rubik’s Cube was born in Budapest.
Budapest is home to the second largest synagogue in the world and can accommodate 3000 worshipers.
Due to the intense fighting in the streets, a lot of buildings still bear the scars. You will notice many of the buildings have visible bullet holes in them.
A must do in Budapest is visit one of the many ruin bars. The original one –“Szimpla” – came about simply because the owners didn’t want to pay the massive cost of renovating the dilapidated building it’s located in. So they piled it with a bunch of junk and re-branded it.
When is the best time to visit Budapest?
Best time to travel for those not wanting to join the crowds is in spring (April/May) or autumn (September/October) when the crowds have thinned, and the weather is still pleasant.
When visiting Budapest do south Africans require Visa’s?
Yes all South African passport holders require visa’s when visiting Budapest
Where to eat in Budapest
Café Vian is Trendy and has reasonable prices
The Imperator offers amazing steak along the Danube river
INDIGO One of Budapest’s finest Indian eateries
NANCSI NENI VENDEGLOJE – family-run place is situated in the peaceful Buda Hills. It serves hearty Hungarian food Currency: Hungarian Forints
It is customary to tip 10% in Restaurants
The Currency used in Budapest is the Hungarian Forints
Unusual things to do in Budapest
Visit the largest thermal water cave
Visit the Budapest Zoo, the oldest Zoo in the world, also home to several Art buildings and structures
Visit the Shoes on the Danube
Take a funicular up to the top of Budapest Castle
Red Ruin bar
Plan a visit in August to go to one of the largest music festivals called Sziget Music Festival
