Plan your Budapest sightseeing trip during April to September for the best weather. A visit in August means you’ll catch the Sziget Festival, an open-air pop and rock festival known as the “Hungarian Woodstock”.
Navigating Budapest can prove testing. Keep these top tips handy so you can get around with ease. Boasting the oldest metro system in the world after London’s Metropolitan Line and excellent tram and bus systems, public transport in Budapest is incredibly efficient. When considering what to do in Budapest, we recommend buying a day pass which grants admission to all travel services for 24 hours for only spend only 3,900 Forint (around 10 GBP).
Budapest is a relatively safe city. Keep these travel tips in tow so your trip can go off without a hitch. In case of emergency, dial 107 for the local police or 438 8080 for a 24-hour English-speaking service. Avoid unmarked taxis. Be wary of pickpockets especially in popular tourist areas or on public transport. Avoid walking alone at night.
Major points of interest comprise Buda Castle, Fisherman's Bastion, Matthias Church, Széchenyi Baths, the Hungarian Parliament Building, and Heroes' Square. Enjoy a leisurely walk along the Danube River and explore the renowned ruin bars.