The Hungarian capital, Budapest, has something for everyone. You can party the night away in a dilapidated ruin bar decked out in mismatched furniture and strung up with fairy lights, hike to the baroque Royal Palace for fantastic views over the Danube, or explore the ghosts of Hungary’s communist past in a cemetery for socialist statues at Memento Park. Bisected by the River Danube, its 19th-century Chain Bridge connects the hilly Buda district with flat Pest. The city might be compact, but it packs a punch when it comes to things to see and do, from the famous baths to the city’s fine collection of coffee houses.
The city’s hotels are just as eclectic. Whether you want to wrap yourself in luxury while overlooking the iconic Chain Bridge, spend the night in a former ballet institute, or choose a hostel tucked inside one of Budapest ’s most beautiful residential buildings, you’ll find something to suit your taste.
