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Are you thinking of visiting Budapest? It’s a great city and somewhere that I had wanted to go for a very long time, but had never made it so far during my 36 year travel career. Budapest sits at the heart of Europe and it sits astride the beautiful Danube river, with Buda on one side and Pest on the other. Pest is the flatter side of the city and Buda includes hills that overlook the river. It’s a very popular city to visit, with 79% of visitors being from outside of Hungary. It’s also growing, visitor numbers grew by… Read More »Budapest Travel Guide – All You Need to Know 2026

Are you wondering when to visit Budapest in terms of the best value and also the best weather? The best time to visit Budapest is likely to be April and May or September and October. This is when temperatures are from 15-22 celsius, crowds are smaller and prices are 20-30% lower than peak summer months. Read on for a more detailed look at the pros and cons of each month alongwith more detailed weather information. When to Visit Budapest Short on Time? Here’s What You Need to Know 👇 Budapest Weather by Season Let’s start by looking at the weather… Read More »When to Visit Budapest in 2026 – Best Times for Weather & Value

Wondering where to stay in Budapest? There really is something for every taste and budget in Budapest. I’ve picked out a great selection to choose from, with something to suit every budget. Read on to find your perfect stay from my handpicked hotel selection, or just use the search box of map to search great hotel deals yourself 👇 Wondering Where to Stay in Budapest? Where to Stay Budapest Airport Hotels There are two great hotels within easy reach of Budapest Airport. Both are short walking distances for the airport terminal. Photo Credit: Booking.com – Shows a Tribe Max Room… Read More »Where To Stay in Budapest in 2026 – My Handpicked Hotels For You

Are you thinking of going to Budapest? Are you looking for how to get there from the UK? Read on for everything you need to know about getting to Budapest from the UK including; You can check flights to Budapest right here 👇 How to Get to Budapest – Direct Flights It is easy to reach Budapest from the UK with a number of direct flights available. The flight time is around 2.5 hours depending which airport you fly from and there are a variety of flight operators taking flights there. There are direct flights from; Costs are generally reasonable.… Read More »Here Is How to Get To Budapest From The UK in 2026

Are you looking for an apartment in Budapest? Here’s all you need to know about the Opera Residence Budapest. This apartment is in a great location, within easy reach of the Danube river and the downtown. I’ve included some information about what’s nearby plus a video review of the apartment. Read on to get all the details. If you are short on time check the results below. I did a search for a 1 night stay, for 1 person, across 3 popular booking sites. Here are the results 👇 Booking Site Price Per Night Benefits Book Now Trivago £98 ✓… Read More »Opera Residence Budapest Review – Great Location & Great Value

If you are wondering whether Budapest is expensive then read on to find out how it compares to other destinations. Read on for how much everything cost me when I visited Budapest. Is Budapest Expensive? Costs Table for 2 Night Stay If you are short on time here is quick table giving you all the costs I incurred when visiting Budapest for 3 days and 2 nights Item Cost Ryanair Flight from Edinburgh to Budapest £40 Apartment for 2 nights £84 Bus from airport into town £6 Sightseeing Boat Trip £16 Breakfast at the Central Market £12 Shopping at the… Read More »Is Budapest Expensive? It’s Not Cheap Like People Said

If you are wondering whether Budapest is safe then read on for my experience. Budapest and Hungary have experienced some issues in relation to political protests and demonstrations so it is worth checking and planning ahead before visiting. Read on for my experience of visiting Budapest as a solo female traveller 👇 Is Budapest Safe? Budapest is generally a safe city to visit. It scores lower than London across all crimes, apart from bribery and corruption. It has around 60% less reported crime than London. There are some issues for visitors to be aware of when visiting Budapest. The Foreign… Read More »Is Budapest Safe? It’s Pretty Safe Most of the Time

Have you been considering a visit to Budapest? It’s somewhere that had been on my travel list for many years! I travelled there as a solo female traveller and spent a couple of nights exploring the city. Read on for details of my experience and to see whether it’s the city for you. Is Budapest Worth Visiting? Budapest has been on my travel list for a long time. Many years ago I often tried to get a touring holiday that went to Prague, Vienna and Budapest but I was never successful. In 2025 I was planning on attending a river… Read More »Is Budapest Worth Visiting in 2026? Yes It’s an Interesting City