The Basilica Christmas Market in Budapest is one of the best Christmas markets in the city, in fact, it’s been voted as the best Christmas market in Europe many times! I grew up in Budapest and visited the Christmas markets in the city every year growing up. Now, whenever I am back home for Christmas,…
Budapest in winter can be either like a Christmas wonderland or a dark and gloomy place. I love the city in December: the Christmas markets, festive food, and decorations make the city come alive. The vibes change in January and February, right after the Christmas holidays. The city becomes quieter, there are fewer tourists, and everyone…
Visiting Budapest during Christmas is one of the best times to be in the city! I grew up in Budapest and used to visit the Christmas Markets every year. The Christmas Markets are located in central Budapest, and if you are visiting Budapest, the best is to book a place nearby so you can get to the markets by…
I have always found Budapest so beautiful! The River Danube splits the city into two parts, and it makes the city such a magical place. Whenever anyone asks me about where to stay in Budapest, I recommend booking a place with a river view. The hotels on the Pest side overlook the river and have stunning views…
I went to university near the Central Market Hall in Budapest, and when I used to go to the market back then, I don’t remember it being so touristy. Maybe a few tourists, but mainly Hungarians doing their shopping. Now, 10-15 years later, I was on a trip back to Budapest and I revisited the…
Margaret Island is a popular spot in Budapest, and it is one of the best places in the summer. When I was a kid, my parents used to bring me and my siblings here for the day, and after I got older, I spent a lot of time here with my friends. Some of my…
The one question I always get about winter in Hungary is “Does it snow in Budapest?” I grew up in the city and I have fond memories of playing in the snow when I was a kid. Budapest is such a magical place when it snows! The truth is that Budapest used to get a…
Ready to start the Christmas festive season? The Christmas Market at Vörösmarty Square is the oldest Christmas Market in Budapest and it’s got everything you need for Christmas: food, drinks and festive atmosphere. I used to come to this Christmas Market ever since I was a kid, so I have a lot of fond memories….
The New York Café in Budapest is often called as the most beautiful café in the world. In fact, it was voted as such twice before. It is one of those places in Budapest that is usually visited more by tourists and less by locals. Hungarian locals usually don’t come here for a coffee as…
Most travelers come to visit Budapest for 2-3 days which is just enough time to explore the city. If you have more time or it’s your second time in Budapest then it’s great to explore places outside the city. There are some smaller towns near Budapest (Szentendre, Visegrád, Esztergom, Gödöllő) that are the easiest to…