From Slovakia to Hungary
Head east through Europe, where each stopover country reveals changing cultures and local traditions across shifting borders.
Budapest, Hungary’s capital, sits astride the Danube River, linking Buda’s hills with Pest’s lively avenues. Buda Castle and Fisherman’s Bastion offer sweeping views, while the Parliament Building is a neo-Gothic marvel. Thermal baths like Széchenyi are popular for relaxation, and ruin bars in the Jewish Quarter add a unique nightlife experience. Budapest’s blend of architectural grandeur, healing waters, and vibrant culture make it an intriguing destination with a rich history and contemporary vibrancy.
Neighbourhoods in and around Budapest
Holidays by land and sea
Soak up the natural minerals at the historic Széchenyi Baths, where you can enjoy an impressive assortment of thermal pools. There are also saunas and steam rooms.
Visit a romkocsma, or 'ruin bar', in the city—old buildings transformed into bars with upcycled furniture. Szimpla Kert, the oldest and most famous, hosts live music and a Sunday flea market.
The 19th-century Dohány utcai zsinagóga (Great Synagogue) is Europe's largest and runs tours of the Jewish Quarter. The striped and domed Neo-Moorish building also houses the Hungarian Jewish Museum.
The Neo-Classical Szent István-bazilik (St Stephen's Basilica) has vibrant stained glass and a towering dome. Some tickets grant access to the terrace outside the cupola – the highest lookout in Pest.
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