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Budapest

Budapest is the capital city of Hungary. With a unique, youthful atmosphere, world-class classical music scene, a pulsating nightlife increasingly appreciated among European youth, and last but not least, an exceptional offer of natural thermal baths, Budapest is one of Europe's most delightful and enjoyable cities. Wikivoyage

Population 1,675,777 (Wikidata)

Live guide From your hotel

Before you go

Emergency numbers in Hungary

Visas and entry What your passport needs for Hungary

Getting there

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Still gathering the markets around Budapest. I'll let you know here when it's all in — or open the live guide.

Best-documented sights

All of them in the guide

Within a kilometre of the centre, ordered by how well documented each is — not by a "best" anyone decided. Each opens on the map in the guide. Photos from Wikimedia Commons, credited there.

Through the year

  1. Budapest Spring Festival

    March

    In March, a dazzling variety of cultural events mainly revolving around classical music and performing arts - including folklore

    Official site

  2. Budapest Pride

    July

    Budapest Pride, or Budapest Pride Film and Cultural Festival, is Hungary's largest annual LGBTQ event. Of the week-long festival, the march is the most visible event.

    Official site Wikipedia

  3. Firework above Danube River

    August

    National Holiday. Sound & light show with fireworks. Around half hour open air show

  4. Sziget

    August

    Sziget festival attracts rock fans, world music hippies and the usual festival crowd every August. It has become one of the best-known festivals in Europe

  5. Budapest Marathon

    September

    The Budapest Marathon is an annual marathon and sport event hosted by the city of Budapest, Hungary, usually held in early October or late September.

    Official site Wikipedia

Annual events from Wikidata and Wikivoyage (Budapest); descriptions from Wikipedia where it has one, photos from Wikimedia Commons. Dates move year to year — check before you plan around one.

Eating nearby

All 13 places to eat

Somewhere to run

Getting around

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