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Top 7 Free Attractions in Budapest
- 22 Sep 2023 9:02 AM
- getting around
As the song says, the best things in life are free. And this is just as true in Budapest, where there are plenty of free options for folks on a budget. Many museums, parks, and landmarks can be enjoyed without spending a single forint, here’s a look at seven choices around this beautiful city – while most of these are free things to do in Budapest, a very affordable option is also included.
Balaton Wine & Gourmet Fest is Back
- 18 Sep 2023 5:12 AM
- food & drink
For four days this week, between 21-24 September, the Balaton Wine & Gourmet gastronomic festival is being staged at the atmospheric setting of a Jesuit cloister and ruined gardens on the leafy outskirts of Veszprém.
Insider’s Guide: Szentendre, Budapest’s Favourite Getaway
- 25 Aug 2023 9:00 AM
- getting around
A pretty, cobbled, Danubian enclave of Serbian churches and galleries, famous as a picturesque riverside town of painters, Szentendre is many expats getaway of choice for a quick trip away from Budapest.
Insider's Guide: Budapest's Chinatown - Culinary, Cultural & Shopping Oasis
- 24 Aug 2023 7:27 AM
- getting around
Nestled on the southern fringes of Budapest, the vibrant enclave known as Chinatown has emerged as a real cultural and culinary hub. Containing over a dozen Chinese eateries, this area stands as a testament Budapest’s ethnic diversity and cultural fusion.
Insider’s Guide: Budapest Zoo – Take a Walk on the Wild Side
- 21 Aug 2023 8:12 AM
- getting around
Budapest Zoo is one of the oldest of its kind. Set at the edge of City Park, it regularly announces the arrival of new-borns and stages special events all year round. One such is the Night of Zoos, scheduled for the end of summer every year.
Great Read: Xpat Community E-Magazine, 17 August
- 17 Aug 2023 4:02 PM
- specials
The fresh newsletter for the International Community in Hungary - described by readers as a "Great read each week" - is now available for your interest and use via the link below.
Insider’s Guide: Hungarian National Museum in Budapest
- 17 Aug 2023 9:06 AM
- getting around
Predating Budapest’s many landmarks unveiled in the later 1800s, the Hungarian National Museum was built in the ten years before the Uprising of 1848 – in fact, it is indelibly linked to those momentous events. In our continuing series proving the backstories to Budapest’s great landmarks, we look at this former seat of government, now housing a comprehensive display showing the history of ...
Watch: Take a Tour of Budapest’s Historic Coffeehouses
- 16 Aug 2023 4:33 PM
- food & drink
A video created by Visit Hungary takes you on a walking tour through three of Budapest’s most famous, and most ornate, coffeehouses.
Insider's Guide: Top 7 Castles in Hungary
- 11 Aug 2023 12:06 PM
- getting around
Set in picturesque countryside, Hungary’s historic array of castles reflect the country’s colourful history. Most are national symbols of courage, many are perched on pretty hilltops, one is nestled by a lovely lake and another is the guardian of the Danube Bend.
Top 7 Free Attractions in Budapest
- 22 Sep 2023 9:02 AM
- getting around
As the song says, the best things in life are free. And this is just as true in Budapest, where there are plenty of free options for folks on a budget. Many museums, parks, and landmarks can be enjoyed without spending a single forint, here’s a look at seven choices around this beautiful city – while most of these are free things to do in Budapest, a very affordable option is also included.
Balaton Wine & Gourmet Fest is Back
- 18 Sep 2023 5:12 AM
- food & drink
For four days this week, between 21-24 September, the Balaton Wine & Gourmet gastronomic festival is being staged at the atmospheric setting of a Jesuit cloister and ruined gardens on the leafy outskirts of Veszprém.
Insider’s Guide: Szentendre, Budapest’s Favourite Getaway
- 25 Aug 2023 9:00 AM
- getting around
A pretty, cobbled, Danubian enclave of Serbian churches and galleries, famous as a picturesque riverside town of painters, Szentendre is many expats getaway of choice for a quick trip away from Budapest.
Insider's Guide: Budapest's Chinatown - Culinary, Cultural & Shopping Oasis
- 24 Aug 2023 7:27 AM
- getting around
Nestled on the southern fringes of Budapest, the vibrant enclave known as Chinatown has emerged as a real cultural and culinary hub. Containing over a dozen Chinese eateries, this area stands as a testament Budapest’s ethnic diversity and cultural fusion.
Insider’s Guide: Budapest Zoo – Take a Walk on the Wild Side
- 21 Aug 2023 8:12 AM
- getting around
Budapest Zoo is one of the oldest of its kind. Set at the edge of City Park, it regularly announces the arrival of new-borns and stages special events all year round. One such is the Night of Zoos, scheduled for the end of summer every year.
Great Read: Xpat Community E-Magazine, 17 August
- 17 Aug 2023 4:02 PM
- specials
The fresh newsletter for the International Community in Hungary - described by readers as a "Great read each week" - is now available for your interest and use via the link below.
Insider’s Guide: Hungarian National Museum in Budapest
- 17 Aug 2023 9:06 AM
- getting around
Predating Budapest’s many landmarks unveiled in the later 1800s, the Hungarian National Museum was built in the ten years before the Uprising of 1848 – in fact, it is indelibly linked to those momentous events. In our continuing series proving the backstories to Budapest’s great landmarks, we look at this former seat of government, now housing a comprehensive display showing the history of ...
Watch: Take a Tour of Budapest’s Historic Coffeehouses
- 16 Aug 2023 4:33 PM
- food & drink
A video created by Visit Hungary takes you on a walking tour through three of Budapest’s most famous, and most ornate, coffeehouses.
Insider's Guide: Top 7 Castles in Hungary
- 11 Aug 2023 12:06 PM
- getting around
Set in picturesque countryside, Hungary’s historic array of castles reflect the country’s colourful history. Most are national symbols of courage, many are perched on pretty hilltops, one is nestled by a lovely lake and another is the guardian of the Danube Bend.