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Best Things to Do
Top 50 Best Things to Do in Hungary [2025]
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Budapest Danube Boat Tour
4.6
/5
144 reviews
9.1
From £8.68
50 km from downtown
Phone +36-70-3669641
Address: Please pay attention to the booking information for the specific boarding location
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Featured in 2025 Global 100 – Night Attractions
Highlights:
Budapest landmarks' night light show
Budapest Danube night views
Saved by 462 users136 positive reviews
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Departure at 7pm, but actually it’s about half delayed, and finished at 8:45pm, not as mentioned from 7pm to 9:30pm.
It was a nice experience to see both parts of the city center from boat. I will recommend the Danube boat tour.
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Fisherman's Bastion
4.7
/5
633 reviews
8.7
Based on 32,672 reviews
51.7 km from downtown
Phone +36 20 394 9825
Address: Budapest, 1014 Hungary
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Featured in 2025 Europe 50 – Night Attractions
Highlights:
360° Budapest view from tower
Towers overlook Budapest's panorama
Saved by 468 users288 positive reviews
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Stunning views and not too crowded. Paid 3000HUK for 2 adult tickets and 1500 for 2 kids' tickets. You can also use the viewing telescopes for free. Next door are two other beautiful churches, including the Mattias Church. The underground labyrinth of Buda Castle is also nearby, where the brave can try to get through the maze and find Dracula's coffin.
A nice little view and a lovely little tourist attraction thats not too crowded and you can take a leisurely stroll around.
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Hungarian Parliament Building
4.6
/5
500 reviews
8.2
From £32.09
Based on 42,799 reviews
51.6 km from downtown
Phone +36-1-4414000
Address: Budapest, Kossuth Lajos tér 1-3, 1055 Hungary
Recommended sightseeing time: 1 hour
Selected for 2 years in a row
Highlights:
691 rooms & 27 courtyards
Budapest panorama from observation deck
Saved by 393 users250 positive reviews
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The official website reservation was sold out four days in advance, and the ticket I got later through Ctrip could not choose the time period. As an important landmark of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, it is definitely a must-see landmark. Some of it is still used for official business, and most of it is for tourism. The whole process took one hour. The staff generally had average English. If you are late for more than ten minutes, the ticket will be invalid. It is important to remind you that the electronic ticket cannot be used directly and must be printed on paper. You can ask the hotel front desk for assistance.
The Hungarian Parliament Building is an iconic architectural masterpiece, located on the banks of the Danube River in the heart of Budapest. As one of the largest parliamentary buildings in the world, it features a striking neo-Gothic style, complete with intricate details, spires, and a stunning dome. The building’s grandeur and intricate design make it one of the most recognizable structures in Budapest.
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Széchenyi Thermal Bath
4.5
/5
140 reviews
8.1
From £36.63
Based on 34,285 reviews
50.7 km from downtown
Phone +36-20-4350051
Address: Budapest, Állatkerti krt. 9-11, 1146 Hungary
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
Featured in 2025 Global 50 – Hot Springs Attractions
Highlights:
360° city view & hot springs
15 indoor baths & 3 outdoor pools
Saved by 592 users57% positive reviews
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Clean thermal baths with various pools with different water temperatures to be enjoy in both summer and winter.
Visiting Budapest’s thermal baths was one of the best experiences of my trip. The city is famous for its healing waters, and I highly recommend spending a day at Széchenyi or Gellért Baths. Széchenyi, the largest, offers outdoor pools with warm mineral-rich water, perfect for relaxing even in winter. Gellért, on the other hand, has stunning Art Nouveau architecture that adds to the experience. The baths provide a great way to unwind after sightseeing, and the warm waters are said to have health
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City Park
4.2
/5
79 reviews
8.1
50.4 km from downtown
Phone +36-30-8691426
Address: Budapest, 1146 Hungary
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Highlights:
Relax & unwind at Szechenyi
Built in 1817, 222 acres park
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City Park (Város liget) was built in 1817. It is a forest park behind Heroes Square, covering an area of about 1 square kilometer. It has hot springs, a zoo, an amusement park, and a botanical garden. It is a complex park suitable for all ages. There is an agricultural museum in the park, which is a mixture of Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque styles. Generally, group tourists will not move here after arriving at Heroes Square, so it is very quiet.
City Park is located in the east of Budapest. The famous Millennium Monument is at its entrance, and the art gallery and museum are on both sides of the Millennium Monument. City Park is a large free park with an old castle museum inside, but you need to pay to visit it. In addition, one of the most famous hot springs in Budapest is located in City Park. City Park has very convenient transportation and is directly accessible by subway.
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St. Stephen's Basilica
4.6
/5
223 reviews
7.9
From £6.94
Based on 22,732 reviews
50.6 km from downtown
Phone +36 1 311 0839
Address: Budapest, Szent István tér 1, 1051 Hungary
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
No.4 of Night Attractions in Hungary
Highlights:
View Buda Castle's panoramic scenery
Baroque-style landmark in Budapest
Saved by 258 users117 positive reviews
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There is the first king's mummy hand (Figure 1), the king with the same name as the church. After looking at the church, there are two elevators at the exit (Figure 2). There is a free toilet in the middle of the two elevators. Go up to the rooftop. The rooftop has a good view. The central axis of Budapest (Figure 3). Then take the elevator to 0 and return to the original place. Go down the stairs (Figure 4). The treasury is dazzling and golden. The crown in Figure 5 is fake. The real one is in the Capitol.
In the center of Budapest, I bought a room with a treasury and a rooftop, where you can see the whole of Pest. After visiting the church, there is an elevator outside, and then there is a bathroom. First take the elevator to the rooftop to see the view, then go back to the bathroom. There is a staircase next to the bathroom, with an arrow pointing to the treasury. There is the hand of the first king in the church.
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Buda Castle
4.5
/5
168 reviews
7.2
Based on 8,345 reviews
51 km from downtown
Phone +36 1 458 3000
Address: Budapest, Szent György tér, 1014 Hungary
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
No.5 of Night Attractions in Hungary
Highlights:
Danube night view: mesmerizing
Gothic architecture overlooking Danube
Saved by 293 users33% positive reviews
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The castle is magnificent, easy to defend and difficult to attack, and it is the throat of the Danube. It is said that before the end of World War II, the Soviet Red Army and the German Nazis fought a desperate battle here. The German Nazis once tried to blow up the Budapest Chain Bridge, but were stopped by the Hungarians. This was also where the king once lived, and it is also where Chen Peisi got his name. You can see the Budapest Chain Bridge next to it, and there is a museum exhibition hall.
Castle District is the historical center of Budapest and a World Heritage Site. There are many ancient buildings in the Castle District, including Buda Castle, Matthias Church, and Fisherman's Bastion.
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Matthias Church
4.6
/5
346 reviews
7.1
From £9.87
Based on 10,653 reviews
51.7 km from downtown
Phone +36 1 355 5657
Address: Budapest, Szentháromság tér 2, 1014 Hungary
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
No.6 of Night Attractions in Hungary
Highlights:
Five-story tower & 3.2-ton bell
Panoramic Budapest view from Castle
Saved by 198 users121 positive reviews
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It is worth visiting, and taking pictures is also very special. It is also good to have a coffee at Starbucks next to it. The scenery of the Danube River, the ancient buildings of Fisherman's Castle, and the environment in the church, a good experience. Sometimes there are roadside performers playing. There are a lot of tourists there, is the main attraction of Budapest. If you have time, spend your time slowly!
Located on the castle district, can buy tickets to get inside. Design is quite good, worth for visit.
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Hungarian National Museum
4.3
/5
57 reviews
6.9
From £8.77
Based on 1,587 reviews
49.4 km from downtown
Phone +36 1 338 2122
Address: Budapest, Múzeum krt. 14-16, 1088 Hungary
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
Highlights:
Crown of King Stephen
Hungarian treasures & crown exhibit
Saved by 102 users44% positive reviews
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I want to return a down jacket. There is a size limit for the bag. It is free to store. I have a small bag and don't need to store it. There are many products in the museum, which is quite good. There is a noodle restaurant opposite. The king statue at the door is really lifelike. You can take pictures, but you have to check the tickets in each room. It is worth seeing to understand the history of a country
Step into Hungary’s rich history at the Hungarian National Museum in Budapest 🏛️📜! From ancient artifacts to stunning exhibitions, explore the cultural treasures that tell the story of this fascinating country. A must-visit for history buffs! ✨#HungarianNationalMuseum #Budapest #HistoryLovers #CulturalHeritage #TravelHungary #MuseumDay
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Hungarian State Opera
4.3
/5
96 reviews
6.8
From £30.91
Based on 7,883 reviews
50.6 km from downtown
Phone +36 30 835 1291
Address: Budapest, Andrássy út 22, 1061 Hungary
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Highlights:
Elegant & ornate Renaissance interiors
Top 3 acoustics in Europe
Saved by 120 users
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The National Opera in Budapest is highly recommended! The exterior architecture is impressive, but the interior is a treasure. Go inside and you'll see intricate details and ornate designs. The building is over 150 years old! What's rare is that it has been carefully maintained and restored. Inside you'll find information about the history of the opera house and the art behind its creation.
The vest experience. beautiful building, great opera, great staff and easy to navigate
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