3 Days in Budapest
By Chris Backe
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Save time and energy, and find what's worthy in Budapest!
Worthy Go itineraries are complete, step-by-step three-day itineraries to the very best places in Budapest.
See Budapest with an experienced travel writer by your side!
Whether this is your first time abroad or you've been traveling for years, Worthy Go itineraries have three goals:
Make the most of your time, money, and energy while traveling
Help you go your own way but still provide some guidance
Curate the very best places to enjoy in the city
The Budapest itinerary has been completely updated for 2020, and includes:
No affiliate links, no ads, no fluff, and no BS.
A complete three-day itinerary combining Budapest's well-known and off-the-beaten-path places.
Detailed, step-by-step directions from one place to the next.
Succinct descriptions, exact addresses, and GPS coordinates for every place.
First-hand knowledge and advice: where to stay, what to bring, safety and scam warnings, and more.
All the basics you'll need to know: do you tip? Can you drink the tap water? What SIM card should you get? What public transportation tickets do you need?
Advice on being a considerate, respectful, and sensitive traveler.
Itineraries are carefully formatted to display well on any device, and links take you to Google Maps (internet connection required).
About the author: Chris Backe (rhymes with hockey) has written about travel since 2008 and has been around the world a couple of times. He's written over 30 books, and has been seen in Atlas Obscura, io9, Mental Floss, Everything Everywhere, Perceptive Travel, Travel Wire Asia, and many other publications. When not traveling, he loves tabletop games and a glass of white wine.
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3 Days in Budapest - Chris Backe
Other itineraries in the Worthy Go series
Cities: Amsterdam, Bangkok, Bogota, Bucharest, Budapest, Chiang Mai, Istanbul, Lima, Medellin, Quito, Seattle, Seoul, Tallinn, Toronto, Vientiane, Zagreb
Countries / regions: Laos, Central Thailand, Northern Thailand, South Korea
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Other guidebooks by Chris Backe
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Warning / Disclaimer
Although the author has made every effort to ensure that the information in this book was correct at publication time (© January 2020), the author does not assume and hereby disclaims any liability to any party for any loss, damage, or disruption caused by errors or omissions, whether such errors or omissions result from negligence, accident, or any other cause.
Be aware that traveling in a foreign country has inherent risks, and seemingly anything can change overnight. Places may close, admission fees may rise, drivers will drive crazy, and public transportation routes can be altered. Stay aware of your surroundings, employ street smarts and common sense, and in general be suspicious of locals that approach you speaking English.
Unless otherwise noted, all material in this book is the legal property of the author and may not be reprinted or republished without the author's express written consent, with the exception of short quotes for academic or review purposes.
Introduction
Budapest has something for everyone, no matter your interests or tastes.
It's perhaps the best sign of a tourist-friendly city to say there really is something for everyone. Foodie? Check. Here to appreciate the art and culture? Check. Nightlife? Double check. Trying to stick to a budget? Check. Ready to splurge? Check. Family-friendly options? Check. Want to go wild? Check. You get the idea. Boo-da-pesht is how it's pronounced, and Budapest is ready for you.
The city started as a Celtic settlement that became a Roman military settlement named Aquincum, and eventually the Roman capital of the region. (Though it's not part of this itinerary, it's well-preserved, easy to reach by public transportation, and a worthy half-day trip.) By the end of the 9th century, Magyar tribes settled in and displaced the former Bulgarian settlers from Buda and Pest, then turned the area into the Kingdom of Hungary. After an attempted invasion a few centuries later, a reinforced stone wall was built around the cities, with the royal palace built in Buda's hills.
Though influenced by the