Totally Budapest
The complete, independent guide to Budapest — thermal baths, historic sights, ruin bars, day trips and everything you need to plan a trip you'll actually remember. No spam, no filler — just a proper library of in-depth travel guides.
Where do you want to start?
Budapest rewards a bit of planning. These eight sections cover everything from first-timer landmarks to the practical logistics locals take for granted.
Attractions
Every major sight, ranked and mapped.
ExploreThings To Do
Activities, itineraries and experiences.
ExploreThermal Baths & Spas
Budapest's famous hot-spring bathhouses.
ExploreFood & Drink
Ruin bars, Hungarian food and where to eat.
ExploreDay Trips
Easy escapes beyond the city.
ExploreGetting Around
Airport transfers, metro, trams and taxis.
ExploreWhere To Stay
The best neighbourhoods for every trip type.
ExplorePlan Your Trip
Weather, budget, timing and practical tips.
Explore🗺️ See it all on one map
Every attraction, bath, ruin bar, hotel and day trip on this site — filterable, searchable, and just a tap away from the full guide.
Budapest's must-see attractions
From the Castle District to the Danube's banks — the sights every first-time visitor should know about.
Buda Castle
The historic royal palace complex towering over the Danube, packed with museums and views.
Read the guideParliament Building
Budapest's iconic riverside icon — how to get tickets, what to expect, and the best photo spots.
Read the guideFisherman's Bastion
Fairy-tale turrets with the best panoramic view of the Pest skyline across the river.
Read the guideChain Bridge
The lion-guarded bridge that first linked Buda and Pest — history, lighting times and walks.
Read the guideHeroes' Square
A grand monument to Hungary's history, gateway to City Park, the zoo and the thermal baths.
Read the guideSt. Stephen's Basilica
Climb to the dome for the city's best 360° viewpoint, or step inside Budapest's grandest church.
Read the guideGreat Market Hall
Budapest's biggest and oldest indoor market — paprika, lace, street food and souvenirs.
Read the guideMargaret Island
A car-free island park in the middle of the Danube — perfect for a slow, green afternoon.
Read the guideSoak in a thermal bath
Budapest sits on more than 100 natural thermal springs. These historic bathhouses are the reason people call it the "City of Spas".
Széchenyi Baths
The largest thermal bath complex in Europe, with bright yellow courtyards and outdoor pools.
Read the guideGellért Baths
Art Nouveau tiles, a wave pool and thermal waters inside a beautiful historic hotel.
Read the guideRudas Baths
A 16th-century Ottoman bathhouse with a rooftop hot tub overlooking the Danube.
Read the guideAquaworld Budapest
A modern waterpark resort — a different experience from the historic baths.
Read the guideEasy day trips from Budapest
Rent a car, hop a train, or join a tour — these towns and landscapes are all within reach for a single day out.
Szentendre
A cobblestoned riverside art town, easy to reach by train or boat.
Read the guideLake Balaton
Central Europe's largest lake — beaches, vineyards and lakeside towns.
Read the guideEger
A baroque wine town famous for its castle and the 'Valley of the Beautiful Women'.
Read the guideVienna
Yes, you really can day-trip to another country. Here's exactly how.
Read the guideLatest Budapest travel news
New flight routes, festival dates and openings that actually matter for your trip.
Gubacsi Bridge Closes for 24 Hours on 27 September: Csepel Buses Diverted
Gubacsi road bridge will close from 00:01 to midnight on Sunday 27 September, sending Csepel traffic and five bus routes via Kvassay Bridge and Közvágóhíd.
Read the guideErzsébet Bridge Ramp Works: Rudas Exit Closed, Buses Diverted Until 15 November
Erzsébet Bridge works start 21 September: the Rudas Baths exit closes, the Attila út exit drops to one lane and six bus routes divert, with works expected to 15 November.
Read the guideFree Festival Orchestra Concert at Heroes’ Square Tonight
The Budapest Festival Orchestra plays a free concert from 18:30, with road closures and BKK service changes around Heroes’ Square.
Read the guideAbout this guide
Totally Budapest is an independent travel guide. We keep things practical: real neighbourhoods, real opening hours, real advice — and we link every guide to the next one so you can actually plan a trip, not just browse a listicle. Available in English, German, French, Spanish, Italian and Portuguese.
Latest Budapest news
Erzsébet Bridge works start 21 September: the Rudas Baths exit closes, the Attila út exit drops to one lane and six bus routes divert, with works expected to 15 November.
Latest Budapest news
Gubacsi road bridge will close from 00:01 to midnight on Sunday 27 September, sending Csepel traffic and five bus routes via Kvassay Bridge and Közvágóhíd.