Budapest, Hungary

What to see and do for 2 Nights in Budapest, Hungary

Budapest is the largest city in Hungary and is nicknamed "Paris of the East" and the "Pearl of the Danube". Buda and Pest are divided by the river Danube. Buda sits high on a hill with the Castle and the Fisherman's Bastion overlooking the river with the Hungarian Parliament across the other side. Pest is the modern part of the city, on the east side of the river, where there are no hills and getting around is easy. This is where you can find all the shops and the social life. Guess what? I stayed in the Pest side of the city.

In October 2014 my husband and I stayed in Budapest for 2 nights on our pre-cruise with AmaWaterways that took us from Budapest to Nuremberg. We stayed at the Intercontinental which overlooks the Danube. Stunning views and a must stay hotel when in Budapest. More stories about that in my next blog!

The Parliament

  St. Peter's Basilica

  
 Goulash - Traditional Hugnarian Beef Stew at the Great Market Hall

Great Market Hall


Fisherman's Bastion
  

 Heroes' Square 


Szimpla Kert is the most famous ruin pub located in the Old Jewish quarter


The Shoes on the Danube

One of the most moving memorials to the Hungarian Jews who were shot on the banks by members of the Arrow Cross Party who forced their victims to remove their shoes before shooting them.

   

New York Café- Boscolo Hotel

Known as the "most beautiful café" in the world, hangouts of notable Hungarian writers, poets and journalists.

   
Schenyi Thermal Bath

The largest medicinal bath in Europe. Its water is supplied by two thermal springs. Be sure to bring cash - credit cards are not accepted. 


Be sure to see my next blog where I continue my journey and sights to see in Eastern Europe. You won't be disappointed!