Forget LONDON & NEW YORK. Go all trendy and bump this summer. Forget expensive PARIS and book a ticket to BUDAPEST. The capital of Hungary is a beautiful city to travel because of its historic and cultural sights. This backpacker-friendly place is a top pick for many reasons.
Here we have listed Top 15 reasons why you should travel to Budapest right now.
1. It is one of the most historic cities in the world
Budapest is right is the Danube, which has been home to humans since the Stone Age. The river and its Buda Castle are now UNESCO World heritage sites. You can book a night time cruise to see them in the top form.
2. You can stumble in a public bath
The baths have saunas, steam rooms, and all other luxury spa accessories. You can also for choosing for a red wine bath and can enjoy yourself like a buffalo does when in a bath tub.
3. Budapest is one of the cheapest spots in Europe right now
Yes, much of Europe is cost-friendly right now, but Budapest is an exceptionally cheap spot. Hotel rates in Hungary are down 25 percent from 2014. Even the booking fare is down by 17 percent from last year.
4. Budapest is road trip-able
Budapest is on a most efficient European road trips ever. There are easy rail networks too if you’re looking to hit numerous spots in one trip.
5. You’ll party in the “Ruins”
Ruin pub culture is prevalent in Budapest which is in doomed buildings. They are old cinemas, car parks and apartment buildings which have been turned into the cheap bars of your dreams. The average bar isn’t too shabby here, either.
6. Filmy vibe
Budapest remains a popular European film location due to its authentic European Empire vibe. Call in for a drink at Brody House and you might well find yourself sitting at the table a next to Matt Damon or Billy Zane having a beer after a hard day’s shooting.
7. Go Shopaholic
There are various places you can shop in this city of Hungary. A network of new workshops and small boutiques has opened all over town, including Paloma, a series of tiny shops on the first floor of a courtyard of this beautiful late 19th century building. Other good shops include Rhododendron for vintage postcard and prints and Printa for everything printed, from pigeon pattern bags to pillowcases; it has a cool coffee bar and gallery too.
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8. Hipster Hotels
You’ll find every type of dwelling place in this beautiful city. Brody House a former doctor’s residence in the palace quarter, that has been turned into an 11 bed boutique hotel. The rooms are grand with high ceilings, the walls a mix of newly painted and original exposed plasterwork decorated with modern art, photography, furniture and sculpture made by local artists and designers.
9. Café culture
You will find at least one café shop in every street serving all possible combinations of coffee. The Lotz Hall Café began life as a magnificent ballroom decorated with gilded mirrors. Now it’s the place for coffee and cake. For a slice of world famous caramel topped, chocolate sponge Dobos Torta, go to Gerbeaud. It looks like a gigantic pistachio macaroon, with pink velvet swag curtains. And for a mini splurge head to the Art Deco masterpiece.
10. You can spend money like it’s going out of style
One Hungarian forint is 0.24 rupees: for the first time, you’ll feel great about Indian currency. Thus most of the things are affordable. Go crazy in Budapest with you money!!
11. If you want to be an expert in terror, Budapest is the right choice
The House of terror museum details Hungary’s relations with Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union in a series of haunting exhibits. Housed in a neo-Renaissance mansion, the museum commemorates the victims of the Communist and the Nazi regimes in Hungary. In 1940 the building became the Nazis’ HQ after which it was taken over by the communists. The cellars, in which prisoners were tortured and executed, are particularly gruelling. A terrifying but obligatory experience that will help you understand Budapest’s chequered 20th century history.
12. You can get every type of Wine
Hungary is famous for its vineyards. Weave deep into a cave labyrinth under Budapest’s castle district for a wine tasting you’ll never forget.
13. Food capital of Europe
Budapest’s food history spans literal centuries. Check out amazing fruits, veggies and pastries. You’ll taste some dishes which your taste buds won’t forget for life.
14. A magical island oasis
Margaret or Margit Island floats in the Danube are just a bridge walk away from city streets.Take a bike ride or jog, visit a petting zoo, or a concert in the outdoor theater.
15. And the greatest sights are free to see
All the places which are now a decade old are a must to visit. Roman, Gothic and Turkish styles make this charm-filled city an architectural dream. Go out to Fisherman’s Bastion, a castle wall with the best views of the city.
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