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Budapest was a cool city and would definitely recommend it as a long weekend holiday. There is certainly plenty to do there so here is what I got up to including, food, sightseeing and museums .
Sightseeing bus;
A great way to get unlimited transport, see the city in full and learn more about it!
Széchenyi thermal bath;
This gigantic and lavish thermal spa boasts 15 thermal baths and three swimming pools; the water temperature is up to 38°C. The baths are open year-round, and it's quite a sight to watch men and women playing chess on floating boards.
Kurtoskalacs (chimney cake);
This super tasty "Chimney cake" is made by wrapping pastry around a cylinder to bake over the last of the embers in an open fire. The pastry is also often coated in lots of sugar so the lovely sticky caramel coating can hold on to the extra flavors dusted on top - anything from cinnamon to cocoa to chopped walnuts.
Tried their goulash;
Hungary's national dish (pronounced "gooyash," by the way) is a cross between the two, a steaming bowl of slow-cooked beef, carrots, onions and loads of Hungary's trademark paprika to give it a good kick. It's hard to find a restaurant that doesn't serve it - from the humblest café to the grandest establishments.
Waffles;
Tea;
Hospital in the rock;
The Hospital in the Rock Nuclear Bunker Museum is the name given to a hospital created in the caverns under Buda Castle in Budapest in the 1930s, in preparation for the Second World War. This museum was fantastic with a guide explaining all the way through. The setting felt so real as if you'd gone back in time and its fascinating learning about the history of Budapest through this interactive tour.
Buda Castle;
Sitting on the south tip of Castle Hill, bounded on the north by what is known as the Castle District (Várnegyed), which is famous for medieval, Baroque and 19th-century houses, churches and public buildings, visiting this area is recommended. The hill is linked to Clark Ádám Square and the Széchenyi Chain Bridge by the Castle Hill Funicular and the views here are stunning.
Budapest synagogue;
The 2nd largest, and the most beautiful in the world, the Great Synagogue of Budapest (also known as the Central Synagogue) in Dohány Street is stunning and really interesting to learn about. It's a great starting point to Jewish Budapest.
Chain Bridge;
The Széchenyi Chain Bridge is a suspension bridge that spans the river Danube. It's a beautiful sight both night and day.
Budapest Parliament building;
Built in 1904, this is a must see due to its interesting architecture.
St Stephens Basilica;
Another architecturally interesting basilica built in the 18th century.
