Things to do in Hungary

Where to go in Hungary, when to visit, and what a trip costs.

Places to visit in Hungary

When flights to each destination are cheapest.

Budapest: The cheapest months to fly to Budapest are January through early March (excluding holidays), when round-trip fares from major US hubs can run 30-40% lower than the summer peak of June-August. Mid-week departures (Tuesday/Wednesday) consistently beat weekend prices by another 10-15%.

A day on the ground for one person travelling alone, before flights: somewhere to sleep, food, something to do and getting around.

Set your dates, budget and home airport on any destination below for a total that includes flights.

Walk Andrássy Avenue & Heroes' Square A UNESCO boulevard lined with mansions leading to a monumental plaza, grand Budapest at zero cost.
Cross the Chain Bridge at sunset The city's most romantic stroll with dazzling river views of both Buda Castle and the Parliament.
Explore the Great Market Hall Budapest's cavernous 19th-century market is packed with paprika, langos, and local color, free to browse.
Hike up Gellért Hill A short climb rewards you with the best 360-degree panorama of the entire city and the Danube bend.
Wander the Jewish Quarter & Dohány Street Synagogue exterior Europe's largest synagogue anchors a neighborhood dense with history, street art, and free atmosphere.

Főzelékfaló Ételbár, Főzelék (Hungarian vegetable stew) with a fried egg or sausage on top Plates $3-5
Karavan Street Food Court, Lángos (deep-fried dough with sour cream and cheese) or chimney cake Plates $3-6
Belvárosi Lugas Étterem, Goulash soup and pork pörkölt with nokedli dumplings Plates $5-9