Budapest travel guide
Budapest Tourism | Budapest Guide
You're Going to Love Budapest
With 1.74 million inhabitants, Budapest is the most populous city in Hungary. It is the most popular tourist destination in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Budapest has to offer.
Where to Eat in Budapest
District V - Belváros-Lipótváros is the neighbourhood with the most restaurants in Budapest. These include popular favourites such as Babel Budapest (Piarista köz 2), Gerlóczy Cafe (Gerlóczy utca 1.) and Hoppá! Bistro (15 Október 6. u.). If you’re looking for affordable options, Déryné (Krisztina tér 3) and LEO Rooftop (Clark Ádám tér 1) are great picks. For delicious green meals, YaMa Restaurant (9 Október 6. u.) and BESTIA Restaurant (9 - 11 Szent István tér) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Budapest.
When to visit Budapest
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Budapest in July, when the average temperature is 20 °C, and the highest can go up to 26 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -3 °C, with an average temperature of 0 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 70 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Budapest, with an average rainfall of 30 mm.
How to Get to Budapest
Plane
When flying to Budapest, you’ll arrive at Budapest Airport (BUD), which is located 10 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Budapest from Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 19h 35m.
Train
Regiojet is the most popular train carrier serving Budapest, followed by ÖBB. The train journey from Budapest to Vienna takes 2h 24m and costs around S$ 19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Prague, expect to pay about S$ 25 for a 6h 43m trip. Located 3 miles from the city centre, Budapest Kelenföld vasútállomás is the busiest station in Budapest. Another popular train station is Budapest Keleti, located 1.4 miles from the centre.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Budapest, including FlixBus, Regiojet and STUDENT AGENCY. From Vienna, the bus ride to Budapest takes 170 miles and will cost you around S$ 35. From Zagreb, the ticket costs about S$ 30 for a journey of 245 miles. The most popular bus station is Budapest Népliget, located 3 miles from the city centre of Budapest. Budapest Mexikói út is also a commonly used station, and is 2 miles from the city centre.
Airlines serving Budapest
Where to stay in Budapest
From 5-star hotels such as the Aria Hotel Budapest by Library Hotel Collection to great affordable options like the Hotel Millennium, Budapest offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around S$ 91 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 215 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Pal's Hostel And Apartments and Friends Hostel & Apartments. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Budapest, with prices from S$ 25 to S$ 830 per night. District VII - Erzsébetváros is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Budapest are about 43% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
District V - Belváros-Lipótváros - Here you’ll find travellers’ favourites such as Danubius Hotel Erzsébet City Center, Four Seasons Gresham Palace and Butterfly Home Danube. The average nightly price for a double room in District V - Belváros-Lipótváros is S$ 65.
District VII - Erzsébetváros - Onefam Budapest, Corinthia Budapest and Bo33 Hotel Family & Suites have some of the best reviews among hotels in this area. A 3-star room in District VII - Erzsébetváros will cost you about S$ 18 per night.
Where to stay in popular areas of Budapest
Most booked hotels in Budapest
Hiring a car in Budapest
Hiring a car in Budapest costs S$ 46 per day, on average, or S$ 137 if you want to hire it for 3 days.
Expect to pay S$ 2.39 per litre in Budapest (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between S$ 28.62 and S$ 38.15. The most frequently booked car type in Budapest is Intermediate (Toyota Corolla Wagon or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Toyota Aygo or similar) is, on average, 93% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.