Travel Tips

Planning a trip to Hungary? This section is packed with practical advice, local insights and useful travel information to help you make the most of your visit.

From transportation and seasonal recommendations to itinerary ideas, hidden gems and day trip suggestions, these articles are designed to help travellers explore Hungary with confidence.

Whether you’re visiting Budapest for a few days or planning a longer journey through the country, you’ll find helpful tips to make your Hungarian adventure smoother, easier and more memorable.

Why to hire a private tour guide in Budapest

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When you travel to a new place, there are so many things to do and see in a short period. Although most of the information is available on the Internet, it is always a hard decision where to start. In fact, without a private tour guide you can easily waste time or get lost as you explore a city on your own that you’re not familiar with. read more

Take a virtual tour in iconic buildings of Budapest

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I am taking this unprecedented world health crisis seriously. I am willingly self quarantining and practicing physical distancing to protect myself, my family, and the world that is struggling so much. For now I advise you to stay at home and get through this period safely, but take this time to make a list of “things-to-do” on your next trip to Budapest. Plan now and do later 🙂 Don’t cancel your trip but change the dates and let’s save tourism together 🙂

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Aquaworld Budapest

Aquaworld Budapest – The Perfect All-Year-Round Water Adventure

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When my husband’s grandchildren come to visit, we always face the same challenge: how to plan a program that keeps everyone entertained. Different ages, different interests, but there is one thing they all have in common – a love for swimming pools. read more

How to spend spring in Budapest

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Spring is almost here and event organizers have been working hard in Budapest! Spring in Budapest brings warmer temperatures so the best things to do in spring here require you to spend some much-needed time outdoors. No complaints here. There are plenty of delightful events and happenings in the city when the flowers are in bloom. It’s the start of the rooftop season, awesome outdoor festivals and street fairs, river cruises and walking tours, flower shows, etc. We have everything you need to enjoy this supremely lovely season. read more

Breakfast at Piccolo Café

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There is a tiny little café in one of the loveliest squares of the 6th district in Budapest that brings a real authentic Italian atmosphere into the life of local people. This is Piccolo Café where “nomen est omen” aka the name says it all. 🙂 It is really a miniature coffee shop with only 3 table-for-2 upstairs on the intimate gallery. When the weather is nice, 2 very small tables flank the entrance on the tiny outdoor seating area. Nonetheless, they have everything for a perfect breakfast.
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How to spend winter in Budapest

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Winter in Budapest is full of Christmas lights, window displays, shopping, and much more than just spending a few hours inside the cozy restaurants and clubs and bars. From outdoor skating to seasonal food festivals, there’s so much fun for everyone at this time of the year. And don’t forget that Budapest is absolutely spectacular in winter. read more

Shark tunnel at Tropicarium Budapest

Tropicarium Budapest with Kids on a Cold and Rainy Day

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What to do with kids on a cold and rainy day in Budapest? When the weather is less than ideal, skip the usual sightseeing routes and head to Tropicarium Budapest, located in the Campona Shopping Center in South Buda. Over the years, it has become one of Budapest’s most popular indoor attractions, and for good reason.

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Breakfast at Liberté Grand Café

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My mom must be right: breakfast is the most important meal of the day. And it applies to everyone from jet-setters through globetrotters to backpackers and flashpackers. Although I’m not a morning person, I like sitting at the table having breakfast. Even if there is an early morning rush, for me there’s no breakfast without a cup of coffee.  read more