🗓️ 1 day
📍9 station
💰 Cheap
🌎 City exploration
☁️ All seasons
👣 Approximately 7.750 step
Budapest is a charming city elegantly divided by the Danube River. This historical city, the capital of Hungary, fascinates its visitors with its impressive architecture, lively culture and delicious cuisine. On this route, you will discover the most important landmarks of Budapest and feel the unique atmosphere of the city.
🚗 Day 1 - 9 stops
1.Buda Castle
Start your morning at Buda Castle. Try to be there by 7:45 a.m. when it's bright so you can walk around the walls. Otherwise, be there at sunrise! The history of Buda Castle dates back to the Middle Ages. It was first built in the 13th century and was expanded and renovated in various periods over time. Throughout history, the castle has been under the rule of various dominions such as the Kingdom of Hungary, the Ottoman Empire and the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Its current appearance is largely the result of renovations carried out in the 18th century. Buda Castle offers outstanding views of the water and the Chain Bridge. If you want to cross the Széchenyi Chain Bridge, seeing it in a short day may be enough. However, you can admire the chain bridge from Buda Castle and take photos of the bridge and the parliament building. Start your walk towards Matthias Church and Fisherman's Bastion at 8:15 am. It is approximately a 15 minute walk.
2. Fisherman's Bastion
Access to most of Fisherman's Bastion is free. After walking from Buda Castle, take a few minutes to see what you can see for free. Fisherman's Bastion is located on a historical peninsula, right next to Buda Castle. First built in the late 19th century, this structure played an important role in Hungarian history. The purpose of its construction was not to protect the old walls of the city, but only as a decoration and to enjoy the panoramic views. The upper part of the walls and towers open at 9:00 in the morning. A ticket costs 1,000 Hungarian Forints (Ft) ($2.75). Get your ticket and hit the walls when they open. Go ahead and buy your ticket to enter the Matthias Church as well. You will be surprised that the crowd is quite thin at this time. Waking up early before a long day is worth it. Continue to discover the magnificence of Matthias Church by seeing it from the outside.
3. Matthias Church
Matthias Church started to be built in the 13th century and was renovated in various periods over time. First built as a Roman Catholic church, the building has served different religious communities over time. The name of the church comes from Matthias I, the great king of Hungary. This church was once the site of the coronation of Hungarian kings. The extravagant decoration inside clearly reveals the reason for this. Pay attention to what day of the week you are in the city. Matthias Church is still operating as a church, which affects the hours. From Monday to Saturday the church opens at 9:00 am. However, if you go on Sunday, the church does not open until 13.00. You will have to skip entering the church or take this route elsewhere. Tickets are 2,500 Ft ($6.83) and are purchased through the same window as Fisherman’s Bastion tickets. If you buy at the same time, you won't have to wait in line twice. It may be a little pricier compared to most other things in Budapest, but you get what you pay for.
4. Széchenyi Thermal Baths
Thermal baths are an essential part of any trip to Budapest, and Széchenyi is one of the most popular. So keep in mind that it may be crowded. Try to get to the Thermal Baths by 9.30 in the morning. If you can do this without rushing for the rest of the morning, it is better to go early. It takes 30 minutes to reach the baths from Buda. Buy your tickets online early to avoid waiting in line. You don't have time to waste a day waiting in line in Budapest! Just rent a cabin instead of a ticket so you have an easy place to change and store your belongings. While showers are available, bathrooms can be a bit messy so you may need to do some searching for a shower and hairdryer. Since you only have one day, bring everything you need to feel put together. There are 2 outdoor pools (plus a lap pool if that's your preference) and multiple indoor pools. You can jump to as many people as you want. The most iconic pools are those outside. Plan to spend at least a few hours at the pools to prepare to get out and explore.
5. Vajdahunyad Castle
Be sure to visit Vajdahunyad Castle. Vajdahunyad Castle is located within Budapest's city park Városliget. It was first built as a temporary structure in the late 19th century to celebrate Hungary's millennium. However, the structure became so popular that it was made permanent and today it is a major landmark of Budapest. It was never used as a castle but was built to honor the castles in Hungary. Still, it's nice to go through it and experience it. There are also great photo ops of the moat and the castle. Stop by the Heroes' Square section of the park. There is an imposing monument and the tomb of the unknown soldier. It will take approximately 15 minutes to walk from the baths through the castle to Heroes' Square.
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