Budapest, a long weekend done right

A short stay, no wasted hours

The exact route for a 5 day Budapest trip, balancing Buda's hills and castle with Pest's cafes, baths and nightlife. Use it as a guide, not a rulebook, and stay longer where you fall in love.

The route

• Day 1, Pest. Parliament, St Stephen's Basilica, an evening on the river.
• Day 2, Buda. Castle Hill, Fisherman's Bastion, sunset over the Danube.
• Day 3, baths. Szechenyi by day, ruin bars by night.
• Day 4, markets and cafes. Great Market Hall and the best coffee in the city.
• Day 5, day trip. Szentendre or the Danube Bend.

What's inside the guide

• Day by day plan with timings
• Every stay and cafe, with links
• Bath and ruin bar picks
• Getting around and money tips

A glimpse inside