48 Hours in Budapest | ULTIMATE BUDAPEST TRAVEL GUIDE
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- Äas pĆidĂĄn 23. 05. 2019
- Welcome to Budapest, Hungary's enchanting capital city! đđș In this guide, you'll find out everything you need to know to have your own hassle-free Hungarian adventure.
In this video we'll cover how to get to Budapest from the UK, how to get about the city, where to eat, how to make the most of your money, not to mention all the amazing things to see and do on your holiday. đ
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Welcome to one of the worldâs grandest cities.
Do you know how Budapest got its name? The city as it exists now is pretty young as cities go - itâ s a spritely 146 years old. Before that, there were three towns here - Buda, Obuda, and Pest, which were unified in 1873. Today, although unified in name, the city is divided into two halves by the Danube river. The western side of the Danube is known as Buda - quiet and residential - where youâll find historic sites like Buda Castle, and Fishermanâs Bastion.
The Eastern side is known as Pest - itâs lively and modern. Itâs the hub of Budapestâs economy and culture - home to the Hungarian parliament, some of Budapestâs most famous thermal baths, Ruin Bars, and everything in between.
Iâm here to explore where the boundaries truly lie in this beautiful city. Budapest is unified in name, but divided in nature - the East, the West. The Buda, the Pest. Two distinct identities on opposite banks of the Danube.
Would crossing the river really make the city feel so different?
And which side of the river would get me under the skin of the real, authentic Budapest?
We explore the hills of Buda. The streets of Pest. We meet local people. Visit amazing places, try Hungarian food, and a bit of Hungarian alcohol. We sample the weird and wonderful nightlife. We soak ourselves in the city, and get to the heart of Budapest.
I came here expecting to find a city divided. But what I found was so much greater - and so much grander - than just two parts of a whole.
Our journey begins at Heathrow Airport, and after dropping the car with a handy meet and greet service it was into a lounge for a light lunch before boarding. With unlimited food and free wifi Iâd definitely recommend a lounge before a flight, you can book yours with the Holiday Extras app.
Soon enough we were on the plane, and after a two and a half hour flight we touched down in Budapest. To get into town from the airport I would advise pre-booking an airport transfer with Holiday Extras. The door to door service really is the most hassle-free option.
So after a good nightâs sleep, we were ready to start exploring the city. Our first stop? The hills of Buda - which meant crossing the river Danube.
Széchenyi Chain Bridge is to Budapest what Tower Bridge is to London, or Brooklyn Bridge is to New York.
Itâs still a major crossing for the city. But itâs also an iconic public landmark and a popular item on the tourist checklist.
Designed by Englishman William Tierney Clark, it opened in 1849 and was the first permanent bridge across the Danube in all of Hungary. In World War 2, it was destroyed by retreating German forces during the Siege of Budapest, and only the towers remained. However, it was rebuilt, and it opened again in 1949 - exactly 100 years after its inauguration.
If youâre walking across the bridge from the Pest side towards Buda, like us, youâll arrive at the base of the Budavari Siklo funicular railway line, which takes tourists up the hill to the castle.
You can purchase tickets at the station, but be warned, in the peak summer season the queue can stretch back quite a way and thereâs no shade to speak of. So donât forget your sunscreen!
Cable cars depart every 10 minutes and take just a few minutes to reach the top.
So, weâve just taken the funicular up from the Szechenyi Chain Bridge, up to the Castle which is great because itâs boiling hot and it didnât mean we had to walk it. But it also means we get to enjoy the view from up here as well.
And what an incredible view it is. From this height, the walls of the castle grounds treat you to a spectacular look back across the Eastern side of the city. Itâs a fact thatâs not lost on Budapestâs tourist population. Every vantage point was packed with people hunting for the perfect photo of the city skyline. Donât worry though. With a little patience, thereâs plenty of opportunity to get yourself a great photo too.
Who's this guy? I love how he narrates his story. The video is not a blog, it's a tale, so beautiful! Great job!
We are pleased to hear you enjoy the videos! Adds a little twist to blogging/vlogging and creates the desire for the places we visit! đ
Indeed. I love his voice đ
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Instead of buying 10 separate tickets for public transportation, which could be messy
(bending, loosing, validating), buy one for 24 hours time limit. Good at any transportation
(trams, buses, metro). All you have to do just show it to control upon request.
Better to buy a three day or one week pass. Not worth coming to Budapest for one day
I spent three months in Budapest back in 92 staying with my grandmother. She wasnt happy with me cos i came home at 4 am every morning. I met a bunch of young guys and girls and we partied every night. You need locals to show you the local bars and hangouts. My family left Hungary when i was a kid but it feels like home every time i visit. I want to come and live in Budapest for year or so, maybe meet a nice Hungarian girl đ
Itâs just so satisfying to watch this as a Hungarian
Love Hungary đđș Greetings from Iraq đźđ¶
Thank you from hungaryđđș
I have been living in Hungary for over 10 years. I host a steady flow of friends and family from the west eager and exited for the opportunity to make the Atlantic jump that many westerners are apprehensive to do. Especially anywhere east of Vienna. There is one common comment that they all make at the end of their stay. 'Damn, I should have planned more time in Hungary'. They wish they could re-arrange the European itinerary to shorten Paris, Rome or Venice. Those are nice cities but the cliche driven tourism is a bit old for travellers who appreciate a REAL cultural and diverse experience that is not just an instagram vacation meme. Leave that for those whose phone front camera lens saw more of the owner in the frame than the actual sights. Budapest... it is hard to explain. Experience it yourself. I live here and still enjoy taking those big red bus tours :)
Do you have a airbnb or couchsurfing id?
@@JJ-vp3bd Nope, I just have many family and friends who took the opportunity and saw themselves 'brave' enough to make a change from those boring annual trips to the US shopping malls. They didn't understand what the word vacation meant until comng to Europe.
What country are you from, and was it hard to get visa to live there?
@@birdlynn417 originally from Trinidad. I used to renew a visitors visa but then Trinidad became exempt from Visa requirements for all shengen territories. This was great since we could travel free to all of those countries. Then I got PR. Then after 5 years, took the citizenship.
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I donât know what your reason was with this video.. to entertain, to educate or to simply share your experience, but all has been introduced nicely! The editing, the pictures, the words you have chosen, amazed me. Despite I am Hungarian. Thank you very much for sharing how you felt in Budapest!
Thanks for getting in touch Khan and glad you enjoyed it. We hope our videos show everyone a little glimpse into what it's like to travel to a particular place and make your trip hassle free!
I couldn't agree more . Just the sort of info I needed planning my first trip to this beautiful city.
like you said , very well presented and , a pleasure to watch .
I am Hungarian, used to live in Budapest but I left the country a while ago. I visit it every year and it is just getting more and more beautiful. Highly recommended.
I have been to most baths in Budapest. My favourite is by far the Lukacs Bath, on the Buda side. It is smaller than the Szechenyi, but much better and cheaper as well and it has a nice atmosphere too. All tourists are told by there agents to go to the Szechenyi, so Lukacs is more for the locals. They have a very beautiful Roman style bath area with the hot pools and a steam room. The hottest pool is 40°C. In Szechenyi I could not find one so hot. It is a shame.
If you arrive to the airport look for the BKK office in Terminal 2B. There you can buy all the tickets you would need.
- If you buy a Budapest Card (24/48/72 hours) you will get unlimited travel in Budapest, discount from the fees to museums and one free visit to the Lukacs Bath is included.
- Or just buy a 24/48/72 hours travelcard. A 24 hour travelcard is cheaper (approx 5EUR) than 6 single tickets.
If you have your travelcard already at the airport then the simplest way to get to downtown is to take the 200E bus. It will take you to a metro line that will take you close to most places in Budapest. You will see a 100E bus too. That requires a special ticket approx 3 EUR. Less stops straight to downtown. And there is the obvious Taxi option.
Very close to Lukacs Bath is the Margaret Island. Perfect for a walk. You will see that there is a track around the island very popular for runners.
If I want to stay cheap then I book Hotel Csaszar almost next to Lukacs Bath, it is cheaper, simpler and nicer than going to an Airbnb. If I want to stay at a very nice and comfy hotel then I book the Thermal Margitsziget Health Spa Hotel.
Have fun there!
Thanks for the information, Iâm sure it will help me when I go to Budapest next year.
I feel so lucky, that I am living there for about 11 years. There is no way you will be bored in this city. It has everything you want to try and have, such as great food, large amount of options to spend the night (full of bars, especially in the city centre, and all of them has a unique vibe to it, nightclubs for all of the music genres, open parks to just hang out and grab a beer or two with your friends or with locals) and of course culture and attractions.(Be prepared, because there is a lot more than the most famous ones included in the video) There is a museum for almost everything.
For the last 11 years I've never been bored in this city and still has lots of things to explore and try out. Overall Budapest is a beautiful, charming and friendly place and definitely worth to visit. It's kinda like a culture shock.. Hard to imagine until you finally experience it with your own eyes. Just be open minded and friendly with the locals and we will show you the Hungarian vibe ;)
And of course the video was great! You've got a sub from me. đ
Quick tip on public transportation: instead of 10 tickets that can easily go missing, buy a 24-hour or 72-hour pass. It doesn't have a limit on travelling, and all you have to do is show it to the guy who controls tickets. Much cheaper option if you're planning to use routes with several transfers.
Also, don't be surprised, but Hungarians are not perfect when it comes to English. More and more signs are available in English and most of the time you can get around, but there will be times when communication might become difficult. On the other hand, most of Hungarians will try their best to help you out, either with playing charades or finding someone who can help with translation.
In addition, if you have the chance go outside Budapest too. Countryside Hungary is a whole different world, even lovelier ;)
Thank you for the great video, I really liked the camerawork and the narration, and I'm wishing everyone who visits our little country a lovely trip~
Fun info: The Parlament is actually not the only tallest buiding in the city. There is an old rule in Hungary that nor the church nor politics should be above one another. So in Hungary all chuches and city halls and even the Parlament are the same height. :)
Top info, thanks
Not all churches, its the Parliament, and Saint Stephens Basilica, they are the same height, the tallest buildings in Budapest.
@@Kukasauto Parliament is 27 meter high what equals with 10 floor. The tallest building in Budapest is SOTE (Semmelweis University) in Nagyvårad tér which is 22 floor high and in the future MOL (Hungarian Patrol) will be the tallest on Kopaszi-gåt ;)
@@sebastiansinko9006 the parliment and the basilica are both 96 meter high.
@@Kukasauto Ăs valĂłban :/ Most nĂ©ztem utĂĄna Ă©s a Sote NagyvĂĄrad tĂ©ri tömbje 89 mĂ©ter, mĂg a Parlament 96 mĂ©ter magas. Pedig sokkal nagyobbnak tƱnt. CsalĂłka a dolog
Margaret Island is a must see . And right beside heroâs square,there is a lake where you can paddle boat ,a castle , beautiful walking trails .
I would recommend for any tourist to visit the middle of Margit-bridge, right there where you can get off the tram(4-6 tram), after sunset and take a look at the view from over the river. It's a stunning sight with the illuminated Parliament and Buda Castle on the sides looking over the river.
I loved Budapest...I think he captured the city in an amazing way. We went at Christmas time and spent time at the Christmas markets...you have to eat a chimney cake if you go to one!!! Beautiful city, can't wait to go back!
If you guys stay for a longer period in the city, i recommend buying a city-wide combined transport pass, that allows you to ride any public transportation except for a few that has a touristic status(like the furnicular). It saves you from fiddling with tickets and if you take daytrips, it's valid on trains until the first stop outside the city border (so to go to Szentendre or Gödöllö on the green HĂV trainlines, you only need to buy an extension ticket).
This is a great video of a beautiful city, excellently presented and full of interest. We went to Budapest for my 60th birthday back in 2013, but on reflection, really did not have long enough there. 4 nights simply does not give you enough time to see everything and you can barely even scratch the surface, but we loved this amazing city, even though it was February and cold. One of the most stunning sights is Budapest at night, by the river. All the buildings and bridges are illuminated and it was an absolutely beautiful sight, There is so much to see and so there, and we will definitely go back for much longer. Thank you very much for some great memories of one of Europe's most beautiful cities.
You're welcome! And we couldn't agree more, we'd LOVE to go back and do a follow-up video.
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Me and my sister have been to Budapest nine times and stay for about a month every time we go. You canât get travel tickets in any station, only the big main stations. Also, they do take euros although forints are their official currency and youâll save money by having forints. To go to a thermal spa to relax, Iâd recommend going to the Rudas baths at non peak hours and also the spa at the hotel Danubius on Margit Island, which is an island in the city by the margit bridge. Also, district 7 the old Jewish quarter is the best place to eat, drink and shop and see the creativity of the people. Some great restaurants are Menza, Köleves, Vintage Garden and Börze.
I can only just say a big Thank You for this awesome video about my homeland!!
As a hungarian expat haven't been home for more than a year already due to the covid so I've just started to watch videos about Budapest filmed by expats :) most bittersweet feeling ever! This is a great one!
I live in the Uk, close to London but i ve got homesick now đ„șđ
I'm surprised you didnt show the city at night, it's very beautiful at night.
I absolutely, utterly LOVED Budapest. Full of interesting history/culture, stunning architecture, lovely, friendly, welcoming people. A wonderful mix of traditional and modern. Full of life and atmosphere, good transport and terrific food. If I could, I'd live there. Beautiful Budapest.
We loved it too, it really is one of the best cities to visit in Europe. Any tips for anyone looking to visit?
@@HolidayExtrasTravelGuides As I am living here, I would add: There are tickets for 1, 3, 7 days available, you can buy a Budapest Card, what gives you access to the public transport and also you can visit with that card many sights for free. And there are group tickets for up to 5 people (One day group ticket is around 10 EUR)
From the airport bus 100E brings you into the city for 900 HUF (around 2,5 Eur). Also there is bus 200E coming, but it goes only until 9th District, so you need to change Metro line M3, but 200E can be used with the normal tickets.
If I remember correctly, you can use any public transport inside Budapest with the tickets, so trains and some of the ships as well inside the borders of Budapest. Buses are blue, trams are yellow, trolleys are red.
There is a ticket type what is directly for those, who have to change once during the journey also.
Oh, and where metro lines crosses each other, there you can change between them with the same ticket.
For more information regarding to the public transport visit www.bkk.hu.
@@darkominator Oh the airport bus 100E is a stealing. Rather overpriced and there are no place for your luggage. Most of the peak arrival times it is so crowded that you have to stand all the way. BKK promised to utilize special, modified buses but modification was some rebadging with fancy stickers and no luggage racks or compartments. It is a shame. Not to mention all the pain when you have to find the way to buy a ticker for it in the vending machine. (At Deåk tér terminus there are no personnel to help you. At the airport there are people who will show you the extremely complicated multi-level menu system to get your ticket.)
@@darkominator Yes,. You're true. Additional: these daily tickest are usable for ships on Duna too.
I would also recommend walking down AndrĂĄssy Ășt which is a beautiful tree-lined boulevard straight down in the opposite direction from Heroes' Square and Margit Sziget (Margaret Island), which is in the middle of the Danube in Budapest and mostly has beautiful landscaped parks. One of my favorites has always been strolling along the banks of the Danube, especially at night when everything is lit up including the lĂĄnchĂd (Chain Bridge), Parliament, and the Castle District. Not to be missed as this view is stunning!
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So do we!
Fun fact: The 80% of the viewers are from Hungary, and know Budapest well.
So true LOL
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@@leffieg.4497 You were. But now you're Budapester because you saw this vid ;) :D
Once again. Best Budapest video ever...
Going there the day after tomorrow, for my second visit to this fantastic city :)
What do I loved most??? Is hard to choose...the big old market...and eat a hot fresh cherry struddel...or just walk in the parks aroud the Vlad castle...I was there last october...so the weather was perfect for long walks
I've been to budapest twice đ đ
What's your favourite thing to do in Budapest? đđșđ
Ive been 3 or 4 times and hopefully next week again!! First time summer time. Beautiful amazing city
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You have such a good voice to listen to. No showing off. You're born for this. Thanks for the great tips!
Thank you so much for the lovely feedback! Have you ever visited Budapest? đđș
@@HolidayExtrasTravelGuides I just did. Loved it.
We loved it too! đ What is your next adventure? đ
@@HolidayExtrasTravelGuides I must add that your struggle with our "crazy" pronunciation is really effective an heart warming for locals, you've nailed it most of the time. Reading and pronouncing Hungarian names is a hell for the visitors but there are strict rules that may help. Hungarian is highly phonetic like Italian or Cymraeg-if you know which sound is "fixed" to our bewildering accented and double letters, it turns way easier. And Hungarians really appreciate if you make the effort and give a try to say our words right. (If you won't it is not an evil thing or what but makes your getting-around more difficult. In this case look for young people for help you because they find out easier what you want to say ;)
Fun fact: The Hungarian Parliament is 2 meters longer than the London Parliament. Just so we can tell, ours is the biggest in Europe.
Fun fact: Not the biggest. The 2nd Biggest in Europe. And the 3rd biggest on the world.
The Biggest one both in Europe and on the world is the Romanian Parlament.
But still, our is the most beautiful on the world as the Romanian were built in the socialist era.. ;)
Just fantastic!! I could live here if only I could.
I've visited Budapest earlier this year (my first time in the city) before I saw this video. I compliment you - this is a TERRIFIC video! The photography and your narration is perfect! You didn't mention the House of Terror, the square, nor the circus location which is across the street from Sezchenyi Baths - those are tourist sites I found well worth my time while there. Other than omission, this video is a good introduction to Budapest for those considering a visit.
Very nice video. I am a second generation Hungarian immigrant. I visited Budapest in 2014 it was absolutely beautiful
It certainly is beautiful! What did you get up to while you were there?
I'm going to Budapest at the end of this week... it looks lovely
We hope you have a wonderful time! What are you hoping to do while you're there?
@@HolidayExtrasTravelGuides Thank you! I just want to check out the main attractions and laze around at Szechenyi (which is probably going to be full of people)... đ
@Rook great, 10/10 would visit Budapest again.
Man... I watched several guides/vlogs about Budapest, but I'm so glad I came across yours. Honestly the best, straightforward, nicely edited guide. Very helpful. Simple yet filled with lots of info. Loved it mate. Thanks for that. Going there soon and just can't wait :)
You're very welcome! We had a blast making it and I can't wait to go back myself. It's a fantastic city! - Jake
Two days visited and still make a good video. I canât wait to visit Budapest.
Budapest was one of the most beautiful cities we have been to. we loved everything we have seen
the Parliament and Great Market hall were the only places we have been to twice. hahaha
It really is a place you can keep going back to! Thanks for watching, any tips for anyone looking to visit?
@@HolidayExtrasTravelGuides sure.
1) get the 72hr/ 3d on one of the BKK machines inside the metro station. You can use it on the metro, tram and bus unlimited for 3 days. Do NOT forget to validate the ticket/pass the 1st time you use it. After that you can travel on public transport worry free for 3 days as long as you do NOT loose the ticket.
2) if you are in Budapest during Christmas market season; you HAVE TO try the Mulled Wine (FORALT BOR)! Its the best ive tasted đđđ
Some tips: If you travel here to Budapest buy a 24 hour Budapest Pass and you can use all the vehichles here (Bus, Tram, Trolley, Metro, Suburbun Railway, Trains inside BP and BKK Boat services at the workdays). It's better. Like you said two days is less here. Here are lot of places to watch. One suggestion: If you don't want to relax in a crowd baths then use less knows spas like Szent LukĂĄcs near to Margit bridge on the Buda side. If you want a less busy places to visit I suggest HĂŒvösvölgy where Children's railway and SzĂ©chĂ©nyi hill where Cog-wheel train runs, Zugliget where you can use chairlift and at the top of ErzsĂ©bet kilĂĄtĂł (Elisabeth Wievpoint) you can see whole Budapest. Margaret Island is also beautifuĂ© in the whole day, because it's a quite island in the center of Budapest. There are more traditional foods than GulyĂĄs and TĂșrĂł Rudi. Beef Pörkölt or Chiken paprikĂĄs is also good for second dish and RigĂł Jancsi or Dobos torta for dessert :) Thanks for this video. A hungarian :)
Thank you Jake, Iâve been to Budapest before but your narration/vlog took this to another exciting level! Iâm now thinking of going back there again soon and taking on those wonderful food tours đđđŸđ„
You're welcome, glad you enjoyed it! You should definitely take the food tour, well worth it.
I came for Budapest and I stayed for Nora Hegedus, beautiful lady!
Fantastic video and narration! This is what a travel vlog should look like. Kudos!
Thanks Denise, we really appreciate it! Have you checked out our other travel guides?
They direct all tourists to Szechenyi Baths, which is pretty run down and not kept up to scratch, but there are far better ones in the city, e.g. Rudas, where there is a hot tub at the rooftop and you can watch the city, sitting in the water, also with original features of the old Turkish bath with amazing architecture. The other worth visiting is the Palatinus baths on Margaret island, with several amusement pools, slides, swimming pools, saunas and thermal water. Margaret island is just amazing by itself with lawns and hundreds of years old oak trees, ancient ruins of a monastery, fish pond, HajĂłs AlfrĂ©d Sport swimming pools and other attractions. A tour by the ferry is a necessity- some are regular public transport ferries and you can use your pass on them. Finally the childrenâs railway - a narrow gauge railway with real engines run by children, running through the Buda hills, stopping at several stations. Thereâs so much to see. Great video, very knowledgeable, well done
I visites Bud some 36 yrs ago....I liked so much
Amikor magyar vagy, Ă©s Budapesten nĆttĂ©l fel, de megnĂ©zed.
When you're Hungarian, you grew up in Budapest, but you watch it.
IgazibĂłl tök gagyi ez a videĂł, a szokĂĄsos, turistĂĄknak szĂĄnt sablonszarokad sorolgatja fel. Ăn rettenetesen kĂnosnak Ă©s ĂŒresnek tartom azt, hogy ez a vĂĄros reprezentĂĄciĂłja a vilĂĄgban. Nekem azĂ©rt dobĂĄlgat ilyen videĂłkat a youtube, mert fel vagyok iratkozva pĂĄr nyelvtanulĂłs csatornĂĄra, Ă©s idĆkĂ©nt belenĂ©zek egybe-egybe, de ĂĄltalĂĄban diszlĂĄjk a vĂ©ge, mindig ugyanazokkal a faszsĂĄgokkal van tele. Meg tĂĄrgyi tĂ©vedĂ©sekkel.
Hello from Budapestđđđș I am a citizen here and I hope you liked itđ
We loved Budapest, fantastic place! We hope to visit again very soon! How long have you lived in Budapest? đ
@@HolidayExtrasTravelGuides I'm 16 and I've always lived here. But at the moment I am in Londonđ
As a Canadian whoâs just found heâs Hungarian (my great grandma changed her last name when she came here after WW1) this video is extremely interesting.
Iâve never thought about Hungary or Budapest really before. Iâve always felt Celtic but my ancestors left Ireland/Scotland hundreds of years ago. Where as my great grandma left in the 1920s. My goal after this COVID crap is to go to Budapest.
Make sure you do, you won't regret it!
Did you go?
I loooove TĂșrĂł Rudi
I'm here before my trip to this beautiful place.
You're going to love it! :D Do you have any activities planned?
How was it mate?
im going in august! cant wait what a great city!
Thank you for this exceptionally beautiful video!!
Thank you so much for being such a great ambassador for our beautiful city! Such a great and professional video! Thanks for sharing this!
Absolutely exceptional job! Thank you brother.
This was amazing! Thank you man for taking us through the journey
My pleasure!!
Karim Benzema looks good in this one,, :D :D . Well another excellent video, keep up the great work.
I'm going to Budapest at the end of the month, can't wait
I've been to Hungary, but I've never seen Budapest. It looks awesome.
Definitely what I can reccommend yet for a great stay in Budapest is the Margit-sziget (a little island in the Danube located right on the Margit hĂd (bridge) from where you have also a fantastic - one of the best - views on the both sides of the city Buda and pest and of course the Parlament of Hungary. On this little island are little pedal cars up to 4 or 5 people who can join and you can have a little driving around what is especially in the summer really calming. In the nights (i think on every full hour in the evenings) there is a water fountain play with a lightshow and musik what bring you in a nice mood. Take a bottle of wine if you like there and enjoy the nice feeling of the city! Have a great time there :)
The island is not so little. It has two baths and swimming centres, a small zoo, two hotels, water tower, Saint Margit Chapel ruin and plenty of gardens
Wonderful video, a true documentary! Like a modern day Rick Steves type travel film! :D
Thanks. Great video. Loved your narration.
Great video. I'm going next week, and everything that you mentioned is on my to-do list while i'm there. You showcase it all perfectly!
Thanks Reinout, we hope you have an amazing time! What are you looking forward to most? :)
Just came back a couple of days ago, and it was an amazing experience. only seeing your video now but i did pretty much all you did and much more as i had 3 and a half days to explore intead of only 2. I would deffinately recomend visiting the citadella for amazing view and walk up in the woods and the zugliget chairlift, my god how amazing is the view from the top of elizabeth lookout!!!
If you are going, do not miss the peacefull ascent and descent from there
Thank you so much for the tips - I'm definitely planning on going back for a personal trip, and I'd love to know where else I should visit! - Jake
such a nice and detailed video it is, really liked it. Going there in a couple of days and learned alot from your video. Thanks.
Wow, man, just wow. Thank you for this amazing video, it's quaility is more than top. Greetings from Hungary! :)
I watch a lot of travel videos and this is one of the best. He does such an amazing job!
You're too kind :)
A bit of an extra tip on public transport
If you plan to stay for more than a day and you know you'll use the public transportation quite a bit, buy a weekly pass. It's a bit more expensive than 10 tickets, but you don't have to constantly validate it, it's unlimited transport access for a week and it's valid on trains and volĂĄn type buses inside the city borders.
If you stay for only 2 days, buy a daily pass, it's cheaper than to buy 5 tickets and it's valid for 24 hours on everything as well.
Great job !!I like to show your video about Budapest to my international friends !!So well rounded !!Thanks for your great work !!
Is the first time i see one of your video..and i've never seen a better documentary than thisđđđđđ compliment you are incredibly talented!!!keep rockinđ„đ„
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Thank you so much! We will certainly keep making content, watch this space for the next one. đ
That was awesome. Thank you. I took notes all through your video.
Thank you Ruth! What did you think was the most useful part - we'd love to know! HX
Beautiful description! Thanks for showing the beauties of our city. This is something I am also trying to show to the world in 360.
We love Budapest! We love 360 video, it's a great way to feel immersed in a location. We just wish we had a little more time to film it ourselves!
@@HolidayExtrasTravelGuides you did a great job! Congratulations đ»
Thanks for this insightful information. Iâm going there very soon! đđđđ
You're going to love it, it's a fantastic city and severely underrated! :D Was there anything in the video that caught your eye?
Wonderful video ! And the virtual tour guide is pure gold :) Other than that i've been almost everywhere in the world but only Budapest had this very special something (very hard to describe). Try to get there again ASAP.
Great video brother! I'm thrilled to have found your channel
Congratulations on a well done video more power to you!
Jake you are awesome in this video! I was looking for some info on Budapest for a trip I am planning later in the year and this was awesome. Thank you for sharing this with us.
Thank you so much, I'm glad you liked it! I hope the video turns out useful :D Anywhere catch your eye? - Jake
@@HolidayExtrasTravelGuides Ha, everywhere caught my eye. : ) For me the beauty of travelling is immersing yourself in the culture and the discovery of the unfamiliar. Watching this video, I could only imagine and smile as to what the rest of your senses were experiencing. Your impressions of the architecture there really have me intrigued. Your work here is appreciated and I look forward to watching more videos from this channel.
Such a well shot, and narrated video.
beautiful video. great job ..camera shots are amazing
I'm looking forward to going there later this year.
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Amazing video!! Thank you for sharing it âïž
Thank you for watching! We're so glad you enjoyed, have you ever been to Budapest? đđș
Great video and very informative đ
He is so good!!! Love passing on this knowledge to my clients đ„°
Thanks Jessica, I'm so glad you enjoyed the video! I had a fantastic time making it and I can't wait to go back there on a personal trip soon :D - Jake
Holiday Extras Travel Guides I looks amazing! Have a fab time! đ„ł
Fantastic Video! đđ
Great video really enjoy it Iâm going to Budapest in February and this helped me to see some great sights to visit
Wow beautifully done!
Thanks Veronika! Hit subscribe for more travel guides from around the world!
wonderful video
Wonderful edition i subscribeted after 10 seconds video hahah thanks for the travel, man.
Life before CV19 you did us a credit, thank you.
I only started watching because i am hungarian, living in Australia. I miss the beauty of Budapest.
Well done on the video, its amaizing ay.
A great taster for visiting Budapest, I went two weeks ago, one thing I managed to squeeze in which you hadn't mentioned was a cruise on the Danube, it was short and inexpensive, and gave you another view of the city
Heading there, and a few more countries (Germany & Czech Republic) in November.
Loved your video, definitely gave me some much needed insight for my planning. Gained a new subscriber, without a doubt.
Thank you, and have fun!
Transferring on the metro, you don't need to validate another ticket. As ling as you don't leave the metro system you can just use the same one
Thanks for the tip Matty!
Great video!!
Thank you so much! :D Have you visited Budapest before?
New York Palace Hotel Cafe is not to be missed. Your video was nice and easy to watch. Good content.
It's funny how everyone says paprika is the base of hungarian cuisine (It is), when it came from america. FYI Hungary is 500 years older than america (compared to discovery). As a hungarian I can't even imagine what our ancestors ate. Every traditional food we know now needs paprika.
Also, pro tip: Never go to a spa before a night out. Thermal water will get you exhausted. After a good "bath" it is advised to get a good sleep. You will feel energized and well rested.
You are right! I spent 4 and still feels like I can do more. ahha lol...It was really nice especially those night views!!!
The whole team has been thinking about taking return journeys in their own time - especially Jake!
You missed the Vajdahunyad Castleđ oh well next time đ
a night float on the danube is a must
really cool footage and very interesting !
Thanks Johannes! Have you visited Budapest before?
@@HolidayExtrasTravelGuides will do next week