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What to see in Budapest in 4 days

4 days 16 experiences 8 where to eat from 12€

4-day itinerary for Budapest (Hungary) tailored to your budget: what to see, where to eat and skip-the-line tickets with booking links. Build your personalized plan for free.

Practical info · Budapest

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Best time to visitSpring & autumn
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Ideal length3-4 days
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BudgetBudget · €
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Getting aroundTram & walking
Known forArchitecture, history and nightlife

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Day 1Pest

Danube cruise
River cruise with views of the illuminated Parliament and Castle.
from 18€
MOL Skydeck Viewpoint (St. Stephen's)
Panoramic terrace atop the dome of St. Stephen's Basilica.
from 12€
Chain Bridge
Chain Bridge
Iconic 19th-century iron bridge linking Buda and Pest.
Free
Hungarian Parliament
Hungarian Parliament
Majestic neo-Gothic parliament beside the Danube.
from 35€
St. Stephen's Basilica
St. Stephen's Basilica
Budapest's largest church with a panoramic dome.
Free
Széchenyi Baths
Széchenyi Baths
Famous thermal baths in the city park.
from 30€
Free Walking Tour of Budapest
Walk along both banks of the Danube.
Free
Central Market
Central Market
Covered market with local Hungarian products.
Free
🍽️ Onyx
Hungarian haute cuisine with a Michelin star.
~150€
🍽️ Ottimo
Italian cuisine.
~22€

Day 2Buda

Gellért Hill
Gellért Hill
Viewpoint with the Liberty Statue.
Free
Gellért Baths
Gellért Baths
Very elegant art nouveau thermal baths.
from 28€
🍽️ Kínai gyors büfé
Chinese cuisine.
~18€
🍽️ Búsuló Juhász
Local cuisine.
~21€

Day 3Castle District

Buda Castle
Buda Castle
Historic royal palace atop the hill.
Free
Fisherman's Bastion
Fisherman's Bastion
Neo-Romanesque terraces with views of the Danube.
Free
Matthias Church
Matthias Church
Gothic church with a colorful ceramic roof.
from 12€
🍽️ Vén Hajó Étterem
Local cuisine.
~22€
🍽️ Jerney Bistro
Italian cuisine.
~18€

Day 4Jewish Quarter and Erzsébetváros

Dohány Street Great Synagogue
Dohány Street Great Synagogue
The largest synagogue in Europe, with a Jewish museum and the Tree of Life garden.
from 28€
Andrássy Avenue and Heroes' Square
Andrássy Avenue and Heroes' Square
Stately World Heritage boulevard culminating in Heroes' Square.
Free
Ruin bars in the Jewish Quarter (Szimpla Kert)
Ruin bars set up in abandoned buildings with eclectic decor.
Free
🍽️ ÉS Bisztró
Local cuisine.
~16€
🍽️ Vaj
Café for a quick stop.
~9€

💡 Indicative prices. The current price is shown when you book on Civitatis.

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Frequently asked questions about Budapest

How many days do I need to see Budapest?

With 4 days you can see the must-sees of Budapest. Our tool organizes each day by area so you don't waste time getting around.

When is the best time to visit Budapest?

The best time to visit Budapest is spring and autumn. That said, Trip Planner builds your itinerary for any season and adapts it to your pace.

How do you get around Budapest?

It's best explored by combining the tram with strolls through the historic centre on foot. Plus, our plan groups each day by area so you barely waste time getting around.

How much does it cost to visit Budapest?

It depends on your budget. With Trip Planner you set how much you want to spend per day and the plan adapts, combining free and paid activities.

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