But maybe safe some space to eat a nice cake later in Ruszwurm.After lunch you can explore the Buda side (or the castle side) on your own. Love all that there is to see and do, plus the side trip options sound great! Aww, thank you for the kind words! If you take this bus, don’t forget to go and see: The Great Market Hall, New York Café, Géllert Hill, Heroes’ Square, the If you haven’t been in the Jewish Area yet, it’s a good idea to go for a walk over here. This is a great place to see a genuine slice of Budapest’s past!Parliament – a gorgeous building, with some wonderful statues nearby!The Parliament building in Budapest is not only the largest building in the city.

You’ll either have to be slightly tactical in getting that perfect Instagram shot, or if taking photos of yourself gazing into the middle distance isn’t your thing, you can have immense fun watching those who do.

If you can make it through some of the exhibitions without getting teary, then you’re doing well – even as you queue to buy your tickets, there’s a video of a Hungarian man who is desolate at what happened to his countrymen.The most harrowing exhibition is located in the basement. 3 day Budapest itinerary. You are now completely clued-up when it comes to the best things to do in Budapest in three days. Second fun fact! You could spend the whole of your three days in Budapest just checking out the stalls; there’s that flippin’ many.If this vegan’s nightmare isn’t your bag, then head upstairs for some of the finest Budapest souvenir shopping options available in the city. Depending on which direction you’re coming from, you’ll arrive at one of Budapest! Perfect!Roughly halfway along Andrassy Avenue is the neo-Renaissance pile of the Hungarian State Opera House, which has been longing around on this spot and looking pretty since 1884 (which is the same year that the soccer team I support was founded. At the bottom of the column are the chieftains of the seven Magyar tribes who founded Budapest, looking super fly on their beautifully carved horses.In front of the column is a slab dedicated to those who gave their lives for Hungarian independence, whilst the whole square is finished off by two arcs with statues of the nation’s most illustrious peeps. If you haven’t done a cruise on the first night, I would take it now. You’re bound to find your perfect city hotel here!Not keen on the idea of a hotel? Or do you want to avoid the days that the shops and services are shut? The nice thing about this tour is that you will go to Géllert Hill to see the view. Plus, photobomb some Instagrammers.The magnificent pile of Buda Castle appears to be a vast, historic building which has expertly weathered the ages, but spoiler! If you’re walking along the Danube, you’ll have already seen the vast pillar topped with a statue of a woman holding a palm leaf, and this is an ideal opportunity to take it in at close quarters, and enjoy some of the best views of Budapest!The Church in the Rock – a remarkable Budapest sightseeing staple.You’ve been on top of Gellert Hill – how about going underneath it?As you’ll have discovered yesterday, the people of Budapest are extremely good at building things in caves, and this one has holy backing – yes, there’s an entire church carved into a cave!The cave’s official name is Saint Ivan’s Cave, after a hermit who used to hang out in there and cure people of their illnesses by submerging them in muddy water.

However, appearances were deceiving, as the building was used by the The building is now a comprehensive museum, chronicling the terror which operated from it. Flags and heraldry hang from the walls; paintings of crows – the symbol of King Matthias Corvinus – dance rather hypnotically across the walls.

Whether it’s the designer clobber on Andrássy Avenue, or the bargains to be found in the markets, there’s a lot on offer for very reasonable prices.There we have it! It feels like being on a movie set of Titanic.

The inside isn’t quite as old as it looks (it was extensively redecorated in the 19th century in order to look “more medieval”), but is visually stunning regardless. Partly because it’s a grand old building and a magnificent sight, and partly because you can drop your Budapest sightseeing responsibilities like a sack of hot shizzle, and go shopping!The market opened in 1897, and is a huge indoor market, topped with a particularly pretty tiled roof (you’ll see the building from a good distance away thanks to the distinctive green and yellow tiles).

Do you want hotels in Budapest city centre, or to be hosted by a local in an authentic neighbourhood?I’ve tracked down some awesome options that’ll cover all the bases, from different budgets to different locations. Okay, it’s really touristy, you might have to queue up for a while and the coffee is expensive but it’s a very special place. Aside from being a Gothic Revival piece of badassery, it’s also the home of the Holy Crown of Hungary. Audioguides are available, or you can take the free printed explanations which draw parallels between the Arrow Cross and Nazi parties, and how their reign affected the lives of normal Hungarians. That will give you enough time to see the sights, enjoy the nightlife, and chill out with a … Ask my boyfriend, who was on the bus to Eger saying “I don’t like red wines”, and who came back with three bottles of it.

The other one is also primarily on the Buda side of the city. They are said to serve the best cakes in town. You’ll tour around the interesting cavern-like wine cellars, which are built into solid rock, and taste as much Hungarian wine as you can handle. It is an old coffee house where you feel you will step back in time.