The Hungarian capital is one of the most sophisticated and fun cities in Europe.
It has parks filled with attractions, museums filled with all kinds of treasures, romantic boats sailing the scenic Danube river, Turkish baths and awesome nightlife lasting until dawn most nights.
Maybe it's no longer considered the bargain-basement destination for tourists it was couple of years ago, but it's still cheaper than most European countries.
If you decide to spend the nights in private rooms or even do some couch-surfing, eat at cheap restaurants and travel with public transport, you should get by on 30 Euros a day.
Here are some cheap sights to help you save a Euro here and there: 1.
The Budapest Zoo It`s considered to be one of the oldest zoo's in the world with a collection of over 3700 amazing animals.
It's located close to the Heroes Square and it's open daily, from 9 am.
Try to arrive at the zoo early because its HUGE and it can take a whole day to see most of it.
Forget the zoo`s restaurant, get some bagels and water from the vending machines and start your route.
2.
Szechenyi Thermal Bath The Szechenyi Thermal Bath is one of the biggest spa centers in Europe.
It is located in the City Park, across the street from the Zoo.
It has 15 swimming and thermal pools (12 indoor, 3 outdoor) with temperatures between 20 and 40°C.
In the summer it operates every day from 06:00 to 22:00.
There is a money-back system where you buy a ticket and then receive back some of the money, depending on how much time you spent.
3.
Castle Vajdahunyad The Castle Vajdahunyad is a replica of a castle in Transylvania, Romania, that is also called Vajdahunyad.
Originally it was made from wood and cardboard for the millenary celebrations in 1896 but it became so popular that it was rebuilt again from stone and brick.
It's located in the City Park behind Hero's Square and across the park from the Szechenyi thermal bath.
4.
Budapest Caves Did you know that Budapest is one of the very few cities in the world where more than 200 caves can be found underneath? They're filled with mysterious exhibitions, dark passages and beautiful formations.
During World War 2 the caves served as a bomb shelter.
Three of the most impressive caves that are open to the public are located in the Buda Hills.
If you have time, make sure to visit the caves.
5.
Fisherman's Bastion If you`re looking for a medieval wonderland make sure to check out the Fisherman's Bastion.
It's easy to spot and it's located in the castle district on the Buda side.
It costs only $2 to reach the top tower and shoot some photos from the platform and you can explore the rest of the castle for free.
It`s worth a visit, especially at night when it offers stunning views across the Danube river.
It has parks filled with attractions, museums filled with all kinds of treasures, romantic boats sailing the scenic Danube river, Turkish baths and awesome nightlife lasting until dawn most nights.
Maybe it's no longer considered the bargain-basement destination for tourists it was couple of years ago, but it's still cheaper than most European countries.
If you decide to spend the nights in private rooms or even do some couch-surfing, eat at cheap restaurants and travel with public transport, you should get by on 30 Euros a day.
Here are some cheap sights to help you save a Euro here and there: 1.
The Budapest Zoo It`s considered to be one of the oldest zoo's in the world with a collection of over 3700 amazing animals.
It's located close to the Heroes Square and it's open daily, from 9 am.
Try to arrive at the zoo early because its HUGE and it can take a whole day to see most of it.
Forget the zoo`s restaurant, get some bagels and water from the vending machines and start your route.
2.
Szechenyi Thermal Bath The Szechenyi Thermal Bath is one of the biggest spa centers in Europe.
It is located in the City Park, across the street from the Zoo.
It has 15 swimming and thermal pools (12 indoor, 3 outdoor) with temperatures between 20 and 40°C.
In the summer it operates every day from 06:00 to 22:00.
There is a money-back system where you buy a ticket and then receive back some of the money, depending on how much time you spent.
3.
Castle Vajdahunyad The Castle Vajdahunyad is a replica of a castle in Transylvania, Romania, that is also called Vajdahunyad.
Originally it was made from wood and cardboard for the millenary celebrations in 1896 but it became so popular that it was rebuilt again from stone and brick.
It's located in the City Park behind Hero's Square and across the park from the Szechenyi thermal bath.
4.
Budapest Caves Did you know that Budapest is one of the very few cities in the world where more than 200 caves can be found underneath? They're filled with mysterious exhibitions, dark passages and beautiful formations.
During World War 2 the caves served as a bomb shelter.
Three of the most impressive caves that are open to the public are located in the Buda Hills.
If you have time, make sure to visit the caves.
5.
Fisherman's Bastion If you`re looking for a medieval wonderland make sure to check out the Fisherman's Bastion.
It's easy to spot and it's located in the castle district on the Buda side.
It costs only $2 to reach the top tower and shoot some photos from the platform and you can explore the rest of the castle for free.
It`s worth a visit, especially at night when it offers stunning views across the Danube river.
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