By train in Hungary

Fisherman's Bastion

19th-century fortress with 7 turreted lookout towers offering panoramic views plus cafe on terrace.

Hungarian Parliament Building

Landmark Gothic Revival–style edifice with lavishly decorated rooms, plus a visitors' center.

City Park

Large park with a palm house, concert venues & museums, in addition to tree-filled paths & lawns.

St. Stephen's Basilica

Vast cupola-topped Roman Catholic place of worship, built from 1851 to 1905, with regular concerts.

Buda Castle

Palatial venue for the Hungarian National Gallery plus displays from Gothic altars to sculpture.

Széchenyi Chain Bridge

Landmark 19th-century suspension bridge, designed by William Tierney Clark & illuminated at night.

Vajdahunyad Castle

This 1896 lakeside castle shows the evolution of Hungarian architecture in its elaborate design.

Shoes on the Danube Bank

Waterside shoe sculptures memorializing those killed at the river by a fascist party during WWII.

Prestige Hotel Budapest

Sophisticated hotel featuring a trendy restaurant with a show kitchen, plus a gym & a sauna.

Kozmo Hotel Suites & Spa - Small Luxury Hotels

Refined quarters in an upscale hotel featuring a bistro, plus a spa with a pool.

Anantara New York Palace Budapest Hotel

Luxe hotel with posh quarters & ornate, fine-dining eateries, plus an indoor pool & a flashy spa.

Corinthia Budapest

Landmark hotel with eclectic dining & a cocktail bar, plus a luxe spa with an indoor pool & a gym.

Al Habtoor Palace Budapest, Preferred Hotels & Resorts

Sophisticated rooms & suites in a posh property offering a chic restaurant, a gym & an indoor pool.

Crowne Plaza Budapest by IHG

Relaxed rooms & suites in a polished hotel featuring restaurants, a 24-hour gym & parking.

InterContinental Budapest

Laid-back quarters in a plush hotel with river views, a spa & an indoor pool, plus refined dining.

Radisson Blu Beke Hotel, Budapest

Traditional rooms in an ornate 1913 building with Hungarian dining, a business center & free Wi-Fi.