I am going to be traveling all over europe for 2 months. The sights in Budapest seem ok but not great. Was curious if it would be more worth my while to perhaps spend an extra day in Prague, Vienna or take a trip to Cesky Krumlov to cut down on some travel and see more unique places than what Budapest has to offer
Posted by
Chicago, IL, USA
435 posts
I loved Budapest. Go to the Szechenyi baths as Rick recommends. The opera was inexpensive and lovely, and the art museum had great stuff, too. I'd go back in a minute!
Posted by
Phoenix, AZ, USA
31 posts
I loved Budapest as well. Just a day to see Andrassy and the Nazi/Revolution history is worth it IMO.
Posted by
Kirkland
224 posts
Budapest was great. As you probably know, there is the Buda side of the river and the Pest side of the river. We preferred the Pest side - very cosmopolitan and pedestrial. There is also a subway on the Pest side - I don't recall if it connects to Buda.
Posted by
Brentwood, ca, USA
115 posts
Budapest is very nice especially the baths there. But if you like small towns, we loved Cesky Krumlov, went to both last summer, but wished we had more time in Cesky.
Posted by
burlington
427 posts
spend at least a day there.
Posted by
US Pacific Northwest
10344 posts
Few people are going to say Budapest is not worth seeing. However, your question seems to ask for a comparison of it to Vienna, etc. In my opinion there is considerably more in Vienna than in Budapest, if you are trying to do a side by side comparison. Perhaps in your planning it will make a difference whether you have to travel "out of your way" to see Budapest. If you are going to be in the Budapest area anyway, that would make a difference--then certainly you would want to see it.
Posted by
Gulf Shores
4 posts
Been there..... done that........ am going again. We really like Budapest. Check out the central market. Take a river cruise. Have fun!
Posted by
Baltimore, Maryland, USA
5 posts
Considering that you are visiting other Eastern European cities, Budapest is a must because it has not florished like it's contemporaries. There is such a stark contrast in the sites, people and general feeling as compared to the more "touristy" Vienna and Prague. You really feel the effects of Communism in this city. Plus, you can eat and drink a lot cheaper than anywhere else, which is always a plus.
Posted by
Colorado Springs
334 posts
Budapest is well worth visiting and easy to get to from Vienna. Vienna is a beautiful city and Budapest is still a little rough, but great history and window into former "eastern europe".
Posted by
Gretna, LA, USA
9 posts
Definitely YES! Loved it.
Posted by
Cramerton, NC, USA
71 posts
We were there for day and half in early June. Wished we had planned at least 2 1/2 days there. With 2 months in Europe, Budapest is a must see IMO.
Posted by
Bonne Terre, Missouri, USA
29 posts
Ditto to all the other posts. You must see Budapest.