can anyone tell me an info on budapest? is it good? is it cold?? expensive?? how is the food??

Question

i travel there in jan for 5 days

Answer 1

i spent the past semester studying in Budapest, and it was the BEST 4 months of my life. Compared to other central European cities, such as Prague or Vienna, Hungary can have a more post communist, grimy, cold feel to it. However, Budapest has a certain charm and beauty that is worth experiencing. Hungary is becoming more and more expensive but in general it is still a lot cheaper than the US. For instance you can find a decent apartment for less than 300$ a month, and a half liter of beer can cost as little as a 1$ at a bar if you know where to look. Unfortunately the weather during this time of the year is kind of depressing, most days are cold and cloudy, and it gets dark around 4 pm. Hungarian food is hearty with lots of meat and potatoes, and can be spicy, as paprika is often used. Hungarians also make good wine, and, although some would disagree, i think their beer is good too.

5 days is good amount of time, and you should be able to hit most of the touristy stuff. I would def. reccomend climbing gelhert hill, where you can get an awesome view of the city, and also visting one of the outdoor baths. Other places to see are the big market hall, St. Stephen's Basilica, the Parliament and Statue park. I would also recommend seeing the little town of Szentendre, which you can get to with a short ride on the HEV.

I dont know if you are the party type, but Budapest has AWESOME nightlife. If your're not the dancing type, i would recommend going to Szimpla kert or West Balkan (2 of my fav. places in budapest), which are both outdoor heated bars. You wont find anything like them in the US, and the people are friendly and laid back, and the beer is cheap.

well i could go on and on, hope that helped.

ps im sure i made a lot of typos :-)

Answer 2

I was there for Christmas 2 years ago and it was very cold, you need a hat, scarf, good coat and good shoes, and don't forget your thermal underwear.

It's a lovely city, with very elegant bars and cafes. I found it very cheap, but then I live in Ireland, which is the second most expensive country in Europe at the moment.

Foodwise - if you are a vegetarian, I would strongly advise you not to go to Budapest. The restaurants don't really do a lot of vegetables! All the dishes I had, while very tasty, were much heavier on the meat than I was used to.

When you are out in a bar or cafe, don't be too surpised if the lights suddenly dim and you're treated to a bellydancer performance - Budapest was part of the Ottoman Empire for a very long time, and bellydancing is still ingrained in the culture.

Lots of Turkish, Chinese and other types of restaurants as well as Hungarian. And don't forget your swimming gear, Budapest also has lots of natural spas, another custom introduced during Ottoman rule.

Answer 3

Budapest is usually described because the "Little Paris of Middle Europe" and if you want to see that city you will need to take a peek with hotelbye . Budapest is popular not just for the monuments highlighting a unique 1,000-year-old culture, but additionally for the relics of other people who settled here. Remains from equally Roman occupation and significantly later ruled by the Turks can however be viewed in the city. Budapest has two factors, Buda and Pest, stretching over the banks of the Danube, and they are addressing two different heroes of the city. Suburban Buda and its historical fortress section present old streets and houses, museums, caves and Roman ruins. The dynamic Pest area offers the greatest parliament building in Europe, riverside promenades, flea areas, bookstores, old-fashioned shops and café houses.

Answer 4

It is sunny but cold today - forecast to be cloudy but cold tomorrow and snow if forecast for Monday. Cold - that is below freezing.
Looks like an interesting place to visit with festivals to enjoy and some site-seeing - but that depends upon your point of view and personal opinion.
I suggest you visit the link:http://www.budapestinfo.hu/en/