Thinking about booking that all important HenDo, yet not sure exactly where to go? Budapest often surprises those booking a Hen Do as it's not your typically talked about wild and loud destinations, but what people also don't know is how vibrant and versatile the city really is.
Below we have come up with some of the best places and attractions in Budapest, ensuring you and your friends don't miss out on a single thing.
Where to eat
Menza
Menza is located on
Budapest’s most lively square. Try and book before you go as is a
really popular restaurant for diners looking for good quality classic
Hungarian dishes at a low price. Close to the centre so perfect for
lunch or dinner.
Spoon
Spoon’s is a
restaurant on the main river running through the city, serving
international cuisine. With amazing location and views you would
expect to pay high prices for the food; however the exchange rate
allows you to have a main meal for around £10.
Kárpátia
Modern Hungarian cuisine in a palace because the restaurant is so big it is perfect for large groups. The building is 130 years old and the modernisation of the building has been sensitively done to preserve the authenticity, this adds to the drama and ambiance of the room.
Tourist
attractions
Andrassy Avenue
– Wonder down
Andrassy Avenue which connects the inner city with heroes square.
Browse the luxury shops; take in the architecture and opera house and
stop of for a drink in one of the many cafes.
Vaci Street
- A lovely road
to stroll down and take in the architecture. Wonder in the stretch of
high end shops, boutiques and high end restaurants. The best season
for this is early spring or mid autumn as in high season it can be a
bit over crowded as it’s known for being one of the best things to
do in Budapest.
Castle district
- The royal palace and
Matthias church are within this district, both of which are extremely
popular tourist destinations. Just exploring the old monuments and
side streets with the old style houses is worth doing if churches
aren’t high on the agenda. Panoramic views are also a highlight of
the castle district and can be accessed by the highly praised
funicular which costs under £2.50 for an adult ticket.
Things to do
Wine tasting-Buda
castle wine tasting (Faust wine cellar) is recommended however there
are many other wine tasting venues around the city. Faust wine
cellar is within the Hilton hotel in one of the cellar pathways and
it has been converted into an intimate wine tasting location with
restaurant. It’s a fantastic opportunity to taste some of the wine
produced from all over Hungary.
Thermal
baths-people flock to the thermal baths of Budapest from around
the world because of the uniqueness and historical settings. The old
baths are built around natural hot springs- the most famous being
‘The Gellert baths’.
Chain bridge and
Danube Promenade-Chain Bridge is an important part of the cities
heritage, being the first permanent connection between the two former
cities Buda and Pest. It’s a great way to get from one side of the
river to the other, and a lovely walk to the peel off to one side to
the Danube promenade which runs along the riverside(a tram can also
be taken).
Where to go out
Bar Domby-one
of the best bars in Budapest, with a vast selection of cocktails on
offer (over 80 whiskeys alone). The bar staff have particular
attention to detail-if you are a cocktail fan Bar Domby is a must!
Laven-also
doubles as a restaurant but most known for is great atmosphere and
its stark white interior. It’s commonly used as a sociable place to
be before heading out for a club.
Negro cafe- a
relaxed bar atmosphere with the outdoor terrace getting full use in
the summer months. It is loved by locals for its chilled ambiance and
fantastic cocktails- the perfect location for drinks with friends.
Morrison’s 2-for
cheap drinks (beer costing 50p) and a cheerful youthful atmosphere
Morrison’s 2 is perfect. It also features on some nights, a karaoke
evening which adds to the fun atmosphere.
