Budapest

Budapest International Airport is located 16km from Budapest city centre. You can travel between the two using a bus, train or taxi.

Public transport provides easy access to the city centre from Budapest Airport. The most cost-efficient way to travel is by bus and there are 2 lines connecting the airport and the centre of Budapest (100E and 200E). The closest train station to Budapest Airport is Ferihegy, with trains operating to and from the Nyugati railway station in Budapest.

The Airport Shuttle service is a minibus that will take you directly to your accommodation, or your preferred destination within the Budapest area. You can pre-book this service or pay cash when you arrive.

Of course, you will find many taxis at the airport, the ranks are located at the exits of terminal 2A and 2B. If you would prefer to drive yourself around, you will find car rental companies at the airport.

Pre-book your transfer with HolidayTaxis and avoid the queues when you arrive.

What to expect in Budapest

A true European gem, Budapest boasts historic monuments, architectural wonders, healing thermal waters and an unrivalled nightlife. Split by the River Danube, Budapest has 2 districts – hilly Buda and flat Pest – connected by the 19th century Széchenyi Chain Bridge. The city draws you in with its picturesque beauty and quirky spirit. It’s the perfect city break, any time of year.

The people of Budapest speak Hungarian. You will find English to be widely spoken in Budapest but not so much in the surrounding countryside towns.

Hungary enjoys a continental climate with harsh winters and hot summers. If you visit in the winter months, you can expect some snow and you’ll relish the sunshine during summer. Budapest receives moderate rain all year round.

Culture in Budapest

From bars in empty buildings to the world famous Sziget festival, alongside a treasure trove of architectural delights, Budapest is full of cultural gems. There really is something for everyone in Hungary’s capital, whether it’s the Opera, the National Gallery, historical museums or the ruin pubs.

Buda Castle is one of the most striking sights of the city. Located on a fortified hill, this unique historical monument was built in the 15th century. Other buildings worth visiting nearby are Fishermen's Bastion and Royal Palace.

You can’t visit Budapest without bathing in one of the thermal springs. Whether you want to heal pains, chill out or party hard, ‘taking the waters’ has been an experience in Budapest since the Roman times.

Eat like a local whilst you’re in Budapest by ordering some classic Hungarian dishes, like these popular snacks. For classic comfort food on the go, pick up a Lángos, a deep-fried doughy flatbread that's eaten warm and slathered with sour cream and grated cheese or with garlicky butter (or all of the above). For a sweet treat, try Kürtőskalács (Chimney Cake), long strips of sugary dough wrapped around cone-shaped spits that are brushed with butter and roasted over charcoal.