🇭🇺 Budapest for a weekend

What to see in two days

1. Parliament and the Danube embankment
2. Buda Castle and Fisherman's Bastion
3. Széchenyi thermal bath
4. Great Market Hall
5. Ruin bars of the Jewish Quarter

Where to stay

• District V (Belváros): Central, by the river, walkable Hotels on the map
• District VII (Jewish Quarter): Nightlife and food; can be noisy Hotels on the map
• Castle District (Buda): Quiet, historic, views Hotels on the map

Neighbourhood advice only: we do not earn from hotel bookings.

From the airport

Bus 100E runs from the airport to Deák Ferenc tér in the centre (about 40 min, special ticket).

Official transport sites: BKK (Budapest transport) · Budapest Airport

When to go

Best: April–June and September–October. December has the Christmas markets; winter is cold but the baths make it worth it. July–August can be hot.

Average weather by month

Averages for 2016–2025: daytime high and days with rain (1 mm or more) per month. Source: Open-Meteo (ERA5).

Upcoming events

• Budapest Advent Fair Nov 13 – December 31, 2026 (dates approximate)
  Christmas fairs at Vörösmarty Square and St Stephen’s Basilica with a light show on the façade. budapestinfo.hu
• Sziget Festival Aug 11 – August 17, 2027 (dates approximate)
  A week-long music festival on an island in the Danube. szigetfestival.com

Dates as announced by the organisers; check the official site before you book.