Holidays in Budapest

An introduction to Budapest

Holidays to Budapest aren't just any city break – they're the classic European city experience. A buzzing bar scene, heaps of history and eye-candy architecture – welcome to Central Europe's answer to Paris.

Budapest holidays are a bargain from start to finish. First off, it's a case of two for the price of one - the Hungarian capital is actually made up of Buda and Pest, laced together across the Danube by a string of beautiful bridges. Then there's the city's penchant for the finer things in life – think classy casinos, posh nosh and luxury hotels, all at wallet friendly prices. Finally, travel to Budapest and you get all the goodies of an old city rubbing shoulders with a party-hearty nocturnal scene. This is the stuff of great city breaks.

Budapest's splendour knows no bounds – almost every inch of the centre drips with Art Nouveau elegance and fin-de-siecle style. And this sophistication isn't just skin deep – if there's one thing Budapest knows how to do, it's spoil you. Make your skin tingle at the Turkish baths in Taban. Splash your cash at the boutiques and bistros in Parizsi Udvar. And sit back and catch some rays on Margit Sziget island.

After culture and camera fodder? Then head up Var, home to best views in the city – inside and out. Wind your way through the museums and galleries housed in the impressive Buda Palace and get snap happy at the Fishermen's Bastion as Budapest spreads out below you. Just make sure you're back down there when the evening's festivities kick off – nights out on Budapest holidays are not to be missed.

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