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The Paris of the East

Hungary

The “Paris of the East” — grand Budapest astride the Danube, steaming thermal baths, ruin bars, and Tokaj wine country.

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The fairytale turrets of Fisherman's Bastion, Budapest

Lake Balaton from the Tihany peninsula

Dobó Square in baroque Eger

Capital

Budapest

Language

Hungarian

Currency

HUF (Hungarian Forint)

Power

230 V · plug type C, F

Best time

Apr–Jun & Sep–Oct (mild)

Now in Budapest

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Icons of Hungary

What makes Hungary, Hungary

Parliament & Danube

Thermal Baths

Chain Bridge

Tokaj Wine

Ruin Bars

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Gear up

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Plan & book

Get to Hungary & get around

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Do & see

Things to do in Hungary

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Before you go

Travel essentials

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Where to go

Notable places in Hungary

The fairytale turrets of Fisherman's Bastion, Budapest

Budapest

The Parliament, Buda Castle, the Chain Bridge, and historic thermal baths like Széchenyi.

Szimpla Kert, the original ruin bar in the old Jewish quarter

Ruin bars

Eclectic nightlife in the crumbling courtyards of the old Jewish quarter.

Lake Balaton from the Tihany peninsula

Lake Balaton

Central Europe’s largest lake — beaches, vineyards, and summer resorts.

Dobó Square in baroque Eger

Eger

A baroque town of a hilltop castle and the “Bull’s Blood” wine cellars.

The big picture

About Hungary

The “Paris of the East” — grand Budapest astride the Danube, steaming thermal baths, ruin bars, and Tokaj wine country.

Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0

The neo-baroque Széchenyi thermal baths, Budapest

Before you fly

Visa info

Hungary visa: Hungary is in the Schengen Area — 90-day visa-free entry for many nationalities. ETIAS may apply from 2025.

Visa rules change frequently. Always confirm with the official Hungarian immigration authorities for your nationality before booking flights.

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