You have friends/family visiting?
Here are some tips about 10 FREE and fun things to do in Budapest
1. Buda side hills: Citadella
Located upon the top of Gellért Hill, Citadella is a fortress built in 1848/49 by the Austrians. This monument is a symbol of the city, and also really impressive
You can go there by bus, or just walking, if you want to eliminate your lunch burger!
From the top, you have one of the best view of Budapest.
2. Buda side hills: Fisherman’s bastion
Also on top of Buda hills, this place offers an outstanding panorama of Budapest. This unique feature makes the Fisherman’s Bastion one of the most visited places in Budapest. Built in the 19th century, The towers of the Bastion are also part of the Buda Castle tours.
3. Pic-nic on Margaret Island (Margitsziget)
Need fresh air? Morning exercise? You must go to Margaret Island
This green island provides a peaceful hideaway. It includes swimming pools, playgrounds, a water tower, open air theaters and cinema, romantic walkways…
Easily accessible with the 4-6 trams, go there and enjoy nature!
4. Night walk by the Danube
The Danube and its stunning building on each side offers a wonderful show for you eyes, especially the Parliament!
Just take time for a walk along this wonderful river and enjoy!
5. Ruin pubs: Szimpla
One of the most famous Ruin Pub in Budapest, with its strange and amazing decoration! You can choose between different rooms, different bars inside, and also enjoy a Bio Market on Sundays! You can find more information on their website.
6. Ruin pubs/night club: Instant
Instant is the biggest ruin pubs in Budapest, where you can party all night long. It is actually more like a night club than a bar. A lot of rooms, with different music, and an atypical decoration, you’ll have a blast! And it’s for free, of course!
You can find more information on their website.
7. Walking in Gozdu udvar
Gozsdu Courtyard is one of the most dynamically improving centers in the downtown of Budapest; it is a meeting point that combines entertainment, gastronomy and culture.
It’s a walking path with bars, night clubs, restaurants and beautiful lights…
A special tip for you : you like karaoke ? Try the Blue Bird Karaoké in Gozdu Udvar
8. Cross the bridges
Budapest has a lot of bridges that make a connection between Buda and Pest. Those bridges are part of its patrimony. Between the most famous and the oldest: Széchenyi Chain Bridge.They all have a specific and different architecture.
9. Free walking tour
As in many cities, Budapest has some free walking tours with different themes: Jewish district, Buda side and so on! Try one, it’s worth it, and you can learn about the city’s history… for free!
You can find more information on the website
10. Visit Heroes’ square
Laid out in 1896 to mark the thousandth anniversary of Hungary, Heroes’ square is one of the major squares in Budapest, noted for its iconic statues. It is easily accessible with the Metro 1.
As you can see, there are so many things to do in this incredible city. Actually, we don’t want to leave Budapest!
