{"id":246227,"date":"2026-06-12T20:24:28","date_gmt":"2026-06-12T18:24:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/destinations\/hungary\/"},"modified":"2026-07-03T11:26:37","modified_gmt":"2026-07-03T09:26:37","slug":"hungary","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/destinations\/hungary\/","title":{"rendered":"Hungary: Guide, Tips &#038; What to See 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<!-- LK_DEST_HERO start -->\n<div class=\"lk-dest lk-dest-hero\" style=\"background-image:linear-gradient(0deg,rgba(0,0,0,.62) 0%,rgba(0,0,0,.15) 45%,rgba(0,0,0,.25) 100%),url(&quot;https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/termalni-lazne-madarsko-1.jpg&quot;)\"><div class=\"lk-dest-herowrap\"><div class=\"lk-dest-kicker\">A guide by travellers<\/div><div class=\"lk-dest-hero-h\">Hungary<\/div><div class=\"lk-dest-herorule\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<!-- LK_DEST_HERO end -->\n\n\n\n<!-- LK_DEST_UPDATED start -->\n<div class=\"lk-dest-up\"><style>.lk-dest-up{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;gap:6px 16px;font-family:'DM Sans',Georgia,sans-serif;background:#faf7f2;border:1px solid #eee8dc;border-left:4px solid #c39f76;border-radius:10px;padding:12px 18px;margin:0 0 1.6rem;font-size:14px;color:#3d3429}.lk-dest-up strong{color:#b0895e}.lk-dest-up .s{color:#6b5d4a;margin-left:auto}@media(max-width:560px){.lk-dest-up .s{margin-left:0;width:100%}}<\/style><span>\ud83d\uddd3\ufe0f Updated: <strong>3. 7. 2026<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"s\"><b>12<\/b> guides<\/span><\/div>\n<!-- LK_DEST_UPDATED end -->\n\n\n\n<!-- LK_DEST_NAV start -->\n<div class=\"lk-dest\"><div class=\"lk-dest-navbox\"><div class=\"lk-dest-navlab\">What are you after first?<\/div><div class=\"lk-dest-nav\"><a class=\"lk-dest-navc\" href=\"#kdy-jet\">When to go&nbsp;\u2193<\/a><a class=\"lk-dest-navc\" href=\"#rezervovat-vcas\">What to book early&nbsp;\u2193<\/a><a class=\"lk-dest-navc\" href=\"#ubytovani\">Where to stay&nbsp;\u2193<\/a><a class=\"lk-dest-navc\" href=\"#usetrit\">How to save&nbsp;\u2193<\/a><a class=\"lk-dest-navc\" href=\"#clanky\">Our articles&nbsp;\u2193<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<!-- LK_DEST_NAV end -->\n\n\n\n<!-- LK_DEST_FACTS start -->\n<div class=\"lk-dest\"><div class=\"lk-dest-chiprow\"><span class=\"lk-dest-chipf\">\ud83c\udfdb\ufe0f Capital <b>Budapest<\/b><\/span><span class=\"lk-dest-chipf\">\ud83d\udcb0 Currency <b>Hungarian Forint (HUF)<\/b><\/span><span class=\"lk-dest-chipf\">\ud83d\udde3\ufe0f Language <b>Hungarian<\/b><\/span><span class=\"lk-dest-chipf\">\ud83d\udd50 Time zone <b>UTC+01:00<\/b><\/span><span class=\"lk-dest-chipf\">\ud83d\udcde Dialling code <b>+36<\/b><\/span><span class=\"lk-dest-chipf\">\ud83d\udd0c Plug <b>C \/ F \u00b7 230 V<\/b><\/span><span class=\"lk-dest-chipf\">\ud83d\udec2 Visa (CZ citizens) <b>Schengen \u2014 visa-free<\/b><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n<!-- LK_DEST_FACTS end -->\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Hungary<\/strong> is one of those destinations that&#8217;s just a hop away from the Czech Republic \u2013 and yet, before you set off, the same questions keep spinning around in your head: how much will the whole thing cost, when&#8217;s the best time to go, and should you do it yourself or just book a package after all? 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padding:7px 15px; border-radius:7px; }\n.lk-dest-lmap a.lk-mpop-b:hover, .lk-mpop a.lk-mpop-b:hover { background:#b0895e; color:#fff; }\n@media (max-width:560px){ .lk-dest-hero-h{ font-size:31px; } .lk-dest-hero{ min-height:260px; } .lk-dest-lmap{ height:320px; } }\n@media (max-width:900px){ .lk-dest-arts,.lk-dest-trips,.lk-dest-stays{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);} .lk-dest-prac{ grid-template-columns:1fr;} .lk-dest-how{ grid-template-columns:1fr;} }\n@media (max-width:560px){ .lk-dest-arts,.lk-dest-trips,.lk-dest-flights,.lk-dest-stays{ grid-template-columns:1fr;} .lk-dest-weather{ grid-template-columns:repeat(6,1fr); row-gap:12px;} .lk-dest-cur{ flex-direction:column; text-align:center;} }\n<\/style><div class=\"lk-dest-cur\"><img src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/lukas-a-lucie-lk-media-700x700-1.jpg\" alt=\"Lucie a Luk\u00e1\u0161 \u2014 Loudav\u00fdm krokem\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"\"><div><div class=\"k\">This isn&#8217;t a catalogue<\/div><div class=\"n\">We&#8217;re Lucie and Luk\u00e1\u0161 \u2014 and travel is our life<\/div><div class=\"d\">The two of us put this guide together and keep an eye on it. We only pick trips and tips we&#8217;d take ourselves, and we only write about places worth your time.<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"lk-dest-how\"><div>\u270d\ufe0f <b>We build it by hand<\/b> \u2014 the two of us choose the destinations and tips, and bots help us keep the numbers up to date<\/div><div>\ud83d\udd04 <b>We refresh prices every morning<\/b> \u2014 no week-old trips or flights hanging around here<\/div><div>\ud83e\udded <b>We only recommend places we&#8217;d go ourselves<\/b> \u2014 and we&#8217;ll tell you what to skip too<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<!-- LK_DEST_CURATOR end -->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"co-videt\">What to see and do in Hungary<\/h2>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The vast majority of trips to Hungary start in <strong>Budapest<\/strong> \u2013 and no wonder. You could easily spend a week here alone and still not see it all. For inspiration on where to head, we&#8217;ve put together <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/budapest-hungary\/\">66 of the best things to see in Budapest<\/a><\/strong>, complete with a map for your phone.<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>A stroll along the Danube embankment from <strong>Parliament<\/strong> across the Chain Bridge up to Castle Hill \u2013 it&#8217;s loveliest at dusk.<\/li><li><strong>Thermal baths<\/strong> are a national pastime in Hungary. Exactly where to go we&#8217;ve laid out in our article <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/hungary-best-places-holiday\/\">thermal baths in Hungary: 13 tips<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 from the grand Sz\u00e9chenyi to quieter baths outside Budapest.<\/li><li>The coffee and breakfast scene in Budapest is surprisingly strong \u2013 you&#8217;ll find our favourites in our roundup of the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/cafes-budapest\/\">12 best caf\u00e9s in Budapest<\/a><\/strong>.<\/li><li>During Advent the city transforms \u2013 <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/budapest-christmas-markets\/\">Budapest&#8217;s Christmas markets<\/a><\/strong> are among the prettiest in Central Europe.<\/li><li>Beyond the capital, it&#8217;s well worth a trip to <strong>Lake Balaton<\/strong> (the largest lake in Central Europe), historic <strong>Eger<\/strong> with its wineries, or the Danube Bend near Szentendre.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<!-- LK_DEST_PHOTO start -->\n<div class=\"lk-dest\"><figure class=\"lk-dest-photo\"><img src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Szecheney_pool.jpg\" alt=\"Budapest Thermal Baths: 8 Best Spas + Practical Guide for 2026\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"\"><figcaption>From our article: <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/budapest-thermal-baths\/\">Budapest Thermal Baths: 8 Best Spas + Practical Guide for 2026 \u2192<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<!-- LK_DEST_PHOTO end -->\n\n\n\n<!-- LK_DEST_WEATHER start -->\n<div class=\"lk-dest\"><div class=\"lk-dest-h\">Weather and best time: Hungary<\/div><div class=\"lk-dest-weather\"><div class=\"lk-dest-wcol\"><span class=\"t\">5\u00b0<\/span><span class=\"bar\" style=\"height:18px\"><\/span><span class=\"mo\">Jan<\/span><span class=\"p\">43<\/span><\/div><div class=\"lk-dest-wcol\"><span class=\"t\">9\u00b0<\/span><span class=\"bar\" style=\"height:27px\"><\/span><span class=\"mo\">Feb<\/span><span class=\"p\">31<\/span><\/div><div class=\"lk-dest-wcol\"><span class=\"t\">13\u00b0<\/span><span class=\"bar\" style=\"height:34px\"><\/span><span class=\"mo\">Mar<\/span><span class=\"p\">25<\/span><\/div><div class=\"lk-dest-wcol\"><span class=\"t\">16\u00b0<\/span><span class=\"bar\" style=\"height:41px\"><\/span><span class=\"mo\">Apr<\/span><span class=\"p\">54<\/span><\/div><div class=\"lk-dest-wcol\"><span class=\"t\">21\u00b0<\/span><span class=\"bar\" style=\"height:51px\"><\/span><span class=\"mo\">May<\/span><span class=\"p\">88<\/span><\/div><div class=\"lk-dest-wcol on\"><span class=\"t\">27\u00b0<\/span><span class=\"bar\" style=\"height:63px\"><\/span><span class=\"mo\">Jun<\/span><span class=\"p\">67<\/span><\/div><div class=\"lk-dest-wcol on\"><span class=\"t\">29\u00b0<\/span><span class=\"bar\" style=\"height:68px\"><\/span><span class=\"mo\">Jul<\/span><span class=\"p\">51<\/span><\/div><div class=\"lk-dest-wcol on\"><span class=\"t\">29\u00b0<\/span><span class=\"bar\" style=\"height:67px\"><\/span><span class=\"mo\">Aug<\/span><span class=\"p\">35<\/span><\/div><div class=\"lk-dest-wcol\"><span class=\"t\">24\u00b0<\/span><span class=\"bar\" style=\"height:56px\"><\/span><span class=\"mo\">Sep<\/span><span class=\"p\">47<\/span><\/div><div class=\"lk-dest-wcol\"><span class=\"t\">18\u00b0<\/span><span class=\"bar\" style=\"height:45px\"><\/span><span class=\"mo\">Oct<\/span><span class=\"p\">40<\/span><\/div><div class=\"lk-dest-wcol\"><span class=\"t\">11\u00b0<\/span><span class=\"bar\" style=\"height:30px\"><\/span><span class=\"mo\">Nov<\/span><span class=\"p\">67<\/span><\/div><div class=\"lk-dest-wcol\"><span class=\"t\">6\u00b0<\/span><span class=\"bar\" style=\"height:21px\"><\/span><span class=\"mo\">Dec<\/span><span class=\"p\">71<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"lk-dest-wleg\">Bar = average daily high (\u00b0C), number below = precipitation (mm\/month). Warmest: <b>Jun, Jul, Aug<\/b>. Source: Open-Meteo, 2019\u20132023 normals.<\/div><\/div>\n<!-- LK_DEST_WEATHER end -->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"kdy-jet\">When to visit Hungary<\/h2>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can visit Hungary pretty much year-round \u2013 just for different reasons each time. The most pleasant weather for sightseeing comes in <strong>May, June and September<\/strong> \u2013 warm but not muggy, and the cities aren&#8217;t as packed as in the height of summer.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Summer (July\u2013August) belongs to Lake Balaton and swimming, but Budapest can get hot and parched, easily topping <strong>35 \u00b0C<\/strong>. If you can&#8217;t stand the heat, you&#8217;re better off steering clear. <strong>October<\/strong>, on the other hand, is ideal for thermal baths and a calmer city weekend \u2013 we explain exactly why in our article on <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/october-holidays-best-places\/\">where to go on holiday in October<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Advent season has a magic all its own \u2013 the Christmas markets run roughly from <strong>mid-November to early January<\/strong>. Expect chilly weather and shorter days, but the atmosphere more than makes up for it.<\/p>\n\n\n<!-- LK_DEST_TIPS start -->\n<!-- LK_DEST_TIPS end -->\n\n\n\n<!-- LK_DEST_GYG start -->\n<div class=\"lk-dest\" id=\"rezervovat-vcas\"><div class=\"lk-dest-h\">What to book early<\/div><div class=\"lk-dest-fintro\"><p>What absolutely shouldn&#8217;t you miss in Hungary? Here&#8217;s our short editorial pick of experiences worth your time \u2013 based on the places we ourselves kept coming back to.<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Sz\u00e9chenyi Thermal Baths<\/strong> \u2013 open-air bathing even in winter, a classic you shouldn&#8217;t miss (more in our <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/hungary-best-places-holiday\/\">tips on Hungary&#8217;s thermal baths<\/a>).<\/li><li><strong>An evening Danube cruise<\/strong> \u2013 the floodlit Parliament and bridges seen from the water are unforgettable.<\/li><li><strong>Breakfast in one of the local caf\u00e9s<\/strong> \u2013 you&#8217;ll find our favourites in our roundup of <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/cafes-budapest\/\">caf\u00e9s in Budapest<\/a>.<\/li><li><strong>A walk around Castle Hill<\/strong> with a view over all of Pest.<\/li><li><strong>Christmas markets<\/strong> by St Stephen&#8217;s Basilica \u2013 mulled wine, k\u00fcrt\u0151skal\u00e1cs and atmosphere (see our <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/budapest-christmas-markets\/\">guide to the markets<\/a>).<\/li><li><strong>Cellar tastings in Eger<\/strong> \u2013 the famous Egri Bikav\u00e9r straight from the source.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"lk-dest-gygin\">The most sought-after ones sell out weeks ahead in high season. 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How about visiting thermal spas in Hungary? We have 15 tips for the best ones.<\/div><span class=\"lk-dest-ago\">Read \u2192<\/span><\/div><\/a>\n<a class=\"lk-dest-acard\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/best-aquaparks-hungary\/\"><div class=\"lk-dest-aphoto\"><img src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/aquaworld-budapest-kupole-768x512.jpg\" alt=\"Best Aquaparks in Hungary: 13 Top Picks for 2026\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"\"><\/div><div class=\"lk-dest-abody\"><div class=\"lk-dest-atitle\">Best Aquaparks in Hungary: 13 Top Picks for 2026<\/div><div class=\"lk-dest-aex\">Discover the best aquaparks in Hungary for 2026! We\u2019ll show you where to find the longest slides, where to hunt down\u2026<\/div><span class=\"lk-dest-ago\">Read \u2192<\/span><\/div><\/a>\n<a class=\"lk-dest-acard\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/cafes-budapest\/\"><div class=\"lk-dest-aphoto\"><img src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Szimply-Budapest-1-of-1-768x512.jpg\" alt=\"The 12 Best Cafes in Budapest + Where to Go For Breakfast\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"\"><\/div><div class=\"lk-dest-abody\"><div class=\"lk-dest-atitle\">The 12 Best Cafes in Budapest + Where to Go For Breakfast<\/div><div class=\"lk-dest-aex\">I\u2019m sure you\u2019ve heard that Budapest is a caf\u00e9 paradise. If you love good coffee and the beautiful surroundings of hip\u2026<\/div><span class=\"lk-dest-ago\">Read \u2192<\/span><\/div><\/a>\n<a class=\"lk-dest-acard\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/getting-around-budapest-hungary\/\"><div class=\"lk-dest-aphoto\"><img src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/budapest-parlament-podzim-dunaj-768x512.jpg\" alt=\"How to Get to Budapest, Hungary + Getting Around the City (2026)\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"\"><\/div><div class=\"lk-dest-abody\"><div class=\"lk-dest-atitle\">How to Get to Budapest, Hungary + Getting Around the City (2026)<\/div><div class=\"lk-dest-aex\">Planning a trip to Budapest, Hungary? Find out how to get there fastest, why you shouldn\u2019t pay in euros, and how to d\u2026<\/div><span class=\"lk-dest-ago\">Read \u2192<\/span><\/div><\/a>\n<a class=\"lk-dest-acard\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/budapest-hungary\/\"><div class=\"lk-dest-aphoto\"><img src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/vyhled_budapest-768x576.jpg\" alt=\"Budapest, Hungary: 35 Best Things to Do and See\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"\"><\/div><div class=\"lk-dest-abody\"><div class=\"lk-dest-atitle\">Budapest, Hungary: 35 Best Things to Do and See<\/div><div class=\"lk-dest-aex\">Are you heading to the capital of Hungary \u2013 Budapest? Then you can\u2019t miss our article, which is all about Budapest an\u2026<\/div><span class=\"lk-dest-ago\">Read \u2192<\/span><\/div><\/a>\n<a class=\"lk-dest-acard\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/budapest-christmas-markets\/\"><div class=\"lk-dest-aphoto\"><img src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/vanocni-trhy-budapest-1-768x403.jpg\" alt=\"Budapest Christmas Markets 2026 \u2013 Locations, Opening Hours &amp; Programme\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"\"><\/div><div class=\"lk-dest-abody\"><div class=\"lk-dest-atitle\">Budapest Christmas Markets 2026 \u2013 Locations, Opening Hours &amp; Programme<\/div><div class=\"lk-dest-aex\">Looking for the perfect Christmas market destination? How about Budapest, Hungary? Find all the information about thi\u2026<\/div><span class=\"lk-dest-ago\">Read \u2192<\/span><\/div><\/a>\n<\/div><a class=\"lk-dest-cta\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/travel\/europe\/hungary\/\" style=\"margin-top:14px\">Show all articles: Hungary (13) \u2192<\/a><\/div>\n<!-- LK_DEST_ARTICLES end -->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"doprava\">How to get to Hungary<\/h2>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hungary is brilliantly accessible from the Czech Republic by car and by direct connections alike \u2013 it&#8217;s roughly <strong>530 km from Prague to Budapest, about 5\u20136 hours<\/strong> of driving. Both train and bus run direct and often work out cheaper than flying; how to get around the city once you&#8217;re there we cover in our article <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/getting-around-budapest-hungary\/\">how to get to Budapest + getting around the city<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By air, there are direct flights from Prague to <strong>Budapest Airport (BUD)<\/strong>, the main gateway to the whole country. The flight takes around <strong>1 hour and 15 minutes<\/strong>, so it makes more sense for a quick weekend or when you snag a good deal \u2013 otherwise, for such a close destination, the train or car is often more practical.<\/p>\n\n\n<!-- LK_DEST_FLIGHTS start -->\n<!-- LK_DEST_FLIGHTS end -->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"auto\">Renting a car<\/h2>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For Budapest itself you don&#8217;t need a car \u2013 if anything, it&#8217;s a burden. Parking in the centre is expensive and complicated, and <strong>you&#8217;ll get around the city faster on public transport and on foot<\/strong>. A car only makes sense once you want to explore the surroundings: Lake Balaton, wine country, smaller towns or spas beyond the reach of the train.<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Compare prices via <strong>rental comparison sites<\/strong> and book ahead \u2013 on the spot it&#8217;s usually pricier with less choice.<\/li><li>Keep an eye on the <strong>insurance and the deposit amount<\/strong> blocked on your card (it can run into thousands of crowns).<\/li><li>Hungarian motorways run on an <strong>electronic vignette (e-matrica)<\/strong> \u2013 with a rental car, check whether it&#8217;s included in the price, or you risk a fine.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<!-- LK_DEST_CAR start -->\n<div class=\"lk-dest\"><a class=\"lk-dest-cta\" href=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/hungary?a_aid=lukaskonecny&amp;chan=hub&amp;data1=madarsko\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\">Compare car rental prices (DiscoverCars) \u2192<\/a><\/div>\n<!-- LK_DEST_CAR end -->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ubytovani\">Where to stay in Hungary<\/h2>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In Budapest it pays to stay as close to the centre as possible \u2013 you&#8217;ll save time and the hassle of getting around. The most popular choice is the <strong>Pest side (Districts V, VI, VII)<\/strong>, where everything is within walking distance: the riverbank, restaurants and ruin bars. The Buda side tends to be quieter and often cheaper.<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Hostels and apartments<\/strong> \u2013 the best value for location for couples and groups alike, especially in District VII.<\/li><li><strong>Hotels with breakfast<\/strong> \u2013 a comfortable choice for a city weekend; it pays to book early.<\/li><li><strong>Spa hotels<\/strong> \u2013 outside Budapest (H\u00e9v\u00edz, Eger, Hajd\u00faszoboszl\u00f3), perfect for a wellness break.<\/li><li><strong>Around Lake Balaton<\/strong>, guesthouses and apartments dominate \u2013 in summer, book well in advance.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<!-- LK_DEST_STAY start -->\n<div class=\"lk-dest\"><div class=\"lk-dest-h\">Our accommodation picks<\/div><div class=\"lk-dest-stays\"><a class=\"lk-dest-scard\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stay22.com\/allez\/roam?aid=lukaskonecny&amp;campaign=loudavymkrokemcz&amp;campaign=budapestnejlepsimista&amp;address=Budape%C5%A1%C5%A5&amp;hotelname=Hotel+Vision&amp;search=Hotel+Vision&amp;category=accommodation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\"><div class=\"lk-dest-sbody\"><div class=\"lk-dest-splace\">Budape\u0161\u0165<\/div><div class=\"lk-dest-sname\">Hotel Vision<\/div><div class=\"lk-dest-swhy\">A hotel with fantastic breakfasts, a superb location and gorgeous rooms \u2013 ideal for those who want more upscale accommodation.<\/div><span class=\"lk-dest-sgo\">Check prices \u2192<\/span><\/div><\/a><\/div><a class=\"lk-dest-cta\" href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?ss=Hungary&#038;aid=2397601\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\" style=\"margin-top:14px\">Find accommodation in Hungary \u2192<\/a><div class=\"lk-dest-disc\">Based on our articles. Links are affiliate \u2014 they don&#8217;t change your price, they help us run the site.<\/div><\/div>\n<!-- LK_DEST_STAY end -->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cestovka-vs-sam\">Package tour or independent travel?<\/h2>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>A package is worth it when\u2026<\/strong><\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>you want transport and accommodation sorted in a single bundle;<\/li><li>you&#8217;re going for a spa\/wellness break and don&#8217;t want to deal with anything;<\/li><li>you don&#8217;t feel like planning and tracking prices on your own.<\/li><\/ul><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Go it alone when\u2026<\/strong><\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>you&#8217;re heading mainly to Budapest \u2013 it&#8217;s an ideal city for a self-guided weekend;<\/li><li>you want to set your own pace and route;<\/li><li>you&#8217;re coming from the Czech Republic and can use the car, train or bus directly.<\/li><\/ul><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The two of us almost always travel to Hungary <strong>independently<\/strong> \u2013 it&#8217;s close, the journey is simple, and Budapest is easy enough to handle on your own. A package makes more sense for spa stays, where you&#8217;ll appreciate the &#8220;all-inclusive&#8221; comfort.<\/p>\n\n\n<!-- LK_DEST_TRIPS start -->\n<!-- LK_DEST_TRIPS end -->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"rozpocet\">Budget: daily costs in Hungary<\/h2>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"lk-dest-budget\"><thead><tr><th>Level<\/th><th>Accommodation<\/th><th>Food<\/th><th>Transport &#038; activities<\/th><th>Total\/day<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Backpacker<\/td><td>6\u202f200 Ft\u20139\u202f400 Ft (hostel)<\/td><td>4\u202f700 Ft\u20137\u202f000 Ft<\/td><td>3\u202f100 Ft\u20135\u202f500 Ft<\/td><td>approx. 15\u202f600 Ft\u201321\u202f900 Ft<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Standard<\/td><td>14\u202f100 Ft\u201323\u202f400 Ft (apartment\/3* hotel)<\/td><td>7\u202f800 Ft\u201312\u202f500 Ft<\/td><td>6\u202f200 Ft\u201310\u202f900 Ft<\/td><td>approx. 28\u202f100 Ft\u201346\u202f900 Ft<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Comfort<\/td><td>31 200+ Ft (4* hotel\/spa)<\/td><td>14\u202f100 Ft\u201323\u202f400 Ft<\/td><td>12 500+ Ft<\/td><td>approx. 62 500+ Ft<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These prices are <strong>approximate, per person and per day<\/strong>, and assume two people sharing accommodation. Hungary is one of the <strong>cheaper destinations in the EU<\/strong> \u2014 you can eat well for just a few hundred crowns, only in the tourist heart of Budapest do prices climb higher.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"usetrit\">How to save when planning<\/h2>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Flights:<\/strong> for such a close destination, deals pop up sporadically \u2013 keep an eye on prices and buy when they drop. <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/cheap-flights\/\">Search for flights in our search engine.<\/a><\/li><li><strong>Accommodation in Budapest:<\/strong> the best value-for-location places go first, so for Advent and summer book a good <strong>2\u20133 months ahead<\/strong>. <a href=\"#ubytovani\">Our accommodation tips.<\/a><\/li><li><strong>Christmas markets:<\/strong> prices and crowds peak at the weekend \u2013 go on a weekday instead.<\/li><li><strong>Where you overpay:<\/strong> airport exchange offices, taxis you didn&#8217;t pre-book, and restaurants right by the main sights. A few metres into the next street can easily save you a third.<\/li><li><strong>Tours and activities:<\/strong> book spa stays and cruises in advance, especially in season. <a href=\"#zajezdy\">Check out the current packages<\/a> and <a href=\"#rezervovat-vcas\">what to book early<\/a>.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"prakticke\">Practical information<\/h2>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Currency:<\/strong> you pay in forints (HUF) \u2013 euros and crowns are usually not accepted. Cards work almost everywhere, but keep some cash for markets and small businesses.<\/li><li><strong>Language:<\/strong> Hungarian is a tough nut to crack, but in Budapest you&#8217;ll get by in <strong>English<\/strong> without any trouble.<\/li><li><strong>Connectivity:<\/strong> Hungary is in the EU, so roaming works just like at home. If your plan doesn&#8217;t include EU data, an <strong>eSIM<\/strong> sorts it out \u2013 you can activate it online in a few minutes.<\/li><li><strong>Safety:<\/strong> the country is safe; just watch your pockets on public transport and at markets, and beware of overpriced exchange offices and unlicensed taxis.<\/li><li><strong>Tip:<\/strong> exchange money in the city rather than at the airport \u2013 the rate there tends to be considerably worse.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<!-- LK_DEST_CROSS start -->\n<div class=\"lk-dest\"><div class=\"lk-dest-h\">Before you go<\/div><div class=\"lk-dest-prac\"><a class=\"lk-dest-ptile\" href=\"https:\/\/lk-sim.com\/regions\/europe?ref=loudavymkrokem&#038;lng=cs&#038;utm_source=loudavymkrokem&#038;utm_medium=portal&#038;utm_campaign=destinace&#038;utm_content=madarsko\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\"><span class=\"lk-dest-pico\">\ud83d\udcf6<\/span><span class=\"lk-dest-pt\">Data eSIM for Hungary<\/span><span class=\"lk-dest-pd\">Mobile data the moment you land, no roaming. from&nbsp;<b>2,5&nbsp;\u20ac<\/b> \u00b7 35 bundles covering Hungary<\/span><span class=\"lk-dest-pgo\">Choose eSIM \u2192<\/span><\/a><a class=\"lk-dest-ptile\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/doporucujeme\/safetywing-nomad-insurance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\"><span class=\"lk-dest-pico\">\ud83d\udee1\ufe0f<\/span><span class=\"lk-dest-pt\">Travel insurance<\/span><span class=\"lk-dest-pd\">Covers medical costs and cancellation \u2014 set it up online in minutes.<\/span><span class=\"lk-dest-pgo\">Compare insurance \u2192<\/span><\/a><div class=\"lk-dest-ptile\"><span class=\"lk-dest-pico\">\ud83d\udcb1<\/span><span class=\"lk-dest-pt\">Currency and rate<\/span><span class=\"lk-dest-pd\">Current rate: 1&nbsp;\u20ac \u2248 24.22&nbsp;CZK (CNB). In Hungary you can pay by card almost everywhere.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<!-- LK_DEST_CROSS end -->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"faq\">Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"lk-lm-faqwrap\"><style>.lk-lm-faq{border:1px solid #e3e8e7;border-radius:9px;margin:8px 0;padding:0 16px;background:#fbfcfc}.lk-lm-faq summary{font-weight:600;cursor:pointer;padding:13px 0;list-style:none}.lk-lm-faq summary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none}.lk-lm-faq summary:before{content:'+';color:#1a7a6b;font-weight:700;margin-right:8px}.lk-lm-faq[open] summary:before{content:'\\2212'}.lk-lm-faq>div{padding:0 0 14px;color:#4b5563;line-height:1.6}<\/style>\n<details class=\"lk-lm-faq\"><summary>Do I need euros for Hungary, or do they use forints?<\/summary><div>In Hungary you pay in Hungarian forints (HUF). Euros and crowns are usually not accepted. You can pay by card almost everywhere, but it&#8217;s handy to keep some cash for markets and smaller businesses.<\/div><\/details>\n<details class=\"lk-lm-faq\"><summary>When is the best time to visit Budapest?<\/summary><div>For sightseeing, May, June and September are the most pleasant, when it&#8217;s warm but not muggy. In summer it often gets above 35 \u00b0C, while during Advent the Christmas markets run roughly from mid-November to early January.<\/div><\/details>\n<details class=\"lk-lm-faq\"><summary>How long does the journey from Prague to Budapest take?<\/summary><div>By car it&#8217;s about 530 km, so around 5\u20136 hours of driving. A direct flight from Prague takes about 75 minutes. Both train and bus run direct and often work out cheaper than flying.<\/div><\/details>\n<details class=\"lk-lm-faq\"><summary>Is it worth renting a car in Budapest?<\/summary><div>For Budapest itself, no \u2013 parking is expensive and you get around the city faster on public transport and on foot. A car only makes sense once you want to explore the surroundings, like Lake Balaton, the spas or the wine country.<\/div><\/details>\n<details class=\"lk-lm-faq\"><summary>Does roaming work in Hungary like at home?<\/summary><div>Yes, Hungary is in the EU, so roaming works just like in the Czech Republic. If your plan doesn&#8217;t include EU data, you can sort it out with an eSIM, which you activate online in a few minutes.<\/div><\/details>\n<details class=\"lk-lm-faq\"><summary>Is Budapest safe?<\/summary><div>Yes, it&#8217;s a safe city. Just watch your pockets on public transport and at markets, and beware of overpriced exchange offices and unlicensed taxis. 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