10 Cool Things to Do in Budapest You Didn't Know Exist!, Budapest, Hungary
A very long time ago, I visited Budapest with my parents. I was a child, maybe six or seven years old. At that time we were on vacation in Hungary or other Eastern European countries a lot. Unfortunately, when I think about that time, I have only a few glimpses of memories. Mostly pieces of pictures in my head or a feeling which I had when I try to remember.
Before this trip, I was quite excited about how it feels now, that I have grown up! Here are a few things, which I discovered, experienced during my weekend in Budapest, and which have found their way on my list of favorite things to do in Budapest!
I had a long weekend and a few things on my list, which I wanted to do, but mostly, I wanted to go with the flow and find out which cool things to do I would find in Budapest! Below, you´ll find a list of the 10 coolest things to do in Budapest!
Just in case I haven´t mentioned it yet, but I love food, and I love to try all kinds of different local dishes! When I wandered through the Jewish quarter in Budapest, trying to find a place to have breakfast (by the way, I highly recommend the traditional Hungarian Breakfast at Platós. But also the more healthy dishes or waffles looked delicious!), I went by this street food place. Karaván Street Food is a small place, nestled between buildings, and it looks as if a building stood there before, which was torn down and never restored. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
Before this trip, I was quite excited about how it feels now, that I have grown up! Here are a few things, which I discovered, experienced during my weekend in Budapest, and which have found their way on my list of favorite things to do in Budapest!
I had a long weekend and a few things on my list, which I wanted to do, but mostly, I wanted to go with the flow and find out which cool things to do I would find in Budapest! Below, you´ll find a list of the 10 coolest things to do in Budapest!
Just in case I haven´t mentioned it yet, but I love food, and I love to try all kinds of different local dishes! When I wandered through the Jewish quarter in Budapest, trying to find a place to have breakfast (by the way, I highly recommend the traditional Hungarian Breakfast at Platós. But also the more healthy dishes or waffles looked delicious!), I went by this street food place. Karaván Street Food is a small place, nestled between buildings, and it looks as if a building stood there before, which was torn down and never restored. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: 10 Cool Things to Do in Budapest You Didn't Know Exist!
Guide Location: Hungary » Budapest
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Pia Becker
Read it on Author's Website: https://www.dreamandwanderland.com/things-to-do-in-budapest/
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
Guide Location: Hungary » Budapest
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Pia Becker
Read it on Author's Website: https://www.dreamandwanderland.com/things-to-do-in-budapest/
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
- Karaván Street Food
- Platós
- Szimpla Kert
- Szechenyi Thermal Bath
- Great Market Hall
- Cat Café
- Shoes of the Danube
- Hungarikum Bizstro
- Sisi Statue
- Buda Castle
- Fisherman´s Bastion
- Hospital in the Rocks
- Gellért Hill
- Parliament
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