The first time I heard about Budapest was when I learnt about the Shoes on the Danube Bank when I was learning about World Wars and its one of the main reasons why I wanted to visit Budapest. So that's where I went first thing in the first morning in Budapest.
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To Stay:
Hotels and B&Bs at all price points are available in Budapest City Centre.
Here’s my review of Hotel Danubius Astoria where I stayed.
To Get There:
Local Transport within Budapest is possible with metro, tram, buses and boats which are free with Budapest Card.
On Google Maps: Shoes at the Banks of River Danube, Hungarian Parliament, Széchenyi chain bridge, 0km stone, Clark Ádám tér, Zugliget Chairlift, Andrassy Avenue, House of Terror, Heroes Square, Vegan Love
On Google Maps: Shoes at the Banks of River Danube, Hungarian Parliament, Széchenyi chain bridge, 0km stone, Clark Ádám tér, Zugliget Chairlift, Andrassy Avenue, House of Terror, Heroes Square, Vegan Love
Entry Ticket & Timings:
Széchenyi chain bridge, 0km stone, Andrassy Avenue, Heroes Square: Free; Open 24 hrs
House of Terror: 3000HUF; Tue-Sun 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Vegan Love: Prices begin at 1700HUF (€6) for burgers; Everyday 11:00AM - 9:00PM
Funicular Ride: 1800HUF; 7:30AM to 10:00PM
Zugliget Chairlift: 1400 HUF; 10:00AM to 3:30PM in winters & till 7:00PM in summers
Zugliget Chairlift (both ways) is included in the Budapest Card. Funicular ride is not included. Purchasing Funicular ride ticket and Budapest Card, entitles you to take Zugliget - Funicular shuttle bus.
Széchenyi chain bridge, 0km stone, Andrassy Avenue, Heroes Square: Free; Open 24 hrs
House of Terror: 3000HUF; Tue-Sun 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Vegan Love: Prices begin at 1700HUF (€6) for burgers; Everyday 11:00AM - 9:00PM
Funicular Ride: 1800HUF; 7:30AM to 10:00PM
Zugliget Chairlift: 1400 HUF; 10:00AM to 3:30PM in winters & till 7:00PM in summers
Zugliget Chairlift (both ways) is included in the Budapest Card. Funicular ride is not included. Purchasing Funicular ride ticket and Budapest Card, entitles you to take Zugliget - Funicular shuttle bus.
P.S: I was invited by Budapest Tourism to experience the city for review purposes, however the opinions are my own and this post does not to advertise the product/service.