City Guide: Budapest

The urban and natural landscape of  Budapest deservedly earns this city the title of most beautiful in central Europe.

Sitting on the banks of the Danube River and surrounded by  the Great Plain and Buda Hills the natural beauty is complemented by a city that is an architectural gem.

The Hungarian capital combines baroque, neo-classical, Eclectic and Art Nouveau buildings it can be compared to both Prague and Paris, but beats both when it comes to affordable destinations. If you wish to explore Budapest, Booked.net will help you make a booking easily from our comprehensive selections of hotels in Budapest.

We provide photos, maps, and secure reservation forms for Budapest hotels and through Booked.net you can soon take in attractions including museums filled with treasures, pleasure boats sailing up and down Danube and Turkish-era thermal baths.

The food and wine is first-class and cheap and the nightlife is wild with Budapest having a reputation as a party town.
All of this in one of the most inspiring settings in Europe. Attractions include;

- The neo-Gothic Parliament, reminiscent of the British House of Parliament

- Saint Stephen's Basilica; where the Holy Right Hand of the founder of Hungary, King Saint Stephen is on display.

- The Castle Hill and River Danube embankments and the whole of Andrassy ut have been officially recognized as UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Budapest was first established as a Roman settlement named Aquincum. Today the city combines the historic Buda and commercial Pest areas. Those passionate for history will enjoy a hotel on Castle Hill stone's throw from the famed Fishermen's Bastion, Labyrinth and Mathias Church. Meanwhile, Pest area is a perfect place for business travelers.

Budapest has more than enough to keep its visitors occupied. Budapest is sure to have what you are looking for and if you want a reasonably-priced accommodation near the city's attractions, search  our Budapest hotel map at Booked.net.