Budapest, Hungary

october 2026

3 Week, 7 Country Tour: Stop #3, Country #35 in my 40x40 Goal.

Prague, Czech Republic—>Train—>Bratislava, Slovakia—>Bus—>Budapest, Hungary

4 Nights at a Hostel

Instagram Post: I promise I have more photos than the Budapest parliament building, but I just had to get it from every angle. The first time I saw it was when it was all lit up at night while on a Danube River cruise ,and it is one of the most spectacular buildings I’ve ever seen. Budapest glows at night and it is a sight to behold. Loved my time there. Hungary for more. :)

Champagne on Danube River Boat Ride

Tram by parliament building

 

Széchenyi Thermal Bath

 

1 of 15 indoor pools at Széchenyi Thermal Bath

I love steam rooms

Spent around 6 hours at Széchenyi Thermal Bath with upgraded Dayspalm Pass

Vajdahunyad Castle

Statue of Anonymous

Vajdahunyad Castle

City Park

Musicians need beer too

View from inside Buda Castle

Selfie in St Stephen’s Hall in Buda Castle

St Stephen’s Hall in Buda Castle

Hungarian National Gallery

My favorite painting I saw at the gallery, “Pilgrimage to the Cedars in Lebanon” by Tivadar Csontváry Kosztka

View from National Gallery Dome

View from National Gallery Dome

 
 

Fisherman’s Bastion

Fisherman’s Bastion

Széchenyi Chain Bridge over Danube River

Danube River

site signs

Langos-fried dough with sour cream and cheese

moon exhibition

Streets of Budapest