How to spend 2 days in Budapest

Budapest is a city that I've always wanted to visit. It's full of history, culture and beautiful architecture. In fact, it was the first capital of the Kingdom of Hungary in the 9th century! If you're planning a trip there in the next few months (or even years), here is a 2 day itinerary that will give you an idea of what to do on your visit.

Walk across the Chain Bridge and head up to Buda Castle

Walk across the Chain Bridge and head up to Buda Castle. The castle is a great place to start your day, as it's right on top of Castle Hill (and therefore not far from where you'll be staying). It's also a good way to get a feel for Budapest, since it offers amazing views of both sides of the Danube River while providing insight into Hungarian history through its exhibits.

Buda Castle

Buda Castle is the largest castle in Budapest, and it's also one of the most important historical sites in Hungary. The castle was built in 1265 by King Bela IV of Hungary on top of Gellert Hill overlooking Buda (which was then known as "Pest"). It served as a royal residence until 1918 when Hungary became a republic after World War I ended.

Buda Castle suffered significant damage during World War II when it was bombed by Allied forces; however, some of its structures were rebuilt afterwards by architect Lajos Harkanyi between 1946-1949. Today you can visit both museums inside this UNESCO World Heritage Site: The Matthias Corvinus Museum showcases artifacts belonging to King Matthias Corvinus while The Royal Palace Museum displays paintings from Hungarian artists such as Karoly Lotz and Kalligramy Zsigmond Szathmari.

Explore one of Budapest's many thermal baths

One of the best ways to experience Budapest is by taking a dip in one of its thermal baths. This city has more thermal baths than any other city in the world, and they're often used as a way to relax and unwind after a long day of sightseeing.

There are many different types of baths to choose from: some are outdoors, some are indoors; some have pools filled with mineral water while others contain natural spring water; some offer traditional Hungarian treatments like massages or facials while others offer modern amenities like saunas and steam rooms. Each bath has its own unique history and character--and each one offers something different for you to enjoy!

Gellert Baths

Gellert Baths is a great place to relax after a long day of sightseeing. The baths are open 24 hours a day, and you can enjoy a massage or other spa treatments. Located on the Buda side of the Danube, it's easy to visit Gellert Baths as part of your itinerary for any two-day trip to Budapest--and if you happen to be staying nearby (at one of our recommended hotels in Budapest), this will make for an excellent spot for unwinding after exploring Pest!

Danube River Cruise (Including a Wondeful Dinner)

The Danube River Cruise is the perfect way to see Budapest, especially if you don't have a lot of time. The boat departs from Buda side and slowly makes its way down the Danube River to Pest, passing all sorts of landmarks along the way. You'll get great views of many of Budapest's famous buildings and statues, including Parliament House and Fishermen's Bastion (which has some excellent photo opportunities).

The dinner cruise includes dinner on board your own private table with waiter service--in case you haven't had enough Hungarian food yet! Dinner options include traditional Hungarian dishes like chicken paprikash or goulash soup served with fresh bread rolls and pickles; there are also vegetarian options available if needed.

Hungarian Parliament Building and St. Stephen Square (Vorosmarty Square)

St. Stephen's Basilica is the most famous church in Budapest and it's also considered one of the most beautiful in Europe. The interior is decorated with gold leaf, marble and stained glass windows that make for an impressive sight. It's worth visiting even if you're not religious (or even if you are).

St Stephen Square (Vorosmarty Square) is where many important events have taken place over the centuries including parades, demonstrations and military reviews. Today it serves as a popular meeting place for locals and tourists alike who come here to stroll around this historic area which was once known as "the heart" of Budapest.

Enjoy a goulash at Gundel Restaurant in Castle District

Gundel Restaurant is a must visit in Budapest. The restaurant is the oldest in the city and has been serving traditional Hungarian food since 1894. The food is delicious, the atmosphere great and it's located in Castle District, so you can also enjoy some sightseeing while you eat your goulash!

Pay a visit to Matthias Church and climb up to the top of Fisherman's Bastion to enjoy the vie

Built in 1896, this lookout point offers an incredible panorama of Budapest. It was named after the fishermen who defended the city from invading Turks in 1849.

Fishermen's Bastion

Fishermen's Bastion is a lookout point on the Buda side of the Danube, at the end of Castle Hill. It was built in 1895 by architect Frigyes Schulek as part of the Millennium celebrations. The tower overlooking Pest and its bridges was originally named Jubilee Tower; later it was renamed Fishermen's Bastion in honor of those who had manned Buda's fortifications during Ottoman rule (1541-1686). Today it offers excellent views over much of central Budapest and all its bridges, including Chain Bridge across River Danube, Liberty Bridge (Szabadsag hido) which connects two parts of city center separated by River Danube, Elizabeth Bridge linking Buda with Pest across River Danube as well as Margaret Bridge (Margit hid) connecting Kodak Park area with downtown Budapest.

A 2 day itinerary that shows the best of Budapest, without being too exhausting

Budapest is a city that can easily be visited in two days, but you'll want to make sure you include some of the highlights.

There are so many things to see and do in Budapest that it's easy for visitors to feel overwhelmed by all the options available. If you've got only two days in town, this itinerary will help ensure that your time is used wisely so that you don't miss out on anything important! This itinerary includes several must-see attractions like Buda Castle and Fisherman's Bastion along with hidden gems like Szimpla Kert (an indoor flea market) and Gerbeaud Cafe (Hungary's oldest cafe).

Budapest is worth a few days of your time!

Budapest is a great city to visit and worth a few days of your time! There are many things to do, see, and eat in Budapest. You can see the best of Budapest by renting a car right in the Airport of Budapest. We hope that you've enjoyed our two day itinerary and will be able to use it to plan your next trip to Budapest.