Admire opulent Golden Age architecture, soak in a thermal bath, and wander the winding streets of old villages: with Rick Steves on your side, Budapest can be yours! Inside Rick Steves Budapest you'll find:
Comprehensive coverage for spending a week or more exploring BudapestRick's strategic advice on how to get the most out of your time and money, with rankings of his must-see favoritesTop sights and hidden gems, from the ornate Parliament building and the Szechnyi Baths to local unicum distilleries (Hungary's favorite spirit!)How to connect with local culture: Catch a world-class opera performance, dive into a bowl of goulash, or sample paprika at the Great Market HallBeat the crowds, skip the lines, and avoid tourist traps with Rick's candid, humorous insightThe best places the eat, sleep, and relaxSelf-guided walking tours of lively neighborhoods and historic museumsDetailed neighborhood maps for exploring on the goUseful resources including a packing list, a Hungarian phrase book, a historical overview, and recommended readingOver 500 bible-thin pages include everything worth seeing without weighing you downComplete, up-to-date information on every neighborhood in Budapest, as well as day trips to Godollo Palace, Lazar Lovaspark, Holoko, the Danube Bend, Szentendre, Visegrad, Esztergom, and more
