I recently got back from spending a weekend in Budapest and it was such a delight! Budapest is a really beautiful city and 48 hours in Budapest was the perfect amount of time to get to see a lot of the main sites and still get to casually walk around and enjoy little local shops.
This post includes our tried-and-true 2-day itinerary for Budapest plus info about where we stayed and helpful things to know before you go. We spent two full days exploring Budapest and I felt like it was perfect. Just like any travel destination, you could stay much longer than two days and explore much more.
However, you can definitely hit all of the top sites in Budapest in two days. We were able to take our time walking around the city, shopping in vintage shops and other eclectic stores, visiting the synagogue, taking in the views, eating delicious food, and even enjoying a nighttime river cruise.
So if July and August are when you are available, then go for it! Another time you may consider visiting Budapest is during Christmas from late November to December to visit the Christmas markets. One great thing about planning a trip to Budapest is that hotels are not nearly as expensive as in cities like London or Paris.
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