Budapest.
Following our visit to Prague and my youngest daughter’s inter-railing adventure, Budapest was the next city, I had my sights on.
Favourable flight times from Luton with Wizz Air tipped the balance.
We found a hotel with excellent reviews. The Ikonik Parlament was a short walk from the city centre. Getting there was an easy Uber ride. Ubers are quick, cheap and readily available in Budapest. We arrive to be upgraded to a room with a balcony and Nespresso coffee machine. Breakfast was served until 10.30 and was an array of products both local and traditional.
We stayed on the Pest side of the river, which is more commercial with larger shops, bars and restaurants. An evening cruise was a great recommendation from my daughter!
You must cross the spectacular Chain Bridge to go to Buda. The views up by the Fisherman’s Bastion are incredible.
Without doubt though, the most moving part of the visit was my walk along the Danube. The Shoes on the Danube memorial a poignant reminder of the murders of the Jews in 1944 & 1945. I underestimated the significance of Budapest during this period. The largest Synagogue in Europe is also in Budapest.
Unfortunately we did not have time to visit the famous Ruin bar and the Spas – a definite excuse to return.
Budapest is beautiful and it’s history incredibly though provoking.
We found it not a costly as other European capital cities.
Restaurant & Bar
Tukory Etterem
Traditional Hungarian restaurant a stone’s throw from the hotel. So good we went there twice.
The reception staff at the hotel recommended this restaurant as we wanted somewhere local and traditional.
Wonderful food, excellent wine, great service – without the extortionate cost. What a find!
Di Vino Wine Bar
Nice bar opposite the Basilica – huge ranges of wine. Great recommendations too.
Enjoy some photos of this beautiful city 🇭🇺 ❤️ 🌍
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