3. Visit a bath house

You have many choices depending on what you’re after. Most young people prefer the biggest bath house in Europe, the Széchenyi Baths. With different outdoor and indoor pools, it is open year round. It is so much fun.

Personally, if I want to relax, my favourite bathhouse is the littleknown Veli Bej Turkish Bath, a beautifully restored spa from the 16th century. It’s a lot less busy, small and intimate, very affordable and only a short taxi ride from the city centre. We are proud to have lots of other similar Turkish baths. 4. See the Statue of Liberty The Liberty Statue or Freedom Statue is a monument on Gellért Hill, which commemorates those who sacrificed their lives for the independence, freedom and prosperity of Hungary. A hike up to the statue cannot be missed. My favourite time to be up there is at dusk, with the city already lit up. You’ll never forget the view of the Danube and that beautiful skyline. 5. See the Castle District Take the historical funicular (a type of cable car) up to the Castle District, one of the major attractions in the city. The journey up on the 100+ year-old funicular is an experience in itself. Similarly worthwhile is heading out on a ride on the oldest underground line on mainland Europe, called Kisfoldalatti (in Hungarian, though it’s probably easier to pronounce “metro line one”.) It’s very cute and nostalgic. 6. Make a toast to your holiday Hungary has fantastic wine, which is unfortunately a little-known fact for visitors. Our wine bars range from simple and casual to super classy, where you can sample beautiful wines from across the country. And most places will have some delicious dishes/platters to match. 7. Do a cruise Take an evening cruise down the Danube and float past the historical buildings and gorgeous bridges. It’s definitely a highlight of visiting Budapest.