Budapest Honeymoon Itinerary

  1. Day 1: Budapest Parliament
    17 minutes (3.2km) from Budapest Airport

    Stunning Gothic architecture

  2. Day 2: Buda Castle
    14 minutes (1.8km) from Budapest Parliament

    Imposing medieval castle

  3. Day 3: Fisherman's Bastion
    4 minutes (350m) from Buda Castle

    Stunning panoramic views

  4. Day 4: St. Stephen's Basilica
    18 minutes (3.6km) from Fisherman's Bastion

    Impressive neoclassical cathedral

  5. Day 5: Margaret Island
    16 minutes (4.1km) from St. Stephen's Basilica

    Peaceful island oasis

  6. Day 6: Széchenyi Thermal Baths
    20 minutes (3.3km) from Margaret Island

    Largest medicinal baths

  7. Day 7: Vajdahunyad Castle
    9 minutes (1.9km) from Széchenyi Thermal Baths

    Enchanting fairytale castle

  8. Day 8: Heroes' Square
    7 minutes (500m) from Vajdahunyad Castle

    Monumental plaza

  9. Day 9: Central Market Hall
    14 minutes (3.5km) from Heroes' Square

    Bustling market hall

  10. Day 10: Danube Promenade
    10 minutes (550m) from Central Market Hall

    Riverside walkway

  11. Day 11: Shoes on the Danube Bank
    6 minutes (450m) from Danube Promenade

    Powerful memorial

  12. Day 12: Dohány Street Synagogue
    8 minutes (700m) from Shoes on the Danube Bank

    Largest synagogue

  13. Day 13: Great Market Hall
    5 minutes (400m) from Dohány Street Synagogue

    Fresh food market

  14. Day 14: Szimpla Kert Ruin Bar
    15 minutes (1.9km) from Great Market Hall

    Groovy retro bar

Time and Cost Estimates

  • Budapest Parliament (1.5 hours, $10)
  • Buda Castle (2 hours, $15)
  • Fisherman's Bastion (1 hour, $8)
  • St. Stephen's Basilica (1 hour, $5)
  • Margaret Island (2 hours, $20)
  • Széchenyi Thermal Baths (3 hours, $25)
  • Vajdahunyad Castle (1.5 hours, $10)
  • Heroes' Square (1 hour, free)
  • Central Market Hall (1 hour, free)
  • Danube Promenade (1 hour, free)
  • Shoes on the Danube Bank (30 mins, free)
  • Dohány Street Synagogue (1.5 hours, $10)
  • Great Market Hall (1 hour, free)
  • Szimpla Kert Ruin Bar (2 hours, $30)
  • Total Estimated Costs: $148

Useful Tips

If you have more time, consider visiting the Castle District for more amazing views, the Opera House for grand performances, or the House of Terror for a glimpse into Budapest's grim history. If you have less time, consider skipping the Shoes on the Danube Bank memorial or the Ruin Bars. Remember to wear comfortable shoes for walking and bring some Hungarian forints for tipping and shopping at the market halls.

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