Lonely Planet Budapest, Pocket

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the ultimate short trip to Budapest — and discover twice the city in half the time!

Highlights of the Pocket Budapest Travel Guide:

• Discover Budapest's most popular experiences, must-see attractions, and unexpected surprises — neighbourhood by neighbourhood — with this handy-sized Pocket travel guide.
• Explore unique activities, such as:
  • Taking a tour of the city by road and river on a bright-yellow amphibious bus.
  • Slipping into the relaxing Veli Bej Baths.
  • Visiting the fascinating House of Houdini museum.

Key Features:

• Plan trips between 1 - 7 days with insider knowledge and local know-how provided in the Pocket guidebook format.
• Navigate Budapest with ease thanks to an all-new structure and design that helps you find what you're looking for fast.
• Fresh takes on must-visit sights like the Royal Palace, Gellert Baths, and Memento Park.
• Exciting "Three Perfect Days" itineraries to help you create your ideal trip with suggestions tailored to your passions.
• Walking tours in every chapter to explore each neighbourhood's personality and discover 'don't miss' sights.
• Uncover hidden gems with the "A Few Surprises" feature, showcasing Budapest's best-kept secrets and rising trends.
• Confidently navigate public transport with clear instructions and tips in the "Getting Around" section.
• Make quick travel decisions using the "Trip Planning" pages, which include top pick lists and advice on what to book in advance.
• Eat, drink, and shop like a local with extensive listings of top restaurants, bars, markets, and street vendors.

Essential Travel Toolkit:

• Tips on arriving, transport, making the most of your time and money, LGBTIQ+ travel advice, useful words and phrases, accessibility, and responsible travel.
• Inspiring full-colour travel photography and maps, including a pull-out map of Budapest.

Coverage Includes:

• Castle District
• Gellert Hill & Taban
• Obuda
• Belvaros
• Parliament & Around
• Margaret Island & Northern Pest
• Erzsebetvaros & the Jewish Quarter
• Southern Pest

Get straight to the heart of this extraordinary city — neighbourhood by neighbourhood — and hit the ground running with Lonely Planet's Pocket Budapest.