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Budapest : Michelin's recommendations

First impressions can leave visitors a little perplexed: a little too much noise, too many cars, rundown streets etc. Yet, “the pearl of the Danube” slowly reveals its treasures along the banks of the majestic Danube, on the verdant Buba hills, and in the narrow streets of the castle district, and is a living city rather than a “museum city”. Built over many centuries its buildings and cultures integrated into earlier ones to create a city that is a true melting pot and incredibly contrasting.

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Tourist attractions Budapest : Things to see and do

Royal Palace

Szent György Tér 2 H - Budapest 1014

It was King Béla IV who decided to build a fortress here in order to protect Buda from the Mongols, however the castle owes its opulence to the Habsburgs. Outside the palace note the huge turul ; the equestrian statue of Eugene of Savoy ; King Mat..

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Parliament

Kossuth Lajos Tér 1-3 H - Budapest

Attributed to Imre Steindl, this gigantic neo-gothic monument which makes you think, with its dome, its pinnacles, arrows, arcades and galleries, about the one in London or about the Dome in Milan. You can visit part of it and especially admire the ..

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Lipótváros

Falk Miksa H - Budapest

The Lipótváros district is named after Leopold II, King of Hungary from 1790 to 1792, and is part, along with Belváros , of the historic centre of Pest. With its monuments, tree-lined squares and antique shops along Falk Miksa Street, this area is p..

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Hotels Budapest

art'otel budapest

Bem rakpart 16-19 H - Budapest

Prix Prices from : 72 €

Situated in the centre of Budapest, right on the banks of the Danube river, the art'otel budapest offers panoramic views of the Danube, the Fisherman's Bastion and other famous sights. Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel free of charg..

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Gold Hotel Buda

Hegyalja út 14 H - Budapest

Prix Prices from : 79 €

The charming Gold Hotel Buda enjoys a convenient location between the Buda Castle and the Citadel, providing for easy access to all major sights. The hotel's Carat Restaurant features a charming garden and serves Hungarian cuisine. Wireless interne..

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Beds N Roses Guesthouse

"H-1066, Budapest, VI. ker. Zichy Jen u. 20, I. em. 2" H - Budapest

"Location: The guesthouse is situated right by the famous Budapest Opera House in the beginning of the world heritage listed Andrássy avenue. It's a pedestrian zone where more fancy cafés, pubs, restaurants and entertainment place can be found. ..

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Leisure activities Budapest

Tour of the Pest District Monuments

The resplendent sights of Pest are best discovered by foot. Absorb panoramic views from high up in St Stephen's Basilica, and visit the Opera House. The first stop is St Stephen's Basilica where you will wonder at intricate architecture, grand alter..

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Two-Hour City Tour

Beginning in Erzsébet Square, this bus tour reveals Budapest's most significant monuments. View the majestic Opera House and stop at the Millenium Memorial in Heroes' Square. Rumble over Erzsébet Bridge and stop at Gellért Hill before heading to the ..

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Three-Hour City Tour with Parliament Visit

Prices from : 34 €

View all the celebrated sights and monuments of Budapest and then feel history at your fingertips with a guided tour of the Parliament buildings. Your guide will lead you through the magnificent interior, including stunning neo-gothic chambers and st..

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