Travel on a Budget: Budapest
Tuesday 18th June 2013 | Negar
Budapest is such a beautiful city to visit this summer... But a beautiful, fun city on a budget, well, that's just perfect! Here's a few places to check out when visiting Budapest!
EATING:
Central Cellar: If you want to have the full gypsy experience in Budapest, then this place is perfect! Located right at the tourist heartland, between Vörösmarty tér and Szabad sajtó utca, Central Cellar is perfect for lunch or dinner. In its vibrant atmosphere, you can listen to the gypsy band playing whilst eating and drinking on a budget!
Hungarikum Bisztró: With its dishes inspired from traditional Hungarian homes, you can experience the real taste of food in this cozy restaurant. With live music every night, you’ll get the real ‘taste of Hungary’ with reasonable prices! Just perfect!
Carne di Hall: With both Hungarian and international dishes available, you can find exactly what food you are craving! It is located by the Danube and close to Batthyány Square. So you can enjoy the great view and eat amazing food!
DRINKING:
Wichmann Kocsma: The Hungarians love beer, most probably even more than us Brits! This place is perfect to spend your evening with your friends. And if you feel you need to nibble anything, don’t miss out on the homemade Pálinkas!
Café Csiga: Open until early hours in the morning, the view form the ceiling-high windows of this place will certainly keep you entertained! The ‘Snail Café’ is located opposite the Rákóczi tér market, so make sure you check this place out!
Mika Tivadar Mulató: Young crown, loud chatter, music, and great weather! This street garden is perfect for summer time! It’s always full and extremely hard to find an empty seat after 8pm! With great atmosphere, and decorations, this place is a must!
PARTYING:
Rudas Baths: Budapest is known for their thermal baths! So on relaxing Saturday night, why don’t you put on your bathrobes and experience a cool, comfy night scene.. It will be a night to remember!
A38: The moment you see the sea and the sun, you can know it’s holiday time! Cruise the waters of the Danube on this 75 years old ship! A38 is one of the hottest nightclubs in Hungary with great DJs throughout the nigh!
Instant: A club with space! Three floor with crazy decorations all around. Art lovers will fall in love with this place! Free entry and you can dance all night long! And if you’re still around until 8am.. Well don’t forget to head to the ground floor for some coffee!
SLEEPING:
Centrooms House: Centroom House is located at the Blaha Lujza Square, one the most frequent points of Budapest! With its modern design, enjoy your stay at a reasonable price! With rooms only starting at £29! For you gadget lovers who can’t go a day without surfing the Internet, you also receive high-speed Wi-Fi!
Hunguest Hotel Platanus: Located on the Pest side of the capital, this affordable hotel has everything you need! Need to relax? Make sure you check out the leisure facilities they have to offer! Easy reach and various attractions all around!
Locust Tree Apartments: Fully furnished, functional and spacious! Locust Tree Apartments is located right at the center of Budapest and it is great if you are visiting the city with a group of friends. Get this! You get free wireless Internet, free coffee, free laundry service AND free champagne if you give the hotel your valid Skype Address! How cool is that?
Negar S.