A Weekend in Budapest: Ready-made Plan

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Are you heading to Budapest for the weekend and what to do lots of cool interactive things but have no time to research everything and plan? On a budget? Not to worry. We have got you covered. If you do all the activities included in this plan, you will spend less than €100/29600HUF!

Friday


18:00 Arrive in Budapest


19:00-20:00 Check In at your Accommodation


We would recommend getting an air BnB in the centre of the city.

https://www.airbnb.com

20:45 Escape Room


Head to Locked Room Escape Rooms and choose from 7 different Escape Rooms, including the super high tech ´Research Base´ (we would highly recommend this one).

Metro Station: Opera (Line M1)
Need to Book: Yes
Price: 14000 HUF/€46.50 for the room (2-6 players)

http://www.locked.hu/#games

Photo: locked.hu/

22:00 Szimpla Kert Ruin Pub


This quirky pub is built into old ruins and features many bars selling different types of drinks in each room.

Metro Station: Astirua (Line M2)
Need to Book: No
Price: Free entry

http://szimpla.eu/

Photo: dailynewshungary.com

Saturday


11:00 Budapest Circus


With amazing acts from all over the world, you are bound to be stunned by the performances you will see here. (Warning: horses are used for one of the acts).

Metro Station: Hesok Tere (Line M1)
Need to Book: Yes
Price: 4500 HUF/€15 per person

https://www.fnc.hu/eng/buying-tickets

Photo: ourtravelpics.com

14:15 – 15:00  Houses of Parliament Tour


The Hungarian House of Parliament puts the British Houses of Parliament to shame. With beautiful decoration and attention to detail inside and out, we would highly recommend a visit.

Metro Station: Kossus Lajos Square (Line M2)
Need to Book: Yes
Price: 2400 HUF/ €8 per person (discounts for students)

https://www.jegymester.hu/eng/Production/480000/Parlamenti-latogatas#anchor_list

Photo: wallpaperup.com

17:00 – 22:00 Szechenyi Baths


Budapest is known for its many relaxing baths, but if you only have a weekend, we would recommend going to the biggest and best one which boasts over 20 baths, varying in temperature.

Metro Station: Hesok Tere (Line M1)
Need to Book: Yes
Price: 5900 HUF/€19 per person

http://szechenyispabaths.com/buy-online-tickets-szechenyi-baths/

Photo: szechenyispabaths.com/

Sunday


10:00 – 11:00 Invisible Exhibition (LITTLE KNOWN TO TOURISTS)


Ever wondered what life would be like being blind? During this eye opening exhibition, you will lead by a blind or partially sighted guide through 6 rooms in complete darkness to experience what everyday life is like for blind people.

Warning: Being in complete darkness can be scary for some people, so not recommended for people with anxiety.

Metro Station: Szell Kalman ter (Line M2)
Need to Book: Yes
Price: 2400 HUF/€8 (discounts for students)

https://www.lathatatlan.hu/en/

Photo: stillactive.se

11:30 – 12:30 Fisherman´s Bastion


Head here for great views of the city.

Metro Station: Batthyany Ter (Line M2)
Need to Book: No
Price: Free

Photo: yourholidayhomes.com

13:00 – 14:00 Hospital in the Rock (LITTLE KNOWN TO TOURISTS)


During the siege of Budapest, a nuclear bunker built into a rock became a hospital for the wounded. Head here for a trip into Budapest´s interesting past.

Metro Station: Batthyany Ter (Line M2)
Need to Book: No
Price: 4000 HUF/€13 (discounts for under 25s)

https://www.sziklakorhaz.eu/es


15:00 – 16:00 Buda Castle Labyrinth (LITTLE KNOWN TO TOURISTS)


Explore the maze of caves underneath Buda castle.
Warning: the website ´labirintus.com´ claims that it is closed, but it is not.

Metro Station: Batthyany Ter (Line M2)
Need to Book: No
Price: 2500 HUF/€8.50

http://labirintus.eu/en/

Photo: budnews.hu

Transport


Depending on your group size, we either recommend getting individual daily tickets at 1650 HUF per day (3300HUF/€11 for Saturday and Sunday) or a block of 10 tickets at 3000 HUF for the weekend.

https://bkk.hu/en/tickets-and-passes/prices/

Food


As you can see, this plan is pretty jam-packed with things to do and thus does not leave a lot of time for food. For this reason, we would recommend taking packed lunches with you to keep you going throughout the day.

Written by: Olivia Taylor-Firth

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