| Budapest is a grand Central European city
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| | and the surrounding neighborhoods are a
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| with a rich history, stunning
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| | joy to walk though.
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| architecture and tons of things to do On
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| | Margaret Island. A lush oasis in the
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| The Cheap. Where else can you see a
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| | middle of the city, this space offers
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| world-class ballet at one of Europes most
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| | trails, a bird refuge, lots of foliage,
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| beautiful opera houses for just $4 USD?
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| | some ruins and a luxury hotel.
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| Follow our tips below to save money when
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| | City Park. Another large park, City Park
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| visiting this glorious city on the
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| | is home to the zoo, Szechnyi Baths, a
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| Danube.
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| | castle, Heroes Square (including two
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| Cheap Accommodation:
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| | museums) and several miles of walking
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| Grand Hostel, Hüvösvölgyi út 69.
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| | paths. The zoo and baths charge admission
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| Located steps from a tram stop and on the
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| | fees, but it is free to walk through the
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| lushly green side of the city, this
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| | park and castle grounds.
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| hostel is one of the few in Budapest to
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| | Cheap Things To Do in Budapest:
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| offer single-gender dorms. Recently
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| | Not only are there lots of free things to
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| remodeled, travelers can choose from 4 or
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| | do in Budapest, but many attractions are
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| 6 bed dorms or double/triple private
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| | very affordable. Currently the exchange
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| rooms. Free Internet and parking
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| | rate is about 195 Hungarian Forints to 1
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| available, and the hostel boasts a
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| | US Dollar. Here are some of our
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| beautiful bar area and outdoor garden.
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| | favorites:
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| We also like Red Bus Hostel (and Hostel
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| | Opera House, Andrassy Ut. One of the most
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| 2). They have 4-6 bed dorms as well as
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| | opulent in Europe, this grand building is
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| reasonably priced singles and doubles.
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| | a must see during your stay in Budapest.
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| Free breakfast and kitchen facilities are
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| | Even if you just step inside the lobby,
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| available. Bonus: A secondhand English
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| | the Opera House is an amazing sight. In
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| bookstore is the perfect place to buy and
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| | the foyer alone there are marble pillars,
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| or sell reading material for your trip!
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| | a black-and-white inlaid tile floor and a
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| Free Things To Do:
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| | gorgeous gold and fresco ceiling. Ballet,
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| St. Stephen's Basilica. A grand cathedral
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| | symphony, and concert programs run all
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| in true European fashion complete with
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| | year long and great seats can be had for
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| gilded edges. Guided tours are available
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| | $4 USD.
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| for a fee, but it is free to go inside
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| | Take A Bath. Budapest is famous for it's
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| and walk around. A breathtaking sight at
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| | Turkish style baths and there are several
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| night.
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| | throughout the city. Our favorite is the
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| Fishermans Bastion. In the Castle
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| | Szechnyi (Chain) bathhouse both for its
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| District, this structure has 7 towers
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| | decor and location. This delight sits
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| symbolizing the seven tribes that came to
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| | among City Park, one of several
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| Hungary in 896. The walkways provide
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| | attractions there. Inside, the building
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| stunning views over the Danube towards
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| | is breathtakingly decorated and houses
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| the Pest side of the city. Free to walk
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| | over 25 pools. Some are warm, cold,
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| along the lower levels, small charge to
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| | indoor, outdoor, or scented with
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| go to upper walkways (no real extra view
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| | eucalyptus or other scents. Massages and
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| up there).
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| | other services are also available for an
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| Castle District. It is easy to spend the
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| | additional fee. Entrance fees range from
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| better part of a day up here, with
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| | $5-10 USD.
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| Fisherman's Bastion, St. Matthews Church
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| | Budapest is truly a city that should not
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| and the Buda Castle all within a stones
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| | be missed. It's an interesting mix of old
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| throw of each other. The district is
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| | and new and a great time can be had on a
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| perched high on a hill above the Danube
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| | minimal budget.
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