Articles - Hungary

Our Expert Review Of Hotels In Budapest, Hungary

K+K Opera Hotel Cheapness factor: $$$ K+K Opera Hotel is located at Revay utca 24. Located just a block away from the famous Budapest Opera House K+K Opera Hotel is an ideal accommodation for first time visitors who want to take in all the sights. Vaci utca, Heroes square, Andrassy ut – they are all within easy walking distance. Or if you feel brave enough to hop on a metro the station is right in front of Opera House. K+K Opera Hotel offers spacious and well appointed rooms with ample bathrooms.... [Read the full story]

A Short Tour of Budapest

The capital of Hungary, Budapest is a excellent destination for budget travelers. With a rich history and enchanting culture, the city offers Europeans romance as a small price. One could easily spend weeks or months exploring the city, but it you only have a few days, here are the highlights. The city of Budapest is divided in two by the Danube River, with Buda on the west and Pest on the east. For a wonderful view of both sides of the city, take a sightseeing cruise down the Danube or take in... [Read the full story]

Cheap Culture – The Tradition of Budapest Coffee Houses

Budapest offers a plethora of activities for tourists – from museums and sights to opera and lively nightlife. But one activity that should make it to every travel itinerary – a visit to a traditional Budapest coffee house. Ever since the beginning of 20th century Budapest coffee houses have served as a meeting point for the intellectuals and artists, but also for the regular people who came for a cup of coffee and a slice of cake, to chat and to catch up, to write, to read the newspapers or... [Read the full story]

A River Runs Through It – Budapest, Hungary

Divided into two halves (Buda and Pest) by the river Danube, Budapest, Hungary’s capital is a vibrant and historic city. While not as cheap as it used to be not so long ago, Budapest can still be seen as a good place for the economically minded traveller. And as there are so many hostels available, the tariffs are highly competitive and therefore reasonable. Budapest offers a great many organized guided walking tours for nominal sums, and it’s a great way to see the city. Alternatively, cycling... [Read the full story]