Budapest Break

Homeboy_1

I have been told that Budapest is a great place to go for a short 3 day break. I am looking to go May/June with my wife for a break then. As I have not been before I would welcome any advice on transfers, where to stay, what to do, what to see, in fact anything that would help me on a first time visit. We are both a young 60, but don't want late nightclubs. Local bars are fine for a few evening drinks. Thank you in advance for any help you can give me

mat5664

Budapest is a lovely City. I lived there for 4 years, but have not been back for a while.

There is a train into town from Terminal 1 at the airport - but you have to get a bus there as you will probably be arriving into Terminal 2 and they are a long way apart. There are also shuttle buses and fix priced taxis - and if you are adventurous, you can get a bus to the end of the metro line and go into town from there.

Things to see:
-Castle district
-Szechenyi baths
-Chain Bridge
-Opera
-Danube Cruise
-Statue Park

If you fancy a slap up meal, then Gundel restaurant is famous for Hungarian food and has a great setting in the City park.

erniethemilk

we are off there in January, thanks for the tips

catoutthebag

Is 3 nights enough or 4 better?

terryw

Homeboy_1 wrote: »

. We are both a young 60, but don't want late nightclubs. Local bars are fine for a few evening drinks. Thank you in advance for any help you can give me

As a young 60+ I can recommend this pub

http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Restaurant_Review-g274887-d1078889-Reviews-Old_Man_s_Music_Pub-Budapest_Central_Hungary.html

Don't be put off by the name.

Have a great time