budapest on a budget

We bought the cheapest ticket at 5500 Forint(~£15.49*). Unfortunately, spring weather can be so difficult to predict. Budapest has some of the cheapest alcohol prices in Europe and a pint of local lager at a bar will rarely cost more than €1.50.

Sometimes people ask me how I can afford to travel so often. At the top you find the Citadella (which we just walked around) and also the Liberty Statue.

Don’t think it’s possible? Budapest is becoming internationally recognised for its unique nightlife and, luckily for the backpacker-type, it is incredibly accessible to experience all the Hungarian capital has to offer while visiting Budapest on a budget. Our favorite places for the good stuff were: All around Budapest there are spectacular vistas, walkways with benches and green parks – and eating and drinking in these spaces is completely acceptable. I loved walking in this city simply because the underground metro is a dull affair, and you don’t really get to see the city. But if you want a ‘holiday’, where you relax, gorge on food and stay in an overpriced private room, this blog might not be for you. We have found that staying in apartments is often However, for those who prefer staying in traditional accommodations, there are many Our preferred method of getting anywhere is by flying (we are JetSetting Fools, after all!) Almost every tourist attraction charges an entry fee – some upwards of nearly $20 USD. Just behind this square you will find the City Park and Vajdahunyad Castle. We could hardly walk the city streets without running into thought-provoking monuments, playful statues or small, bench-lined city escapes. Train, bus or rental car?A bus would most likely be the least expensive option. Have a great trip! There are plenty of cheap restaurants in Budapest, but a trip to the grocery store or the Market Hall Budapest can cut down your Budapest cost per day. Much needed after days of walking for hours on end in the cold, snowy streets of Budapest (don’t get me wrong that was the best way to experience the place, in my opinion, but a little luxury doesn’t hurt ;)).We started with a visit to the House of Terror Museum. And, since it wasn’t sold out, we got upgraded to the main floor (sixth row!) The price of beer in Budapest is about $2 a glass (for local, mass produced) – and wine by the glass costs about the same. We are planning to visit in middle June with our teenage son, hopefully the weather will permit us to do the walks that you post. Explore the city on your own self-guided walking tours to save on the cost of travel in Budapest.The best place to stay in Budapest is in the heart of the city within walking distance to sights – and there are many cheap apartments in Budpest city centre. Great post! It is a very pedestrian-friendly city with dedicated sidewalks and paths. Traditional cakes, by the slice, were about $1 each and baked fresh using handed down recipes. There are three parks that are easily accessible from the center of Budapest: City Park, Margaret’s Island and Gellert Hill.

And yes, a Levi’s store was THAT big deal back then, just like the McDonalds. Craft beer costs at least double – but is well worth the upcharge in our opinion and we made room in our daily budget for Budapest to imbibe. If you go back, we would love to hear what you think of it now. Kebabs were our meal of choice, never costing more than $2.50, but we also indulged in burritos and pizza (large slices for about 75 cents).For a taste of something sweet, the local bakeries outside of the city center were the way to go. As former budget-friendly European cities grow increasingly expensive (we’re looking at you, Prague), prices in Budapest, Hungary remains relatively inviting to the international travel crowd. The most moving monument for us was the Holocaust Monument along the Danube River (north of Chain Bridge on the Pest side). Save on Budapest expenses and grab food-to-go and beer from the grocery store for cheap and fun dining experiences.DEDICATED POST ON Craft Beer Budapest: 9 Bars Serving Local Hungarian BeerSpending money in Budapest on tours isn’t necessary. However, as we started our research into what to see and do on a Budapest city break, we quickly realized how easily a budget Budapest trip could go bust. Our best suggestion is to pack layers! Atop this hill you will find Buda Castle and Fisherman’s Bastion.After a hot chocolate stop (where we found another delicious hot choc), we took the long 1-hour walk back to our hostel. I have no doubt that the fact that we travelled in the winter helped to keep Budapest on a budget. Most excitingly, this is where you will find Széchenyi thermal baths. The guide told us they were waiting for a shipment of Levi’s that were going on sale that day. At one point we saw a long line of people waiting to get into a building. Things sure have changed. You can barge into many hidden spots of interest by just walking. Our upper balcony seats cost $2 USD (yep, that’s right: just 2 bucks!). We made a bee-line for Buda and were prepared for a day full of uphill walking.First, we climbed Gellért Hill. Everything you need to remember to pack for a hassle-free long-trip to Asia (or warm climate countries). £14.99 – Ryanair flight to Budapest.