About

The capital of Hungary, Budapest is considered one of the most beautiful cities in Europe. Located along the famous Danube River, it was originally two cities, Buda on the west side and Pest on the east. The central part of the city has been named a UNESCO Heritage Site and there are a number of notable places to visit throughout the city including Matthias Church, the Buda Royal Palace and the Hungarian Parliament. It is easy to walk to most of the main attractions in the city although public transportation is simple to use as well. Budapest also offers excellent food, shopping and nightlife.

Getting to and from Budapest

The Budapest Franz Liszt International Airport is about 16 km from the city center. You can Bus 200E all the way to the city center or switch to the M3 Metro. Bus 100E is a direct line to Deák Ferenc Square, a major transit hub with several tram, bus and metro lines operating from it. Főtaxi is the taxi service that operates from the airport.