{"id":5092,"date":"2012-09-05T08:45:16","date_gmt":"2012-09-05T07:45:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.economycarhire.com\/blog\/?p=5092"},"modified":"2021-11-22T10:26:22","modified_gmt":"2021-11-22T10:26:22","slug":"city-break-to-budapest-in-hungary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zestcarrental.com\/blog\/city-break-to-budapest-in-hungary\/","title":{"rendered":"Hungry for a city break? Head to Budapest in Hungary"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you have already enjoyed your annual summer holiday, you are likely ready for another break already! It\u2019s at times like these that ye old faithful city breaks are welcomed with open arms. A short 3 night break is all you need. The perfect period to get away from it all and discover the best bits of a new city. When you come home, you will feel refreshed and revived, ready to tackle everyday life once again. Well, that\u2019s the theory anyway!<\/p>\n<h2>Explore Budapest<\/h2>\n<p>When it comes to choosing where to go, Budapest in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zestcarrental.com\/hungary\">Hungary<\/a>, Eastern Europe is an ideal choice. With a booming tourism industry, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zestcarrental.com\/hungary\">Hungary<\/a> is well on its way to becoming a must see destination, but the good news is, it\u2019s still affordable! The likes of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelzoo.com\/uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Travel Zoo<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.groupon.co.uk\/getaways\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Groupon<\/a> often offer great deals for a weekend getaway. With a flight time of 2.5 hours from London, you won\u2019t spend the best part of your weekend away on a plane.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-5111\" title=\"Fisherman's Bastion, Budapest, Hungary\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/Fishermans-Bastion-Budapest-Hungary-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"Fishermans Bastion, Budapest, Hungary\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Reasons to visit<\/h2>\n<p>It\u2019s no good choosing your location based purely on cost. You don\u2019t want to end up somewhere that doesn\u2019t interest you. Budapest, will not disappoint. It&#8217;s a beautiful city with an upbeat atmosphere, there\u2019s never a dull moment. The city is layered with history and you will see traditional Hungarian culture interspersed with modern influences. The variety of things to see and do paired with an excellent music scene and unbeatable night life means that Budapest really is a joy to visit.<\/p>\n<h2>Highlights of Budapest<\/h2>\n<p>Bestriding the Danube River, the city is essentially split into two large portions;. The Buda area lying on the west of the river and the Pest area on the east. Altogether, you will find a host of various highlights that will make your time here unforgettable. Be sure to explore the Buda Castle Quarter, the oldest area of the entire city. Here you can of course explore the castle which also offers a variety of museums, in addition to some of the other most popular sights such as the gothic style, 14th century Matthias Church.<\/p>\n<p>As the largest in Europe and second largest synagogue in the world, the Dohany Street Synagogue which spans several street blocks is another worthy sights. It provides an insight into the city\u2019s Jewish past. The stunning Parliament Buildings (best viewed from a boat trip along the river), the views from the Citadel and Memento Park will all be memorable additions to your time here.<\/p>\n<h2>Relax in a thermal bath<\/h2>\n<p>Enjoy a traditional Budapest experience and stop by for a soak at the Sz\u00e9chenyi Baths. This is just one of the natural thermal baths on offer, but the building in which it is housed is particularly attractive.<\/p>\n<p>With the surroundings areas of the city also easily accessible, it really can make your trip extra special if you escape the city limits for even half a day and get a feel for some more of the country. <a href=\"\/hungary\/\">Hire a car in Budapest<\/a> and get out for a while to see what\u2019s on offer.<\/p>\n<p>If you are considering a city break in the coming months, do give some thought to Budapest, it really is an Eastern European jewel.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>All set? 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