Budapest city breaks - A uniquely beautiful city
Budapest short breaks feature one of the most beautiful cities in Europe, packed with elegant architecture, magnificent monuments and dominated by the legendary River Danube. The particular charm of city breaks in Budapest is the contrast between Buda and Pest. Most Budapest city breaks will focus on the cobbled streets and beautifully restored medieval buildings in Buda and the magnificent Castle District with its museums and fine views of the Danube. Long weekend breaks in Budapest will enjoy more time to explore the graceful boulevards of Pest and its curious mixture of architectural styles. Even the briefest of Budapest short breaks will succumb to the city’s unique charm.

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Budapest short breaks - Romance and charm
Budapest city breaks are particularly rewarding for those who like to walk. The enchanting colourful houses and narrow cobbled streets and squares of Buda contrast wonderfully with the grand sophisticated avenues of Pest. The city is dotted with magnificent sights like the Chain Bridge, the Royal Palace, St Matthias Church and the Jewish Synagogue. Highlights of any Budapest weekend break are fantastic viewpoints like Gellert Hill and the magnificent Fisherman's Bastion castle ramparts. City breaks in Budapest enjoy an especially romantic atmosphere at night when the Danube and the surrounding bridges and historic buildings are beautifully lit.

Budapest weekend breaks - High culture and hot baths
This friendly, unpretentious, atmospheric city is packed with Hungarian character and charm and offers an appealing mix of old and new: fashionable boutiques and traditional markets, old-fashioned pubs and trendy nightclubs, Magyar restaurants and opulent casinos. Budapest city breaks will also appeal to all fans of pavement cafes, museums and classical parks. No Budapest short break should miss out on the famous spa baths and the opulent Art Deco and Art Nouveau hotels attached. Being the cultural capital of Hungary, Budapest weekend breaks offer world-renowned classical concerts and opera along with popular spring and autumn cultural festivals, summer rock and classical festivals and a thriving nightlife scene.