Weekends in Budapest

With regular daily flights from the UK to a compact city well served by efficient transport, Budapest makes the ideal choice for well deserved long weekends away. It offers a magical medieval cityscape of imposing castles, exquisite baroque churches and opulent palaces. Quaint curio shops and taverns flank its winding cobbled streets as the city is split into two by the majestic River Danube. Weekends in Budapest are sure to visit the castle and basilica of St Stephen during a day soaking up its very special atmosphere in a myriad of welcoming pavement cafes. Nights out could not offer a bigger contrast. The city comes alive with a vibrant exuberance that will surprise many first time visitors. All manner of bustling discos, bars and pubs radiate a great party atmosphere and music to cater to all tastes.

 

Enjoying a refreshing spa city break weekend in Budapest is becoming ever more popular with numerous hotels and health resorts catering to the needs of wellness conscious visitors. Exclusive establishments with 5 star facilities will provide the most attentive pampering and totally revitalise mind and body. The thermal waters of Budapest are celebrated for their extraordinary healing properties and will provide relief after a day of sightseeing. Long weekend breaks in Budapest are sure to rekindle a love of art and architecture with a dazzling array of exhibits to admire in its elegant museums and galleries. Venues such as the Aquincum Museum and the Museum of Applied Arts showcase exquisite art treasures and quirky items from Hungary's glorious imperial past while many of the city's buildings are themselves works of art to be cherished.

Due to its increasing popularity as a destination of choice for youthful groups of stags and hens, Budapest has become a haven for energetic sports and activities such as quadbiking and gokarting. More leisurely pursuits such as wine tasting and clay pigeon shooting are also popular and provide an activity based weekend break in Budapest for all ages and even attractive for families. Shopping is another pursuit high on the agenda for many people and provides fabulous value and a great range of outlets. The chic boutiques of Vaci Street offer high fashion designer labels at a fraction of the price in the UK while locally produced cloth, souvenirs and porcelain. These can make great Budapest mementos and can be brought at the atmospheric Great Market Hall, located in Pest.