Without a doubt, there are a huge number of things to do in Budapest. For that reason, it’s an incredible place to visit any time of year. From Christmas markets in the winter, to the changing colors of the leaves in the Buda Hills come autumn, the Hungarian capital...
Budapest is many things to many different people. Naturally, it is a city of centuries-old architectural beauty, of stately palaces and of grand bridges spanning the mighty Danube River. Likewise, it is a city of incredible culinary delights, ranging from traditional...
Like any major world capital, Budapest offers residents and visitors alike a plethora of ways to get around and explore the city, ranging from buses to subway trains to even boats. But while cars, taxis, or trams are certainly extremely useful, as the weather warms,...
As anyone who’s ever visited Budapest knows, the Danube River is a central, striking feature of the Hungarian capital’s cityscape. With the sprawling bustle of Pest on one side, the rolling hills of Buda on the other, and stately bridges spanning its depths, the...
When leaving for a trip, oftentimes one of the most disorienting, confusing moments is when you take your first steps off the airplane. All of a sudden, you’re on your own, amid a rush of people, in a new, unfamiliar place. And if that weren’t enough, usually the very...
When planning a trip to a new city, or even when revisiting one of your favorite vacation destinations, often one of the hardest, most frustrating tasks is that of figuring out where, exactly, to stay during your time in town. This is certainly the case in Budapest....
When traveling to a new city, it’s important to get to know its public transportation system, particularly its system of subways. Fortunately for visitors headed to Hungary, the Budapest Metro system is fast, reliable, and intuitive. In fact, it’s arguably the best...
As anyone who’s ever visited Budapest can tell you, the city has an unbelievable amount of things to do, see, and experience. At times, in a world capital of this size, it can be difficult to find your way around and get your bearings. When it comes to this particular...
At this point, Budapest has long been rightfully acknowledged as one of Europe’s most rich, dynamic, and exciting tourist destinations. From its range of architectural wonders to its culinary gems, from its wonderful wine to the unbeatable views of the Danube, it’s a...
Traveling to a new city, and to a new country, can often feel like an intimidating, at times even overwhelming, task. In addition to the mundane, standard tasks of packing and figuring out transportation, one needs to learn about the city itself: where to stay, what...
New brand, old values The main reason of the rebranding is to reach even more guest with the corporate philosophy that ESCALA team has already developed as part of Fraser hotel chain: premium hospitality in a modern, downtown atmosphere. The clean and elegant new...
As anyone who’s visited can tell you, Budapest is one of Europe’s most vibrant and exciting cities, full of a seemingly endless amount of things to do. But while the Hungarian capital is certainly one of Europe’s more affordable major cities, we all know that travel...
Navigating a new city can often be a daunting task for even the most seasoned traveler. Fortunately for travelers and locals alike, the Budapest Public Transport system, or BKK, is affordable, fast, and pretty easy to get accustomed to. Public transport in Budapest is...
Budapest in the winter is a truly magical experience. Walking down the city’s elegant boulevards, visitors pass by intricate decorations lighting up entire neighborhoods with a festive glow. Christmas trees start popping up all over the place. On every-other corner...
Hollywood and Bollywood, London and New York. When you think of the cinema capitals of the world, these are the names that jump to mind. But while this may come as a surprise, over the course of the last twenty years, Budapest has slowly but surely become a top...