Alfoldi Vendeglo, Budapest

Advantages: cheap, easy-going, loads to do, easy to get around, friendly people
Disadvantages: language barrier, some areas look a bit unfinished.

...What a gorgeous city! Budapest is an absolute jewel, and so easy to get your way aorund. There is a big English/American society there and so lots of things, such as food and the cinema are in English. Beer, hotel rooms and food can be really cheap and it as city that definitely needs exploring. Don't just rely on the guide books! However - if you want to make sure you don't miss stuff make sure you visit the turkish baths, the museums and buildings near parliament, some very nice Belgium style bars on the other side of the river to parliament and of course, the zoo!! A lovely place to visit - I went when it eas cold, but it warms up lovely in summer. I really recommend it!... Read review

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Advantages: Cheap, lots to see and do.
Disadvantages:

...Budapest is another of the former Hapsburg cities, with the Danube separating Buda from Pest. There are so many things worth seeing that Budapest requires a full weekend to even see most things superficially. Public transport is very cheap, yet some tourists still baulk at buynig a ticket, there is accommodation available cheaply and centrally, and there are no ends of places to visit, and many places to relax. For one of the most breathtaking views, head up to the Fisherman's Bastion and look down across the Danube to the Parliament building. The Underground system is excellent and easy to use, but beware of the steep stairs in many stations, if the escalators are out of order. There are a multitude of restaurants worth visiting, and I worth recommend Fatal (bodes well you might think!) on the Vaci utca. Watch out for pickpockets... Read review

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Advantages: Cheap and unspoilt by tourists
Disadvantages: Not good for vegetarians

...Even in this day and age, Budapest is still relatively unspoilt by tourists and is a fascinating place to visit. Its a noisy, buzzing city with great architecture and you can wander for days finding new places to see. Its quite big, but the transport system is excellent and very cheap. While you are there, do not miss out on a trip to the spa! Avoid the hotel ones, check out the spas just out of the centre which are used by the hungarians themselves - they are fabulous and just the job after a day of exploring! Only downside was that there is meat on just about every dish on the menu. However, they are starting to cater for vegetarians more now and we got by just fine over the week we were there.... Read review

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