Hotel Gloria, Budapest

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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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

Ciao members have rated this review on average somewhat helpful

Advantages: Lots to see.
Disadvantages: Very poor overall level of courtesy from male waiters.

...Budapest is a lovely city with plenty to see and do. We stayed in a nice Hotel on the Buda side and it was only a short walk over the Chain Bridge to get into the heart of Pest. Foodstuffs from shops etc were quite reasonable, however some of the prices charged in resturants seemed very high. In one place for example a nice ice-cream and a milk shake each for my wife and I ended up setting us back £24!! Also in resturants it seemed that the female staff were not so bad but the male waiters etc just plain rude and short with the people spending their money there. So if you like good views and lots to see but dont mind being treated poorly and as a nuicance when wanting something to eat then this is the place for you.... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average somewhat helpful