Budapest & Hungary Travel Guide

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Lonely Planet Budapest & Hungary is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Take the waters at one of the country’s 300 public thermal hot springs, step back in time in Sopron, or explore the limestone plateau of Castle Hill; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Budapest & Hungary and begin your journey now!


Inside Lonely Planet Budapest & Hungary Travel Guide: 

Full-colour maps and images throughout

Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests

Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots

Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices

Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss

Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, architecture, landscape, wine, wildlife, arts

Free, convenient pull-out Budapest map (included in print version), plus over 45 colour maps

Covers Budapest, Danube Bend, Western Transdanubia, Lake Balaton, the Great Plain, Northeast Hungary, Northern Uplands and more.


eBook Features: (Best viewed on tablet devices and smartphones)

Downloadable PDF and offline maps prevent roaming and data charges

Effortlessly navigate and jump between maps and reviews

Add notes to personalise your guidebook experience

Seamlessly flip between pages

Bookmarks and speedy search capabilities get you to key pages in a flash

Embedded links to recommendations’ websites

Zoom-in maps and images 

Inbuilt dictionary for quick referencing


The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet Budapest & Hungary, our most comprehensive guide to Budapest & Hungary, is perfect for both exploring top sights and taking roads less travelled.


Looking for a guide focused on Budapest? Check out Lonely Planet Budapest guide for a comprehensive look at all the city has to offer; or Pocket Budapest a handy-sized guide focused on the can’t-miss sights for a quick trip.


Looking for more extensive coverage on the region? Check out Lonely Planet Eastern Europe guide for a comprehensive look at all the region has to offer.


Authors: Written and researched by Lonely Planet. 


About Lonely Planet: Since 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world's leading travel media company with guidebooks to every destination, an award-winning website, mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveller community. Lonely Planet covers must-see spots but also enables curious travellers to get off beaten paths to understand more of the culture of the places in which they find themselves.