Lonely Planet Budapest & Hungary

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime in this latest edition of our guide to Budapest & Hungary.

Discover Budapest & Hungary's most popular experiences and best kept secrets, from exploring Orség National Park on cycling routes through verdant forests and charming villages, to popping a bottle at a regional wine festival such as the summertime Sopron Wine Festival, and climbing the Cat's Stairs to Esztergom Basilica.

This classic guidebook format contains the most comprehensive level of information for planning multi-week trips, with an all-new structure and design that's easy to navigate. Exciting itineraries help you create your perfect adventure with suggestions for extended journeys, day trips, walking tours and activity-led excursions. You'll find expert local recommendations on eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, festivals, when to go and more, plus vibrant photography and maps including a pull-out map of Budapest.

Get fresh takes on must-visit sights from Széchenyi Chain Bridge to the Royal Palace and Castle Hill. An essential information toolkit provides tips on arriving, transport, local etiquette, using money, LGBTIQ+ travel advice, useful words and phrases, accessibility and responsible travel. Connect with Hungarian culture through stories that delve deep into local life, history and traditions, covering Budapest, Danube Bend & Western Transdanubia, Lake Balaton & Southern Transdanubia, The Great Plain, and Northern Hungary.