Budapest: The Best of Hungary

Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide © 2004 | We soak in elegance at the thermal Széchenyi Baths, stomp and slap with traditional dancers at a folk concert, visit the Communist All-Stars in Statue Park, remember Hungary's secret police at the House of Terror, sample some paprika in the Great Indoor Market Hall, and cruise under floodlit monuments on the Danube. #ricksteveseurope #budapest #hungary

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00:00 Introduction
03:16 Parliament
04:23 Széchenyi Baths
05:32 Buda, Castle Hill
08:47 Chain Bridge
09:33 Pest
10:00 Hungarian State Opera House
11:21 Travel tips
13:17 Great Indoor Market Hall
15:05 City planning history
16:29 Heroes' Square, City Park
17:38 Great Synagogue
19:09 Shopping district
20:28 House of Terror
22:38 Memento Park
24:35 Conclusion

[raulrodriguez]

I went to the University of Economics in Budapest between 1980 and 1986. The best 6 years of my life...Wonderful people...beautiful country...Hajra magyarok!

[perrymason]

Visited at Christmas. This amazing city was even more beautiful with all the Christmas markets. The architecture, the food and the very friendly people make it a rare treasure. I will definitely be back.

[gustavostravelerstaberna]

Oh man, I went to that spring water spa. In fact when I arrived in Budapest, I was having the meanest lower back pain ever! I stayed one day in the mineral waters of that Spa, then a good night of sleep, and next morning I was almost 100%! It saved my Budapest trip!

[elfinryan]

My husband & myself have been to Budapest twice and we found it really safe & loved our time there, from two Irish fans....

[civfanatic]

As a native of Bucharest, I salute Budapest, the best city in all of Europe :)

[SharonBalloch]

I went there before Covid ...it was so beautiful..there are just no words to tell you how beautiful it was.. My daughter and I were on a river cruise.. and this was definitely one of the most beautiful places I have ever seen...

[TJH]

visited budapest last year. what a beautiful city! the hungarian countryside is also awesome. unforgettable scenic nature. cheers from lebanon

[jesusschizus]

With love from Poland, big hugs for You our Brothers and Sisters! ;)

[mikaanastasya]

I was in Budapest for 2 years since 2012. when I'm back to my lovely country, my mind still stay in Budapest. and now when I watching this video, all of my memories comes back. how I love Budapest. I can't resist that my heart stayed in Budapest since the first time I came. 

greetings from ID

[adismell]

I've lived in Budapest for the past 20 years. It's rated the best city in the world to visit by CNN readers. Great place. Great food, nice people - they mind their own business and don't judge you, unlike in England. No racism, very peaceful place. However, this film must be at least 15 years old. It's improved since then.

[piinokio]

Greetings from Poland ! God Bless Hungary !

[RainyNightable]

What a beautiful city! I have to visit here one day
Greetings from Azerbaijan to my dear hugarian brothers
We love you

[lizdebrei]

hungary is so beautiful. i was totally fascinated, it's rich in history, culture, food, people and especially the nature.

[bouchard]

I visited Budapest 2 weeks ago. This program represents the city very well. I enjoyed my stay. Budapest is a great city. I really want to return there.

[AnneLien]

I highly recommend Budapest. It was the best city trip I ever made. Loved it!!
It is beautiful, safe, friendly people, clean, cheap. I loved everything about it. The hungarian baths are AMAZING

[MixalisD_]

I love Budapest very much! I would like to visit this beautiful city! Love Hungary from Greece! 🇬🇷❤️🇭🇺

[sallaikatalin]

Great tour. Thank you :) i am Slovakian with Hungarian first language. I lived in Budapest and I know well this city. amazing place

[ROMANIA-fhkm]

I love BUDAPEST from BUCHAREST ! ❤❤❤ Én román vagyok és szeretlek magyar nyelv és Magyarország !! Isten segít, Isten áldd meg a magyart és románok ! BEKE ÉS BARATSÁG from ROMANIA 😘😘😘

[bhingmay]

One of the best city in Europe 😍I've been there 3x and I love to come back again and again..Greetings from Philippines 🇵🇭

[zmartinhd_]

I'm Hungarian and I was so amazed just watching this. So amazing, makes me wanna research historical things about budpest.