Budapest: A City that Feels Like Home

Have you ever dreamed of visiting a city that felt like home? Well, Budapest is the place for you! This wonderful city combines many of the best features from both Eastern and Western cultures. It was also an essential location in Europe's past- hosting events such as the Hungarian Revolution and World War II. And yet, it still seems to have plenty of room to grow today, offering plenty of opportunities for new businesses too. The beautiful buildings make Budapest a sight worth seeing anytime- but if you're looking for special holidays, then summer festivals are your chance!

The Budapest summer festival is a great chance to enjoy music, art, and theater. And if you're looking for the best seats, then Palm House near Lake Buda provides a perfect setting- just as good as any of their concerts are!

Best Places To Visit:

Here are some best places to visit in Budapest. Take a look:

The castle of Vajdahunyad: Budapest is a fabulous city with sights that will fascinate every traveler. When it talks about the music scene, there's no better place than Vajdahunyad castle, where concerts are held often. Music enthusiasts will enjoy attending these outdoor performances and take advantage of this opportunity to get out and explore Budapest.

Margaret Island: Make a way through the picturesque Margaret Island, situated between two sides of the Danube River. Budapest is an enchanting island with a 2.5km long stretch and over 400 meters in width, with many parks, recreational areas, and landscapes. The island's natural beauty can bring peace to both residents of Budapest and visitors who want to get away from the city's honking streets for some.

Margaret Island is a lush and beautiful space with many of the most romantic sections of Budapest's history.

House of Terror: A museum well known for its history of world wars with an extensive collection of artifacts, House of Terror is an exhibition space that highlights the political revolutions worldwide from World War II to the present.

Tourists visiting the city will most likely want to see The House of Terror. It initially portrayed a brutal time in Budapest's history and still stands as an eerie ruin on its outskirts, visited by thousands of people every day from 10 AM until 6 PM at US$10 per person.

The best ruin bars in Budapest:

There is the trend of adapting old spaces to serve as "ruin bars" in Budapest. Locals are tired of the plethora of standard bars and decided to create their concepts. Some ruin bar enthusiasts have made a living by investing in old buildings and re-building them into successful businesses that attract many visitors every day.

Here are some of the best ruin bars in Budapest. Let’s have a look: 

Szimpla Kert: Find out what Szimpla's all about when it comes to nightlife. This famous club was initially in the Kazinczy Utca but relocated nearby and set up shop in an abandoned stove factory. Maybe you want to find something else here, like live theater, or enjoy some flea markets now.

Anker't: After a long day of sightseeing within the bustling city, it's a great idea to head over to Anker't for some fun and relaxation. Wandering through Budapest's historic streets can leave you feeling charmed but also exhausted—that's why this well-located bar is my favorite place for after-hours revelry.

At night, Anker't hosts a small but enthusiastic crowd at events, including vegan food and flower markets. The courtyard is also the location of Vegazzi- an excellent Neapolitan-style pizzeria that serves eggplant pesto and cereal sausage (chorizo sausage).

Doboz: Doboz is an upscale ruin bar that blends a young, well-dressed clientele with wacky decor; the enormous red cube they have outside is dwarfed by their giant King Kong statue, which hangs from a tree said to be twice as old as Budapest itself. Doboz has themed rooms playing different genres, from Latin music to hip hop.

Instant & Fogas Ház: In 2017, Fogas and Instant merged into one, 1,200-square-meter pub called Larm Kávéház. Despite this change, both venues retain their uniqueness: Fogas still has a classic ruin bar vibe, while Instant its eccentricity.

Budapest is the perfect destination for those who want to experience a European city that feels like home. With its rich history and culture, it's no wonder that so many ex-pats have made this their new home in Europe. What are you waiting for? Book your trip now!