Rick Steves Budapest

Book Synopsis: Admire opulent Golden Age architecture, soak in a thermal bath, and wander the winding streets of old villages: with Rick Steves, Budapest is yours to discover! Inside Rick Steves Budapest you'll find:

• Comprehensive coverage for spending a week or more exploring Budapest
• Rick's strategic advice on how to get the most out of your time and money, with rankings of his must-see favorites
• Top sights and hidden gems, from the ornate Parliament building and the Széchnyi Baths to local unicum distilleries (Hungary's favorite spirit!)
• How to connect with local culture: Catch a world-class opera performance, dive into a bowl of goulash, or sample paprika at the Great Market Hall
• Beat the crowds, skip the lines, and avoid tourist traps with Rick's candid, humorous insight
• The best places the eat, sleep, and relax with a glass of pálinka
• Self-guided walking tours of lively neighborhoods and historic museums
• Detailed neighborhood maps for exploring on the go
• Useful resources including a packing list, a Hungarian phrase book, a historical overview, and recommended reading
• Over 500 bible-thin pages include everything worth seeing without weighing you down
• Complete, up-to-date information on every neighborhood in Budapest, as well as day trips to Gödöllö Palace, Lázár Lovaspark, Holókö, the Danube Bend, Szentendre, Visegrád, Esztergom, and more
• Make the most of every day and every dollar with Rick Steves Budapest.

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