Budapest

When to go

The most comfortable time to visit is April to June and again in September-October, and in December you can enjoy the Christmas markets if you dress for the cold.

Best months: April, May, June, September, October, December

Approximate temperatures in these months: 0° to 26° (long-term averages, not a forecast)

Getting there

You can get there from Israel by flight, and depending on the date and departure point there may also be a connection along the way, so it's worth comparing options. Hungary is in the Schengen area, so make sure in advance that your passport is valid and check the current entry conditions.

Flight times and direct flights are only shown from the saved prices below. Check entry requirements (passport, visa) with an official source before you book.

Who it suits

Couples · Friends · Solo travelers · Families with children · Golden Age

City and Culture · Food and Wine · Spa and relaxation · Holidays and Events · Sailing and yachts

How long: 3-5 days

What to do

• The Parliament Building
• Fisherman's Bastion
• Buda Castle
• The Chain Bridge
• Széchenyi Baths
• St. Stephen's Basilica
• The Central Market
• The Jewish Quarter and the Dohány Street Synagogue

Good to add

• Public transport pass for tourists
• Entrance to the thermal baths
• Danube cruise
• Travel insurance

First weekend in the city

1. Morning on the Buda side: Buda Castle and Fisherman's Bastion
2. Walk across the Chain Bridge to the Pest side
3. Visit St. Stephen's Basilica and a tour of the city
4. Evening Danube cruise with a view of the illuminated Parliament

Culture, food and relaxation

1. Morning at the Central Market with a Hungarian meal
2. The Jewish Quarter and a visit to the Dohány Street Synagogue
3. Afternoon at the Széchenyi Baths
4. Evening at a restaurant or bar in the Jewish neighborhood