Budapest has around 120 thermal sources around the city. The Turks introduced the culture of thermal baths and used the water for its healing properties. There are 4 Turkish baths, i.e. Rudas, The Krialy, The Veli Bej Spa and The Racs Bath. They all date back to the 16th century and are mostly indoors.

Coffee is one of the specialties that the Turks introduced in Budapest. This is how hundreds of coffee houses came to live, attracting the elite as well as writers, artists, and actors. The special ones include Művész Kávéház, Gerbeaud and Callas Café. They all have their unique style, decor and architecture.

Budapest is the result of two cities that merged in 1873. Buda which can be recognized by the hills and the castle, and Pest, which is flat and has the city vibe. Both are separated by the Danube and many bridges. A cruise on the Danube gives you a romantic scenery of both sides, where you can see many of the breathtaking places like the castle, the parliament, the bastion and much more.

Hungary was part of the Austro-Hungarian empire between 1867 and 1918. That’s why you will find many similarities between Vienna, Prague and Budapest. Each of the cities is less than 2 hours away from each other which is why a short visit would be a wonderful extension of your holiday.