Hungary
Budapest on the Danube – the Parliament, Buda Castle, thermal baths and river cruises.
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Best time to visit: May to September
Warm from May to September; the outdoor thermal pools are open all year.
- Currency
- Hungarian Forint (HUF)
- Time
- 4 hours 30 minutes behind India (3 hours 30 minutes behind in their summer)
- Power plugs
- Type C, F – carry a universal adaptor
- Language
- Hungarian
Top things to do in Hungary
See all 9NatureInstant bookingSzéchenyi Thermal Bath Tickets, Budapest
Soak in Budapest's most famous thermal bath – 3 outdoor and 15 indoor pools fed by hot springs, in a yellow neo-baroque palace – with a locker or private cabin.
CultureInstant bookingHungarian Parliament Building Tour, Budapest
Go inside Budapest's spectacular Parliament on the Danube: the grand staircase, the dome hall with the Holy Crown of Hungary and the old upper house.
CruiseInstant bookingDanube River Sightseeing Cruise, Budapest
See Budapest from the Danube – Parliament, Buda Castle and the Chain Bridge – by day, by night with the city lit up, or with drinks on board.
CruiseInstant bookingDanube Dinner Cruise, Budapest
Dinner on the Danube as Budapest lights up – with live music, or a Hungarian folk dance show.
SightseeingInstant bookingBuda Castle District Walking Tour, Budapest
A 2-hour guided walk through Buda's Castle District – Matthias Church, Fisherman's Bastion, cobbled medieval streets and the Royal Palace.
CultureInstant bookingSt. Stephen's Basilica Tickets, Budapest
Visit Budapest's largest church, with its golden interior, the relic of St. Stephen's right hand, and the panorama terrace around the dome.
Combo tickets – two attractions, one lower price
Booking famous sights together usually costs less than buying each ticket on its own.
NatureInstant bookingSzéchenyi Spa + Danube River Cruise Combo
Soak in Széchenyi's thermal pools and cruise the Danube past Parliament and Buda Castle.
CultureInstant bookingHungarian Parliament + Széchenyi Spa Combo
Inside the Hungarian Parliament, then a relaxing afternoon at Széchenyi Bath.
CultureInstant bookingHungarian Parliament + Danube Cruise Combo
Tour the Parliament inside, then see it from the river on a Danube cruise.
Hungary: questions travellers ask
+What is the best time to visit Hungary?
The main season is May to September. Warm from May to September; the outdoor thermal pools are open all year.
+What are the top things to do in Hungary?
Popular choices are Széchenyi Thermal Bath Tickets, Budapest; Hungarian Parliament Building Tour, Budapest; Danube River Sightseeing Cruise, Budapest; Danube Dinner Cruise, Budapest; Buda Castle District Walking Tour, Budapest. We list 9 experiences across Budapest.
+What is the time difference between India and Hungary?
Hungary is 4 hours 30 minutes behind India (3 hours 30 minutes behind India during their summer time).
+Which currency and plug type does Hungary use?
The currency is the Hungarian Forint (HUF). Sockets are type C, F, so carry a universal adaptor. You pay Plantenium in Indian rupees.
+Can I book Hungary tickets in rupees?
Yes. Prices on Plantenium are in Indian rupees with taxes included, and your e-ticket or voucher comes by email and WhatsApp.