Lonely Planet Budapest & Hungary

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime in this latest edition of our guide to Budapest & Hungary.

Discover Budapest & Hungary's most popular experiences and best kept secrets from exploring Őrség National Park on cycling routes through verdant forests and charming villages, to popping a bottle at a regional wine festival such as the summertime Sopron Wine Festival, and climbing the Cat's Stairs to Esztergom Basilica.

Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet's Budapest & Hungary travel guide:

• Our classic guidebook format contains the most comprehensive level of information for planning multi-week trips
• All-new structure and design that's easy to use so you can navigate Budapest & Hungary effortlessly
• Exciting itineraries help you create your perfect adventure with suggestions for extended journeys, day trips, walking tours and activity-led excursions
• Expert local recommendations on eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, festivals, when to go and more
• Vibrant photography and maps including a pull-out map of Budapest
• Get fresh takes on must-visit sights from Széchenyi Chain Bridge to the Royal Palace and Castle Hill
• Essential information toolkit containing tips on arriving, transport, local etiquette, using money, LGBTIQ+ travel advice, useful words and phrases, accessibility and responsible travel
• Connect with Hungarian culture through stories that delve deep into local life, history and traditions
• Covers: Budapest; Danube Bend & Western Transdanubia; Lake Balaton & Southern Transdanubia; The Great Plain; Northern Hungary

Create a trip that's uniquely yours and get to the heart of this extraordinary part of the world with Lonely Planet's Budapest & Hungary.