FAQ: What Is The Budapest Card Tripadvisor?

Is the Budapest Card worth the money?

In our opinion, the Budapest Card is worth having when you stay in Budapest for a few days. The 24 hour Budapest Card is not the most cost -effective of the options though. In five days, you can easily double the value of the money spent on the Budapest Card.

What does the Budapest Card include?

Budapest card

• unlimited travel on public transport free of charge.
• more than 100 services.
• free entry to 12 museums.
• sightseeing tours with extra reductions.
• reduced price tickets for cultural and folklore programmes.
• discounts in restaurants and in spas.

How much does a Budapest card cost?

The 24h Budapest card costs ​ € 22 ( US$ 26.30), the 48h card costs € 33 ( US$ 39.50) and the 72 hour Budapest Card costs € 44 ( US$ 52.70). If you’re going to be in Budapest for more days, the 96h Budapest Card costs € 54 ( US$ 64.70) and 120 hours costs € 64 ( US$ 76.60).

Is 3 days enough in Budapest?

However, if you’re trying to work Budapest into a greater European itinerary, 3 days in Budapest is the perfect amount of time for a first overview of the city: you’ll see the bulk of the major sights and attractions, get a taste of the nightlife, and have enough time to fall just enough in love with the city that you

Where can I buy a Budapest Card?

Buy your Budapest Card in Budapest! When in the city, pop in to the Budapestinfo Point office in Sütő Street, downtown Budapest, look for mobile Budapestinfo Points close to major sights and attractions, or buy a Budapest Card from your hotel reception.

Is Fisherman’s Bastion free?

Tickets and cost to visit Fisherman’s Bastion It’s free to visit the lower terraces and towers, which offer lovely views in their own right. The entire Bastion is open 24/7. If you’d like an even better view, you can pay to visit the upper terrace and towers. Ticket cost varies based on time of day and season.

Are trams free in Budapest?

Public transport in Budapest The Budapest Card holder can travel without restrictions and for free within the city limits on more than 200 bus, 32 tram, 15 trolley and 4 metro lines, on the HÉV Suburban Railway and with boats. You can also take a free trip to the hills of Buda with the cogwheel railway.

Are taxis cheap in Budapest?

Are taxis expensive in Budapest? Budapest Taxis are actually cheaper than in most other European cities and they charge using a taximeter based on distance. The base fare for a Budapest taxi is 700 HUF (2.17€), no matter the day or time, and the distance rate is 300 HUF/km (0.93€).

How is public transportation used in Budapest?

On buses, trams, and trolleybuses you can find orange or red validation machines on the vehicles themselves. Insert the ticket into the machine with the numbered side first and facing upwards. The machine stamps your ticket automatically. On some trams, you will find red machines instead of the orange ones.

Is Budapest a walkable city?

As previous posters noted, it’s a very walkable city. Budapest is incredibly walkable, though, as has been pointed out, the metro can be a time saver.

What is the best month to go to Budapest?

The best times to visit Budapest are from March to May and September through November. These shoulder seasons are when the weather is idyllic and the city isn’t overcrowded with tourists. However, the climate is always relatively mild, with temperatures rarely exceeding bearable levels.

Is Budapest or Prague better?

If you are short on time, Prague will be the better choice seeing as it’s a smaller, walkable city with better day trip options. If you have a little more time and happen to love food, Budapest will give you a few more options to fill your days, plus, the thermal spas are world-class.