We got to Budapest last Friday around noon and checked into the 11th Hour Hostel, which is located in Pest, near the Jewish Quarter (FYI - Budapest used to be two distinct cities - Buda and Pest - separated by the Danube River).
We spent our first afternoon just wandering around the area near our hostel, and we went to the Grand Market Hall, where you can get all kinds of fruits, vegetables, meat and baked goods.
That night we went to Szimpla, an underground ruin pub and had a lot of fun.
Saturday morning we were ready to do some sightseeing so we went on the free walking tour of the city with All Free Walks Budapest. We saw a lot of the major sights in both Buda (like Castle Hill) and Pest (like the Cathedral and many of the main squares). We also learned a lot of the history of the city and some tips for the rest of our stay.
Later that afternoon, we sampled some Hungarian food (lots of meat & potatoes) and then did a little more sightseeing of the area. That night we went to Instant, another ruin pub that was a lot of fun, and Godor, a music club.
The next morning we ventured to Szechenyi Baths - a Hungarian mineral bath complex. They have a ton of pools - both indoor and outdoor - at all different temperatures and with different features. I'm sure there is some method for how you are supposed to do it, but we just kind of explored. Our favorite was the circular whirlpool that had a very strong current and whipped you all around in circles. Not sure what it's therapeutic purpose is supposed to be, but it sure was fun.
Next we walked through the park where Szechenyi is located up to Heroes Square and then down Adranssy Utca, a street with a lot of shopping, eating, etc.
Budapest is a really beautiful city with a lot of different things to offer and we definitely had a lot of fun while we were there!
Next post will be about Vienna!
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