The 16 places the travel guides we read name most, what they say about each, and fares from your city.
The places, most named first
From the 8 guides that rank for "best places to visit in hungary"
Named by 8 of 81. BudapestHungarySplit by the Danube into hilly Buda, with the castle, and flat Pest, with art nouveau streets.Known for thermal baths; Szechenyi is the largest and most visited.Best time to visit Budapest
Named by 5 of 82. Lake BalatonWestern Hungary, HungaryJust over an hour from Budapest and a popular summer getaway for locals and visitors.Hiking, bike tours and water sports; the lake also hosts the Balaton Sounds festival.
Named by 4 of 83. EgerNorthern Hungary, HungaryKnown for its castle and for Bull's Blood red wine.Baroque buildings, cafe squares and the Valley of the Beautiful Women wine cellars.
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4. Pécs
Southern Hungary, Hungary
About 2 hours southwest of Budapest, the fifth biggest city and a quieter stop.
A Mediterranean feel near the Croatian border, with sunny squares and slow pace.
Named by 3 of 85. GyőrNorthwestern Hungary, HungaryHalfway between Budapest and Vienna, known for Baroque architecture.Works as a day trip from Budapest, Vienna or Bratislava.
Named by 2 of 86. EsztergomDanube Bend, HungaryKnown for its basilica, which visitors can climb for views.The basilica is the third largest church in Europe, on the Danube overlooking Slovakia.
Named by 2 of 87. SopronWestern Hungary, HungaryOn the Austrian border, easier to reach from Vienna than from Budapest.
Named by 2 of 88. TokajNortheastern Hungary, HungaryNamed as one of Europe's best-kept secrets, a wine area.
Named by 2 of 89. Bükk MountainsNorthern Hungary, HungaryMostly deciduous forest in Bukk National Park, good for birdwatching near Eger.
Named by 2 of 810. Hortobágy National ParkEastern Hungary, HungaryA wetland area for birds and the raptors that hunt them.
Named by 2 of 811. DebrecenEastern Hungary, HungaryListed among Hungary's most sought-after sightseeing cities.
12. SzentendreDanube Bend, HungaryA small town 30 minutes north of Budapest with cobbled streets and shops.A common half-day trip from the capital.
13. VisegrádDanube Bend, HungaryA castle hike with views, often paired with Szentendre on a day trip from Budapest.
14. The Danube BendHungaryThe Danube Cycle Path is suggested over a river cruise for seeing floodplains and fortified towns.
15. HollókőNorthern Hungary, HungaryA quiet village about 2 hours northeast of Budapest with a hilltop castle.
16. EgerszalókNorthern Hungary, HungaryThermal water has built a white salt hill; only two similar sites exist, in Turkey and Yellowstone.
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Travel guides most often name May and September to October as the best time to visit Hungary.
Named by 8 of 81. BudapestSplit by the Danube into hilly Buda, with the castle, and flat Pest, with art nouveau streets.Known for thermal baths; Szechenyi is the largest and most visited.Best time to visit Budapest
Named by 5 of 82. Lake BalatonJust over an hour from Budapest and a popular summer getaway for locals and visitors.Hiking, bike tours and water sports; the lake also hosts the Balaton Sounds festival.
Named by 4 of 83. EgerKnown for its castle and for Bull's Blood red wine.Baroque buildings, cafe squares and the Valley of the Beautiful Women wine cellars.
