DK Eyewitness Budapest (Travel Guide)

**Discover two cities for the price of one.** Whether you want to take a dip in mineral-rich thermal baths, step back in time on the cobbled streets of Castle Hill or enjoy cheap drinks in the city's ruin pubs, your DK Eyewitness travel guide makes sure you experience all that Budapest has to offer. Gazing at each other across the Danube, the city's two halves have their own distinct characters. While Buda is famous for its incredible medieval architecture, Pest is bursting at the seams with historic cafes and vibrant neighbourhoods. Our recently updated guide brings Budapest to life, transporting you there like no other travel guide does with expert-led insights and advice, detailed breakdowns of all the must-see sights, photographs on practically every page, and our hand-drawn illustrations which place you inside the city's iconic buildings and neighbourhoods. You'll discover: - our pick of Budapest's **must-sees**, **top experiences** and **hidden gems** - the best spots to **eat**, **drink**, **shop** and **stay** - detailed **maps** and **walks** which make navigating the city easy - easy-to-follow **itineraries** - **expert advice**: get ready, get around and stay safe - **colour-coded chapters** to every part of Budapest, from Gellért Hill and Tabán to Southern Pest, Belváros to Víziváros Want the best of Budapest in your pocket? Try out **DK Eyewitness Top 10 Budapest**. Discover two cities for the price of one. Whether you want to take a dip in mineral-rich thermal baths, step back in time on the cobbled streets of Castle Hill or enjoy cheap drinks in the city's ruin pubs, your DK Eyewitness travel guide makes sure you experience all that Budapest has to offer. Gazing at each other across the Danube, the city's two halves have their own distinct characters. While Buda is famous for its incredible medieval architecture, Pest is bursting at the seams with historic cafes and vibrant neighbourhoods. Our recently updated guide brings Budapest to life, transporting you there like no other travel guide does with expert-led insights and advice, detailed breakdowns of all the must-see sights, photographs on practically every page, and our hand-drawn illustrations which place you inside the city's iconic buildings and neighbourhoods. You'll discover: - our pick of Budapest's must-sees , top experiences and hidden gems - the best spots to eat , drink , shop and stay - detailed maps and walks which make navigating the city easy - easy-to-follow itineraries - expert advice : get ready, get around and stay safe - colour-coded chapters to every part of Budapest, from Gellért Hill and Tabán to Southern Pest, Belváros to Víziváros Want the best of Budapest in your pocket? Try out DK Eyewitness Top 10 Budapest . DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Budapest will lead you straight to the best attractions Budapest has to offer. The guide includes unique cutaways, floor plans and reconstructions of the city's stunning architecture, plus 3-D aerial views of the key districts to explore on foot. You'll find detailed listings of the best hotels, restaurants, bars, and shops for all budgets in this fully updated and expanded guide, plus insider tips on everything from where to find the best markets and nightspots to great attractions for children. This uniquely visual DK Eyewitness Travel Guide also includes in-depth coverage of all the unforgettable sights and comes complete with a free pull-out city map, clearly marked with sights from the guidebook and an easy-to-use street index. The map has detailed street views of all the key areas, transportation maps and information on how to get around the city, and even a chart showing the distances between major sights for walkers. With hundreds of full-color photographs, hand-drawn illustrations, and custom maps that brighten every page, DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Budapest truly shows you this city as no one else can. "Featuring DK's much-loved maps and illustrations, walks and information, plus full-colour photography, this 100% updated guide to Budapest brings you the best of this vibrant and historic city in a brand-new, lightweight format. What's inside? - full-colour photography, hand-drawn illustrations, and maps throughout - easy-to-follow walks and itineraries - our pick of Budapest's must-sees, top experiences, and hidden gems - a sturdy, laminated pull-out city map with transport information and a metro map - insider tips and information: when to visit, how to avoid the crowds, where to capture the perfect photo, and more - the best spots to eat, drink, shop, and stay - an area-by-area guide covering each corner of Budapest, from the Castle District to Central Pest, Gellert Hill to Városliget - expert advice: get ready, get around, and stay safe"--Publisher CONTENTS DISCOVER Welcome to Budapest Reasons to Love Budapest Explore Budapest Getting to Know Budapest Budapest Itineraries Budapest Your Way A Year in Budapest A Brief History EXPERIENCE Castle Hill Gellért Hill and Tabán Víziváros Around Parliament Belváros Southern Pest Around Városliget Beyond the Centre NEED TO KNOW Before You Go Getting Around Practical Information Index Phrase Book Acknowledgments