Late January is that strange in-between moment when the city feels quieter, but the programmes are anything but. From ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Joanne Shurvell writes about travel, food, culture and fashion. Budapest, with its cultural charms, musical heritage as the ...

Plan Ahead: Come early, as the market gets more crowded later in the day. Budapest's Central Market Hall was the first purpose-built market hall in the city. It opened in 1897 to replace most of the ...

Floating in the Danube to the north of the Parliament Building, Margaret Island once formed the border of the Roman Empire. Centuries of history have left Budapest's answer to Central Park with ...

Budapest is fast becoming one of Europe’s leading travel destinations, especially in winter when Hungary’s capital city truly comes to life. Offering a cozy winter atmosphere with romantic ...

Known as the 'Pearl of the Danube', Budapest never fails to impress. This iconic city, which is actually made up of two towns called Buda and Pest which straddle the river, attracts nearly seven ...

I visited Budapest, which is known for its Christmas markets, food, and architecture. After two days in the city, a walking food tour and the Parliament Building were highlights. But if I returned, I ...

Budapest’s City Park Ice Rink is by far the most famous skating destination in the region, if not Europe. Nestled directly in front of Vajdahunyad Castle on the edge of City Park, skaters flock to the ...

If you're staying in Budapest for just a few days, the best way to experience the city is to take one of the River Danube winter cruises which last a few hours and stretch from one end of Budapest to ...