Budapest, capital of Hungary, is a fantastic option for a cheap city trip. You can comfortably spend a day eating, drinking and sightseeing for less than $100.
Breakfast at KicsiZso is a wonderful start. The menu focuses on high-quality Hungarian food with the freshest ingredients. Devour scrambled eggs with mangalitsa or a salami bagel for less than $10 and your Budapest experience begins.
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Take in the beauty of the city’s gorgeous churches and buildings. Most tours only cost around $12, and are full of fantastic sights and history. The pinball museum is also entertaining.
Zeráj is a happening place both day and night, offering a delicious mix of Hungarian and Turkish cuisine close to Elvis Presley Park. A typical lunch of a kebab, salad and a dessert will cost you less than $10. Zeráj is also open late night for any post-party hunger.
Yes, Elvis Presley Park. He was named an honorary citizen in 2011 to praise his support following the 1956 uprising in Hungary.
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Treat yourself to dinner at Comme Chez Soi. This well-known local restaurant often has lines out the door, so make a reservation or you’ll miss out. A main course costs between $10 to $20, but be warned, the restaurant only accepts cash.
The nightlife is affordable in Budapest. A recent study named it the cheapest in Europe. A beer or glass of wine costs only $1.50 at most bars. Get the fun started at Szimpla Kert Ruin Pub.
There are so many bars, restaurants and sights in Budapest at great prices. A fantastic day out for less than $100 is easy.
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