Budapest Has Changed - What to Know Before You Go 🇭🇺
🌎 Get an exclusive 15% discount on Saily data plans! Use the code [destination] at checkout. Download the Saily app or go to: https://saily.com/destination ⛵️ Budapest has changed, and most guides haven't noticed. In this video, I'll show you everything you need to know before you go to Budapest in 2026: what things actually cost now, the ticket mistake that gets tourists fined on the spot, the new rules that completely changed the famous thermal baths, and how I skip the one hour queue at the most beautiful café in the world (without standing in line for a single minute). I've been visiting Budapest since 2013, and this is my honest, updated Budapest travel guide: the scams to avoid, where to stay, where I actually eat, the truth about the ruin bars, and why you should never take the local service culture personally 😅 *USEFUL BUDAPEST LINKS* My favourite places to stay: 💸💸💸 https://destinationwellknown.com/link/anantarabudapestyttt 💸💸💸 https://destinationwellknown.com/link/wbudapestyt 💸💸 Rooftop pool hotel: https://destinationwellknown.com/link/contibudapesyt 💸💸 https://destinationwellknown.com/link/budapestmemoyt 💸 https://destinationwellknown.com/link/h2budapesyt 💸 https://destinationwellknown.com/link/moxybpyt Check out my written guide on where to stay in Budapest with more hotel recommendations: https://destinationwellknown.com/where-to-stay-budapest/ Things to do in Budapest: Széchenyi Spa: https://destinationwellknown.com/link/budapestbath Unlimited Prosecco, Beer, Aperol & Limoncello Spritz Cruise: https://destinationwellknown.com/link/budapestcruiseyt St. Stephen's Basilica Entry: https://destinationwellknown.com/link/budapestststephenyt Dinner Cruise with Live Music & Unlimited Drinks: https://destinationwellknown.com/link/budadinnercruiseyt Budapest Food Walking Tour: Eat, Sip & Explore Like a Local: https://destinationwellknown.com/link/budapestfoodtouryt See more Budapest things to do tips over on my travel blog: https://destinationwellknown.com/things-to-do-budapest/ *If you've never heard of Budapest* Budapest is the capital of Hungary and one of the most beautiful cities in Europe. The Danube river splits it in two: Buda, the hilly side with the Castle District and Fisherman's Bastion, and Pest, the flat side with the Hungarian Parliament, the ruin bars and most of the nightlife. The city is famous for its thermal baths, built on natural hot springs, its grand café culture, and an architecture that rivals Paris and Vienna at a fraction of the hotel price. Around 1.7 million people live here, the currency is the Hungarian forint, and it's one of the best value city breaks on the continent, as long as you arrive with updated information. Got a question about Budapest? Drop it in the comments, and I'll do my best to help. timestamps: 00:00 welcome to Budapest 00:41 Airport to City Centre 01:23 The Budapest Taxi Problem 03:05 Saily 04:17 Money, Tipping & Real Prices 06:52 How To Get Around 08:05 Where To Stay in Budapest? 10:45 3 Things You Must Book 11:40 My Favourite Hotel Hack 13:26 The Thermal Baths Have Changed 15:18 The Fisherman’s Bastion The Right Way 16:43 The Famous Street Is Weird 17:22 The Ruin Bars & A Budget Hack 18:20 Sziget Festival & How To Survive The Heat 19:07 Where I Actually Eat in Budapest 19:57 Why Are The Locals So Unfriendly? *Plan your trip:* 🏨 Where I Book Hotels: https://destinationwellknown.com/link/bookingcom-yt 🎟️ Where I Book Tours & Activities with free cancellation: https://destinationwellknown.com/link/gyg-ytbox 🚗 Where I Book Rental Cars: https://destinationwellknown.com/link/discovercars-yt