Experience all of Budapest`s attractions with this up-to date, authoritative guide, packed with Insider Tips. Most holidaymakers want to have fun & feel relaxed from the moment they arrive at their holiday destination
- that`s what Marco Polo Guides are all about. In this guide, you can find hotels & restaurants; check out the city`s trendiest places, nightlife scene & shopping. Also contains: the Perfect Day, Festivals & Events, Travel with Kids, Travel Tips, Links, Blogs, Apps & more, Hungarian phrasebook & comprehensive index. Budapest, Hungary`s beautiful & lively capital is a dynamic city full of tradition that is at the same time symbolic of a country in the throes of dramatic social & economic change. MARCO POLO Budapest takes you up to the Fisherman`s Bastion, with its magnificent views over the city full of fantastic architecture, & down into the bustle of the Central Market & the wonderful atmosphere of the city`s traditional coffee houses. Budapest has a host of attractions: a day spent on the green Margaret Island can be just as much a part of a visit as a night at the opera or an evening stroll across the Chain Bridge. The Insider Tips reveal where young fashion designers display their latest creations & where the Budapest scene meets up. The ` Best Of` pages highlight some unique aspects of the city, recommend places to go for free, contain tips for rainy days & tell you where you can relax & chill out. You`ll find out What`s Hot in Budapest, from eco design to attending cultural events in thermal baths. The City Walks guide you along the Castle Hill & into the Jewish Quarter. Last but not least the Dos & Don`ts warn of changing money on the streets & of fake policemen. Marco Polo Budapest provides comprehensive coverage of the city. To help you find your way around there`s a detailed street atlas inside, a folding public transport map in the backcover, plus a handy pull-out map. A must-have for all travellers, including those who haven`t bought a travel guide in the past!