Each year, Tripadvisor, the world's largest travel site, lists the best destinations worldwide. These are the locales where hotels, restaurants, and attractions received excellent reviews and opinions from the global travel community throughout the past 12 months. In the illustrious lineup of the 2024 Travelers' Choice Best of the Best Destination Awards, Budapest emerges as a double triumph. Securing its place among the Best Honeymoon Destinations, the Hungarian capital finished in the 19th spot, outshining Prague in the 20th. Referred to as the 'Queen of the Danube', the city captivates with a unique blend of thermal baths, rich history, vibrant culture, and breathtaking natural beauty.
'Over 15 million gallons of water bubble daily into Budapest's 118 springs and boreholes. The city of spas offers an astounding array of baths, from the sparkling Gellert Baths to the vast 1913 neo-baroque Szechenyi Spa to Rudas Spa, a dramatic 16th-century Turkish pool with original Ottoman architecture. The "Queen of the Danube" is also steeped in history, culture and natural beauty. Get your camera ready for the Roman ruins of the Aquincum Museum, Heroes' Square and Statue Park, and the 300-foot dome of St. Stephen's Basilica' – the site sums up.
Budapest also made waves in the broader category of Top Destinations in Europe, snatching the 16th place.
For those contemplating a visit to the Hungarian capital, we've got you covered with curated itineraries for both 2 or 3-day stays. Whether you are planning a getaway with your girlfriends or a boy's weekend, we've compiled our recommendations to make the experience unforgettable.
(Cover photo: Sándor Csudai - We Love Budapest)
