Budapest is becoming an increasingly desired destination, and in recent years the city is steadily moving up on the bucket lists of more and more globetrotters. Accordingly, many highly acclaimed international media giants are bragging about the irresistible charm of the Magyar metropolis, highlighting both the city’s classic tourist hotspots and new-wave draws – and even many of Hungary’s countryside attractions. We hope that Budapest will earn even more inviting international coverage in 2016!

1/17

CNN

Fancy hotels, eccentric shopping hotspots, and fascinating attractions – along with the city’s dazzling thermal baths – made it on the list of CNN’s urban guide, all experienced and recommended by Budapest-based travel writer Carolyn Bánfalvi.

2/17

Condé Nast Traveler 

Budapest is a dream destination for many of Condé Nast Traveler’s fans, as it earned an impressive second place in the magazine’s annual Readers’ Choice Awards ranking the best cities in the world, praising the town’s scenic sights.

Apparently, Condé Nast Traveler highly appreciates their readers’ picks, and we here at We Love Budapest welcome the choices of Condé Nast Traveler’s readers, since seven of Budapest’s hotels made it on their list that showcases Central Europe’s top 25 hotels.

3/17

Daily Coffee News by Roast Magazine

Daily Coffee News takes its readers on a tour around Budapest’s booming new-wave café scene, giving a sneak peek into the city’s caffeine-infused locales, including My Little Melbourne, Espresso Embassy, or Tamp & Pull.

4/17

Eater

The Eater takes a closer look at Hungary’s renowned Szimpla Ruin Pub, as food photographer Gina Weathersby visited the delightfully dilapidated hangout on a Sunday morning to find herself in the midst of a snazzy Farmer’s Market that she captured through tons of tasteful images.

5/17

The Guardian

From Lake Balaton to the famous Tokaj wine region, The Guardian rounded up a list of Hungary’s key attractions to visit during summer based on their readers’ tips, showcasing some of Budapest’s literally underground locales, such as the city’s historic yellow metro line or the maze of ancient caves under Buda Castle.

6/17

The Huffington Post

The Canadian edition of the Huffington Post depicts how to make the most out of your trip to Hungary in a spirit-boosting article that features Budapest’s hipster-filled ruin bars, buzzing nightlife scene, vintage shopping sites, and much more.

7/17

Independent

For the occasion of Budapest hosting the World Music Expo in October, the Independent recommended the best places to stay, eat, drink, and shop in the city, along with exciting activities in the Hungarian capital.

8/17

India Today

Brilliant Bollywood actress Neha Dhupia visited the Hungarian capital during the peak of the summer months, and she snapped some quick photos to share the experience with her Instagram followers. India Today jumped on the story right away to find out what drew their acclaimed artist into this stunning European metropolis.

9/17

Luxurious Magazine

With its grand Corinthia Hotel Royal, creative guided tours, eclectic nightlife scene, soothing spas, and magnificent river cruises, Budapest made it onto the palatial pages of UK’s Luxurious Magazine.

10/17

National Geographic

The National Geographic Traveller featured Budapest as one of the best destinations for city breaks on a budget, highlighting Hungary’s trendy , while endorsing the acclaimed as an affordable indulgence.

11/17

The New York Times

The New York Times applauds the one-of-a-kind eatery of Könyvbár (“Book Bar” in Hungarian) in downtown Budapest, highlighting the place’s literary-inspired menu selection, like the “American Psycho” or “Gulliver’s Travels”.

12/17

The Sun

From authentic local hangouts to high-spirited activities to the trendiest places to stay, The Sun rounded up an instant Budapest itinerary for anyone who longs to conquer the city in style.

Budapest’s fabled festive-season fair is on the list of The Sun’s top five European Christmas markets, and we truly understand why. Even though the article is pretty much an advertisement for Hilton, we appreciate the magazine’s pick and highlights of wintertime activities in the city.

13/17

Times of Malta

Times of Malta writer Mark Strijbosch traveled all the way from the heart of the Mediterranean to be dazzled by Budapest’s sparkling sights, head-swirling nightlife, lip-smacking local treats, and pleasant cultural heritage.

14/17

Travel Pulse

Old and new intermingle in Travel Pulse’s brief must-see, must-do, and must-try Budapest guide, presenting some essential city experiences like a trip to Buda’s Castle Hill, or a palatable lunch at the historic .

15/17

The Washington Post

The Washington Post’s picturesque roundup highlights Budapest as the world’s tenth-most photographed spot, with the hallowed site of taking the spotlight among the city’s sights.

16/17

The West Australian

The West Australian lauds the great Hungarian maestro Franz Liszt, loads of paprika, the city’s thermal waters, monumental landmarks, iconic coffeehouses, retro railways, and much more in this travel article, while depicting the rich flavors of the Hungarian capital.

During his trip around Budapest, author Stephen Scourfield was so amazed by the city’s charm that he devoted a double essay to the topic on the West Australian: in this article the writer ornately describes the city’s elaborate edifices, featuring Budapest’s key urban sights and iconic shrines through various architectural styles.

17/17

WOW Travel

An easy-peasy shopping spree at the , a jaw-dropping visit to St. Stephen’s Basilica, a breezy river cruise on the Danube, and climbing are all among WOW Travel’s top 10 things to do in Budapest.