Best activities in Budapest
8 places from 6 Budapest travel vlogs, most-mentioned first. The play button jumps to that moment in the video.
8 places · most mentioned first
Széchenyi Thermal Bath
The most accessible and fun of Budapest's traditional thermal baths, fed by hot springs. Locals soak in warm pools, play chess in the water and ride the whirlpool circle.
26:31· Stuffed Cabbage Adventuresin 4 vlogsBuda Castle Hill Funicular
A funicular built in 1870 to give Castle Hill workers cheap transport, now a fun short ride for tourists between the Chain Bridge and the top of Castle Hill.
12:10· Stuffed Cabbage Adventuresin 4 vlogsBudapest Zoo
A City Park zoo known for its quirky Art Nouveau buildings.
8:53· Hungry Passportin 3 vlogsDanube Evening River Cruise
A romantic evening cruise on the Danube past Budapest's floodlit bridges, the Citadella and riverside monuments.
24:49· Rick Steves' Europein 3 vlogs
Mentioned once
4 more picks, each from a single vlog, so not ranked.
BalloonFly Budapest
A tethered hot air balloon ride that gives a bird's-eye view over the city and the thermal baths. It may close when winds are strong, so check before going.
17:03· Birta Hlin1 vlogBuda Castle Labyrinth
A quirky, entertainment-oriented cave attraction where visitors wander freely in pitch darkness without a guide.
Gellért Thermal Bath
Budapest's famous postcard bathhouse, with striking architecture, thermal pools and spa treatments.
2:25· Wolters World1 vlog
