Quick Summary:

  • Hungary isn't just one of the most picturesque vacation spots in Europe.
  • Sites and attractions vary from the UNESCO World Heritage Site Buda Castle to Pannonhalma Archabbey, the second largest territorial abbey in the world.
  • Hungary is also famed for its many natural hot water springs and is home to the largest thermal bathing complex in Europe, the Szechenyi Thermal Baths.


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  • Our editors recommend these diverse local experiences.

1. Andrassy Avenue ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Andrassy Avenue | Hungary’s Attractions: Castles, Thermal Baths & More
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2. Buda Castle ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Buda Castle | Hungary’s Attractions: Castles, Thermal Baths & More
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3. Budapest Zoo and Botanical Garden

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Budapest Zoo and Botanical Garden | Hungary’s Attractions: Castles, Thermal Baths & More
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4. Castle of Diosgyor

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Castle of Diosgyor | Hungary’s Attractions: Castles, Thermal Baths & More
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5. Castle of Egri

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Castle of Egri | Hungary’s Attractions: Castles, Thermal Baths & More
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6. Chain Bridge

Chain Bridge | Hungary’s Attractions: Castles, Thermal Baths & More
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7. Danube Promenade

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Danube Promenade | Hungary’s Attractions: Castles, Thermal Baths & More
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8. Dohany Street Synagogue

Dohany Street Synagogue | Hungary’s Attractions: Castles, Thermal Baths & More
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9. Esztergomi Bazilika

Esztergomi Bazilika | Hungary’s Attractions: Castles, Thermal Baths & More
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10. Festetics Palace

Festetics Palace | Hungary’s Attractions: Castles, Thermal Baths & More
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11. Fisherman's Bastion

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Fisherman's Bastion | Hungary’s Attractions: Castles, Thermal Baths & More
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12. Great Market Hall

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Great Market Hall | Hungary’s Attractions: Castles, Thermal Baths & More
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13. Hortobagy National Park

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Hortobagy National Park | Hungary’s Attractions: Castles, Thermal Baths & More
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14. Hungarian National Gallery

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Hungarian National Gallery | Hungary’s Attractions: Castles, Thermal Baths & More
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15. Hungarian National Museum

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Hungarian National Museum | Hungary’s Attractions: Castles, Thermal Baths & More
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16. Hungarian Parliament Building

Hungarian Parliament Building | Hungary’s Attractions: Castles, Thermal Baths & More
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17. Hungarian State Opera House

Hungarian State Opera House | Hungary’s Attractions: Castles, Thermal Baths & More
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18. Liberty Bridge

Liberty Bridge | Hungary’s Attractions: Castles, Thermal Baths & More
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19. Margaret Island

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Margaret Island | Hungary’s Attractions: Castles, Thermal Baths & More
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20. Memento Park

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Memento Park | Hungary’s Attractions: Castles, Thermal Baths & More
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21. Nyireghyaza Zoo

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Nyireghyaza Zoo | Hungary’s Attractions: Castles, Thermal Baths & More
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22. Pannonhalma Archabbey

Pannonhalma Archabbey | Hungary’s Attractions: Castles, Thermal Baths & More
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23. St. Stephen's Basilica

St. Stephen's Basilica | Hungary’s Attractions: Castles, Thermal Baths & More
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24. Szechenyi Thermal Bath

Szechenyi Thermal Bath | Hungary’s Attractions: Castles, Thermal Baths & More
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25. Vajdahunyad Castle

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Vajdahunyad Castle | Hungary’s Attractions: Castles, Thermal Baths & More
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