Budapest

Discover Budapest with the most knowledgeable and entertaining guidebook on the market. Whether you plan to soak in a spa, soak up culture with world-class opera and Art Nouveau architecture, or simply digest the city's best coffee and cake, The Rough Guide to Budapest will show you ideal places to sleep, eat, drink, relax and shop along the way. Inside The Rough Guide to Budapest- Independent, trusted reviews written in Rough Guides' trademark blend of humour, honesty and insight, to help you get the most out of your visit, with options to suit every budget.- Full-colour maps throughout - navigate the central boulevards or the old centre of Obuda without needing to get online.- Stunning, inspirational images- Itineraries - carefully planned, themed routes to help you organize your trip and see the very best of the city.- Detailed coverage - whether in the city centre or up in the Buda Hills and beyond, this travel guide has in-depth practical advice for every step of the way. Areas covered: the Belvaros (Inner City); Lipotvaros and Ujlipotvaros; Terezvaros and Erzsebetvaros; the Varosliget (City Park) and the stadium district; Jozsefvaros and Ferencvaros; the Var and central Buda; Gellert-hegy and the Taban; Obuda and Margit-sziget; the Buda Hills. Attractions include: St Stephen's Basilica; Fishermen's Bastion; Hungarian National Gallery; Applied Arts Museum; the Var (Castle Hill); Holocaust Memorial Centre; the Palace of Arts; House of Terror; Great Synagogue; Szechenyi Baths; ruin bars; children's railways and chairlift; Hungarian Railway History Park; Memento Park; Palace of Miracles; Tropicarium; Nagytetenyi Castle.- Listings chapters - from accommodation to cafes and patisseries, arts and entertainment, plus shopping, baths and pools and Kids' Budapest.- Basics - essential pre-departure practical information including getting there, local transport, city tours, the media, festivals, culture and etiquette, public holidays and more.