Most people who think about traveling to Europe only consider Paris, London, or Rome. However, while these are all undoubtedly beautiful cities, you should also start thinking about putting Hungary‘s capital on your bucket list. Why? Well, this small country in the heart of Europe has a lot to offer from fascinating history to yummy dishes to beautiful architecture to one-of-a-kind ruin bars to breathtaking thermal baths that are adored all over Europe.
5 Reasons Why You Should Think About Visiting Hungary This Year
5. It’s easy to get the Visa.
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While there is a visa requirement for Filipinos who want to visit Hungary, it is pretty easy to acquire one that will give you the option to stay in Hungary for up to 90 days. You can get your Schengen visa at the Embassy of Belgium in Manila. The acceptance rate is almost 100% and you don’t need a large sum of money or any special documents to get it.
4. It’s safe and cheap.
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Budapest is very safe, even for solo female travelers. This makes it perfect for families or a fun getaway with friends. Budapest is also considerably cheaper than most countries in Europe while still providing the same quality. You can get a room in central Budapest for Php330 and at that same price, get lunch or a dinner in many restaurants or bars with a drink. You can also opt for cheaper restaurants or street food. In that case, you can enjoy a yummy and filling doner, pizza, and many other street foods for only Php55.
3. Budapest has already won many awards for its beauty.
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You can visit beautiful thermal baths for Php550 a day, walk around the beautiful Buda Castle for free, or walk through Hungary‘s many famous bridges like the Chain Bridge or the Liberty bridge. Over the years, Hungary has won many awards and has gotten into many top 10 lists. Most recently, it was recognized by TripAdvisor as one of the top 10 cities around the world people should visit at least once.
2. It’s the perfect city for holidays, for students, and for expats.
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Budapest doesn’t just have a lot of travelers; it has a lot of students and expats, too. While Hungary has always had many European students, more and more international students are flocking there to study. Most universities in Budapest and around Hungary provide quality education and the experience of living abroad while staying on a budget. There are more and more international companies opening their businesses there, as well. So, if you speak English, you have a pretty good chance of getting hired even if you don’t speak a word of Hungarian.
1. Budapest is fun all year round.
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Hungary has four very distinctive seasons. Summer is very hot and mostly dry with an average of 30 Degrees Celsius, while the cold winter averages 5 celsius, but can go down to -10. Still, you can find all kinds of activities and adventures during each season.
During the summer, you can enjoy open-air baths, and rooftop bars and cinemas. During the winter, you can enjoy some of Europe’s best Christmas markets, go ice skating, and visit plenty of exciting museums. Budapest is definitely a city where you can find plenty of things to do while staying on a budget!
Is Budapest on your bucket list?
