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I spent 2 days in Budapest at Christmastime. Here are 4 things that were worth it and one I'd skip next time.

Megan duBoisJan 15, 2024, 13:46 IST

I took a very short trip to Budapest to see the city at Christmastime. Megan duBois

I visited Budapest, which is known for its Christmas markets, food, and architecture.
After two days in the city, a walking food tour and the Parliament Building were highlights.

Budapest, Hungary, is known for its beautiful Christmas markets, and I recently spent two days there.

Because this was my first time in the city, and I had just a few days before boarding a Viking River Cruise, I tried to do as much research as possible to figure out what to do.

Here are four things I thought were worth it and one I'd skip next time.

My favorite activity was a walking food tour of the city.

I got to try so many of the city's delicacies, like local cheeses. Megan duBois

The New York Café was worth all the hype it got on TikTok.

I stopped in at the New York Café in Budapest. Megan duBois

The Christmas market I found was exciting but not too daunting.

I liked that the Christmas market I went to was on the smaller side. Megan duBois

Taking a tour of the Parliament building was fun and educational.

I was blown away by the architecture of the Parliament building. Megan duBois

On the other hand, I don't think I'd go back to the Central Market Hall.

I had a lot of good food in Budapest, but I don't think the food hall was worth it. Megan duBois

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