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- jlanza29Miami, FL898 contributionsWhat a great tour ... I can't stress nigh how many times we have been given a hearing device and told to hear the commentary and how awful they are ....
But what I can say ... this was totally opposite ... the commentary was spot on and excellent and informative ...
The tour is guided by a security guard and one must be at the entrance to go thru metal detectors like an airport a couple of minutes before your designated time.
Once on the self walking tour the information given is excellent ... it's a short 45 minutes but you enter the main rooms and get to see the Hungarian crown jewels which are spectacular to say the least.
I never felt rushed and really thought it was a highlight of our trip.
Entrance fee is a bit steep but I think it was worth it ... YOU must get tickets at least 2/3 weeks in advance especially for the weekends.
Highly recommend it ...Written December 2, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - jordanellie41Longridge, UK1,151 contributionsThis church is simply awesome. It stands in a lovely large square and has various colours, lots of steeples, clock towers and intricate architecture. It's bells sound on the hour every hour too! Inside is mesmerising with a fabulous array of colourful designs all around it's walls and ceiling. It has beautiful coloured pillars, a majestic altar and lovely alcoves each side of the altar. There is an entrance fee but if you want to get in for free, do as I did and attend the thirty minute mass at 18:00 where you'll also avoid all the crowds. Not to be missed.Written November 29, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- PavlaPavlaChrudim, Czech Republic7,689 contributionsI went to the Hungarian National Opera to see Swan Lake. The interiors were beautiful, richly decorated, with a large foyer (it reminded me a lot of the National Theatre in Prague). I was a little disappointed that you couldn't buy a paper programme there. It was available only online. Unfortunately, we, who don't use data, couldn't read the programme before the performance. The building itself is really very beautiful and it is definitely worth visiting.Written November 16, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- jordanellie41Longridge, UK1,151 contributionsThis is a fabulous looking castle from the outside and sits on a beautiful lake within a lovely park area directly behind Heroes Square. It's a traditional looking castle complete with bridge entrance, moat and wonderful architecture. It also has many steeples, turrets and domes along with beautiful figurines along it's rooftop. Not to be missed.Written November 27, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- ShaunH290London, UK2,986 contributionsThe largest synagogue in Europe is worth visiting, especially if you have not been into a synagogue previously. The Dohány Street Synagogue was consecrated in 1859, so it has seen a lot of history. It was in the Jewish ghetto during the Nazi/Arrow Cross period. The Hungarians seem to have helped the Jews, especially after the fall of communism, as, though the number of Jews killed in the Holocaust from Hungary was enormous, they have continued in the country, whereas in other countries they have almost disappeared.
When the ghetto was liberated, the bodies of thousands of Jews who had been frozen or starved to death, or died as a result of the siege and the brutality of the Arrow Cross, were found in the streets. More than two thousand of these were buried in the garden. Many could not be identified. Mass graves are not normal in Judaism, so one can only imagine the extreme circumstances that forced this solution to the care of the dead.
It was interesting to see a Heroes Temple, to the Hungarian Jews who died in WWI. There is also a museum on the site.
We spent much longer than we expected on the site. There is a great deal to see - and a great deal to contemplate (and we are not Jews ourselves).Written August 29, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - marc l12 contributionsBreakfast was a delightful experience. Made even more pleasurable by the exemplary service provided by Zsolt and the rest of the morning team. Great start to any day in Budapest 💫🇭🇺🥇Written November 16, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- pancakesisters9Springfield, VT62 contributionsLovely music venue with a storied past, which was beautifully restored. The English Tour on Saturday afternoons is charming, and a perfect venue to learn about the outstanding acoustics of these Music Performance spaces.
There is an Art Nouveau mural on the upper floor which is worth a special trip alone! The Tour ends with a music performance by one of the Academy's top students - in our case a Flutist with Piano accompaniment. A pleasure for many senses.Written October 22, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - MarineLille, France46 contributionsThis library was definitely worth the visit. It's really easy to get a tourist ticket, and everyone was friendly and helpful. You are free to roam into the palace, take pictures, and sit for as long as you like. I'd highly recommend bringing a book with you, and enjoy this beautiful place for a while!
Do be mindful of others when going there, as it is a public library. If you do not have plans of staying there, I'd say the visit would last around 20 minutes? But it's definitely a good place to see, a small break in a beautiful cocoon away from the street, and people.Written July 2, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Samantha LLondon, UK55 contributionsThe Gresham Palace is an incredible venue with absolutely impeccable service. From check in, to dining, to concierge services and a spa/gym that never disappoint, the experience at the Gresham Palace is made all the more memorable thanks to its excellent team of staff.Written January 3, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- PavlaPavlaChrudim, Czech Republic7,689 contributionsThe shape of this building was very interesting, it seemed to me like a huge U-ramp. At either of its elevated ends were small gardens, planted with grass, trees, and beds of flowers, there were places to sit, and steps which led up to the very edge of the roof.
I bought a combined ticket for the permanent exhibition and several temporary exhibitions (HUF 4,500). The ceramics display was fascinating. Several thousand exhibits were displayed here. Mostly there was no information about them, but I didn't mind because there were really so much of them that it probably would be impossible to read everything.
The permanent ZOOM interactive exhibition was very interesting. Exhibits attached on long rods and arranged in a special shape (it reminded me of hedgehog stings) were the main part of this exposition.
I also really liked the two huge models of Budapest. There was a restaurant on the ground floor of the museum. You could choose your food here in the form of a buffet. I ate cold cherry soup here for the first time in my life. It was absolutely excellent. It is worth going to this restaurant just for having this unusual soup.Written May 8, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Bernie SBelfast, UK788 contributionsThis museum gives the history of Budapest from when the castle was first built. Very interesting but hard to find your way into it from the Castle Grounds which are huge. Free entry for over 70s. Worth a visit if you’re at Buda Castle. I particularly liked the restored mediaeval chapel.Written March 28, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- GNS333Toronto, Canada46 contributionsWe took the train from Budapesht to Sibiu which was a 9+ hour journey. We booked the morning train (they have an overnight train too) online from the official Hungarian rail website. We had booked the tickets about a month ahead. We had second class tickets and there was no air conditioning in the compartments. Each compartment had 6 seats and luckily we shared it with just one other person. You need to make sure that you sit in the right compartment as part of the train detached midway along the journey and goes to Clju, and the rest goes towards Sibiu/ Brasov.
The toilets on the train were bad. Some were in such a bad state that cleaning crew just locked the toilets at Budapesht. There is a boader security check before and after crossing into Romania. The train stops for a while on both stations (20 to 30 minutes on either side), so you get to use the restrooms at the transtations there. Suggest you use the restrooms once you cross over to the Romanian side as they are right across the platform.
I can't imagine how hot it would be inside the train without air conditioning if it was a sunny summer day. It was raining on the day that we travelled and we were fine without air conditioning. Make sure to take water and snacks/ lunch as we didn't see any places to buy food along the ride.
Once you arrive in Sibiu you can walk to the old city. It's an uphilll walk, may be about 10 minutes. There were taxis in at the train station also.
Taking the train was much cheaper than getting a private one way transfer (we were quoted 800 euro for 2 adults). Flying is the other option, and the cost is comparable to the train ticket cost, if you don't mind the transit (didn't find direct flights between the two cities).
I'm posting this here as I couldn't find recent reviews on Budapesht to Sibiu train ride on tripadvisor.Written September 29, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - tk3232Sugar Land, TX4,269 contributionsDuna Palota ("Danube Palace") - a former casino, and today a venue and ticket office for Hungarian Concert's popular tourist shows. Located very conveniently in the center of the Old Town, on Zrinyi Utca, and the concerts are held place here almost 365 days a year. We attended the popular concert named Hungarian Folk Show. Duna Palota is medium size theater but beautiful and ceremonial.
My best suggestion - If you want to have a very good seats, book in advance on official site - the tickets category 1 (37 euros) and choose the rows between 5-8. Get the confirmation by email, print and bring it to cashier, be there at least 20 minutes before the show starts, you should have enough time to exchange your voucher to actual paper ticket. This is critical and important. On time when we exchanged our vouchers, it was a 10 people line before us, with one person in the case. And plus to this it was an incident - the couple who bought their tickets from third party was not able to exchange their confirmations due double sale. It was long conversation with a cashier who had stated - this is not my fault - go to your agency where you bought a tickets. This dispute took time and we were afraid that we wouldn’t have time before start the performance. Then it was also necessary to climb up the several fly of stairs.
So be there in advance and DON'T BUY the tickets from third party - book online on official site or personal on spot. In additional the official site proposes a taxi transfer if you need for 14 euros round trip. Plus if you want, you can add to your show tickets - the evening dinner cruise by Danube after show. The concert was good, with 10 minutes intermission. Dress code- possibly Smart Casual. While highbrow classical music buffs will want a more serious concert, these show is crowd-pleaser with national Hungarian music, dances and songs.Written November 14, 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - TravelingSoccerLoonSaint Paul, MN6,550 contributionsHistoric train station opened in 1877 also known as Nyugati. No issues finding and boarding our train that left on time. Trains to Prague leave from here.Written August 30, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Neil KLiverpool, UK828,871 contributionsOne of the most beautiful theatre buildings in Budapest is Pesti Vigado .
Constructed between 1859- and opened in 1864 and designed by Frigyes Feszl .
I love the look of this building ,on the facade is the Hungarian coat of arms ,the pillar structures were the work of sculpture Karoly Alexy .
This building was damaged during the bitter battles that took place in Budapest during World War Two,rebuilt post war and declared a National Monument in 1954 ,further renovations have took place to leave us with this stunning building we view today ,we were here on a cold November afternoon ,we sat outside Pointer Pub Budapest enjoying a beer and taking in the beauty of not just Pesti Vigado and Vigado Square .
Well worth checking out if you're in the area.Written November 23, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
