Your browser is not supported

To use our site, we recommend using the latest versions of Chrome, Firefox, Safari or Edge

Get Help

Hungary Holidays

Heady times in Europe’s heartland

Hungary holidays can be intoxicating. Steam fills gorgeous bathhouses, cities burst with architectural gems, feet stamp to folk festivals and wine and brandy spill from tables bursting with food. The nation is the bridge between Central and Eastern Europe, where the Alps become foothills and vast plains stretch east, the great Danube meandering through it all. Budapest is Hungary’s magical capital, and one of Europe’s most fascinating cities.

Its dramatic history, from Roman legions and Magyar horsemen through the Ottomans and the Habsburgs, can be traced through ancient fortresses, baroque churches and shimmering art nouveau hotels. History feels thrillingly alive here – the former Royal Palace houses a museum and gallery, Turkish baths offer the chance to soak in the past, and ‘ruin pubs’ have re-purposed old buildings as beer halls, offering quirky decor, sunny terraces and club nights. Several appealing destinations are within day-trip distance of Budapest.

Szentendre displays a Serbian influence and sits on a dramatic bend in the Danube where it features intriguing museums and atmospheric side streets. The town of Eger’s beautiful centre boasts a castle and minarets, with good vineyards and hiking in the hills around. Holidays to Hungary can go further afield, too. Lake Balaton is a great outdoor destination – you can visit beaches, forests and resorts that mix elegance with some wild bars and clubs. The second city, Debrecen, is a good base for exploring the Great Plains and watching cowboy shows – acrobatic displays of horsemanship that, like so much in Hungary, will make your head spin.

Need to know

building
Capital
Budapest
two message speech bubbles
Language
Hungarian
wallet with card inside
Currency
Hungarian Forint
clock
Time zone
GMT +1
plane on a runway
Flight time
2hrs

* Average time from London Gatwick to Budapest

All regions in Hungary

Explore our map of Hungary

Enjoy 3 nights in Hungary from 
£167 pp
View Hungary holidays

Exciting tours and activities in Hungary

From priority access for attractions, to day trips to historic sites, here’s our must see activities in Hungary

all tours and experiences are provided by

Your questions answered

The spring and autumn months are often considered Hungary’s finest seasons, as the weather is typically nice but there aren’t the large crowds that appear in summer. Temperatures in spring average between 19℃ to 22℃ during the day. The weather is typically dry, though do expect at least some rain. In autumn, temperatures average 14℃ to 27℃ while the weather, much like in spring, is mild with occasional rainfall.
Enjoy 3 nights in Hungary from 
£167 pp
View Hungary holidays

Our customers love us

Average customer reviews
4.6 / 5
feefo-logo
Independent service rating based on 5022 verified reviews. Read all reviews