For the final part of the Exploring Budapest series, I wanted to share a couple of fun places you can go to while holidaying in the pearl of the Danube just to make your trip that bit more unconventional 😉.
First off, the Szechenyi Thermal Baths. Budapest is known as the city of thermal baths, and with good reason. There are various ones you can go to but we chose the most prominent one and we allotted half a day to enjoy the baths here. We had a quick snack and since they open at 10 o'clock in the morning we also ventured for a stroll in City Park and Vajdahunyad Castle before going to the baths. Going early is guaranteed to earn you a good spot to lounge by the pool and relax.
The Amazing Metal Art Gallery is a must-visit for anyone who's into steampunk or anyone who enjoys experiencing things which are a little out of the ordinary. There are over 15 sculptures made out of metal and it was fun to recognize some favourite film characters out of them. Even though I'm not usually one to look for these things, I really enjoyed our time here and taking pictures with all the different exhibits.
Margaret Island, or Margit-Sziget in Hungarian is worth checking out for a relaxing stroll. There's a water tower that offers a nice view of the city which was unfortunately closed when we visited and we really loved going for a walk in the Japanese Garden.
You can get some of the best views of the city from the Budapest Eye. We got a cabin for ourselves (thank you rona, and for once I am not being sarcastic about this) and we got to enjoy the city from another perspective. This attraction stays open till late so you can go at whatever time you prefer - daylight for more familiar views or night-time to see the city lit up.
That said, for the best jaw-dropping views of the city by night, I highly recommend you take a river cruise. We opted for one with dinner included and it was a simply stunning experience, string trio included!
If you're into retro stuff or specifically, the 1970's, make sure you check out the Retro Design Centre when in Szentendre. It is basically a museum showcasing what a house looked like in the 70's and everything that was in vogue at the time, including car models you can take pictures in.
Lastly, the Museum of Sweets and Selfies. There are 2 museums of the sort in Budapest, we opted to go to No. 2 Bubbles specifically for the bubble pool as requested by my husband 🤣. This is a really fun place to visit if you're into cool ideas for the gram. It was slightly more expensive when we visited because it was a public holiday so do go on regular days to save some money but we highly recommend you check it out!
Which of these fun activities would be most looking forward to try first?
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