In Budapest, Hungary’s vibrant capital, you can sample spicy paprika at the Great Market Hall (designed by Gustave Eiffel), sip coffee in a genteel turn-of-the-20th-century cafe, and enjoy an ...

Budapest’s more touristy option is Gellert Baths, located in a fancy hotel. Gellert is more sedate and luxurious than Szechenyi, even if the entry procedure is no less confusing. But in the summer, ...

Centuries ago, the towns of Buda and Pest, the leading cities of a mighty Hungarian kingdom, united to become Budapest. Today, Hungary’s vibrant capital maintains its stately ambience and offers ...

Visitors enjoy a thermal bath in the open air pool at the Szechenyi Thermal Bath in Budapest, Hungary on Jan. 16, 2026.

FILE - In this March 21, 2016 file photo a visitor takes a shower in Szechenyi Thermal Bath and Swimming Pool in Budapest, Hungary. The city of Budapest has centuries of experience with the art of ...

The buzz about Budapest has been steadily building since Hungary joined the European Union in 2004. Tourists and multinational companies alike have gravitated to the city's humming core. But the ...

Centuries ago, the towns of Buda and Pest, the leading cities of a mighty Hungarian kingdom, united to become Budapest. Today, Hungary's vibrant capital maintains its stately ambience and offers ...

For me, splashing and relaxing in Budapest's thermal baths is the city's top attraction. Though it might sound daunting, bathing in Budapest is far more accessible than you'd think. Tourists are ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Joanne Shurvell writes about travel, food, culture and fashion. Budapest, with its cultural charms, musical heritage as the ...

With hot thermal baths, quirky ruined bars, stunning Gothic revival architecture, and world-class street food, you can be sure there are plenty of things to do in Budapest. It’s a city that captures ...

When longtime W girl Barbara Palvin told us she swears by washing her face with cold water and making monthly trips to her facialist, we were impressed. Alas, great skincare is the Hungarian way. Here ...