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  • 21-12-2010 10:51am
    #1
    COYW
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    Got loads of hols left and decided to take some at the end of Jan or early feb. Everyone else is broke or has no hols left and so am I thinking of where to go for a short break on my own. I have always wanted to go to Budapest but nobody else wanted to go. Is it worth a 3 day stint? Hotels are really cheap for that time of year and flights are good as well.

    Or can anyone give me another recommendation for a similar stay?


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  • #2
    P. Breathnach
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,089 ✭✭✭✭P. Breathnach


    Budapest is a good destination in many ways, but you don't really give an idea of what you like to do when on holiday.

    Do remember the continental climate: you can expect it to be very cold, perhaps with a lot of snow (you know, the sort of weather of which we have no experience). Much of what I like about Budapest involves being out and about. Around the end of January I would imagine myself diving into bars or cafes a bit more in order to warm up, and I might forgo the pleasure of having a beer in the outdoor bar in the City Park.


  • #3
    COYW
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    P. Breathnach wrote: »
    Budapest is a good destination in many ways, but you don't really give an idea of what you like to do when on holiday.

    Do remember the continental climate: you can expect it to be very cold, perhaps with a lot of snow (you know, the sort of weather of which we have no experience). Much of what I like about Budapest involves being out and about. Around the end of January I would imagine myself diving into bars or cafes a bit more in order to warm up, and I might forgo the pleasure of having a beer in the outdoor bar in the City Park.

    Thanks P. I am well used to the snow from my travelling, so our current weather woes are fine with me. I like an active holiday with a mixture of all sorts. The idea of the cafe's really appeasl to me. I also love the architecture of the city and would love to do a walking tour. Wouldnt mind doing something winter sports related as well. Dont think Budapest has anything to offer on that front, from what I can see.


  • #4
    P. Breathnach
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,089 ✭✭✭✭P. Breathnach


    I like the buildings and the streetscapes in Budapest -- handsome buildings from the days of empire, some communist-era concrete brutality, and some modern stuff. The trams are a great way to get around (buy a three-day ticket rather than a Budapest Pass, and never travel without it because inspection is heavy).

    I think you can experience outdoor ice skating: http://www.ohb.hu/guide/ice_skating_rink.en.html


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