{"id":65256,"date":"2024-10-15T11:58:16","date_gmt":"2024-10-15T07:58:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/me\/?post_type=articles&p=65256"},"modified":"2025-10-15T12:47:53","modified_gmt":"2025-10-15T08:47:53","slug":"budapest-travel-guide","status":"publish","type":"articles","link":"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/me\/articles\/budapest-travel-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"The GRAZIA Guide To Budapest: Where To Stay, Eat, Shop & Soak Up The City In Style"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Do you think Paris<\/a> is the only city serving caf\u00e9 culture and architectural drama? Think again. Budapest is fast becoming one of Europe\u2019s most compelling city breaks \u2013 stylish, spirited and still flying under the radar. With thermal spas, riverfront cocktails, designer boutiques and some of the grandest hotels in Central Europe, the Hungarian capital is where old-world elegance meets a fresh, creative energy.<\/p>\n

Whether you’re planning a solo escape, a chic girls\u2019 trip or a romantic reset, here\u2019s exactly how to do Budapest the GRAZIA way.<\/p>\n

Stay in a piece of architectural history<\/h3>\n
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Photo: Mahira Abdel Aziz at Four Seasons Gresham Palace<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

There are hotels, and then there\u2019s the Four Seasons Gresham Palace. Set right at the foot of the Chain Bridge, this Art Nouveau landmark is one of the city\u2019s most iconic buildings \u2013 and inside, it\u2019s every bit as impressive. Think mosaic-tiled floors, sweeping staircases, and rooms with views of the Danube that feel lifted from a postcard. It\u2019s luxury, but make it relaxed. The kind of place you\u2019ll genuinely want to hang out in, not just crash at.<\/p>\n

For more information or to book, visit their website<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

Lunch with a side of design<\/h3>\n
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When the afternoon hits, make your way to the W Hotel inside the striking Drechsler Palace. It\u2019s bold, modern, and filled with locals and travellers in the know. Stop in at Le Petit Beefbar, where bistro-style comfort food gets a luxury twist. The interiors are playful but chic, and the vibe is buzzy without trying too hard. Ideal for a long lunch with a side of people-watching.<\/p>\n

For more information or to book, visit their website<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

After-dark dining that delivers<\/h3>\n
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Budapest\u2019s food scene is one of its best-kept secrets, and BIBO by Dani Garc\u00eda is the ultimate dinner spot. Located inside the Matild Palace, this Mediterranean restaurant brings together bold flavours, design-forward interiors, and a crowd that actually dresses up. Save room for dessert, then make a night of it with cocktails by the Danube.<\/p>\n

Visit the most beautiful cafe in the world<\/h3>\n
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It may sound like hyperbole, but New York Caf\u00e9<\/a> has actually been voted the most beautiful caf\u00e9 in the world \u2013 and it\u2019s not hard to see why. With baroque-style frescoed ceilings, gilded columns and Murano chandeliers, it\u2019s the kind of place that makes you gasp when you walk in. Whether you\u2019re there for a slice of cake, a long coffee or a late dinner, it\u2019s less of a caf\u00e9 and more of an experience. If there\u2019s one place you have<\/em> to visit while in Budapest, this is it.<\/p>\n

Culture, views & a sunset cruise<\/h3>\n
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Budapest isn\u2019t a city you need to rush. Start with a private tour of the Hungarian State Opera House \u2013 it\u2019s just been fully restored and is every bit as dramatic as you\u2019d hope. Take in the views from Buda Castle and Fisherman\u2019s Bastion, and if you get the chance to visit St. Stephen\u2019s Hall, go \u2013 it\u2019s ornate, quiet, and deeply beautiful. Later, hop aboard a sunset cocktail cruise along the Danube. Yes, it\u2019s a little touristy, but the views of Parliament and the bridges lit up at night are genuinely magical.<\/p>\n

BOUTIQUES YOU\u2019LL WANT TO Bring HOME<\/h3>\n
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If fashion\u2019s on the agenda (and if you’re a GRAZIA reader, it obviously is), carve out time for two local design heroes: Nanushka and NUBU. These homegrown brands are globally respected and locally loved \u2013 think clean silhouettes, sustainable fabrics, and boutique interiors that feel more gallery than shop floor. Whether you\u2019re after an elevated staple or a souvenir that doesn\u2019t scream souvenir, you\u2019ll find it here.<\/p>\n

End on a high note<\/h3>\n
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Photo: Layla Kardan at City Park<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

No need to rush to the airport. Spend your final morning with a slow stroll through City Park, where the city\u2019s pace softens and the leafy pathways feel worlds away from the bustle. Grab a last coffee, soak it all in, and make a mental note of everything you\u2019ll want to do when you come back \u2013 because trust us, you will.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":31739,"featured_media":65303,"template":"","format":"standard","categories":[260],"yoast_head":"\nThe GRAZIA Guide To Budapest: Where To Stay, Eat, Shop & Soak Up The City In Style - Grazia Middle East<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"From designer boutiques and dreamy hotels to sunset cruises and standout restaurants, here\u2019s how to do Budapest the Grazia way.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/me\/articles\/budapest-travel-guide\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"The GRAZIA Guide To Budapest: Where To Stay, Eat, Shop & Soak Up The City In Style\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"From designer boutiques and dreamy hotels to sunset cruises and standout restaurants, here\u2019s how to do Budapest the Grazia way.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/me\/articles\/budapest-travel-guide\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Grazia Middle East\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2025-10-15T08:47:53+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/me\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2025\/07\/Visit-Budapest-1.png\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"1280\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"720\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/png\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"5 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/me\/articles\/budapest-travel-guide\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/me\/articles\/budapest-travel-guide\/\",\"name\":\"The GRAZIA Guide To Budapest: Where To Stay, Eat, Shop & Soak Up The City In Style - 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