Grand arrival … Budapest.

Port guide:Budapest,Hungary

Grand architecture,a rich history,and a stylish and confident present make Budapest one of Europe’s most beautiful,fascinating and lively capitals.

  • byBrian Johnston
The love child of brioche and a doughnut.

This country’s rustic doughnut offshoot is worthy of a trip on its own

You’ll need your stretchy pants for a day-trip to this Hungarian town where a brioche and a doughnut had a love child.

  • byKerry van der Jagt
Anantara New York Palace Budapest Hotel.
★★★★½
Hotel reviews

The real-life Grand Budapest Hotel is excessive in the best ways

This palatial Anantara outpost feels like I’ve stepped onto a Wes Anderson film set.

  • bySheriden Rhodes
Budapest's Retro Museum features eye-popping exhibits,hands-on fun and games,and historical nuggets.

This museum takes you back to the'80s,communist style

This interactive'time-travel'experience offers a glimpse of life behind the Iron Curtain.

  • bySteve McKenna
Get a classic overview of the city from Castle Hil.

Budapest,Hungary travel guide and things to do:Nine highlights

Straddling the River Danube,Hungary's ravishing capital was formed in 1873 by the merging of three much older towns.

  • bySteve McKenna
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There's an indoor lap pool,with atrium-like glass windows which open onto a wide,sunny patio.

Hotel review:Adina Apartment Hotel Budapest

The convenience of an apartment,the comfort of a hotel. While not in the historic centre,the Adina Budapest is a stylish and affordable alternative to a hotel,offering great value

  • byKerry van der Jagt
The two-layered Kreme (vanilla slice) with its velvety smooth filling and crisp pastry is the best I've ever eaten.

Budapest food tour:A guide to the best Hungarian food and where to find it

Paprika and the Hungarian versions of pizza and vanilla slice are out of this world.

  • byKerry van der Jagt
The famous Secheni Thermal Pools in Budapest,Hungary.

Budapest,Hungary:Beautiful baths amid ornate architecture

Bathing in some of Europe's most grandiose baths can be the best way to relax those tired muscles.

  • bySteve McKenna
Hungarian State Opera House

Black Sea to Budapest cruise:A glimpse into Budapest's high society

In Budapest,reminders of a glorious past are everywhere.

  • byKristi Kellahan
Sculpted shoes as a Memorial for Jews killed during WWII besides the Danube in Budapest.

Travel tips and advice for Hungary:The best Jewish sights and war memorials in Budapest

A poignant memorial drives home the horror of war.

  • bySue Williams