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💶 On a Budget

Budapest is beautiful even if your wallet is thin. Follow this route to see the icons without spending a fortune.

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6 km
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🗓 Saturday, 28 Mar · Total spend under €15

One of Europe's most affordable capitals — and the free stuff is genuinely world-class. This plan keeps your total spend under €15 for a full day.

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9:00 AM – 10:30 AM● Open now· 06:00-18:00

Breakfast at Központi Vásárcsarnok

📍 IX. District, Fővám tér 1–3
Why here: Most iconic market in Budapest — and the cheapest breakfast in the city centre.
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Insider tip: Upstairs gallery: lángos with sour cream for 700 HUF. Skip the ground floor tourist stalls.
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10:30 AM – 12:30 PM● Open now· 08:00-16:00

Parliament exterior + Kossuth Square

📍 V. District, Kossuth Lajos tér
Why here: One of the most beautiful parliament buildings in Europe — completely free from outside.
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Insider tip: Interior tours are €8 but the exterior and square are 100% free. Tram 2 stops right here.
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12:30 PM – 2:00 PM

Lunch at a kifőzde (Hungarian canteen)

📍 VII. District, various
Why here: Where Budapest locals actually eat — no tourist markup, no English menus.
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Insider tip: Look for 'napi menü' signs — 2-course lunch for 1,500–2,000 HUF. Ask for the soup.
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2:00 PM – 5:00 PM● Open now· 06:00-22:00

Afternoon at Városliget (City Park)

📍 XIV. District, Állatkerti krt.
Why here: The park, the lake, and Vajdahunyad Castle exterior are all completely free.
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Insider tip: Rent a rowboat on the lake for 1,500 HUF/hour — great value for the experience.
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5:00 PM – 8:00 PM● Open now· 06:00-22:00

Széchenyi Baths — happy hour entry

📍 XIV. District, Állatkerti krt. 11
Why here: The most photogenic thermal bath in Budapest — entry drops after 5 PM.
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Insider tip: Cabin ticket after 5 PM is ~€14. Bring a padlock for the locker (or rent one for €1).

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🎒 What to know before you go
✓Tram 2 along the Danube is the best free sightseeing ride in Europe
✓Budapest Card (€24) covers all transport + museum discounts — worth it for 2+ days
✓Tap water is safe to drink everywhere in Budapest
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