Budapest in 1 day: what to see day by day

Day 1 · 6 h visiting · approx. 6.7 km walking between stops

1. Hungarian Parliament Building — 1 h 15 min visit. It serves as the seat of the Hungarian Parliament, measuring 96 meters in height and featuring 691 rooms. Hours: Mon–Fri 08:00–18:00 · Sat–Sun 08:00–16:00.
2. Széchenyi Chain Bridge — 30 min visit (approx. 920 m from previous stop). Opened in 1849, it was the first permanent bridge connecting Buda and Pest. Hours: open 24/7.
3. Sándor Palace — 15 min visit (approx. 440 m from previous stop). The residence of the President of Hungary, built between 1803 and 1806, is not accessible to visitors.
4. Buda Castle — 3 h visit (approx. 250 m from previous stop). This historic residence of Hungarian kings, rebuilt since the 13th century, now houses three important cultural institutions.
5. Budapest-Keleti — 15 min visit (approx. 3.4 km from previous stop)
6. Heroes' Square — 45 min visit (approx. 1.7 km from previous stop)

Where to eat along the route (Day 1)

• Retek Bisztró — This bistro serves traditional Hungarian dishes in a homey atmosphere, famous for its affordable prices and can be a lively place.
• Onyx — Unlike Costes Downtown, it focuses on innovative dishes of modern Hungarian cuisine.