It’s a blazing hot day in the middle of summer in Budapest, and a group of 11 travellers from various parts of the world are gathered outside the city’s iconic Central Market Hall. We’re hungry to explore one of Europe’s great destinations, and Gergo Csada, our guide, has just the plan to weave the varied flavours […] The post Tasting the bites and seeing the sights with Gergo in Budapest appeared first on Urban Adventures ..read more

We meet our guide, Monika, for our Urban Adventures’ Made In Budapest Shopping Tour, at the front of the Grand Central Market — a fascinating place that we’ll definitely be back to. Monika is enthusiastic and keen to welcome us to some of the spots we’d probably never find on our own. Admittedly, we would […] The post Treasures and treats in the hidden shops of Budapest appeared first on Urban Adventures ..read more

The Hungarian capital can be many things to many people — something that makes it a particularly ideal travel destination. A rich history, architectural beauty, stunning skyline and proximity to nature only scratch the surface of what you can find in Budapest. Looking for more? Our local Budapest tour guides have gathered their picks for […] The post Things to do in: Budapest appeared first on Urban Adventures ..read more

Take your favourite rock songs, add in homemade hamburgers and good beers, and you have the makings of a perfect meal in Budapest. Rock Burger Bar by Zsigmond Szivós and Mészáros Máté has all these things — including the best burger in Budapest, according to our local Budapest guides. Burgers are made with only the […] The post Where to find the best burger in Budapest appeared first on Urban Adventures ..read more

The Medence Group Art and Service Ltd was founded in 2000 as an independent physical and spiritual creative workshop by three friends (Tóbiás Terebessy, designer; Gergely (Gergő) Magyar, visual communication designer; András Gross, architect). Today, 17 years later, they are one of the most well-known names in Hungary for sustainable design. Their recycled bags can […] The post How 3 Budapest friends are making a mark in eco-design appeared first on Urban Adventures ..read more

A trip to Hungary’s capital means being right on the Danube in one of Europe’s most charming cities. (Fun fact: The two sides of the city — Buda and Pest — were actually two separate cities until 1873.) Fantastic food and wine, eye-popping architecture, castles, museums, and a thriving café culture make Budapest an excellent […] The post The complete guide to: Budapest travel appeared first on Urban Adventures ..read more

When the temperature dips in Budapest, that’s when the city comes alive with warmth! That’s because the cold months of winter are one of the best times of year to explore the Hungarian capital, with plenty of sites to see and flavours to taste that will warm your heart no matter the windchill. From Christmas markets […] The post 5 ways to warm up in Budapest in winter appeared first on Urban Adventures ..read more

We were recovering from a long evening coach journey, and our hunger led us to choose convenience over adventure. We landed in a safe, cheap food option in Budapest: an ‘all-you-can-eat’ restaurant in Oktogon. With a plate in hand, we dawdled over metal food warmers. There were slicks of discoloured and unrecognisable pickled vegetables, leaden […] The post Hungry in Hungary: 6 foods to find in Budapest appeared first on Urban Adventures ..read more

It’s a blazing hot day in the middle of summer in Budapest, and a group of 11 travellers from various parts of the world are gathered outside the city’s iconic Central Market Hall. We’re hungry to explore one of Europe’s great destinations, and Gergo Csada, our guide, has just the plan to weave the varied flavours of Hungary’s cuisine into our day alongside the fascinating and sometimes troubled history of his hometown and country. Gergo begins our Budapest Bites and Sights tour exactly where you would expect. Leading us into Central Market Hall, which sits at the edge of the Danube River on t ..read more

We meet our guide, Monika, for our Urban Adventures’ Made In Budapest Shopping Tour, at the front of the Grand Central Market — a fascinating place that we’ll definitely be back to. Monika is enthusiastic and keen to welcome us to some of the spots we’d probably never find on our own. Admittedly, we would have found the GCM on our own — it’s at the end of the long tourist shopping Vaci Utca, plus it’s huge, reminiscent of the lovely Budapest brick train station, and topped with those richly glossy tiles that are a Hungarian speciality. What we wouldn’t have found on our own are the shops that ..read more