🇭🇺 48 Hours in Budapest: So Affordable! (With Map) ✨

📍 Budapest, Hungary – Empress Sisi's favorite city! This underrated gem offers: 🏛️ Grand Austro-Hungarian architecture 🌉 Stunning Danube views 🎭 Opera tickets for just ¥80! (Yes, really!) 🏨 Where to Stay Pest (East Bank): Lively, cultural & commercial hub Buda (West Bank): Historic (Buda Castle, Fisherman’s Bastion) 👉 I stayed near Batthyány tér metro – perfect for Parliament views & 10-min walk to Fisherman’s Bastion. My Airbnb (pic 18) had 4m ceilings, orange walls, and a full kitchen—cozy & chic! 🚶♀️ Itinerary DAY 1: PEST 🔹 Chain Bridge → St. Stephen’s Basilica → Parliament (exterior) → Margaret Island → Hungarian State Opera (must-see!) DAY 2: BUDA 🔹 Fisherman’s Bastion (arrive by 8AM for free entry!) → Matthias Church → Duna River Cruise → Great Market Hall → Liberty Bridge → Buda Castle 🚘 Transport Tips 24-hour group travelcard (¥100 for 2-5 people) = super cost-effective! 🌟 Must-Do Experiences 🎭 Opera at Hungarian State Opera House: Book a private box (¥400 for 4!) for a noble vibe. 🌃 Danube Cruise: Daytime (¥108) for full views; night for sparkling Parliament. 🌉 Best free Parliament view: Batthyány tér metro station at night! 🏰 Buda Castle: Go after 4PM for perfect lighting. Skip the funicular—take the elevator near Monkey Bistro. 💰 Why Budapest? ✔ Cheaper than Vienna (skip Parliament tickets—Vienna’s is free!) ✔ Safe & walkable ✔ Fewer crowds if you time it right! #BudapestOnABudget #HiddenEurope #OperaForLess #TravelHack 🌍