Hungary

Budapest is one of Europe's most beautiful capitals. Buda and Pest - two cities for the price of one, with the river Danube running in-between. A grand metropolis of ornate coffeehouses, spa baths and open air nightclubs, Hungary's idiosyncratic capital has much to offer.

What to know

GMT: +1 hour
Flight time from London: 2 hours 30 minutes
Main airport: Budapest Ferihegy International
Best time to visit: June – September
Language: Hungarian

What to do

Experience a spa bath in the city of Budapest
Evening dinner cruise down the river Danube
Enjoy clubbing at Buddha Beach on the edge of the river Danube
Experience what is just about the largest annual pop festival in Europe, ‘Sziget Festival’ which takes place in August

A word in your ear

Szia (hello)