Budapest is a city that has been reinventing itself for the past decade or so. It has been the center of many changes and cultural differences for hundreds of years and is working on reinventing its image from the Soviet-dominated culture to one that is more open and free. No place is this more noticeable than in the Budapest hotel industry. hotels in Budapest range from spectacular, state-of-the-art gems to drab, boring and utilitarian remnants from the days of the Warsaw Pact. There have been a number of four and five star hotels built in the past few years so you should have no trouble finding the best that Budapest has to offer. You will also be able to find Budapest Hotels with reduced prices that offer reasonable value and comfort. During the high season it might be more difficult to reserve a room so it is advisable to book in advance with written confirmation. Also, if you want a double bed you need to be specific, as most rooms will come with two single beds.
Visitors to Budapest, Hungary, will be surprised just how small the historic section of town really is. Most of the sites that tourists would be interested in are within walking distance from the town center and most hotels. If you love walking then you will find surprising sites when walking through the center of the city. Many of the sites of Budapest are run-down and not well taken care of. This is mostly a result of the oppression and insurrections that the city has suffered through, but the city officials are beginning to restore these magnificent old structures. One of the most historic locations in Budapest you’ll want to see is Hösök Tere, or Heroes Park. This wide-open plaza is one of the symbols of the city and the location of a 1989 rally marking the reburial of the executed Imre Nagy who was the Prime Minister of Hungary during the failed 1956 Revolution. If you are bringing the kids then they will not want to miss the Hungarian puppet theatre (Bábszínházak). All of the shows at the puppet theatre are in Hungarian but you will have no trouble figuring out what is going on. They play Hungarian versions of popular plays such as Peter and the Wold, Cinderella and some local favorites.