Budapest is probably one of the coolest Eastern/Central European capitals to visit at the moment. Well, Warsaw is better, but we might be a bit biased about that due to obvious reasons. In any case, despite being visited by over 21 million people in 2016, we’re getting the feeling that not everyone has discovered all the awesome things to do in Budapest.
So we thought – why not help you guys explore new areas that might not always be in the guidebooks? Here’s what the Hungarian capital is hiding amongst all the palaces and parks!
#1 The Szabo Ervin Library
Before the time when the first free public library was established in the mid 19th century, the only places where you could find these endless halls of knowledge were in the mansions and palaces of the aristocracy.
Bookworms (and architecture lovers) looking for things to do in Budapest will absolutely love the Szabo Ervin Library. Formerly known as the palace of Count Frigyes Wenckheim, everything from the dining room to the smoking room has now been “decorated” with bookshelves. If you ever wanted to feel like a count or countess while diving into a good book, the winding halls and comfy leather chairs of the Szabo Ervin Library are awaiting.
#2 The For Sale Pub
While not actually for sale, this pub holds within its walls bits and pieces of special memories of travellers from all walks of life. We mean this quite literally. After serving from the hearty Hungarian cuisine or brew selection, visitors are encouraged to pin a small memory on any surface (ceiling included!) This can range from pictures an