ITINERARY
A PERFECT DAY
by Seth Coleman
BUDAPEST
Párisi Udvar Hotel Budapest
Hungarian Parliament building
Kakaos Csiga or Cocoa Snails
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7:46 AM
Wake up surrounded by the
Art Nouveau elegance of the
Párisi Udvar Hotel Budapest,
an architectural gem located a
few blocks from the Danube in
the center of the city. Thanks
to booking your stay through
our agency, you can enjoy
complimentary breakfast for
two at the Párisi Passage Café,
where they serve Hungarian
delicacies and premium coffee
in the magnificent atrium of
this historic building.
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Budapest is a walking city, and
there’s no better place to begin
your explorations than the 5th
district, the heart of Pest, which
forms a semicircle against
the river. Be sure to admire
one of the finest examples of
Hungarian Art Nouveau in
the city — the former Royal
Postal Savings Bank and
current National Bank of
Hungary. Take it slow in this
neighborhood, appreciating
the intricate iron gates of the
entrances and the nature-
inspired artistry of the façades.
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Afterward, you’ll no doubt be
hungry. Head to Espresso
Embassy, with its vaulted
ceilings and friendly service,
for a cup from one of their
award-winning baristas. If
you’re feeling peckish, grab
a kakaós csiga — similar to a
cinnamon roll but improved
with chocolate — for a classic
Hungarian snack.
From the Embassy, swing
by the majestic Parliament
building; it’s a bit large for a
modest Central European
country, but it was built in
an era when the Kingdom
of Hungary stretched from
the Adriatic to present-day
Romania. After working up
an appetite, backtrack up
the street and hit Cafe Kör
for lunch. The roasted duck
leg with mashed potatoes
and purple cabbage is a local
favorite, but you really can’t go
wrong with the rotating menu
of classic Hungarian dishes.
And since Hungary is a land of
soups, be sure not to miss their
vegetable soup of the day.