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# Budapest in 3 days: our itinerary
- URL: https://www.travelelli.com/budapest-3-day-itinerary/
- Published: 2026-10-05T13:36:05.000Z
- Updated: 2026-10-05T13:36:04.000Z
- Description: Grand cafés, castles, a sunset cruise on the Danube and a day trip to Gödöllő: our Budapest plan.
- Author: Simon
- Tags: Itineraries, Hungary

This is the plan. For the full story, with what we loved and what we didn't, read [Budapest in the middle of July](https://www.travelelli.com/budapest-in-the-middle-of-july/).

We grouped the sights by area so we never walked back and forth in the heat: Pest on day one, Castle Hill on day two, and a day trip out of the city on day three.

## At a glance

- **How long:** 3 days
- **When we went:** Mid-July (very hot)
- **Best for:** Architecture, views, food
- **Pace:** Busy, with a lot of walking
- **Getting around:** On foot, sights grouped by area

## Pack

- A **hand fan**. We are not joking.
- Water, sunscreen and sunglasses.

## Day 1: Pest and the Danube

1. Breakfast at **New York Café**.
2. **St. Stephen’s Basilica**, inside and from the square.
3. **Vajdahunyad Castle**.
4. Dinner at **Gettó Gulyás** for Hungarian food.
5. An evening **Danube boat cruise** at golden hour, with the Parliament lit by the sunset.

## Day 2: Castle Hill

1. **Buda Castle** and the views over the city.
2. **Matthias Church** and its colourful roof.
3. **Fisherman’s Bastion**. Crowded, and worth it.
4. **Hungarian National Gallery**, inside Buda Castle (and air-conditioned).
5. Dinner at **Dobrumba** for a break from heavy Hungarian food.

## Day 3: Day trip

1. The **Royal Palace of Gödöllő**, outside Budapest. Quieter and more spacious than the centre.

## Tips from our trip

- Do the river cruise in the evening, when it’s cooler and the light is golden.
- Castle Hill is the most tiring day. Wear proper shoes.
- Keep an eye on your belongings in some streets, especially at night.

This is the plan. For the full story, with what we loved and what we didn't, read [Budapest in the middle of July](https://www.travelelli.com/budapest-in-the-middle-of-july/).