If you’re not after a tiring sightseeing break you can have an indulging spa vacation in one of the handful spa and wellness hotels in Budapest offering all kinds health and wellness treatments.
Often referred to as Queen of the Danube, Budapest has a dozen thermal baths complexes served by over a hundred natural thermal springs. Budapest has a rich and fascinating history and, for the visitor, is an easy city to explore. It offers great value for money and is a wonderful place to spend a few days chilling out.
Hungary has a range of places to stay from quality budget hotels through to 5-star premium properties in Budapest.
Margaret Island, situated in the middle of the Danube and a short distance from the city centre, is Budapest’s most beautiful green space. It provides a peaceful hideaway from hectic downtown Budapest with large green areas, flowery gardens, and old trees.
The island’s attractions include romantic walkways, medieval ruins, a small zoo, musical fountain, a water tower, swimming pools, lido and a relaxing atmosphere.
Devote half a day or at least a couple of hours to explore and enjoy the serenity on Margaret Island.
The island is most beautiful in spring, perhaps in April – May when the nature is green again after the long winter months. It will also fascinate you in early autumn (Sept till mid-Oct) when the foliage turns into a mixture of colours from yellow and orange to reddish-brownish.