Best Apps to Download Before Your Trip to Hungary
A licensed Budapest guide's list of the apps to set up before you fly to Budapest, Hungary, from eSIMs and offline maps to taxis, public transport and tap-to-pay.
Is Budapest Safe to Visit? An Honest Answer from a Licensed Local Guide (2026)
Is Budapest safe to visit? Yes — and after nearly a decade of guiding visitors here, I'll tell you honestly what to watch for. Night safety, solo travel, pickpockets, and the taxi and drink scams worth knowing — plus exactly how to avoid every one.
First Time in Budapest? Everything You Need to Know Before You Arrive
The visitors who enjoy Budapest most are the ones who understood the city before they arrived. Here’s what first-timers need to know, from a licensed local guide.
Best Time to Visit Budapest — A Month by Month Guide (2026)
Budapest is beautiful in every season — but not every season is right for every traveller. After more than a decade of guiding visitors through this city, here is my honest month by month breakdown of weather, crowds, festivals and prices to help you plan the perfect visit.
The Miniature Statues of Budapest — A Street Art Guide (2026)
Budapest has over 35 tiny bronze secrets hiding in plain sight — on bridge railings, metro station banisters, synagogue walls, and Danube promenades. Most visitors walk straight past every single one. This is your complete guide to the miniature statues of Budapest by guerrilla sculptor Mihály Kolodko — where to find them, what they mean, and why they'll completely change the way you see the city.