City: Hungary
Top Things to do in Hungary
Top 10 Hidden Gems Things to do in Hungary, Hungary
Coordinates: 47°N 20°E / 47°N 20°E / 47; 20
Restaurants in Hungary
1. Zoo Sosto
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 411 reviews
Reviewed By J3385MLrebeccan
Best zoo I've ever been to. Animal enclosures are huge and extremely diverse. The animals are very active and interactive with you. I've never before been ro a zoo where you can get so close to the animals; we were so close to the polar bears we could smell their breath through the wires. The cages are surprisingly open and some enclosures only have three walled off sides; the orangutans for example have an entire area of their expansive pen which isn't walled off the only thing stopped them from escaping is water and a thin line of electric fence, which really gives you a safari feeling. What surprised me the most is that the lions are the same! One of the restaurants, which is a communist buffet with a good selection of food, has a large window looking immediately out onto the orangutans and I loved watching them socialising with one another. An elder one had a blanket that she liked to wear like a cloak while the younger ones played and the alpha patrolled. What was great was that they told us a storm was coming 10 minutes before it happened. Simultaneously they all stopped whatever they were doing and stared up at the sky, and without a sound they all decided to head indoors and shortly after it began to rain. Brilliant sharks, brilliant fish. The tropical birds are free flying in the bird house. Otters were cheeky and had dug a little gile under their fence through which they would stick their paws and beg for acorns. One of the monkeys was desperate for attention and would scream and bang at the cage every time we tried to walk away from it. This place is great for monkey lovers there are so many kinds. There is a petting zoo aspect with many free roaming poultry and small mammals such as rabbits. The zoo is so big that we didn't even have time to see the bears. Some of the enclosures are unbelievably interactive, you can climb over one of the monkey enclosures and again there is no fencing, the monkeys only can't escape because of the way that they have placed cones on the poles to the wobbly bridge towers that you walk across preventing the monkeys from reaching the top. Expect to find animals literally everywhere, there are tiny enclosures inside of wall pillars and hidden corridors. There's even fish tanks in the toilet cubicles. It's very easy to get to on the bus. As an English speaker I didnt have issues with anything but my husband and his family are Hungarian. Some people are saying that it is expensive but all zoos are expensive and this one is very good value for money. There is also an affordable hotel on site for those who have travelled a very long way or who want to stay more than one day to actually appreciate the enclosures and see all of the shows. It is very very big; you can get a little golf cart thing to take you to some locations but still expect a lot of walking with some enclosures having stairs.
2. Budapest Pinball Museum
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1,342 reviews
Hungary's first and Europe's largest continuously operating interactive pinball exhibition with unlimited trial of more than 130 pinball machines.
Reviewed By BigOxRy - Cumbria, United Kingdom
I went for my 30th to Budapest. My mate wanted to visit here. I was dubious and I was so wrong. Absolutely fantastic, wide range of games, great fun! Couldn’t recommend it enough!
3. Bolyki Pinceszet
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 112 reviews
Reviewed By zoltank853 - Budapest, Hungary
We had a fantastic wine tasting session with friends. Jani the winemaker was very cheerful, he showed us around the facility, told a couple of nice and funny stories about his wine-maker life :) We took six fantastic bottle of wines and an awesome extra dry champaigne. Even in november, the weather was so nice, we took out tables to the sun and enjoyed the event outside. 5 stars, recommended to everybody coming to Eger :)
4. Nadas Winery - Etyek
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 83 reviews
One of the smallest family winery in Etyek with historical building and cellar which is part of the local heritage. Native Hungarian and international varieties, prize winning wines.
Reviewed By Lonsgal - Dunedin, United States
Went on a small group tour from Budapest. Family run winery with some amazing small batch wines. All clean and fresh tasting without additives. Beautiful setting, great information on Hungarian wines, and really enjoyably interaction with a passionate young winemaker. Visit if you get a chance!
5. Egri Road Beatles Museum
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 125 reviews
Egri Road – Beatles Museum is located in the heart of the historic town of Eger. Guests can get a glimpse of the life and career of the band by up-to-date technical solutions. Newsreels are played and the songs of the band can be listened to, whereas contemporary publications, garments and rarities are displayed. Games and photo-taking activities take the visitors back to the legendary sixties.
Reviewed By drc95060 - Cherkasy, Ukraine
Even if this museum was in London or Liverpool it would be impressive. The owner, 50 something, began his collection at age 9. There is a very well-done 12 minute documentary before you begin your self-guided tour. We took our two children (3 and 6) and they loved it. You can play guitar, listen to music, watch videos and just gaze at all the cool Beatles stuff.
6. Gyula Almasy Castle
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 179 reviews
Reviewed By Quiraie - Budapest, Hungary
Modern and interactive museum. Downton Abbey fan's must see. Everything you wanted to know about life of butlers, maids and personell of a castle and of course life of the aristocrats.
7. RepTar Szolnok Aviation Museum
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 72 reviews
8. Castle Hill (Veszpremi Varhegy)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 194 reviews
A charming district intersected by winding medieval streets and filled with quaint houses and grand palaces, shops, restaurants and a variety of interesting museums.
Reviewed By zsu0309 - Budapest, Hungary
Beautiful view on the city. It worth to come here. You can see nearly the whole city. There are beautiful buildings: churches and tatuary.
9. Bences Apatsag
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 299 reviews
The original abbey was established by King Andras I in the 11th century.
Reviewed By Rainbowtravelgirl - Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Driving along the lake Balaton we saw the brown road sign " Tihany ". With zero info, we drove up to find an interesting village which happened to be a touristic one to our surprised. Parking seemed not easy to find and finally we found one along the village main road. It was a pay parking. We went up following the direction to a baroque Abbey Church. Wow what an idyllic setting. Calendar-inspired views. One can make a pleasant walk in a well-paved pathways. In the Visitor Center, one can buy a ticket for a guided tour + a short film about the Abbey. I recommend this. Friar Richard guided us. A group of tourist had an spontaneous " choir concert ". Around the Abbey is a Guest House that opens whole year round. There is a pastry shop where you can have breakfast or hot meals. It has a terrace overlooking the placid, serene Balaton Lake. Beautiful. When in Balaton Lake, come to this village and be filled with spirituality too. Had a short stay but very meaningful. The Peace of God !
10. Castle of Diosgyor
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 316 reviews
Reviewed By katiesN9844ND
I absolutely loved this castle and the fairy garden around it. We went for a horse racing too just next to the castle. I especially liked the hungarian folk dancers show here.
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