Rick Steves Budapest -- Rick Steves

<b>Now more than ever, you can count on Rick Steves to tell you what you really need to know when traveling through Budapest.</b> <b>Admire opulent Golden Age architecture, soak in a thermal bath, and wander the winding streets of old villages: with Rick Steves, Budapest is yours to discover! Inside <i>Rick Steves Budapest</i> you'll find: </b><ul><li><b>Fully updated comprehensive coverage </b>of Budapest, as well as day trips to Gödöllö Palace, Lázár Lovaspark, Holókö, the Danube Bend, Szentendre, Visegrád, Esztergom, and more </li><li><b>Rick's strategic advice</b> on how to get the most out of your time and money, with rankings of his must-see favorites </li><li><b>Top sights and hidden gems, </b> from the ornate Parliament building and the Széchnyi Baths to local unicum distilleries (Hungary's favorite spirit!) </li><li><b>How to connect with local culture: </b>Catch a world-class opera performance, dive into a bowl of goulash, or sample paprika at the Great Market Hall </li><li><b>Beat the crowds, skip the lines, and avoid tourist traps</b> with Rick's candid, humorous insight </li><li><b>The best places to eat, sleep, and relax </b>with a glass of pálinka </li><li><b>Self-guided walking tours </b>of lively neighborhoods and historic museums </li><li><b>Detailed neighborhood maps</b> for exploring on the go </li><li><b>Useful resources </b>including a packing list, a Hungarian phrase book, a historical overview, and recommended reading </li><li><b>Over 500 bible-thin p