While trying to plan your trip to Budapest, no matter if you look up what to visit, what to see or where to eat, you'll definitely be recommended Budapest Central Market (Nagycsarnok)... Built thanks to a project by Gustave Eiffel, same architect as the famous Paris and New York landmarks, the structure is the only thing that, in my opinion, makes your visit there at least a bit worth it! The space is huge and there's so many stalls, you can find souvenirs, local crafts (even if I definitely saw a lot of AI images and products), snacks, fresh food and restaurants BUT ... they're all incredibly overpriced compared to any other area, store and food spot in town! Items and quality don't seem to differ much or at all from what you can find outside of the market (except for food, that's definitely better outside of the merket!), prices are insane compared to the city averages and the crowds make the overall experience not a really pleasant one... Only recommended if you're passionate about architecture or for a quick look while going to walk on the city's famous green bridge, right next to the market! Have you ever been disappointed by a destination that everyone online seems to be raving about? 📍Nagycsarnok #overratedspots #travel2026 #travel #couplestrip #thingstodo #familytravel #citydaytours #localfood #crowded #overpriced #budapest #hungary #budapestfood #souvenirs #overratedspot

【Rengeteg RomKafé - avagy Míves 3.0】 ~Like something out of a European picture book! A must-see café for stuffed animal lovers~ In Budapest, I found an incredibly cute café that made me want to take pictures immediately 🧸💐 From outside the shop, you can see teddy bears and flowers, making it adorable even before you go inside…! ! And when I went inside… I was greeted by a huge number of teddy bears 🐻🤎 The space is retro and elegant, yet playful. Those who love the antique atmosphere of Europe will absolutely adore it ✨ The café has seating on both the first and second floors, and each seat has a different animal plush toy! By the way, I sat in the panda seat 🐼🤍 Which seat you get is one of the fun parts of this café ♪ I visited on a Sunday in October, around 3 PM, and the café was almost full! ! It seems to be a popular shop, so if you want to relax, I recommend visiting with plenty of time to spare. ☺️ This time, I ordered a latte ☕️ The latte was 1,300 HUF, and my friend ordered a cappuccino (1,100 HUF) and a chocolate biscuit (500 HUF). The latte was served in a European-style glass with chocolate sauce on top, giving it a stylish look ✨ Not only did it look good, but it tasted delicious too! I was very satisfied! And there was a cute surprise when we paid…! If you choose to leave a tip when paying, they ring a Winnie the Pooh bell in front of the register 🔔🐻 Even something like this is so cute, their playful spirit is wonderful 🤭 By the way, they accept both cash and card payments! ⚠️Points to know before visiting · It was almost full around 3 PM on a Sunday. · You have to climb a slightly steep staircase to get to the second floor. · When I visited in October, the second floor felt warmer than the first floor. Recommended not only for teddy bear lovers, but also for those who like retro interiors and cute European-style spaces 🧸🌷 Why not take a break during your Budapest sightseeing and enjoy a special café time? ☕️ Be sure to find your favorite animal-themed seat! 🐼🤎 ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 🏠 Shop Name: Rengeteg RomKafé - avagy Míves 3.0 📍 Address: Szinyei Merse utca 22, 1063 Budapest, Hungary 🕰️ Opening Hours: 14:00 - 22:00 Sunday: 10:00 - 22:00 ☕️ Drink & Food Prices (at time of visit): ・Latte: 1,300 HUF ・Cappuccino: 1,100 HUF ・Chocolate Biscuit: 500 HUF 💳 Payment: Cash and card accepted 💰 Tip: 0-20% can be selected at checkout #Budapest #TeddyBear #Cafe #CafeHopping #EuropeTravel #Hungary #OverseasTravel #Retro

【Jin Delicates】 ~A must-visit shop if you're craving Japanese food in Hungary~ I discovered a wonderful Asian supermarket near Városliget (City Park) in Budapest! ✨ I stumbled upon it while walking to a nearby Hungarian restaurant, "Paprika Vendéglő" 😆 It was a Hungarian public holiday that day, and many shops were closed, so I was surprised to find this one open! ! The store was bright and compact, yet had a wide variety of products ✨ They stock food products from various Asian countries, including Japan, China, and Korea 🇯🇵🇨🇳🇰🇷 There's a wide range of products, including seasonings, snacks, drinks, alcohol, vegetables, and frozen foods, making it fun just to browse! ! And what really excited me, a Japanese person, was the selection of Japanese ingredients! ! 😍 They had mayonnaise, natto, mentsuyu, ponzu, sencha, and even Asahi beer! 🍵🍺 In the snack section, they even had Toppo and Kinoko no Yama!! Finding Japanese products like these overseas always makes me happy! 🥹🇯🇵 Here's what I bought this time! 🍵 Matcha Powder 100g: 1,880 HUF 🍶 YAMASA Soy Sauce 500ml: 1,499 HUF These were a little more affordable than the items I saw at another Asian grocery store in central Budapest! Of course, they're more expensive than buying them in Japan, but it's great to be able to get Japanese ingredients overseas! 🥹 By the way, they accept cash and credit cards, and I paid with Apple Pay. 💳 I would recommend this store to anyone sightseeing around Városliget, Japanese residents of Budapest, or anyone looking for Asian ingredients! Please do stop by! ☺️✨ Are there any Japanese products that make you happy when you find them overseas? 🇯🇵💕 ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 🏠 Store Name: Jin Delicates 📍 Address: Damjanich utca 51, 1071 Budapest, Hungary 🕰️ Opening Hours: 9:30 AM - 9:30 PM 🚎 Nearest Bus/Trolleybus Stop: Damjanich utca / Dózsa György út 🚌 Main Bus/Trolleybus Lines Available: Buses 30, 30A, 75, 79, 230, Trolleybus 70, etc. 🚇 Access by Metro: Approximately a 6-minute walk from Bajza utca station on the M1 line. Head towards Damjanich utca from the station. 🌳 Located near Városliget (City Park)! 💳 Payment: Cash and credit cards (confirmed upon arrival) #Hungary #Budapest #JinDelicates #AsianFoodStore #JapaneseIngredients #JapaneseFood #BudapestTourism #EuropeTravel #Matcha #OverseasTravel

【Esterházy-kastély / Tata】 ~Recommended for those who love European history, castles, and antique spaces~ This time, we visited the "Esterházy-kastély" in Tata, Hungary ✨ It's a beautiful 18th-century Baroque palace built on the shores of Lake Oleg (Öreg-tó). It's about a 40-60 minute train ride from Budapest, making it a great spot for a day trip 🚃 This palace was built between 1760 and 1776 and was formerly owned by the Esterházy family. Also known as the "Island of Peace," this palace allows you to experience the lifestyle of the nobility of the time and view historical exhibits. Upon actually entering... Every room is absolutely stunning!!! As someone who loves manga about being reincarnated into a medieval world, I was incredibly excited to be in a space that felt like I had stepped right into a story!🤣💕 My favorites were the Green Room (Zöld szalon) and the bathroom! The Green Room was beautiful, with portraits of nobles and classical decor—exactly like the European palaces I had imagined. And the bathroom had incredibly cute tiles adorning the walls! The tiles, primarily in a soft light blue, featured paintings of knights and scenes reminiscent of life in the era. There's also a cafe inside, so you can take a break between tours☕️ Tickets can be purchased on-site, and when I visited, they were 3,900 forints! Payment was accepted by both credit card and cash. Incidentally, souvenirs were also sold at the ticket office🎁 Tata has Lake Oleg and historic streets, so I recommend enjoying a stroll through the town in conjunction with your palace visit. For those who have already visited the standard tourist spots in Budapest, or those who want to discover a slightly different side of Hungary, this is a must-visit! 🇭🇺✨ ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 🏰 Spot Information 🏠 Name: Esterházy Palace 📍 Address: Hősök tere 9/A, 2890 Tata, Hungary 🎟️ Admission Fee: Adults 3,900 HUF 🕰️ Opening Hours: Varies by season. Please check the official website for the latest information before visiting. 🚃 Access from Budapest ① To Budapest-Kelenföld Station ② Approximately 40-60 minutes by direct train to Tata Station ③ Approximately 25-35 minutes on foot from Tata Station to the palace. (Buses are also available) 🎫 Estimated train fare: Approximately 1,200–1,500 HUF one way *Fares vary depending on the type of train and purchase conditions. Please check the latest fares and timetables on the MÁV official website and app. Online purchase is recommended. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ #Hungary #Tata #EsterházyKastély #HungaryTravel #EuropeTravel #OverseasTravel #DayTrip

【Tata】 ~Recommended for those who want to relax and enjoy nature and history during their trip to Hungary~ This time, we visited Tata, a small Hungarian town located about 40-60 minutes by train from Budapest✨ Upon arriving in Tata, our first stop was the lake and castle, which are symbols of the town🏰 A historic castle stands beside the lake, offering beautiful scenery typical of Hungary. There are also restaurants along the lake, so enjoying a meal while taking in the view would be lovely🍽️ And the place we really wanted to visit was Esterházy Palace! It's a museum where you can tour the interior of a historical building🏛️ Inside, you can see the lifestyle and history of the nobility of that time. As someone who loves stories of being reincarnated into the medieval world, I felt like I had stepped into a storybook, and my excitement soared🤣✨ This is a place I highly recommend for anyone who loves historical buildings and antique atmospheres. The building also has a cafe, and apparently events are sometimes held there ☕️ The town of Tata has a generally peaceful atmosphere, and when I visited, there weren't many tourists. The lake at sunset was also very beautiful, and although this was a day trip from Budapest, leaving in the early afternoon and returning in the evening, I thoroughly enjoyed it 🌅 It's a place where you can feel the relaxed charm of Hungary, different from walking around Budapest 🇭🇺🌲 ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 🏰 ① Tatai vár (Tata Castle) 📍Address: 2890 Tata, Váralja utca 1–3, Hungary 🕰️Opening Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 9:00-17:00 (Please check official information) 💰Admission Fee: Adults 3,000 HUF (Museum visit included) 📌 A historic castle standing on the shore of a lake. Even just enjoying the exterior and the view of the lake is highly recommended. 🌊 ② Öreg-tó (Lake Oleg/Old Lake) 📍Address: Öreg-tó, Tata, Hungary 🕰️Opening Hours: The outdoor lakeside area is generally open for free exploration. 💰Admission Fee: Free 📌 A central spot for Tata sightseeing, where you can enjoy views of the castle and the lake together. Perfect for a stroll along the lakeside or a rest on a bench. 🏛️ ③ Esterházy Palace 📍 Address: 2890 Tata, Hősök tere 9/A, Hungary 🕰️ Opening Hours: April-October: Tuesday-Sunday 10:00-18:00 November-March: Tuesday-Sunday 9:00-17:00 💰 Admission Fee: Adults 3,900 HUF 📌 A museum where you can experience the life and history of the nobility of that time. Be sure to enjoy exploring the interior! ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 🚃 How to get from Budapest to Tata Departure station: Budapest-Kelenföld Arrival station: Tata 🚆 Travel time: Approximately 40-60 minutes 🎫 Estimated one-way fare: ・Regular train: Approximately 1,300 HUF ・IC (Intercity): Approximately 1,950 HUF (estimate including seat reservation fee) Tickets can be purchased at ticket machines/counters at the station, or online. I used the MÁVPlus app 📱 🚌 Access from Tata station to the city center It takes approximately 30 minutes on foot from Tata station to the area with the lake and castle. You can also take a city bus from in front of the station. #Hungary #Tata #EuropeTravel #OverseasTravel #DayTrip #CastleTour

Discovered in the heart of the city 🔍 Introducing the most tranquil secret garden spa! 🤫㊙️ A luxurious space reminiscent of a royal palace. The high, open ceilings, glass-enclosed bubble bath and sauna, and sophisticated interior design and art—everything is condensed into this urban hideaway. When you visit Hungary, be sure to stop by this fairytale-like space ✨ 📍The Secret Garden Day Spa (Budapest, Hungary) 🇭🇺 . #hungary #Budapest #Hungary #Budapest