Bucharest or Budapest: Spot the difference
Written by Karen Bryan
Budapest, the capital of Hungary is one of the top choices for budget travellers from the UK and US. It offers a winning combination of beautiful architecture and low prices.
Szechenyi Chain Bridge, Budapest by SF Brit
However it’s emerged that many British visitors are not sure of the difference between Budapest and the Romanian capital of Bucharest. I’d think that Bucharest would be still be a good choice for budget travellers.
CEC Palace, Bucharest, Romania by dan..’s
I say why not visit them both, as you can take an overnight sleeping car train between the cities which costs from £69 per person in a 6 berth couchette up to £91 per person in a 2 bed sleeper.
Have you visited Budapest and/or Bucharest, what did you like and dislike about them?
Stayed in both cities for more than 5 days (and been to both more than once). I adore Budapest. It’s romantic, it’s amazing.
Bucharest, as the capital of the country I live in,… doesn’t appeal that much to me. I like it, but i’m not in love with it.
Cristina – thanks for your comment. I haven’t visited either city but I think if I’d to choose only one it’d probably be Budapest.