Budapest, Hungary Duration: 4 days
Budapest is one of the hubs of eastern Europe; a prime destination in the region. That means you get the best of everything, with fantastic international cuisine from hidden food markets, iconic sights to see, and an extensive and intriguing history to learn about. The magnificent Parliament building is something to behold, which you can see from Buda Castle across the river, giving you unrivalled sunset views over the whole city.
Once the sun goes down, Buda comes alive with candlelit restaurants along the Danube and vibrant bars filled with travellers from all over Europe, such as the awesome Szimpler Ruin bar. One of the cheapest capitals we visit, there really is some much you can do without having to worry about your wallet. Because of this, it’s one of our favourite destinations for a weekend break.
Trip Highlights
Heroes' Square
Széchenyi Thermal Bath
Itinerary
Day1Day 1
Travel day
Please note, this is a sample itinerary. No activities are included unless specified in the ‘What’s Included’ section.
- You’ll meet with your UniLife Trip Leaders at your chosen pick-up destination and head to the airport to catch your flight!
- Once landed, proceed through passport control and hop on your airport transfers to the accommodation.
- Our Trip Leaders will get you checked in and settled so you can make the most of your first evening in Budapest. We have plenty of recommendations from our many trips here, which we’ll share on the group chat so you can start getting to know the city!
Day2Day 2
Free day
A day of free time to explore the city how you like! Here are some recommendations:
- We recommend starting off with a walk around Buda Castle and the Fisherman’s Bastion – a great place for group pictures or views over the city. There are great options dotted around for a quick sandwich or snack while you continue sightseeing.
- The Pest side of the river (east) is the best for dinner choices. If the weather’s nice, there are a number of restaurants situated along the river’s edge for great sunset views.
In the evening meet your Trip Leaders for an Bar Crawl visiting Budapest’s hotspots!
Day3Day 3
Guided tour
Here are some things we recommend to do with your free time:
- Explore the Great Market Hall and savour local flavours, including traditional Hungarian dishes.
- We’d recommend taking some time to wander around the Jewish Quarter of the city and learning about the tragic history of the area that led it to become one of the busiest and most thriving districts in Europe. There are a number of free walking tours every day, which the hostel reception will be able to point you in the direction of.
- Spend the evening checking out Budapest’s famous ruin bars, such as Szimpla Kert. Alternatively, if you book a boat party through us, party the night away while cruising along the Danube.
Day4Day 4
Home
- We’ll check out of the hostel and put your bags in luggage storage.
- You’ll have a final chance to explore and see any sights you might have missed!
- After meeting back at the hostel, you’ll board your transfers back the the airport and board your flight back the UK.
- Once back, we’ll proceed through to the arrivals area, making the end of the trip. Until next time!
What's Included?
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Not Included
- Breakfast or Other Meals
- UK Airport Transfers
- Large Cabin Bag
- Any Ticket or Activity Not Specified Above
Only what is listed as included is covered by your ticket and our health and safety policy.
Included in your ticket
Return Flights from London Airport
Return flights with the group. Your boarding passes land in your account the day before you fly.
Optional Extras
Add these at checkout or from your account later.
- Boat Party Tickets
- Guided Walking Tour
Where You'll Be
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Budapest
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What Students Thought of This Trip 6 reviews
★★★★★"Our trip to Budapest was honestly one of the best trips we’ve ever been on. Maia and Amelie (our trip leaders) were incredible and communicated with us so efficiently throughout the trip. I would 100% recommend a trip through Unilife to all my friends - memories made for life!!"
Eve, February 2026
★★★★★"Just returned from a UniLife trip to Budapest. It was amazing! The booking process was super easy to navigate and the team were always on hand to assist with any questions or queries. Martin is amazing at helping you arrange the trip and cater it to your society’s needs."
Grace, February 2024
★★★★★"I recently went to Budapest on a trip with my uni kickboxing society. It was incredible and that was mostly down to UniLife and our amazing trip leader, Maia. She helped make sure we were all organized and safe but also fit in really well with our group and was so fun to be around."
Camilla, January 2025
★★★★★"The trip to Budapest was well organised; the journey was painless, and the selected hostel was great. Trip leader Maia handled her role professionally while being a lot of fun. Her job was to make sure we had a good time, and we did."
Kareem, January 2025
★★★★★"Such a fun trip. Was so great to have Ben Hines with us who really knew everything about all the best spots in Budapest. He joined in with our trip/nights out and felt like another friend on our trip rather than the trip rep. Would definitely recommend booking with uni life if you want a stress free group trip"
Alice, June 2023
★★★★★"Was on the trip to Budapest and it was awesome! Martin from Unilife was extremely helpful with the booking and gave really prompt and detailed responses to all of our queries. On the trip, the leaders, Tara, Andrea and Ed were awesome and and extremely helpful, making sure the trip ran very smoothly. Thanks again!"
Nishant, February 2024
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