One-Day Ticket

In Hungary, as in Vienna, you can use public transportation tickets for subways, buses, and trams.
We were going to be out and about a lot today, so we bought a one-day pass from the bus stop vending machine.
When boarding public transportation, as in Vienna, you must insert your ticket into the punch machine on your first ride. After inserting the ticket, you will hear a sound and a hole will be punched or the date and time will be stamped. You can use the ticket from the time it is activated. You do not have to punch it again from the next ride.

We took a bus from the downtown area to the Fisherman's Bastion, and there was a ticket inspector right in front of us, and we got checked ㅋㅋㅋ Even though I had punched it properly, I was startled.. And the funny thing is that one person got caught by the inspector and was arguing with him, but then people got off the bus at the next stop and I wondered if they were all illegal passengers ㅋㅋㅋ

Artisan Bakery Cafe

The best bread I had in all of Vienna and Hungary. If I had time, I would have wanted to come back, but I was disappointed that I couldn't.

I went there for breakfast, and there were many kinds of bread, and many people were lining up to buy bread on their way to work in the morning.
Since it was morning, there weren't many customers eating in the store, so there was plenty of space. I recommend it for brunch!

The bread here was not just basic bread, but there were many kinds of bread with unique ingredients, which was amazing.

We had
Pistachio croissant
Poppy seed bread
Bread made with egg + bacon + sauerkraut bread
Latte
We ordered it. We just picked up what we saw and asked for it, so I don't know the exact name ㅋㅋㅋ

But first of all, the croissant was crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, and the pistachio filling was nutty and unique, and delicious.

I had poppy seeds for the first time, and they were nutty and I felt like I was going to be really full, and it had a healthy taste.
Overall, it felt like they were making healthy bread.

We ordered the cardamom latte, which was at the top of the menu, and it was also a unique flavor, and we guessed it was coriander, but it was a spice made from cardamom seeds.
It was a very unfamiliar taste to us, and the spice flavor was too strong that I couldn't really taste the latte, which was a shame.
Just order a latte! haha

It seems like they are using unique ingredients and are constantly researching.
I recommend it for Budapest brunch and breakfast cafe!

https://goo.gl/maps/afTWrjDAjT6ihoDAA

Kossuth Lajos Square (+ Hungarian Parliament Building)

We took the tram to Kossuth Lajos Square.
Kossuth Lajos is a prominent Hungarian nationalist.

There is the Parliament Building in front of the square, so it's good to visit, and

the river is beautifully spread out behind it, making it a good photo spot.
Also, there is a beautiful yellow tram passing by next to the station, which is a good place to take pictures of the tram.

It is a good place to take pictures in various ways, so I recommend visiting.

It is famous to take a picture of the Parliament Building at night from across the river at the Fisherman's Bastion, but
it was nice to see the details during the day from the back as well.
The building is famous for its beauty and grandeur, but it was the epitome of splendor when I saw it in person.
The wide castle shape that forms symmetry, with pointed spires at each end, is impressive, and the center is decorated with triangular ornaments, making it intricate and luxurious. It was fun to take a closer look at each one.

Great Hall Market (feat. Pomegranate Juice)

We took the yellow tram from Kossuth Lajos Square to the Great Hall Market.
This is a great route because you can see the river and the Hungarian scenery that unfolds to the right, and you can also cross the bridge over the river by tram, so

you can experience the beautiful tourist attractions of Hungary.

My heart was aflutter, this is what traveling feels like! haha

At the Great Hall Market, I actually looked around, took a few pictures, and didn't really buy anything.

There were many tourists, but there were also many locals. It seems like the locals mainly buy vegetables/meat, etc.

The first floor mainly had vegetables/meat/bread, etc., and the second floor had souvenirs/restaurants, etc.

I read on a blog that the pomegranate juice squeezed fresh there is delicious, so I found it and tried it.

It was the first time I had tasted the tangy sweetness of the pomegranate juice, and it was so delicious... My husband can't stand tangy things, so he made a face, but I loved it so much that I wanted to have another one haha

Tip) We were worried because we didn't exchange any currency in Hungary, but we happened to have 2 Euros, so we asked and they said it was okay, so we bought it with Euros.

They were going to give me change in Euros, but it wasn't much and Hungary was our last stop, so I just gave it to them as a tip.

It's located at the very back of the Great Hall Market, straight from the front gate.

I highly recommend the pomegranate juice! ㅋㅋ

The pomegranate juice was super delicious!! You must try it!

Hungarian Taxi (feat. Bolt App)

We called a taxi with Bolt to go to the hotel.

We installed the Bolt app locally, registered our card, entered our local number (since we had a European SIM card), and verified it with that number, and it worked.

Our European SIM card number was a UK number, so we entered the UK country code and it worked fine.

It cost about 10,000 won to go from Hotel Mercure Corona to Hilton Hotel, which is about 5.5km and took 16 minutes.

If you need to take a taxi, it's a good idea to use Bolt. Taxis are easy to catch and it's good because it's through an app, so you don't have to worry about being scammed.

Hilton Budapest

We arrived at the Hilton Hotel around 12:30 PM, and although they have a 3 PM check-in rule, they let us check in early.

However, there were still people in the room we were going to stay in, so they asked us to come back in about an hour, so we checked our bags and went out for lunch.

I'll write a detailed review of the Hilton Hotel in the next post! haha

Anyway, the Hilton Hotel is the place I remember the most in Hungary, and I highly recommend booking a room with a view of the Fisherman's Bastion ㅠ
The night view was so beautiful that I could keep watching it all night...

Just one picture!

Simon's Burger

We went to Simon's Burger, which I had noticed the other day because it was crowded on the street.

Simon's Burger was very similar to Five Guys. Was it famous in Hungary because there is no Five Guys...?

You could add your desired toppings and choose the type of burger. We ordered everything on my brother's cheeseburger, and I ordered a simple hamburger.

The burger buns were baked in a kitchen far away, so it took a *100000 long time to come out.

We were lucky to be able to find a seat.. There were a lot of people waiting, so if you couldn't find a seat, you had to stand there.

But it was delicious. Especially the bread was fluffy, and someone wrote in a review that it was fluffy like the name (Simon's) ㅋㅋㅋ It was so funny.

And the toppings were well-grilled and substantial, so it was delicious. The fries were also full of fries like Five Guys ㅋㅋㅋ

It's almost identical to Five Guys, so I would recommend skipping it if you've experienced it! haha

It cost around 21,000 won for a hamburger + cheeseburger + small fries.

Simon's Burger, fluffy like Simon's

Fisherman's Bastion

When it comes to night views, it's the Fisherman's Bastion, and when it comes to the Fisherman's Bastion, it's the night view, isn't it?

The night view of the Parliament Building across the river and the buildings along the river is insane.

Hungary has a lot of yellow and dim lights, which gives the night view a unique and beautiful atmosphere, and

this place is the ultimate place to experience that night view.

You can get to the Fisherman's Bastion from the center of Budapest (right side of the river) by taking a bus that crosses the river or by taking a taxi, and

it's quite high up on a hill, so it would be difficult to walk there.

Also, I experienced the ticket inspector on the bus when I came here, so make sure you have your ticket! haha