The city

The city stands 29 mi (46 km) north of Budapest and is one of the oldest settlements in the country. Budapest is the only capital in the world that hides caves underneath its streets. In fact, a whole city exists beneath the Castle Hill. The subterranean world consists of a maze of 200+ caverns.

Budapest, the capital of Hungary, was founded in 1873 by the merger of three cities: Buda, Óbuda and Pest. Today, Buda is usually associated with stately quarters and high class, Pest is where you will find the largest part of the population and so-called urban living. Buda and Pest are connected by the magnificent bridge of Széchenyi (known as the ‘Chain Bridge’).

The Budapest Millennium Underground line opened in 1896, making it the second oldest underground line in Europe (after the London Underground) but the first in continental Europe. Budapest underground system is also the only underground system in the world that is a UNESCO Site.

No doubt Budapest is a great city to visit!

In the center of Budapest, immediately next to the Great Market Hall on the Pest side of the city is the MEININGER Budapest Great Market Hall hotel. From here it is easy to reach many tourist attractions such as the parliament, the State Opera or the St. Stephan's Basilica.

The Dohány Street Synagogue, also known as the Great Synagogue is one of the most impressive house of worship and a must-see attraction in Budapest. It has a mysterious interior, combination of Moorish, Byzantine, Romantic and even Gothic design features.