Central Transdanubia

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Tihany village in early morning light in September. Photographed from one of the geyser cones.

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The Primatial Basilica of the Blessed Virgin Mary Assumed Into Heaven and St Adalbert also known as the Esztergom Basilica, is an ecclesiastic basilica in Esztergom, Hungary, the mother church of the Archdiocese of Esztergom-Budapest, and the seat of the Catholic Church in Hungary. It is dedicated to the Saint Mary of the Assumption and Saint Adalbert.

It is the largest church, and the tallest building, in Hungary. Its inner area is 5,600 m². It is 118 m long and 49 m wide. It has a reverberation time of more than 9 seconds. Its dome, forming a semi-sphere, is situated in the middle, and it has 12 windows. It is 71.5 m high inside, with a diameter of 33.5 metres, and is 100 m high from outside, counted from the crypt.

The altarpiece (13.5 × 6.6 metres, depicting the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, by Girolamo Michelangelo Grigoletti) is the largest painting in the world painted on a single piece of canvas.

The basilica is also known for Bakócz Chapel (named after Tamás Bakócz), built by Italian masters between 1506–1507 out of red marble of Süttő, its walls adorned with Tuscan Renaissance motifs. It is the most precious remaining example of Renaissance art in Hungary.

The huge crypt, built in Old Egyptian style in 1831, is today the resting place of late archbishops, among others, József Mindszenty, famous for his opposition to both Nazi and Communist rule
The Major's office in the Hungarian town of Komarom. A very colourful example of Austro Hungarian architecture.

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The Primatial Basilica of the Blessed Virgin Mary Assumed Into Heaven and St Adalbert also known as the Esztergom Basilica, is an ecclesiastic basilica in Esztergom, Hungary, the mother church of the Archdiocese of Esztergom-Budapest, and the seat of the Catholic Church in Hungary. It is dedicated to the Saint Mary of the Assumption and Saint Adalbert.

It is the largest church, and the tallest building, in Hungary. Its inner area is 5,600 m². It is 118 m long and 49 m wide. It has a reverberation time of more than 9 seconds. Its dome, forming a semi-sphere, is situated in the middle, and it has 12 windows. It is 71.5 m high inside, with a diameter of 33.5 metres, and is 100 m high from outside, counted from the crypt.

The altarpiece (13.5 × 6.6 metres, depicting the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, by Girolamo Michelangelo Grigoletti) is the largest painting in the world painted on a single piece of canvas.

The basilica is also known for Bakócz Chapel (named after Tamás Bakócz), built by Italian masters between 1506–1507 out of red marble of Süttő, its walls adorned with Tuscan Renaissance motifs. It is the most precious remaining example of Renaissance art in Hungary.

The huge crypt, built in Old Egyptian style in 1831, is today the resting place of late archbishops, among others, József Mindszenty, famous for his opposition to both Nazi and Communist rule
Beautiful view of the Castle of Szigliget
H2 Hotel Budapest

H2 Hotel Budapest

3.5 out of 5
Sas u.24. Budapest
$91 nightly
The price is $99 total per night from Apr 13 to Apr 14
$99 total
Apr 13 - Apr 14
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9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,692 reviews)
Location was great, staff friendly and efficient. The buffet breakfast was outstanding - a great bonus.

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Park Plaza Budapest

Park Plaza Budapest

4 out of 5
Bem Rakpart 16-19 Budapest
$105 nightly
The price is $114 total per night from Apr 19 to Apr 20
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8.8/10 Excellent! (1,178 reviews)
Hotel ideally situated for castle & Fishermans Bastion. Fantastic views across to Parliament Building & our room castle view also had great views. Room could of done with a little tlc but couldnt fault hotel otherwise. Join the Radison rewards on arrival for 10% off food & drink in the bar.

Reviewed on Mar 23, 2026

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Continental Hotel Budapest

Continental Hotel Budapest

4.5 out of 5
Dohany Utca 42-44 Budapest
$157 nightly
The price is $171 total per night from Mar 26 to Mar 27
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9/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
Great hotel

Reviewed on Mar 23, 2026

Continental Hotel Budapest
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Elisabeth Downtown Apartments by FirstHost

Elisabeth Downtown Apartments by FirstHost

3 out of 5
36 Dob u. Budapest
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9.2/10 Wonderful! (575 reviews)
Room was cleaned but towels could have been a little cleaner. Some scratches and dust around, as well as chairs were dirty

Reviewed on Mar 24, 2026

Elisabeth Downtown Apartments by FirstHost
Adina Apartment Hotel Budapest

Adina Apartment Hotel Budapest

4 out of 5
Hegedus Gyula Street 52-54 Budapest
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9.4/10 Exceptional! (570 reviews)
Perfect

Reviewed on Mar 16, 2026

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Marriott Executive Apartments Millennium Court

Marriott Executive Apartments Millennium Court

4 out of 5
Piarista utca 4 Budapest
Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Budapest. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a fitness center, and WiFi (surcharge). Popular attractions Margaret ...
9/10 Wonderful! (995 reviews)
We had breakfast included in our deal which worked out about £4.50 per person per day, plenty to have and served between 630am-11am. Room, no real view but we wasn't concerned about that, it was location for us and it was fantastic. Close by was hop on,hop off stop 13. Right by the bridge, 2-3 minute ...

Reviewed on Mar 18, 2026

Marriott Executive Apartments Millennium Court
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