Budapest

The Hungarian city of Budapest is a sensory experience wrapped in layer upon layer of culture and, for those who travel with an open heart, there truly is something to be discovered at every turn. There’s no doubt, however, that the most popular area of the city is the Castle District. While you may come because it’s a ‘must-see’, you’ll stay for the unapologetic charm of this deeply historic quarter. Buda Castle Hill The medieval cobblestoned streets of Castle Hill

Consistently ranked amongst the best cities in the world for visitors, Budapest plays a significant political and economic role in Europe so corporate travellers will find a dynamic, safe and well-facilitated city in which to do business. While I’ve found it isn’t as cheap as you might expect, it’s certainly not as prohibitively expensive as some other European capitals I’ve been to.

If you find yourself in Budapest on a business itinerary, these highlights I’ve discovered along the way might make your life easier.

Historically the cities of Buda and Pest were once divided by the River Danube as it made its way from Germany through 12 countries to the Black Sea. Today the Hungarian capital of Budapest is united and is one of the highlights of river cruises through Central Europe. The first tourists to the city were attracted by the health properties of its thermal springs but today there are many more reasons to visit Budapest which welcomes over four million annual visitors.