Holiday homes & rentals in Hungary

With its grand historic architecture, majestic scenery and vibrant night life, Hungary is one of Europe's favourite travel destinations with good reason. There is much to discover from a luxurious apartment in the legendary city of Budapest, with its confluence of cultures at the Danube river and architecture steeped in history and romance. But Hungary also offers azure lakes and castles in the mountains that seem to have popped straight out of a fairytale.

When you're hungry in Hungary...

In the winter, Budapest is the ideal destination for snuggling into an old-world hostelry and tucking into a hearty yet sophisticated goulash meal. The city is known for its delectable fruit brandy 'killer pálinka' and sweet and viscous apricot jam. You will find innumerable decadent and cosy restaurants, cafés and bars throughout the city combining antique charm and authenticity with modern, fresh fare. The city's long-standing Jewish population also contributes to the local flavours that Budapest affords, including everything from caraway seeds to hot paprika. Innumerable other notes can be detected in the local recipes that you'll want to replicate once you get back home. Kids (and adults) will be blown away by 'dobos torta', a chocolate and caramel cake particular to the region. Budapest is a destination that is fortuitously rich in culinary traditions.

A cultural Mecca

A cultural gemstone of Europe, Budapest literally immerses visitors in tradition and history. Not only has the Danube brought trade to the city for hundreds of years, but the steamy Turkish baths have long eased the tensions of travellers to the city. Make sure you don't miss out on this typically Hungarian experience by tracking down one of the many modern or historic Art Nouveau style bath houses. Once your cares have evaporated like steam, you're ready to visit the Palace of (contemporary) Art, St Stephen neoclassical Basilica and the Castle Museum. If Budapest's gastronomic delights haven't satiated your hunger for new experiences, save room for the Great Synagogue in the Jewish quarter, the sculptures in Memento Park and of course, the Hungarian State Opera House. This last treasure house is one of the city's most captivating buildings. For a really unforgettable experience, enjoy some Puccini or Mozart here and be amazed by the velvety visuals and acoustics.

Experience eclectic nightlife

Nightlife in this turn of the century city has a particular glamour and has the charm of feeling sequestered and classy while attracting some of the music industry's biggest players. All tastes are catered for by the city's plenitude of cafés, bars and clubs. These include fantastic candlelit wine bars and architecturally stunning venues which feel as though they are straight out of the pages of a novel. This said, international travellers to the city have brought with them cutting edge vibes that will have you partying till dawn.

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