A comprehensive illustrated guide to more than 80 fascinating and unusual historical sights in one of Europes great capital cities. Unlike other well known guidebooks on this subject, Only in Budapest focuses on less visited but very attractive sights and provides less known background information regarding the most popular places in the city. Recommended for visitors to Budapest wishing to discover something a little different.
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25 of 28 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Although there are a lot of travel guides about Budapest this is the one I particularly like. It's not only a guide to all the usual places but also to all the hidden treasures of Budapest and how to get to these places plus there are colour photos on every page!
The sights are divided into the Buda, Óbuda and Pest districts, and other places of interest near by are also mentioned to save time and effort.
The other fantastic thing about this book is that it has the history of the buildings and places mentioned as well that of the country. I went to Budapest in July for week, now it's December and I still flick through the book because it's a great read.
I recommend it to anyone going to Budapest for the first time or indeed revisiting it.
The sights are divided into the Buda, Óbuda and Pest districts, and other places of interest near by are also mentioned to save time and effort.
The other fantastic thing about this book is that it has the history of the buildings and places mentioned as well that of the country. I went to Budapest in July for week, now it's December and I still flick through the book because it's a great read.
I recommend it to anyone going to Budapest for the first time or indeed revisiting it.
9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
By Bram Stoker
Format:Paperback
I have to say this book is a good read, however you can't take it with you as your ONLY guide book. My husband and I went last weekend to Budapest (fantastic place by the way!) with another couple and took this book with us. The other couple had two other guide books which had all the usual info in, such as useful phrases, places to eat, bars and MOST of the places that were in this book. Had we not had their books too with their detailed maps and bars etc I doubt we would've had such a good time and found the places so easily - I was however able to offer the history part. I realise you need to find your own bars and restaurants, but it was nice to be given options near to our hotel etc which you just don't get with this book - maybe that's the point of it, I don't know. Although this book gives you lots of history and is indeed a good read, don't take it as you're only guide. It is very well written and interesting though.
14 of 17 people found the following review helpful
By S. J. Hunt
Format:Paperback
This book is a real treasure. Well-written and nicely presented, it's a lovely guide for travellers who are looking to see more than just the obvious tourist sights. Budapest is a beautiful and fascinating city, and well worth exploring properly.
I lived there for 8 years and know the place very well, but even I discovered some new things in this book. Friends who go on holiday to Hungary are always asking for advice on what to do and where to go, so in future I shall just recommend this book and let them get on with it!
I lived there for 8 years and know the place very well, but even I discovered some new things in this book. Friends who go on holiday to Hungary are always asking for advice on what to do and where to go, so in future I shall just recommend this book and let them get on with it!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
3.0 out of 5 stars
good, but more for the returning visitor
Good book, but not for your first visit. The book is very factual and will send you to and give you plenty of history and places to visit. Read more
Published on 30 Nov 2010 by Helen
5.0 out of 5 stars
Spot on
As someone married to a Hungarian, and a visitor to Budapest for > 30 years, I thought I knew a lot about the city. Read more
Published on 11 Feb 2009 by Roman Citizen
5.0 out of 5 stars
An Excellent Guidebook
If you considering going to Budapest, definitely GO.
It's an amazing place, so many sights and sounds to experience and enjoy. Read more
It's an amazing place, so many sights and sounds to experience and enjoy. Read more
Published on 7 Dec 2008 by A. S. Mancini
4.0 out of 5 stars
Budapest off the beaten track
Getting off-the-beaten track in a major capital city can be a difficult thing, but Duncan Smith's "Only in Budapest" helped me to do exactly that. Read more
Published on 8 Dec 2007 by A reader
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