Prague vs Budapest: Sprookjes-architectuur or thermaalbaden?
Prague is a intact medieval sprookje with gotische towers. Budapest has thermaalbaden uit the Ottomaanse rijk and ruïne-bars in old joodse neighborhood.
Prague
Prague is a or Europe's most beautiful én cheapest city break-destinations. The full intacte medieval center stands on the UNESCO-list and a biertje costs you still steeds below the €2.
Flight from NL: €70 return
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Budapest is the Pearl or the Donau: thermaalbaden uit the Ottomaanse rijk, ruïne-bars in old gettogebouwen and the most beautiful verlichting or Central-Europe.
Flight from NL: €60 return
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Prague
May, June and September are perfect: 18-25°C with little rain. April and October are quieter and cheaper. December has the beautiful Christmas markets on the Old Stadsplein, a reallye recommendation. Vermijd July/August (te busy, te warm in the narrow straatjes).
Budapest
April-June and September-October: 18-25°C and the baden are perfect te combine with beautiful weather. December is sprookjesachtig with Christmas markets and thermaalbaden in the snow. July/August is heet but baden are ideal verkoeling.
Flights + transfer from the Netherlands
Prague
From Schiphol to Prague-Václav Havel (PRG) in 1 hour 35 minutes. KLM and Smartwings dagelijks. Locally: metro/tram-ticket €1,20 (90 min), 24-uurspas €4,30.
Budapest
From Schiphol to Budapest-Ferenc Liszt (BUD) in 2 hour. KLM and Wizz Air. To center: bus 100E €3, or train. Locally: metro/tram €1, 24-hour pass €6.
Costs compared
Prague
Hostels from €15, mid-range hotels €60-90, vacation rentals €70 per night. Food: gulašsoep + beer for €8, dinner in a restaurant €12-20.
Budapest
Hostels from €12, mid-range hotels €50-80, vacation rentals €60 per night. Food: lángos €3, lunch goulash €8, dinner €15-22, biertje €2.
Who is it for?
Choose Prague if you are...
Architectuur-lovers, romantische trips, Christmas market-fans.
Choose Budapest if you are...
Who something unieks searches (thermaalbaden), partytrip-lovers, lager budget.
Our verdict
Budapest is average 20% cheaper. Prague is overzichtelijker for first-timers. Best months for allebei: May-June and September.