5-Day Hungary Road Trip from Budapest traveling east to Eger

Your road trip adventure in Hungary begins as soon as you reach the incredible city of Budapest. You’ll stay in Budapest for 3 nights, experiencing all the best things to do and see in the city.

Budapest has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Széchenyi Chain Bridge. This attraction is a chain bridge and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 54,182 visitors.

When you're done sightseeing for the day, you'll check in at one of the best hotels or places to stay in the city. Your stay promises to be a delightful continuation of your exploration, providing comfort and tranquility to recharge for the adventures that lie ahead.

When you’re ready for dinner, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Budapest, Hungarikum Bisztró. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 5,293 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Budapest is Buffalo Steak House. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 3,864 customers.

Locals recommend Zöld Kapu Vendéglő ASZTALFOGLALÁS CSAK TELEFONON! NE HASZNÁLD A KÉK ASZTALFOGLALÁS GOMBOT! RESERVATION ONLY BY PHONE!, as one of the best restaurants in the city of Budapest. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 3,121 customers.

Budapest also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Budapest is Budapest Jazz Club. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 3,117 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Budapest is Beer Brothers. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,177 customers.

Locals also enjoy Hotsy Totsy Budapest. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 716 customers.

Enjoy toasting the start of your 5-day vacation in Hungary!

On day 2 of your road trip, you’ll start and end your day in Budapest, but spend part of the day exploring places of interest outside the immediate city. You still have 2 nights left in Budapest.

Today you'll explore the city of Budapest. One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is Shoes on the Danube Bank. This incredible attraction is a memorial and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 20,984 visitors.

Heroes' Square is another popular attraction you'll visit in the city of Budapest. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 73,958 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the city of Budapest is Budapest Zoo & Botanical Garden. This amazing attraction is a zoo and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 39,797 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding Széchenyi thermal bath. This public bath and place of interest is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 53,382 visitors.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic City Park. This urban park is a popular attraction with an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 71,709 visitors.

To do something one-of-a-kind today, you can join a popular tour. Check out all the fun and eye-opening experiences you can try out in Hungary to make your travel experience in the country more memorable.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll drive to your accommodation in the city of Budapest.

We recommend eating at one of the best restaurants in the city of Budapest, like Rosenstein Vendéglő. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 3,060 customers.

Barack és Szilva étterem is another of the best restaurant options in the city of Budapest. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,226 customers.

Locals enjoy Menza Étterem és Kávéház, one of the most popular restaurants in the city of Budapest. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 10,299 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Budapest, Amigo Bar. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 654 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like Roots Budapest Bar & Walk In Tattoo. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 525 customers.

Szimpla Kert is another of the best bars in the city of Budapest. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 58,480 customers.

Raise your glass and relax after another big day of your road trip adventure through Hungary!

Day 3 of your road trip through Hungary gives you the opportunity to experience two places in one day. You'll start your day with some exploring in the city of Budapest and end it at a top-rated hotel in the city of Eger. You will stay in Eger for 1 night. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

One of the best places to visit today in Budapest is the amazing Fisherman's Bastion. This attraction is a bastion that is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 88,529 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible parish church, Matthias Church. With an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 22,777 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Budapest is the outstanding Buda Castle. This popular castle and travel destination has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 106,184 visitors.

The spectacular Szimpla is another popular attraction you can visit today. This fascinating ruin pub and attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 58,480 visitors.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic St. Stephen's Basilica. This attraction is a popular minor basilica that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 56,959 visitors.

You can make the most of your new day in Budapest by joining activities and tours that let you discover what else the city has in store for you. There are many top-rated experiences you can include in your travel plan to add flavor to your road trip in Hungary. Browse all of your options and reserve your slot before it's too late.

At the end of the day, you will drive to the city of Eger, where you will access the best hotels and places to stay.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Macok Bistro, one of the best restaurants in the city of Eger. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 2,845 customers.

Locals also recommend Kis sziget cafe and bar as one of the best restaurants in the city of Eger. Kis sziget cafe and bar is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 1,033 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Eger is Pizza Brumbrum Világbéke. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,007 customers.

After dinner, visit HBH Sörház és Étterem, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Eger. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,367 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Békafütty Söröző. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,126 customers.

Alternatively, Wanda Borház is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Eger. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 231 customers.

Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure through Hungary!

Day 4 of your road trip through Hungary is your chance to discover two places in one day, the city of Eger and the city of Visegrád. Get ready to experience some of the most famous attractions in the area!

One of the best places to visit in the city of Eger is the amazing Archiepiscopal Palace (Eger). This attraction is a palace and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 5,753 visitors.

You could also go sightseeing at the incredible Szépasszony-völgy. This human-geographic territorial entity and travel destination has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 19,607 visitors.

Castle of Eger is another popular attraction you can explore in the city of Eger. This well-known attraction, a spectacular castle ruin, has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from over 23,375 reviews.

Joining a top-rated tour in Eger is another excellent way to spend your new day in Hungary. The best tours in this travel destination will take you on an exploration to some of Hungary’s most well-known attractions and best-kept secrets.

With this tour, you’ll set out on a journey to Hungary’s most interesting sights. As you go along this remarkable tour, you’ll also have the unique opportunity to catch a glimpse of Hungary’s scenic spots.

You could then travel to the amazing Visegrádi fellegvár in the city of Visegrád for some sightseeing. This popular attraction is a must-see tourist destination and has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 16,366 visitors.

You’ll also have your choice of the best hotels and places to stay in the city of Budapest.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Paprika Vendéglő, one of the best restaurants in the city of Budapest. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 6,976 customers.

Locals also recommend VakVarjú Restaurant as one of the best restaurants in the city of Budapest. VakVarjú Restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 7,223 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Budapest is Kéhli Vendéglő. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,587 customers.

After dinner, visit Kempinski Hotel Corvinus Budapest, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Budapest. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 3,455 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Morrison's 2. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 4,042 customers.

Alternatively, Kandalló is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Budapest. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,760 customers.

Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure through Hungary!

Day 5 of your road trip in Hungary is your departure day. This is your chance to catch one last glimpse of Budapest before saying goodbye to this wonderful destination. When you have time to explore the area before you make your way home, we recommend visiting some of the following attractions.

Hungarian Parliament Building is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Budapest. This parliament building and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 20,409 visitors.

Take a stroll along the main shopping streets of Budapest and find some souvenirs to remind you of your road trip in Hungary.

You’ll then say farewell to Budapest. We wish you a pleasant journey home, with many wonderful memories of your unforgettable vacation in Hungary!