Luxury 9-Day Relaxed Hungary Road Trip Vacation from Budapest to Tata

Your slow-paced and relaxed road trip through Hungary begins when you reach Budapest, where you’ll stay for a total of 6 nights.

Budapest is an outstanding hub for culture, comfort, and exploration. The city offers travelers plenty of experiences to look forward to, including the magnificent Széchenyi Chain Bridge. Around 54,570 visitors have rated this fascinating chain bridge and travel destination an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

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. Take your pick and make it your home during your leisurely tour of the city.

Exploring the food culture in Budapest offers you an exciting chance to connect with locals and experience diversity along your relaxed road trip. When you’re ready to eat, we recommend you visit one of the best dining spots in the city.

An excellent example is Kéhli Vendéglő. This restaurant offers a menu of comforting meals and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,587 customers.

Barack és Szilva étterem serves great food and is a favorite among hungry travelers and locals. This popular restaurant in Budapest has a rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 1,226 reviews.

Menza Étterem és Kávéház is another one of the city’s best restaurants. With an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 10,299 customers, Menza Étterem és Kávéház is sure to provide you with an unforgettable dining experience.

If you’re curious about what Budapest looks like at night, a trip to some of the best bars near your accommodation is what you need next. Experience the local nightlife at Szimpla Kert, our top recommendation in the city. Customers have rated this bar an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars in 59,268 reviews.

Kisüzem offers a variety of refreshing drinks and is one of the best places to relax in Budapest. This well-known city bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,786 customers.

Locals like unwinding at Roots Budapest Bar & Walk In Tattoo. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 525 customers and is a perfect place for socializing.

Free your mind of worries and enjoy your first taste of relaxation in Hungary! Expect more to come as you continue this laid-back and relaxed road trip in Hungary!

On day 2 of your relaxed road trip across Hungary, you'll explore the best attractions in Budapest at your own pace and immerse in the city's unique local culture. Today's laid-back tour features some of the best restaurants and bars in Budapest, where you can sample some delicious local food.

The accommodation you’ll be staying at for another 5 nights will be conveniently located close to several attractions, like the famous Matthias Church. This incredible parish church has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 22,906 travelers.

Make the most of your slow-paced travel adventure in Hungary by seeing another popular site in Budapest, the wonderful Fisherman's Bastion. This bastion is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 22,906 travelers.

You can then move on to the incredible Gellért Thermal Bath. This spa has received an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 25,945 visitors.

Another stop you might want to add to your self-drive itinerary is the remarkable Citadella. This fortress is sought after by many travelers from around the world. The popular attraction has received 4.6 out of 5 stars from 19,168 visitors.

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After a long day exploring the popular attractions in the city, it’s time to sample the different kinds of mouthwatering foods served at the best restaurants in Budapest. One of our top recommendations includes a selection of delicious meals on its menu, Kertem. This place is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,518 customers.

You may also try the variety of dishes served at VakVarjú Restaurant, which is an excellent choice if you want a nice place to eat near your accommodation. VakVarjú Restaurant is rated 4.4 stars out of 5 by 7,223 customers.

You can also eat at the highly recommended Ruben Étterem. This amazing restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,767 food lovers.

After finishing your meal, it’s time to experience the amazing nightlife in Budapest and unwind at the coolest bars in the city. Drink the night away and celebrate this day of your relaxed road trip at the popular Amigo Bar. This vibrant bar is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 654 customers.

If you want to try a different bar, check out the popular Lámpás Student Pub. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,125 customers, this bar is a great place to try some excellent liquor.

Another recommendation you shouldn’t miss is Kadarka Wine Bar. Drink up and relax in this amazing bar that serves different kinds of alcoholic beverages and cocktail drinks. Kadarka Wine Bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,322 bar goers.

Enjoy the rest of day 2 of your relaxed road trip across Hungary, and prepare for another day of unhurried adventure!

On day 3 of your relaxed road trip across Hungary, you'll explore the best attractions in Budapest at your own pace and immerse in the city's unique local culture. Today's laid-back tour features some of the best restaurants and bars in Budapest, where you can sample some delicious local food.

The accommodation you’ll be staying at for another 4 nights will be conveniently located close to several attractions, like the famous Shoes on the Danube Bank. This incredible memorial has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 21,197 travelers.

Make the most of your slow-paced travel adventure in Hungary by seeing another popular site in Budapest, the wonderful Heroes' Square. This square is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 21,197 travelers.

You can then move on to the incredible City Park. This urban park has received an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 72,602 visitors.

Get a dose of thrill, excitement, and inspiration on day 3 of your unhurried and relaxed road trip in Hungary. Check out the tours and tickets you can add to your Budapest itinerary and feel all the emotions in this wonderful city. Add a highly recommended tour to your vacation package now and make this refreshing new day of your self-drive through Hungary extra special!

After a long day exploring the popular attractions in the city, it’s time to sample the different kinds of mouthwatering foods served at the best restaurants in Budapest. One of our top recommendations includes a selection of delicious meals on its menu, Why not cafe and bar. This place is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,854 customers.

You may also try the variety of dishes served at Hungarikum Bisztró, which is an excellent choice if you want a nice place to eat near your accommodation. Hungarikum Bisztró is rated 4.7 stars out of 5 by 5,293 customers.

You can also eat at the highly recommended Beer Brothers. This amazing restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,177 food lovers.

After finishing your meal, it’s time to experience the amazing nightlife in Budapest and unwind at the coolest bars in the city. Drink the night away and celebrate this day of your relaxed road trip at the popular Warm Up Cocktail bar. This vibrant bar is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,593 customers.

If you want to try a different bar, check out the popular Hotsy Totsy Budapest. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 716 customers, this bar is a great place to try some excellent liquor.

Another recommendation you shouldn’t miss is Morrison's 2. Drink up and relax in this amazing bar that serves different kinds of alcoholic beverages and cocktail drinks. Morrison's 2 has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 4,042 bar goers.

Enjoy the rest of day 3 of your relaxed road trip across Hungary, and prepare for another day of unhurried adventure!

On day 4 of your relaxed road trip across Hungary, you'll explore the best attractions in Budapest at your own pace and immerse in the city's unique local culture. Today's laid-back tour features some of the best restaurants and bars in Budapest, where you can sample some delicious local food.

The accommodation you’ll be staying at for another 3 nights will be conveniently located close to several attractions, like the famous Hungarian Parliament Building. This incredible parliament building has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 20,768 travelers.

Make the most of your slow-paced travel adventure in Hungary by seeing another popular site in Budapest, the wonderful St. Stephen's Basilica. This minor basilica is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 20,768 travelers.

You can then move on to the incredible Ferris Wheel of Budapest. This ferris wheel has received an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 22,269 visitors.

Another stop you might want to add to your self-drive itinerary is the remarkable Dohány Street Synagogue. This synagogue is sought after by many travelers from around the world. The popular attraction has received 4.4 out of 5 stars from 24,596 visitors.

If you want to discover more, consider stopping by the famous Szimpla. This amazing site is a wonderful ruin pub with more than 59,268 wanderlust-filled travelers rating it an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

Get a dose of thrill, excitement, and inspiration on day 4 of your unhurried and relaxed road trip in Hungary. Check out the tours and tickets you can add to your Budapest itinerary and feel all the emotions in this wonderful city. Add a highly recommended tour to your vacation package now and make this refreshing new day of your self-drive through Hungary extra special!

After a long day exploring the popular attractions in the city, it’s time to sample the different kinds of mouthwatering foods served at the best restaurants in Budapest. One of our top recommendations includes a selection of delicious meals on its menu, Lecso Hungarian Fast Food. This place is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,937 customers.

You may also try the variety of dishes served at Kandalló, which is an excellent choice if you want a nice place to eat near your accommodation. Kandalló is rated 4.6 stars out of 5 by 2,760 customers.

You can also eat at the highly recommended Zöld Kapu Vendéglő ASZTALFOGLALÁS CSAK TELEFONON! NE HASZNÁLD A KÉK ASZTALFOGLALÁS GOMBOT! RESERVATION ONLY BY PHONE! This amazing restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 3,121 food lovers.

After finishing your meal, it’s time to experience the amazing nightlife in Budapest and unwind at the coolest bars in the city.

Drink up and relax in this amazing bar that serves different kinds of alcoholic beverages and cocktail drinks.

Enjoy the rest of day 4 of your relaxed road trip across Hungary, and prepare for another day of unhurried adventure!

On day 5 of your relaxed road trip across Hungary, you'll explore the best attractions in Zsámbék at your own pace and immerse in the city's unique local culture. Today's laid-back tour features some of the best restaurants and bars in Zsámbék, where you can sample some delicious local food.

The accommodation you’ll be staying at for another 2 nights will be conveniently located close to several attractions, like the famous Zsámbéki Romtemplom. This incredible museum has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 3,120 travelers.

Get a dose of thrill, excitement, and inspiration on day 5 of your unhurried and relaxed road trip in Hungary. Check out the tours and tickets you can add to your Zsámbék itinerary and feel all the emotions in this wonderful city. Add a highly recommended tour to your vacation package now and make this refreshing new day of your self-drive through Hungary extra special!

After a long day exploring the popular attractions in the city, it’s time to sample the different kinds of mouthwatering foods served at the best restaurants in Zsámbék. One of our top recommendations includes a selection of delicious meals on its menu, Korhely Faloda & Daloda. This place is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,287 customers.

You may also try the variety of dishes served at Buffalo Steak House, which is an excellent choice if you want a nice place to eat near your accommodation. Buffalo Steak House is rated 4.7 stars out of 5 by 3,864 customers.

You can also eat at the highly recommended Spoon. This amazing restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,638 food lovers.

After finishing your meal, it’s time to experience the amazing nightlife in Zsámbék and unwind at the coolest bars in the city.

Drink up and relax in this amazing bar that serves different kinds of alcoholic beverages and cocktail drinks.

Enjoy the rest of day 5 of your relaxed road trip across Hungary, and prepare for another day of unhurried adventure!

Day 6 of your easy and relaxed road trip through Hungary gives you the opportunity to travel leisurely and experience two places in one day. You will start your day by exploring some of the best sights in the city of Tatabánya. By the end of the day, you’ll drive in the direction of the city of Tata, where you’ll stay at a top-rated hotel of your choice for 2 nights.

When you’re ready to head to your first attraction of the day, the wonderful Turul Monument at Bánhida is waiting for you. This monument has been rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 8,637 visitors.

The next stop on your road trip vacation is Selim Cave. This unique best-rated sightseeing destination is a highly recommended place to visit, rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 1,770 visitors.

Don’t forget to make a stop at the incredible Vince Ranzinger Lookout. With an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 1,738 visitors, this best-rated sightseeing destination is one of the top sights to visit in the area.

Make the most of your relaxed road trip vacation by joining activities and tours that let you discover what else Tatabánya has in store for you. There are many top-rated experiences you can include in your travel plan to add flavor to your relaxed road trip in Hungary. Browse all of your options and reserve your slot before our favorites get fully booked.

Turn on some soothing tunes in the car because it’s now time to drive to the city of Tata. In Tata, you can choose among the best hotels and places to rest and recharge to complement your relaxed road trip experience in Hungary.

After a long day of driving and exploring along your relaxed road trip route, sitting down for a well-cooked restaurant meal in Oroszlány is an excellent idea.

Take a stroll around the area, head back to your accommodation for the night, or continue your evening at one of the best-rated bars in the city.

If you would like to celebrate your vacation with a drink, we recommend going to a place like FröccsTerasz. FröccsTerasz is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 158 customers and is one of the best bars you can visit tonight.

This is the perfect place to enjoy a couple of drinks if you want to continue your celebrations.

This popular bar will bring up your mood and give you a good ending to your night.

Raise your glass in celebration and anticipation of your memorable and relaxing road trip adventure through Hungary!

On day 7 of your relaxed road trip across Hungary, you'll explore the best attractions in Tata at your own pace and immerse in the city's unique local culture. Today's laid-back tour features some of the best restaurants and bars in Tata, where you can sample some delicious local food.

The accommodation you’ll be staying at for another 1 night will be conveniently located close to several attractions, like the famous Fényes Nature Trail. This incredible park has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 7,062 travelers.

Make the most of your slow-paced travel adventure in Hungary by seeing another popular site in Tata, the wonderful Esterházy mansion, Tata. This architectural structure is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 7,062 travelers.

You can then move on to the incredible Tata Castle. This castle has received an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 11,843 visitors.

Another stop you might want to add to your self-drive itinerary is the remarkable Angolkert. This english garden is sought after by many travelers from around the world. The popular attraction has received 4.7 out of 5 stars from 3,267 visitors.

Get a dose of thrill, excitement, and inspiration on day 7 of your unhurried and relaxed road trip in Hungary. Check out the tours and tickets you can add to your Tata itinerary and feel all the emotions in this wonderful city. Add a highly recommended tour to your vacation package now and make this refreshing new day of your self-drive through Hungary extra special!

After a long day exploring the popular attractions in the city, it’s time to sample the different kinds of mouthwatering foods served at the best restaurants in Tata.

After finishing your meal, it’s time to experience the amazing nightlife in Tata and unwind at the coolest bars in the city.

Drink up and relax in this amazing bar that serves different kinds of alcoholic beverages and cocktail drinks.

Enjoy the rest of day 7 of your relaxed road trip across Hungary, and prepare for another day of unhurried adventure!

On day 8 of your laid-back and relaxed road trip adventure, you’ll have the chance to visit two remarkable areas in Hungary. Since this self-drive tour offers freedom and flexibility, you can decide how much time you want to spend in each place to enjoy the memorable travel destinations in Hungary.

Your first destination is the beautiful city of Visegrád. As the day progresses, you’ll continue your in-depth tour of the country in the city of Dömös. You’ll spend 1 night in Budapest.

Take the opportunity to relax while admiring what the city has to offer. While on a relaxed road trip, one of the best places to explore in the city is the remarkable Visegrádi fellegvár. This best-rated sightseeing destination and popular sightseeing spot has an average rating of 4.6 over 5 stars from 16,566 visitors.

While exploring the city of Visegrád, we highly recommend you join one of its top-rated tours. Joining a tour will allow you to better understand the local culture in Hungary, meet new people, and create memorable experiences, while you comfortably enjoy.

After a fun experience in Visegrád, buckle up and enjoy a relaxing drive to your next stop, the incredible city of Dömös. This is your opportunity to create more unforgettable memories in Hungary and discover the wonderful Dömös.

While in Dömös, take a break at one of its best attractions, the great Duna-Ipoly Nemzeti Park. This park and popular site has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars in 9,738 reviews.

This travel spotis a go-to place in Dömös.

As this day of your laid-back exploration of the best attractions in Hungary comes to a close, continue your relaxed road trip adventure in Budapest. Drive leisurely, enjoy the views, and listen to some good music. In Budapest, you’ll choose from the best hotels and places to stay in the city and restore your energy.

After a long day of traveling and sightseeing, take it easy and have a wonderful dinner at one of the best restaurants in Budapest. Check out Rosenstein Vendéglő, a top choice in Hungary due to its excellent meals and service.

Another Budapest restaurant to try is a local favorite, BarCraft Budapest Nyugati.

If you’re looking for another must-visit option, HOPS BEER BAR BUDAPEST is a perfect choice. This popular restaurant in Budapest has a score of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 1,389 people.

After dinner, many travelers enjoy hanging out and unwinding at some of the top bars in Budapest.

Celebrate another day of your relaxing road trip through Hungary with a toast at a top-rated bar in Budapest!

Day 9 of your relaxed road trip in Hungary is your departure day. If you have a flight to catch, you’ll drop off your rental car well in advance before your departure. Choose a late flight to enjoy a stress-free last day in Budapest.

Depending on when you need to leave, you might be able to fit in some sightseeing or shopping. Embrace the beauty of Budapest once more and find some souvenirs to help you remember your time in the city. To end your relaxing road trip in Hungary on top, we recommend visiting some of the following attractions.

Kopaszi-gát is an extraordinary attraction that is perfect for your last day in Budapest. This top sight is a popular park, rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 15,180 visitors.

Unwind and look back at the past 9 days of your relaxed road trip over a bite to eat. This is your chance to enjoy one last traditional meal in Budapest or just grab something light to keep you going.

Check out the menu at Budapest Jazz Club. Dining at Budapest Jazz Club is one of the best food experiences you can have in Budapest. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 3,117 customers.

Another top recommendation in Budapest is Kempinski Hotel Corvinus Budapest. If you go to Kempinski Hotel Corvinus Budapest, you can expect delicious food, a nice ambiance, and great service. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 3,455 customers.

Alternatively, you could also go to a place like 0,75 bistro & bar. If you haven’t yet, a trip to 0,75 bistro & bar is your opportunity to have a lovely meal before leaving the city. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,521 customers.

Give yourself enough time to wave goodbye to Budapest and begin your journey home. The unforgettable experiences you’ve collected along your 9-day relaxed road trip in Hungary is a story you will tell for the rest of your life.