One-Week Hungary Road Trip from Debrecen to Budapest and Eger

Your road trip adventure in Hungary begins as soon as you reach the incredible city of Debrecen. You’ll stay in Debrecen for 2 nights, experiencing all the best things to do and see in the city.

Debrecen has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Great Forest Park. This attraction is a park and has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 9,854 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 Debrecen, Csokonai Étterem. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 2,717 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Debrecen is Calico Jack Pub. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 2,294 customers.

Locals recommend Paripa Csárda as one of the best restaurants in the city of Debrecen. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,748 customers.

Debrecen also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Debrecen is Roncsbár. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,272 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Debrecen is Füredi Söröző. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,601 customers.

Locals also enjoy Holiday Pizza&Bar. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 675 customers.

Enjoy toasting the start of your 8-day vacation in Hungary!

Day 2 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 Debrecen and end it at a top-rated hotel in the city of Budapest. You will stay in Budapest for 4 nights. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

One of the best places to visit today in Debrecen is the amazing Protestant Great Church of Debrecen. This attraction is a reformed christianity church that is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 4,286 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible museum, Déri Museum. With an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 2,942 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Debrecen is the outstanding Saint Anne Cathedral, Debrecen. This popular parish church and travel destination has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 817 visitors.

The spectacular Round Forest Adventure Park is another popular attraction you can visit today. This fascinating best-rated sightseeing destination and attraction has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 4,126 visitors.

You can make the most of your new day in Debrecen 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 Budapest, where you will access the best hotels and places to stay.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Hungarikum Bisztró, one of the best restaurants in the city of Budapest. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 5,293 customers.

Locals also recommend Buffalo Steak House as one of the best restaurants in the city of Budapest. Buffalo Steak House is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 3,864 customers.

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

After dinner, visit Budapest Jazz Club, 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 3,117 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Beer Brothers. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,177 customers.

Alternatively, Hotsy Totsy Budapest is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Budapest. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 716 customers.

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

On day 3 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 3 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 City Park. This incredible attraction is an urban park and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 71,709 visitors.

Vajdahunyad Castle is another popular attraction you'll visit in the city of Budapest. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 18,829 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the city of Budapest is Heroes' Square. This amazing attraction is a square and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 73,958 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding Gellért Thermal Bath. This spa and place of interest is rated an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 25,584 visitors.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic Citadella. This fortress is a popular attraction with an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 19,024 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!

On day 4 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 Hungarian Parliament Building. This incredible attraction is a parliament building and has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 20,409 visitors.

Shoes on the Danube Bank is another popular attraction you'll visit in the city of Budapest. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 20,984 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the city of Budapest is Fisherman's Bastion. This amazing attraction is a bastion and is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 88,529 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding Matthias Church. This parish church and place of interest is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 22,777 visitors.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic Buda Castle. This castle is a popular attraction with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 106,184 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 Paprika Vendéglő. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 6,976 customers.

VakVarjú Restaurant is another of the best restaurant options in the city of Budapest. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 7,223 customers.

Locals enjoy Kéhli Vendéglő, one of the most popular restaurants in the city of Budapest. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,587 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Budapest, Kempinski Hotel Corvinus 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 that locals recommend, like Morrison's 2. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 4,042 customers.

Kandalló 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 2,760 customers.

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

On day 5 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 1 night 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 Kopaszi-gát. This incredible attraction is a park and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 15,076 visitors.

Széchenyi Chain Bridge is another popular attraction you'll visit in the city of Budapest. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 54,182 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the city of Budapest is Ferris Wheel of Budapest. This amazing attraction is a ferris wheel and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 21,990 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding Budapest Zoo & Botanical Garden. This zoo and place of interest is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 39,797 visitors.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic Széchenyi thermal bath. This public bath is a popular attraction with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 53,382 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.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Budapest, BarCraft Budapest Nyugati. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,145 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like Kertem. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,518 customers.

Lámpás Student Pub is another of the best bars in the city of Budapest. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,125 customers.

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

As you rise to greet the dawn on day 6 of your epic road trip in Hungary, you'll awaken to the bustling city of Budapest. Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Eger. You’ll stay in Eger for 1 night. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Budapest’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Budapest, start your day with a visit to the amazing Elisabeth Bridge. This much-appreciated suspension bridge and attraction is rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 14,520 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Dohány Street Synagogue. This synagogue and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 24,346 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Szimpla to make the most of your road trip across Hungary. The spectacular Szimpla is a ruin pub that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 58,480 visitors.

The lovely Hungarian State Opera House is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 16,084 visitors have left this opera house average ratings of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

If you feel like visiting another type of sight or don’t want to jump into the car quite yet, spend some time at the spectacular St. Stephen's Basilica. This attraction is a minor basilica rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 56,959 reviews.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Budapest has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Eger. Eger offers plenty of options for top-rated hotels and other places to stay that fit all travel budgets.

After you’ve settled into your accommodation, we recommend a dinner at the popular Macok Bistro. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 2,845 reviews.

The remarkable Kis sziget cafe and bar is another top restaurant in Eger we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 1,033 customers.

If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous Pizza Brumbrum Világbéke is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,007 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Eger, the fantastic HBH Sörház és Étterem. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,367 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful Békafütty Söröző. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,126 customers.

Another bar with a great atmosphere is Wanda Borház. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 231 customers, so don’t forget to check this one out as well!

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in Hungary!

Day 7 of your road trip through Hungary is your chance to discover two places in one day, the city of Eger and the city of Nyíregyháza. 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 Castle of Eger. This castle ruin and travel destination has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 23,375 visitors.

Szépasszony-völgy is another popular attraction you can explore in the city of Eger. This well-known attraction, a spectacular human-geographic territorial entity, has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from over 19,607 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 Nyíregyháza Animal Park, Sóstó Zoo in the city of Nyíregyháza for some sightseeing. This popular attraction is a zoo and has been rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 33,105 visitors.

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

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Csakhal Bisztró (Belváros), one of the best restaurants in the city of Debrecen. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 916 customers.

Locals also recommend IKON Restaurant as one of the best restaurants in the city of Debrecen. IKON Restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 748 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Debrecen is Pálma Étterem. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,181 customers.

After dinner, visit Maszek - az utcabár | bár & étterem, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Debrecen. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 670 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Drink Bar Mokka. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 518 customers.

Alternatively, Stay Beer Bar is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Debrecen. This bar is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 281 customers.

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

Day 8 of your road trip in Hungary is your departure day. This is your chance to catch one last glimpse of Debrecen 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.

Ködszinház is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Debrecen. This must-see tourist destination and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 383 visitors.

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

You could then enjoy your last meal in the city of Debrecen at Bonita Bistro before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,940 customers.

Alternatively, we also recommend Wasabi Running Sushi & Wok Restaurant - Debrecen for your last chance at a meal in the city of Debrecen. The Wasabi Running Sushi & Wok Restaurant - Debrecen restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,749 customers.

If you'd prefer a popular restaurant that locals enjoy, try Melange Étterem. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,772 customers.

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