{"id":185130,"date":"2020-01-05T18:06:00","date_gmt":"2020-01-05T15:06:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/budapest-or-prague-which-is-the-best-central-european-capital\/"},"modified":"2020-01-05T18:06:00","modified_gmt":"2020-01-05T15:06:00","slug":"budapest-or-prague-which-is-the-best-central-european-capital","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/budapest-or-prague-which-is-the-best-central-european-capital\/","title":{"rendered":"#Budapest or Prague \u2013 which is the best Central European Capital?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a23a7af3d6f5\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span 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class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/budapest-or-prague-which-is-the-best-central-european-capital\/#Budapest_vs_Prague_Showdown\" >Budapest vs Prague Showdown<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/budapest-or-prague-which-is-the-best-central-european-capital\/#General_Beauty_%E2%80%93_Prague_vs_Budapest\" >General Beauty \u2013 Prague vs Budapest<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/budapest-or-prague-which-is-the-best-central-european-capital\/#Things_to_See_and_Do_in_Budapest_and_Prague\" >Things to See and Do in Budapest and Prague<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/budapest-or-prague-which-is-the-best-central-european-capital\/#Unique_attractions\" >Unique attractions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/budapest-or-prague-which-is-the-best-central-european-capital\/#City_Vibe\" >City Vibe<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/budapest-or-prague-which-is-the-best-central-european-capital\/#Getting_around_Prague_and_Budapest\" >Getting around Prague and Budapest<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/budapest-or-prague-which-is-the-best-central-european-capital\/#Prague_or_Budapest_Debate_%E2%80%93_The_people\" >Prague or Budapest Debate \u2013 The people<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/budapest-or-prague-which-is-the-best-central-european-capital\/#Accommodation\" >Accommodation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/budapest-or-prague-which-is-the-best-central-european-capital\/#The_nightlife_of_Prague_vs_Budapest\" >The nightlife of Prague vs Budapest<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/budapest-or-prague-which-is-the-best-central-european-capital\/#Prague_or_Budapest_The_Food_debate\" >Prague or Budapest: The Food debate<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/budapest-or-prague-which-is-the-best-central-european-capital\/#Budapest_vs_Prague_Climate\" >Budapest vs Prague Climate<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/budapest-or-prague-which-is-the-best-central-european-capital\/#Which_is_safer_Prague_or_Budapest\" >Which is safer? Prague or Budapest?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/budapest-or-prague-which-is-the-best-central-european-capital\/#Which_is_more_expensive_Budapest_or_Prague\" >Which is more expensive? Budapest or Prague?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/budapest-or-prague-which-is-the-best-central-european-capital\/#Which_is_more_crowded_Prague_or_Budapest\" >Which is more crowded? Prague or Budapest<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/budapest-or-prague-which-is-the-best-central-european-capital\/#So_Budapest_or_Prague_whos_the_winner\" >So, Budapest or Prague, who\u2019s the winner?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>&#8220;<strong>#Budapest or Prague \u2013 which is the best Central European Capital?<\/strong>&#8221;<\/p>\n<div class=\"entry-content\" itemprop=\"text\">Budapest or Prague? When planning a <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/trip-and-travel\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"10\" title=\"Trip &amp; Travel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">trip<\/a> to central Europe, this is a question that many people face and it\u2019s a difficult one to answer. Mostly because you are trying to choose the best of two great things, but also because they are as good as different and cater to different people.<\/p>\n<p>Here you will explore which are the positive and negative aspects of both Prague and Budapest and we will compare them on these topics:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/general\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"3\" title=\"General\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">General<\/a> Beauty;<\/li>\n<li>Things to see and do;<\/li>\n<li>Unique attractions;<\/li>\n<li>City Vibe;<\/li>\n<li>Getting around;<\/li>\n<li>The people;<\/li>\n<li>Accommodation;<\/li>\n<li>Nightlife;<\/li>\n<li>Food scene;<\/li>\n<li>Weather;<\/li>\n<li>Safety;<\/li>\n<li>Costs;<\/li>\n<li>Tourists and crowds;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Budapest_vs_Prague_Showdown\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Budapest_vs_Prague_Showdown\"><\/span>Budapest vs Prague Showdown<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"General_Beauty_%E2%80%93_Prague_vs_Budapest\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"General_Beauty_%E2%80%93_Prague_vs_Budapest\"><\/span>General Beauty \u2013 Prague vs Budapest<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Honestly, both cities are very pretty, with beautiful buildings, wonderful riversides, stunning architecture and so on\u2026 We could make it a tie, but I believe that Prague wins this one.<\/p>\n<p>In Prague, the old town is just picture perfect and the main square looks like it was created for Instagram with the cute, colorful, old houses, the cobbled streets filled, and Gothic and baroque architecture. The Castle district is also wonderful, and the Charles bridge connecting the castle with the old town is simply marvelous. The fact that the whole area is rather small and easily walkable makes everything cozier and more comfortable.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"552\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Prague-Czechia.jpg\" alt=\"Which Is The Best Central European Capital?\" class=\"wp-image-16504\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Prague-Czechia.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Prague-Czechia-300x162.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Prague-Czechia-768x414.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"552\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Prague-Czechia.jpg\" alt=\"Which Is The Best Central European Capital?\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-16504\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Prague-Czechia.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Prague-Czechia-300x162.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Prague-Czechia-768x414.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption> Charles Bridge Prague<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Budapest, on the other hand, is much more spread out and with some big attractions quite far from each other. However, the city as a whole is also beautiful, with the kind of grand architecture that one expects from the imperial cities. Although in a worse state of conservation, Budapest sometimes rivals with Paris and Wien.<\/p>\n<p>In a hindsight, I would suggest that Budapest is pretty but Prague is just cuter and that\u2019s why it wins this one.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"621\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Budapes.jpg\" alt=\"Budapest or Prague?\" class=\"wp-image-16536\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Budapes.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Budapes-300x182.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Budapes-768x466.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"621\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Budapes.jpg\" alt=\"Budapest or Prague?\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-16536\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Budapes.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Budapes-300x182.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Budapes-768x466.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption>Budapest Parlement<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Things_to_See_and_Do_in_Budapest_and_Prague\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Things_to_See_and_Do_in_Budapest_and_Prague\"><\/span>Things to See and Do in Budapest and Prague<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>As you might expect from two major tourist hubs in the world, there is a lot to do and see in both Prague and Budapest. We will list some of the best things to do and then compare them.<\/p>\n<p>Prague\u2019s historic center is rather small but it\u2019s completely filled with attractions, in fact, the whole town center is a UNESCO Heritage site\u2026 Some of the best things to do and see in Prague are:<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"578\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Prague-Castle-Czechia.jpg\" alt=\"Where to go Budapest or Prague?\" class=\"wp-image-16513\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Prague-Castle-Czechia.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Prague-Castle-Czechia-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Prague-Castle-Czechia-768x434.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"578\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Prague-Castle-Czechia.jpg\" alt=\"Where to go Budapest or Prague?\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-16513\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Prague-Castle-Czechia.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Prague-Castle-Czechia-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Prague-Castle-Czechia-768x434.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption>Prague Castle<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<ul>\n<li>Prague Castle \u2013 Considered the biggest castle in the world, but it isn\u2019t only big, it\u2019s very interesting.<\/li>\n<li>Old Town square \u2013 the heart and center of the town, with beautiful, colorful, lined buildings which are now restaurants, bars, and hotels.<\/li>\n<li>Medieval Astronomical clock \u2013 located in the old city hall in the old town square. It\u2019s interesting, but it\u2019s also been considered one of the most overrated attractions in Europe several times.<\/li>\n<li>Charles Bridge \u2013 the most famous and beautiful bridge in Prague. You get has some serious views there.<\/li>\n<li>Jewish Quarter \u2013 home to some of the most beautiful houses in Prague and with a mindblowing history. Don\u2019t miss the Jewish cemetery.<\/li>\n<li>Lenon Wall \u2013 Probably one of the most photographed sites in Prague, this famous wall is filled with peace and love messages.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div data-gyg-href=\"https:\/\/widget.getyourguide.com\/default\/activites.frame\" data-gyg-locale-code=\"en-US\" data-gyg-widget=\"activities\" data-gyg-number-of-items=\"3\" data-gyg-cmp=\"Prague\" data-gyg-partner-id=\"5AW89LS\" data-gyg-placement=\"content-middle\" data-gyg-q=\"Prague\"><\/div>\n<p> <script async=\"\" defer src=\"https:\/\/widget.getyourguide.com\/v2\/widget.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Prague\u2019s main attractions are impressive, right? Let\u2019s see what Budapest has for you to do and see\u2026<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Budapest-Parliament.jpg\" alt=\"Budapest vs Prague\" class=\"wp-image-16517\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Budapest-Parliament.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Budapest-Parliament-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Budapest-Parliament-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Budapest-Parliament.jpg\" alt=\"Budapest vs Prague\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-16517\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Budapest-Parliament.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Budapest-Parliament-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Budapest-Parliament-768x576.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption>Budapest Parlement<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<ul>\n<li>Budapest Parliament \u2013 The most iconic building in Budapest, and easily one of the most beautiful parliaments in the world. Both the architecture and the location are just perfect.<\/li>\n<li>Thermal Baths \u2013 The thermal baths in Budapest are a real tourist attraction. It\u2019s both pleasing and beautiful. There are two main baths, either of them is really cool!<\/li>\n<li>Chain Bridge \u2013 the most impressive and famous bridge in Budapest. It\u2019s a pleasure to cross it enjoying the views to banks of the Danube.<\/li>\n<li>Buda Castle \u2013 Imposing castle which now features the National Gallery. It\u2019s a very impressive sight looking from the Pest side.<\/li>\n<li>Margaret Island \u2013 perfect to relax for a few hours or maybe to do some exercise.<\/li>\n<li>Fisherman\u2019s Bastion \u2013 Fortification built on Buda\u2019s side which now held probably the most beautiful views in the whole town.<\/li>\n<li>Matthias Church and St. Stephen\u2019s Basilica \u2013 both beautiful churches, one in Buda the other in Pest.<\/li>\n<li>Budapest has three UNESCO World Heritage sites: the banks of the Danube, Buda Castle Quarter and Andr\u00e1ssy Avenue.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div data-gyg-href=\"https:\/\/widget.getyourguide.com\/default\/activites.frame\" data-gyg-locale-code=\"en-US\" data-gyg-widget=\"activities\" data-gyg-number-of-items=\"3\" data-gyg-cmp=\"Hungary\" data-gyg-partner-id=\"5AW89LS\" data-gyg-placement=\"content-middle\" data-gyg-q=\"Budapest\"><\/div>\n<p> <script async=\"\" defer src=\"https:\/\/widget.getyourguide.com\/v2\/widget.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>This is a very close call, so close that we should give it a tie. Though we don\u2019t really like to have ties! It\u2019s very underwhelming\u2026 \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n<p>So, Prague wins this one if you have one or two days to visit the city, as the main attractions are very close to each other and you can easily do them in two days without using transports.<\/p>\n<p>Budapest wins this one if you have more time\u2026Budapest has much more than main attractions listed above, and they are much more spread out, you\u2019ll need much more time to feel that you know Budapest!<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Unique_attractions\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Unique_attractions\"><\/span>Unique attractions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>One of the best things about traveling is the possibility of visiting places that don\u2019t exist anywhere else or doing things that aren\u2019t available in our home country. So, in this Budapest vs Prague debate, who has the most unique attractions?<\/p>\n<p>Budapest has to win this one, because of its baths. Obviously, there are Thermal Baths elsewhere, but in Budapest, they are an institution and both locals and tourists really enjoy them. Sz\u00e9chenyi\u00a0thermal baths are probably the most famous and they are really worth it, but the Gell\u00e9rt Thermal Baths are a very close contender.<\/p>\n<p>Prague doesn\u2019t really have a strong contender here\u2026 The Castle is impressive, but it\u2019s far from unique and the Medieval Astronomical Clock is very underwhelming\u2026<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Gell%C3%A9rt-Thermal-Baths-Budapest.jpg\" alt=\"Budapest vs Prague\" class=\"wp-image-16515\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Gell\u00e9rt-Thermal-Baths-Budapest.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Gell\u00e9rt-Thermal-Baths-Budapest-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Gell\u00e9rt-Thermal-Baths-Budapest-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Gell%C3%A9rt-Thermal-Baths-Budapest.jpg\" alt=\"Budapest vs Prague\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-16515\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Gell\u00e9rt-Thermal-Baths-Budapest.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Gell\u00e9rt-Thermal-Baths-Budapest-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Gell\u00e9rt-Thermal-Baths-Budapest-768x432.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption> Gell\u00e9rt Thermal Baths<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"City_Vibe\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"City_Vibe\"><\/span>City Vibe<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This is a very subjective item and it really depends on each person, what one\u2019s expectations were and they felt in the days they visited. For us, we felt Budapest much more than Prague.<\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t get us wrong, Prague is vibrant, beautiful, with things h<a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>ening everywhere, people all around, plenty of things to do and everything you may expect from it. Yet, in Budapest we feel good, we feel at home. It has the right amount of culture, beauty, history, and quirkiness.<\/p>\n<p>So, for us, Budapest wins this one.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Getting_around_Prague_and_Budapest\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Getting_around_Prague_and_Budapest\"><\/span>Getting around Prague and Budapest<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Prague wins here, but this one is almost unfair, as you can walk around Prague so easily that you don\u2019t really need public transportation. You can\u2019t really beat the ability to just walking everywhere. Now that I think of this, I don\u2019t think we ever used public transports within Prague\u2026<\/p>\n<p>Budapest, on the other hand, has a few attractions that cluster (the castle district for example) and you can do them together, but then others are much further away. The good <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/news\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"2\" title=\"News\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">news<\/a> is that the public transports in Budapest are simply great! They are very very cheap and you can hop on very quickly and easily.<\/p>\n<p>Budapest loses this one, but honestly, it\u2019s one of the best cities to travel around and it would win against almost every other city in the world.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"632\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Old-Town-square-Prague.jpg\" alt=\"Best Central European Capital?\" class=\"wp-image-16519\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Old-Town-square-Prague.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Old-Town-square-Prague-300x185.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Old-Town-square-Prague-768x474.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"632\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Old-Town-square-Prague.jpg\" alt=\"Best Central European Capital?\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-16519\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Old-Town-square-Prague.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Old-Town-square-Prague-300x185.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Old-Town-square-Prague-768x474.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption> Old Town square in Prague<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Prague_or_Budapest_Debate_%E2%80%93_The_people\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Prague_or_Budapest_Debate_%E2%80%93_The_people\"><\/span>Prague or Budapest Debate \u2013 The people<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The locals in a travel destination can make a trip much better, or much worse! They are the ones living there and the ones who know everything about it and being able to have a nice talk can really improve the whole experience.<\/p>\n<p>Our experience tells us that the Czechs are much more reserved and cold than the Hungarians. In Budapest, we were almost always greeted with smiles, people were helpful and seemed pleased to have you around, which is always nice. In Prague, the locals seem to be more indifferent to us. In general, they weren\u2019t rude but weren\u2019t very friendly either. This is probably a side effect of having more tourists for a longer time.<\/p>\n<p>We really need to mention one other thing about the locals of both towns, but particularly from Budapest\u2026 They are very easy on the eyes! Both boys and girls are seriously good looking.<\/p>\n<p>Moving on ( \ud83d\ude42 ), Budapest has to win this one.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Accommodation\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Accommodation\"><\/span>Accommodation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>On this heading, we usually discuss which town has better hotels, the variety, and range of accommodations. However, both towns have an incredible range of offers, from great hotels to cheaps hostels and AirBnBs.<\/p>\n<p>In spite of this, you should really book in advance because these are two of the most popular towns in Europe and in peak season the best options get sold out quickly. When visiting either of the cities we usually reserve our accommodations through booking.<\/p>\n<p>This is a tie.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_nightlife_of_Prague_vs_Budapest\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_nightlife_of_Prague_vs_Budapest\"><\/span>The nightlife of Prague vs Budapest<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Both Prague and Budapest are well-known for its nightlife and having plenty of famous things to do after dawn. Though we aren\u2019t really wild party people believe that you\u2019ll be happy with what either town has to offer in this regard.<\/p>\n<p>Budapest, in particular, has its famous ruins bars, which are one of the trademarks of the city. These are old warehouses and factories turned in to hip bars. While Prague is famous for the really wild and even naughty parties.<\/p>\n<p>We really need to mention that Budapest is one of the most beautiful cities in the world at night. Everything lights up perfectly creating a dreamy and even romantic environment. Prague is nice, beautiful, and vibrant, but it\u2019s not as memorable.<\/p>\n<p>For us, Budapest wins this one, but it really really depends on what you are looking for. If you want to party hard, then Prague is the better option.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"631\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Budapest-Tram.jpg\" alt=\"best city Budapest or Prague\" class=\"wp-image-16542\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Budapest-Tram.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Budapest-Tram-300x185.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Budapest-Tram-768x473.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"631\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Budapest-Tram.jpg\" alt=\"best city Budapest or Prague\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-16542\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Budapest-Tram.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Budapest-Tram-300x185.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Budapest-Tram-768x473.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption>Old Budapest tram<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Prague_or_Budapest_The_Food_debate\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Prague_or_Budapest_The_Food_debate\"><\/span>Prague or Budapest: The Food debate<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This is an important one\u2026 at least for us, we are a bit of foodie and whenever we travel we need to try everything new we see, and what we saw in Budapest was much more tempting than in Prague.<\/p>\n<p>Prague has a huge variety of restaurants which should cater to your needs, but we felt that it misses on signature dishes, things you need to eat in Prague or meals that you\u2019ll remember for a long time. Actually, the only thing that came to the top of my head was the chimney cake which is sold literally everywhere in Prague. The other things weren\u2019t really that memorable. Goulash is also linked to Prague, but we never tried it there, and for us, goulash is a synonym of Budapest.<\/p>\n<p>In Budapest, the variety and quality of the food are simply better. Some of the things you should eat in Budapest are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Chicken Paprika \u2013 one of the most famous dishes in Hungary which includes tender chicken and lots of paprika.<\/li>\n<li>Beef Goulash \u2013 a soup or stew (depending on who you ask) with slow-cooked meat and lots of paprika.<\/li>\n<li>Langos \u2013 a deep-fried dough that\u2019s the Hungarian take on street food. It\u2019s as delicious as unhealthy, but we really recommend you to try it.<\/li>\n<li>Dobos Tarte \u2013 chocolate buttercream with thin layers of sponge cake<\/li>\n<li>Chimney cake \u2013 similar to the one in Prague.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For all these reasons, Budapest has to win this one.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Langos-Budapest.jpg\" alt=\"Which is the best Budapest or Prague?\" class=\"wp-image-16528\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Langos-Budapest.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Langos-Budapest-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Langos-Budapest-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Langos-Budapest.jpg\" alt=\"Which is the best Budapest or Prague?\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-16528\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Langos-Budapest.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Langos-Budapest-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Langos-Budapest-768x512.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption>Street food in Budapest \u2013 Langos<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Budapest_vs_Prague_Climate\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Budapest_vs_Prague_Climate\"><\/span>Budapest vs Prague Climate<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You may be wondering how is the climate is each city and if it can affect your trip\u2026 You should know that the climate in Budapest and in Prague are very similar. Both have hot summers and cold winters and rainfalls are spread through the year with the rainiest season being summer (particularly June). Also, during Summers the days are much longer than in Winters and can reach 16 hours of daylight.<\/p>\n<p>So this is a tie and it really isn\u2019t a factor when choosing between Budapest and Prague, but it may be important to have a look at the expected weather if you are still deciding when to go to Prague or Budapest!<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_is_safer_Prague_or_Budapest\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_is_safer_Prague_or_Budapest\"><\/span>Which is safer? Prague or Budapest?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Both Prague and Budapest are relatively safe cities. In fact, the statistics suggest that a tourist would need to be very unlucky to be involved in a crime, particularly a violent one.<\/p>\n<p>The biggest risk in either city is pickpocketing and scams. These are relatively common in the most touristy areas and the more people a place has the more you need to be sharp.<\/p>\n<p>During our trips to both capitals, we have never felt unsafe and we tend to walk around everywhere, both during the day and the night. Looking at the statistics, Prague is a bit safer than Budapest and therefore wins this one.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"560\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Denube-River-Budapest.jpg\" alt=\"Budapest or Prague\" class=\"wp-image-16532\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Denube-River-Budapest.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Denube-River-Budapest-300x164.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Denube-River-Budapest-768x420.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"560\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Denube-River-Budapest.jpg\" alt=\"Budapest or Prague\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-16532\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Denube-River-Budapest.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Denube-River-Budapest-300x164.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Denube-River-Budapest-768x420.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption> Chain Bridge in Budapest<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_is_more_expensive_Budapest_or_Prague\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_is_more_expensive_Budapest_or_Prague\"><\/span>Which is more expensive? Budapest or Prague?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>While both towns are inexpensive when compared to other European capitals like Paris, London or Berlin, Prague is definitely more expensive than Budapest. In fact, Prague\u2019s prices have been steadily increasing in the last years, both due to tourism and the economic growth of Czechia.<\/p>\n<p>When <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.numbeo.com\/cost-of-living\/compare_cities.jsp?country1=Hungary&amp;city1=Budapest&amp;country2=Czech+Republic&amp;city2=Prague&amp;displayCurrency=EUR\">comparing prices in Budapest and Prague<\/a> it\u2019s fairly clear that Budapest is cheaper in almost every aspect. Plus, if we look at the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.priceoftravel.com\/world-cities-by-price-backpacker-index\/\">backpacker index<\/a>, Budapest is the 42nd cheapest city with a cost of 33 USD per person per day, while Prague is only the 69th with a cost of 47 USD per person per day.<\/p>\n<p>Many of the tourist attractions in both Budapest and Prague are free or very very cheap, though some must do things like the thermal baths in Budapest and the Prague Castle are obviously not free. In our experience, it\u2019s still possible to find very cheap meals and hotels in Budapest, while in Prague hotels are becoming more expensive but meals are still affordable, outside the restaurants in the tourist areas.<\/p>\n<p>So, Budapest wins this one easily, but you should note that Prague is also affordable.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_is_more_crowded_Prague_or_Budapest\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_is_more_crowded_Prague_or_Budapest\"><\/span>Which is more crowded? Prague or Budapest<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Prague, clearly. During the peak season in the Summer, Prague is very crowded. In fact, I would strongly suggest you don\u2019t go to Prague in the summer. The town center of Prague is quite small, and the tourists tend to gather together in the same places, the old square, Charles Bridge and Prague\u2019s Castle which only makes things worse\u2026<\/p>\n<p>Budapest, on the other hand, is also having more and more tourists but it\u2019s still far from Prague\u2019s crowds. It\u2019s also a much wider town where people spread through many more locations. Last time we went to Budapest, we already felt that some places, like the Market, were way too crowded and had become a tourist trap, but as a whole, the city is still lovely, even in peak season.<\/p>\n<p>So, Budapest clearly wins this one. Plus, the timing of your visit is a crucial factor for choosing if you are visiting Prague or Budapest. If you have to travel in Summer, choose Budapest, If you are traveling during the low season, you should be OK with both Budapest and Prague.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Medieval-Astronomical-clock-Prague.jpg\" alt=\"Prague or Budapest\" class=\"wp-image-16510\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Medieval-Astronomical-clock-Prague.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Medieval-Astronomical-clock-Prague-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Medieval-Astronomical-clock-Prague-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Medieval-Astronomical-clock-Prague.jpg\" alt=\"Prague or Budapest\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-16510\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Medieval-Astronomical-clock-Prague.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Medieval-Astronomical-clock-Prague-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Medieval-Astronomical-clock-Prague-768x432.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption> Medieval Astronomical clock in Prague<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\">\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"So_Budapest_or_Prague_whos_the_winner\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"So,_Budapest_or_Prague,_who%E2%80%99s_the_winner\"><\/span>So, Budapest or Prague, who\u2019s the winner?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Mathematically, Budapest clearly wins this contest, 7-3 (with 3 draws). However, this is a much closer call than it may look as in many items the difference is very small and it really depends on what you want and your preferences.<\/p>\n<p>By now you have probably realized that we really like Budapest and we believe it is one of the best tourist destinations in the world, with plenty of things to like and very few downsides. Prague is also a great option and it would probably win a showdown in 90% of the other cities.<\/p>\n<p>In hindsight, you should choose Budapest over Prague if:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>You are traveling in Summer;<\/li>\n<li>Your budget is really tight;<\/li>\n<li>You are a foodie;<\/li>\n<li>You like to mingle with the locals;<\/li>\n<li>You want to explore unique peculiarities like the Thermal Baths and the Ruin Bars;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div data-gyg-href=\"https:\/\/widget.getyourguide.com\/default\/activites.frame\" data-gyg-locale-code=\"en-US\" data-gyg-widget=\"activities\" data-gyg-number-of-items=\"3\" data-gyg-cmp=\"Hungary\" data-gyg-partner-id=\"5AW89LS\" data-gyg-placement=\"content-middle\" data-gyg-q=\"Budapest\"><\/div>\n<p> <script async=\"\" defer src=\"https:\/\/widget.getyourguide.com\/v2\/widget.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>On the other hand, you should choose Prague over Budapest if:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>You want a fairy tale town;<\/li>\n<li>You only have a couple of days to travel;<\/li>\n<li>You are looking for a wild nightlife;<\/li>\n<li>You want to walk everywhere and have everything incredibly accessible;<\/li>\n<li>You the most vibrant and bustling city center with thousands of people having fun.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div data-gyg-href=\"https:\/\/widget.getyourguide.com\/default\/activites.frame\" data-gyg-locale-code=\"en-US\" data-gyg-widget=\"activities\" data-gyg-number-of-items=\"3\" data-gyg-cmp=\"Prague\" data-gyg-partner-id=\"5AW89LS\" data-gyg-placement=\"content-middle\" data-gyg-q=\"Prague\"><\/div>\n<p> <script async=\"\" defer src=\"https:\/\/widget.getyourguide.com\/v2\/widget.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\">\n<p>Both cities are generally pretty, inexpensive, very safe and with plenty of things to do and see! You are bound to have a great time both in Prague and Budapest! After all, there\u2019s a reason (or many) why they are so popular!<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"621\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Buda-Castle-Budapest.jpg\" alt=\"Prague vs Budapest\" class=\"wp-image-16534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Buda-Castle-Budapest.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Buda-Castle-Budapest-300x182.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Buda-Castle-Budapest-768x466.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"621\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Buda-Castle-Budapest.jpg\" alt=\"Prague vs Budapest\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-16534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Buda-Castle-Budapest.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Buda-Castle-Budapest-300x182.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Buda-Castle-Budapest-768x466.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption> Buda Castle in Budapest<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Pin for later<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Prague-or-Budapest.jpg\" alt=\"Prague or Budapest\" class=\"wp-image-16578\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Prague-or-Budapest.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Prague-or-Budapest-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Prague-or-Budapest.jpg\" alt=\"Prague or Budapest\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-16578\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Prague-or-Budapest.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Prague-or-Budapest-200x300.jpg 200w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\"><\/figure>\n<p class=\"dpsp-share-text \">Sharing is caring!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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When planning a trip to central Europe, this is a question that many people face and it\u2019s a difficult one to answer. 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