Budapest is a paradise for explorers. Keep your senses primed and you ll discover something wonderful an architectural gem, distant strains of Liszt, a killer cherry studel at every turn. Steve Fallon, Lonely Planet Writer Our Promise You can trust our travel information because Lonely Planet authors visit the places we write about, each and every edition. We never accept freebies for positive coverage so you can rely on us to tell it like it is. Inside This Book 169 restaurants reviewed43 cafes and cake shops11 steamy thermal baths4 city walking tours1 enormous hilltop palaceComprehensive map sectionFeature coverage of top sightsRange of planning toolsIn-depth background on Budapest s history, architecture and more