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Budapest is the capital of Hungary, and with a population of 1.8 million citizens, it is by far the largest city in the country. The city is often referred to as the Paris of the east, and deserves this name. It bears some resemblance to Prague, but is larger and friendlier. The picturesque setting on two sides of the Danube, the nine connecting bridges, and the villas and public buildings from the fin-de-siècle era really make Budapest one of the most enjoyable cities in Europe.

Debrecen, the second most populated Hungarian town, was twice capital of Hungary in history. First in 1849 during the revolution and war of independence, secondly during the Second World War. Debrecen also called "The Calvinist Rome", because the inhabitants converted to the new faith in the 16th century, and the town became the centre of Calvinism.

"The town of waters" situated half way between the Austrian and the Hungarian capitals at the meeting point of the rivers Danube, Rába and Rábca, is the third most important monumental town in the country. During the course of long, hectic centuries it has been inhabited by Celts and Romans, nominated bishopric see by the first Hungarian king, Stephen I, invaded by the Tartars, mortgaged to the duke of Austria, seized by the Turks and conquered even by Napoleon's troops. It is a significant school town, Jedlik Ányos, inventor of the dynamo, is only one celebrity among many who once taught there. Most of its protected buildings are to be found within the 16th century walls.

Located in the northern part of Hungary, in Nógrád county, in the Cserhát Mountains, about 100 km northeast of Budapest, the small picturesque village of Hollókő is one of Hungary’s most popular attractions. Hollókő was developed mainly during the 17th and 18th centuries, its traditional rural houses preserve the cultural heritage of local Palóc families. The village conservation area consists of 58 houses and a small church. The village is a representative of single street village type characteristics of the region.

Siofok Hungary is set on the southern shore of Lake Balaton and boasts a beach more than ten miles long. It’s the largest town on Hungary’s largest lake and has the greatest beach area. As such, it is one of the most fashionable resorts in the country, drawing tourists from nearby Budapest and all over Hungary. The lake is quite shallow with an average depth only ten feet so a Siofok holiday is quite attractive to families with young children. Such shallow water also means invitingly warm water temperatures (about 80 degrees Fahrenheit) in the summer. Foreign visitors also travel to Siofok from the rest of Europe, the U.K., and increasingly from the United States.

As in Hungary itself, Pecs tourism has increased dramatically since the end of the Soviet Era, and there are ample Pecs hotels and Hungary apartments that are available for longer stays. The hills surrounding the city are quite beautiful, and boast some Pecs hotels with excellent restaurants. When you go to Pecs travel into the Mecsek Hills for some of the best dining and hiking in the region.

The city of Eger, with its one thousand-year history, heroic past, rich monuments, famous wines and thermal baths is one of the most famous towns of Hungary. Eger is usually considered to be a historic town, yet it is also noted for its splendid Baroque architecture, wine, thermal and medicinal waters and lively student population. It became an episcopal seat as early as the 1th century, during the reign of St. Stephen, the first king of Hungary. Disaster struck the town many times: it was practically destroyed during the invasion of the Tatars, but its fortress, built in the 13th century, played a major role in defence during the wars of the Turkish era. Captain István Dobó and a handful of his soldiers withstood the attack of the Turkish army 40 times superior in force to his 2000 defenders for 38 days in 1552, and eventually forced the Turks to withdraw.