10 Best Cities to Visit in Eastern Europe

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9. Budapest, Hungary

Budapest is a city of contrasts—split by the Danube into historic Buda and energetic Pest. Thermal baths are the city’s signature experience, with grand complexes like Széchenyi offering a uniquely relaxing way to sightsee.

The Hungarian Parliament, Fisherman’s Bastion, and Chain Bridge add architectural drama, while ruin bars give Budapest a youthful, creative edge. It’s elegant, atmospheric, and surprisingly affordable.