Granta City Guides: Budapest

Once the elegant second city of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, Budapest, the "Queen of the Danube," is now being rediscovered as one of the liveliest and most attractive destinations in Europe. With this guide in hand, you will be able to make the most of your stay in this fascinating city. In a series of walks, arranged by district, it explores all the major sites as well as little-known treasures. There is also an outstanding selection of  hotels, cafés, and restaurants, many of them redolent of the city's days of imperial splendor.