Online Holiday Booking: Budapest

By Author: Bonny Kominek
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When we start to plan a holiday, many of us will turn to the web before heading down to our local travel agent. The internet offers great deals, reams of information and a large number of booking services all accessible from the comfort of our own homes.

From airlines to travel insurers to hotel booking services, the range of sites available to help us plan our travels is vast. There are some websites offering booking services for a range of destinations and others are more location specific.

If you are planning a break in Budapest, Hungary''s buzzing capital, you may be pleased to learn that there are many websites available that could help inform you of the best travel choices to make, the finest sights to see and the most popular hotels. Sources of information range from professional travel writers to hotel booking services to blog writing students. Here''s a look at a few of the most useful:

1. Octopus Travel, covering a huge number of global destinations, offers a range of accommodation solutions and special offers including many Budapest Hotels. If you are a little intimidated by the choice, a review ...
... website like Trip Advisor could help you to pick the best.

2. Once you''ve got your hotel sorted you can start to plan the fun stuff. LeCool.com is a trendy site that provides up to date info on the hottest, hippest attractions in eight popular cities across Europe, including Budapest. Once you have signed up with your email address you can access their advice free of charge.

3. If you like to see a place from a native''s point of view then Spotted by Locals could be a useful site for you. Willing inhabitants from a number of locations kindly offer up their inside knowledge to help our holidays run smoothly so you can get to know Budapest like a local.

4. The site budapestcafebabel is a must-see for anyone planning a trip to the Hungarian capital. Locals communicate gems of knowledge covering the city''s culture, history and local events. It gives rare insight into Budapest life from a wide range of Budapest''s citizens, providing a true spectrum of perspectives on the city.

5. Finally, it is worth checking out the official tourist page on Hungary''s major tourism website, even if you only use it to get the local bus timetable. Bonny Kominek writes professional travel articles and was inspired by Octopustravel.com to provide further information on other useful online resources including Budapest hotels.