Budapest: A Critical Guide

by András Török

The ultimate insider's guide to Budapest. Complete with foolproof maps, plans and practical information. Andras Torok invites the traveller to participate in the spirit - alternatively charming, grandiose, and lyrical - of one of Europe's most beautiful and fascinating cities. This edition has been extensively revised and updated. "A humorous and intimate book." - The New York Times; "Enthusiastic and irreplaceable." - Times Literary Supplement.

Genres: Travel, Hungary, Nonfiction, Hungarian Literature

Paperback

First published January 1, 1991

Reviews

[Мария Бахарева · Rating 5 out of 5]

У меня, разумеется, последнее издание, а не это. Замечательный путеводитель, который очень интересно и читать просто так, и использовать по назначению.

[Avery · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the best travel guide I've ever read. I hope I can someday find a book for any other city or region of the world that is remotely as good as this one.

[Mirau · Rating 5 out of 5]

Superb, though the English translation is a bit faulty sometimes. Still, one of the better guides for Budapest.

[Diana · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is what all guide books should be - personal history, a sense of place, a sense of your place within a place. Go to Lonely Planet if you need to know what hostel to stay in; go to Torok if you care about the neighborhood within which your hostel is located.

[Gill's likes reading · Rating 5 out of 5]

A book full of wit is very informative about Hungary, its history, and personal opinion. This is a book you can read for pleasure without ever visiting Hungary. I bought this book before a short break to Budapest and quickly became enthralled in Torok's style of writing. He gives historical, political and general interesting information unlike any guide book on the market.

Some of the information has changed regarding some restaurants, but it is certainly worth following the walks he suggests in detail. This is a book to read and savour before you go.

[Amanda · Rating 5 out of 5]

It is also on my bedside table. I have not been to Budapest in years and do not foresee going in the near future. But this book makes me want to go. It is intelligent and funny. Torok is like a friend who takes you around and shows you his home . . . which is exactly what he is doing.

[Norbert Lochmann · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great guide indeed, which lets you discover Budapest almost with a friend. Very personal at times and always interesting, providing you with a lot of background information. Recommended if you want to visit a Budapest.

[Gabriela · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very useful and written in a wicked manner. Now off to the city to explore the newly discovered sites thanks to this book :)

[Matt Ackerman · Rating 5 out of 5]

The best book about Budapest.