Budapest: A Critical Guide

by András Török

A cult book: Budapest: a critical guide is now in its fourth fully revised edition. Five walks, illustrated with spectacularly clear isometric maps, full practical details, chapterson 'That Awful Hungarian Language' and 'Budapest for Serious Addicts' make it the most complete guide available today. This book invites the traveler to join in the spirit-charming, exuberant, lyrical, grandiose - of what is certainly one of the most beautiful and fascinating cities of Europe.

Genres: Travel, Hungary, Nonfiction, Hungarian Literature

244 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1991

Reviews

[Мария Бахарева]

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

[Avery]

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]

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

[Diana]

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]

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.

[Paul Matusz]

The way it was written, I was expecting the part B, with trips, to be equally as detailed and full of interesting details as part A. Nonetheless, this is a very interesting read, for a person who's been to BP several times. I didn't have the time to go on any of the suggested trips - albeit I'll do my best next time I'm visiting - but they sounded great.

[Amanda]

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]

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]

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]

The best book about Budapest.