Budapest if full of trends and cool coffee shops. Everywhere you go you will see a nice coffee place to sit in. During our 9 days in Budapest we sat in several coffee shops, I chose my favorite ones for you, and here is the list.

Coffee shops Budapest

Alexandra coffee shop

This coffee shop is located on the second floor of a big book store.
If you want to feel that you are drinking coffee in a palace, don’t miss this place.

When you arrive to the entrance of the place you feel the luxury of it. Everyone is beautifully dressed and the design in incredibly impressive. I had never seen such a luxurious design of a coffee shop. You need to wait for a host that will take you to your table.

There many different types of coffee, chocolate drinks, and tea. There are also specials with whipped cream and different flavours. There are also different types of cakes and pastries.

We ordered a regular cappuccino with a brownie chocolate cake. And a special coffee with whipped cream and Nutella, and on the side a butter croissant. It was so delicious. Everything looked and tasted amazing.

The prices are a little bit higher than in other coffee shops in Budapest but it’s worth the money no doubt.

Opening hours: everyday 10:00-20:00
Address
Budapest, Andrássy út 39, 1061 Hungary

 

Eco Cafe

A cozy and organic coffee shop.
If you are looking for a place to sit and work on your laptop or just to come and drink a good coffee with an amazing sandwich or cake, then this is the place to go.

During our stay in Budapest, we had to work a little bit. Every time we wanted to work, we went to this place and sat there for hours. The atmosphere is very welcoming and nice, the coffee is very good, and the service is great. I fell in love with their toasted mozzarella sandwich, I think that I ate there about 3 times for lunch just because it was so good. Also their desserts are wonderful and healthy. I tried the carob orange ball.

They have a stamping ticket so every 10 coffees, one is free.

Opening hours: everyday 07:00-19:00 on Saturday and Sunday it opens at 08:00
Address
Budapest, Andrássy út 68, 1062 Hungary

 

Cafe Noe Cukraszda

A coffee shop in the Jewish quarter. We arrived at this place thanks to our wonderful guide tour Jorje, since we were online during this tour (just me and my husband), he suggested to stop at that place for a coffee and a great cake, and of course we couldn’t say no to this offer:) He recommended we try the Jewish cake flodni. It’s the signature cake of this place. We took a slice of the cake to share and 3 cappuccinos. The cake was made with layers of: palm jam, walnuts, apples and poppy seeds. It was so tasty and all the flavors combined perfectly.

It was a great recommendation. So if you are wandering around in the Jewish quarter, then stop for a coffee and a cake there. I’m sure that the other cakes are also great.

Opening hours: Monday – Friday 10:00-19:00
Sunday and Saturday it’s closed
Address
Budapest, Wesselényi u. 13, 1077 Hungary


Bite Cafe

A great bakery that serves good coffee and great pastries. Their signature pastries are rolls in flavours of: chocolate, vanilla, and cinnamon. Many come there and take away, while others stay to sit there to drink coffee and to eat a roll. I tried the cinnamon roll which was awesome.

Usually I don’t like this kind of pastry, but it was crunchy and the cream on it was so good. You need to try it at least once while travelling in Budapest

Opening hours : Monday – Saturday 07:00-20:00
Sunday 08:00-19:00
Address
Budapest, Teréz krt. 62, 1066 Hungary

 

Budapest is full of high-quality restaurants, cheap prices, good service and all this with a great atmosphere. No doubts that while traveling in Budapest you will have an amazing culinary experience. You can find there are many local restaurants, varying between Asian restaurants, vegan, and vegetarian ones and actually any type of restaurant that you wish to find.

Recommended restaurants

Hungarian restaurants

Regos Vendeglo

A Hungarian restaurant designed beautifully and suitable for a pleasant dinner or for a fun lunch. In the menu there are a lot of normal dishes and also special ones. We asked from the waiter to recommend us two starters and two main dishes.

He recommended us a bean soup with meat and salty pancakes stuffed with meat. And for the main dishes he recommended type of a type of gnocchi with mushrooms and a paprika sauce, and a deer dish. All the dishes were so good. The flavors were wonderful and even though I initially didn’t want to try the deer, I ended up tasting it and really loved it.

The service was excellent. Don’t miss this restaurant.
Price range: starters 2-6 euro, main dishes 6-11 euro.
Opening hours every day 12:00-22:00
Address
Budapest, Szófia u. 33, 1068 Hungary

 

Pater Bonifac Kisvendeglot

A Hungarian restaurant close to hero’s round.
The restaurant is cozy and intimate with a varied menu of local dishes. The atmosphere and the food were great. We took a mushroom soup and goulash dish. They were very good and filling.

Price range:
Starters 2-4 euro, 4-13 euro. Most of the main dishes are in range of 4-6 euro and only a few with higher prices.
Opening hours
every day 11:00-22:00
Address
Budapest, Dózsa György út 108, 1068 Hungary

 

Vegan restaurant

Slow Foodiez

The best vegan restaurant I have ever eaten in! It’s worth to eat breakfast or lunch there. I really recommend it even if you are not vegan.

We ordered a green shake that was very cheap and it was so refreshing. As a starter we ordered hazelnut soup (we shared it) that was creamy and with dedicated tastes. For our main dishes we chose a vegan sausage made from nuts that was served with a potato and cabbage salad on the side.

It was a filling and tasty dish in a Hungarian style. And the second dish we had was ravioli with spinach and cashew cheese and it was by far the tastiest ravioli I ever ate. So good!! I want to eat it again 🙂

For desert we took a chocolate orange cake and a mango with apricot cake. Those were excellent too.
They have special dishes every day and good breakfast. You should definitely go there.

BTW the restaurant change their menu often, so unfortunately there is a chance that when you be there, the Ravioli dish won’t be in the menu.

Price range:
starters 2-4 euro, main dishes 5-8 euro.
Opening hours
Tuesday -Sunday 10:00-18:00 on Monday it’s closed
Address
Budapest, Szondi u. 11, 1067 Hungary

 

Vietnamese restaurant
Dang Muoi Pho Bistro

From the moment you enter the restaurant you smell Vietnam’s spices: cardamom, eugenia, garlic, and other good smells. The menu has a big variety of authentic Vietnamese dishes. For starters we ordered steamed spring rolls stuffed with shrimp, egg, pork, and vegetables. It was a light and tasty appetizer. For main dishes we ordered pho soup (I must mention that the large sized bowl is huge 🙂 so ask for it only if you are very hungry).

And another dish called “bun cha” that is one of my favorite Vietnamese dishes (meat, vermicelli noodles, and the best sauce ever). All the dishes were very delicious and really reminded me of Vietnam.

There is no AC in the restaurant so if it’s a hot day, you should take it into consideration.

Price range: 3-8 euro
Opening hours: every day 10:00-22:00
Address
Budapest, u 1065, Nagymező u. 51, 1065 Hungary

 

Black Cab burger

After a 3 hour tour in the Jewish quarter we were very hungry, so a hamburger was a great solution for us. I remembered that my friend had recommended me a good hamburger place so we decided to follow her suggestion.

We ordered two hamburgers: one was 220 g and the other 300 g with toppings and one side dish of French fries.
The hamburger was cooked perfectly and the bun was very good and of the right size (same size has the hamburger itself) the toppings were good, so it was a definitely a wise decision to go there.

Price range: 1.5-7 euro
Opening hours 11:00-23:45
Address
They have two branches:
Budapest, 1088, Rákóczi út 19, 1088 Hungary
Budapest, Mester u. 46, 1095 Hungary

 

Indian Restaurant

Taj Mahal

Great Indian restaurant with cool vibes and full of people. The restaurant is pretty big, but it’s full most of the time. The waitresses all wear traditional Indian clothes and the place is decorated really nicely.

We ordered two vegetarian dishes: palak paneer (Indian cheese with spinach), malai kofta (Indian dumplings), fish in curry sauce, and basmati rice. The dishes were so good. We really enjoyed our dinner there. If you are an Indian food fan you will love this restaurant.

Price range
Starters 1.5-6 euro, vegetarian dishes 5-8 euro, meat dishes 8-10 euro, fish dishes 9-13 euro.
Opening hours:
Tuesday-Sunday 12:00-23:00
Monday it’s closed
Address
Budapest, Szondi u. 40, 1067 Hungary

Roman and I went on a couple trip to Georgia Europe with the purpose of doing some hiking trails in the mountains and between villages, to enjoy the amazing nature of Georgia and also to be in authentic villages and eat local food.
We traveled there in October and luckily we had perfect weather without rain. It should be taken into account that the month of October can be rainy and then it is not possible to go on hiking trails. It is best to come to Georgia in the months of June to September.
We started our route in the capital city of Tbilisi where we arrived by direct flight from Israel.
Our trip was full of walking and in retrospect I would have added another day or two to rest.
In any case, this trip exceeded all our expectations and we are already waiting for our next trip there and this time it will be in a different lineup with our two daughters.

Tips before flying to Georgia

SIM abroad

I personally recommend using an ESIM, which is an electronic SIM, and recommend Airalo. I was very satisfied with their user experience (simple tutorial videos for operating the SIM card) and everything worked without any special problems. I wrote more about them in an extended post on the subject of taking a SIM card abroad and also about other options such as buying a local SIM card.

Blog followers have a 15% discount code for the Airalo company to purchase an ESIM – to redeem the discount, click on this link. The discount code is already included in the link. See it at checkout.

The biggest drawback at the moment is that some devices do not support an electronic SIM. How can you know if your device supports the electronic card? Very simple: go to this link and you can see. Link to which devices support ESIM.

Car rental in Georgia

I do not recommend renting a car in Georgia, there are bumpy roads and the drivers there drive really fast. It is best to take local taxis and the train. In addition, it is also possible to go on organized trips in some places or on jeep trips.
If so, you decide to rent a car then you can search for a car in the search engine Papam Papam. Personally, I really like to search through them because they save me time (instead of going to several websites) and they also have the option of filtering out non-recommended rental companies.

Attractions in Georgia

There are two websites through which you can find various attractions in Cyprus such as wine tours, jeep tours and more. I recommend searching on the following sites: Get your guide and Viator.

Tbilisi, Georgia

How many days to be there? 1 day- 3 days

Lodging in Tbilisi

We booked a shared room in a hostel called Nest Hostel Tbilisi in advance, and coordinated with them to pick us from the airport because we landed in the middle of the night.

The room had 4 beds and a shared bathroom with other rooms as well. It cost us 40 Lari. There is also an option to request a private room and it cost 70 Lari (I guess the prices might have changed since we were there). We were pleased with this hostel, the workers there are super nice and the location is great.

Things to do in Tbilisi

Trips and tours from Tbilisi

Book tickets to Tbilisi: City Highlights Guided Walking Tour
Book tickets to Tbilisi: Cooking Class with a Local Family
Book tickets to trip from Tbilisi: Kazbegi, Gudauri & Zhinvali Guided Group Tour
Book tickets to a Day Trip to Kakheti Wine Region Including Seven Wine Tastings

Mestia, Georgia

How to arrive to Mestia from Tbilisi?

Train to Zugdidi and then a taxi or marshrutka (minivan shared taxi) to Mestia.
The train departs every day at 21:50 and arrives at 06:30.
We booked a private car in the train. The road was cool and we slept all the way.

In Zugdidi we decided to share a taxi with another couple instead of the marshrutka, it cost almost the same. The way to Mestia was pretty stiff, I had nausea from all the spinning but at least the road was so beautiful that it helped. Also the driver stopped twice, once near a big dam and later near an amazing lake view. We arrived to Mestia at around 11:30am

How many days to spend in Mestia?

3-6 days. The trek to Ushguli takes about 3-4 days and there are other treks that you can do like one day to the cross on the mountain. It is also very nice to wander around Mestia.

Lodging in Mestia

Things to do in Mestia

I recommend you to go to the tourist center in Mestia town center. You can take maps for the treks for free and also see which other treks you can do.

Kazbegi, Georgia

How to arrive to Kazbegi?

If you get there from Mestia you can take a marshrutka to Zugdidi (around 4p, you need to check the schedule with them). From Zugdidi you can take a night train back to Tbilisi. From the train station you go to the marshrutka station. We waited there about 2 hours until the marshrutka arrived and got full.

If you go there from Tbilisi go to the marshrutka station near the train station around 8am (it’s worth checking the schedule)
It’s a ride of about 3.5 hours with a few stops.

How many days to be in Kazbegi?

3-4 days

Lodging in Kazbegi

Things to do in Kazbegi

Signagi Kazbegi

How to arrive Signagi?

If you go from Kazbegi, you can take a marshrutka from the town center to Tbilisi and from Tbilisi take a taxi.If you arrive from Tbilisi take a taxi.
We found another couple to share the taxi. It’s about 2 hours of ride.

How many days to stay there?

2-4 days

Lodging in Signagi

David Zndarshvili– a beautiful guesthouse with an amazing view and great people and food.

For more detailed information about Signagi visit our post “Signagi a town from the 18th century”

Tips and comments about Georgia

Everybody knows that Georgia is the perfect place for trekking. And if you didn’t, now you know.
But there is so much to see in Georgia and so many places to visit

I want to recommend you visit Signagi in the region of Kakheti. This is a town that is surrounded by walls from the 18th century. It’s an incredibly romantic town. It’s surrounded by wineries and vineyards. Because the town is uphill there is an amazing view from it.
There are great restaurants there, as well as markets, and unique things to do and see.

Lodging in Signagi

We stayed in David Dzanashvili’s Guesthouse Sighnaghi. We took a room on the second floor where there is a balcony that overlooks an amazing view of the ancient walls.

The room itself was big and clean and had a private bathroom (it was a big and good change for us, after the other rooms we had while trekking)

When we arrived at the guesthouse the owner (David’s wife) showed us the room and afterwards brought us bread and cheeses to the balcony. We sat there to eat the tasty cheese and enjoyed the breathtaking view.
It’s such a peaceful and relaxing town.
We arrived there after 7 days of challenging treks and this was a fantastic way to finish our trip.

Restaurant that we really loved in Signagi

Pheasant’s Tears – in the first evening we went to eat at this restaurant; what attracted us there was the fact that they have a winery in the basement (and we love wine 🙂 )
We also read that they have a tasting menu for wines and dishes, it sounded good for us.

This was an amazing choice and we had the best time.
Each dish was served with a different wine.

The wines had really strong and unique flavors. We really loved them. One of them was a red wine that smelled like blue cheese and another was a white wine with flavors of apricot but a delicate taste that was not like a liquor. We loved them so much that afterwards we bought the bottles of the two of them in order to take back home with us.

The dishes themselves were very nice and combined great with the wine. We also took a short tour of the winery.
That was an excellent dinner.

There are other great local restaurants that you can try, as well as restaurants that have BBQ. And it’s really fun to eat in the guesthouse itself. They cook great local food and, because the guesthouse is pretty big, the dinners there are with many other travelers so the atmosphere is so fun.



Things to do in Signagi

Wineries tour

On the second day we did a winery tour with David the guesthouse owner and with a couple from Spain that stayed in the guesthouse as well. David drove us from place to place and waited for us at each point. He was so friendly and nice. He stopped for us in 2 wineries, a monastery, a wine museum, and a huge wine factory. In each winery we tasted wines and had a tour. In the big factory we also had a tour and we saw the modern way they make wine. We bought 2 more bottles to take with us back home 🙂 Not everyone loved the Georgian wines because their flavors are very strong and different from the regular wines that we are used to drinking but we liked the unique flavors.

Wandering around in Signagi

just go and explore it by foot. It’s a small and really beautiful town. The people are super nice and always smiling. The town is not flat so even though it’s small, walking there can be a little bit exhausting.

Local market

In the town you will find small markets and small stalls on the street. We bought the Georgian cheese also to take back home. It’s so delicious with delicate flavors and it reminded me of a salty white cheese with a soft texture. We also bought some spices that they have. One of them was the spicy spice. It’s so good. I added it to all the dishes every time we ate.

Do a walk to the walls

The walls are from the 18th century and you can do a nice walk there and observe the fantastic view.

Get a massage

On the first day when we arrived we decided to spoil ourselves after all the trekking and find a place for a massage. We went to the Kaboni hotel and booked two massages for the both of us. I booked the sports massage which was strong and good for my muscles. I felt really loosened afterwards and it was a good way to start the vacation in Signagi.

So why visit Signagi?

Because it’s a beautiful small town with a unique atmosphere, great view, friendly people, great wineries, and food.
I definitely recommend to add this place to your bucket list in Georgia. You will feel like you went back in time and once you are there you won’t want to be anywhere else.

Barcelona is a city I know well, I’ve visited four times in total: three trips with my husband Roman (the last one in August 2025 with our daughters), and one trip many years ago with my cousin. After visiting the city as a family, I also wrote a detailed post about Barcelona with kids, including family-friendly tips and experiences.

On one occasion, we combined the visit with a trip to Palma de Mallorca, and on another with a vacation in Costa Brava. Barcelona is a city rich in attractions, excellent restaurants, tapas bars and sangria, diverse shopping stores, green parks, museums, impressive architectural buildings, and vibrant nightlife. It is a city that has everything, culture, cuisine, beaches, and a warm atmosphere. The locals are known for their joy of life and friendly attitude, making the visit especially enjoyable.

The post was last updated in February 2026

⛵ Sailing Trip with Barcelona Sailboats

When the weather is warm and pleasant, one of the nicest things to do in Barcelona is to go on a boat trip and see the city from a completely different perspective, from the sea. We did a short 40-minute sailing trip in the morning, but we found out that Barcelona Sailboats offers a longer 90-minute cruise that includes a glass of traditional Spanish cava as well as snacks and unlimited drinks included.

The trip departs from Port Olímpic and sails along Barcelona’s coastline, with beautiful views of the city’s most iconic landmarks along the way – the Sagrada Família, the W Hotel, the Mapfre Towers, the Agbar Tower, Montjuïc Hill, and Tibidabo. With small groups of up to 11 people, the experience feels relaxed and intimate, and it’s truly a wonderful and unique way to see the city from a new angle.
Next time we visit Barcelona, we’re planning to try this sailing experience ourselves.

Book a sunset sailing trip with Barcelona Sailboats

👜 Atelier Madre Barcelona

If you’re the kind of traveler who believes shopping should feel like discovering a secret, Atelier Madre is your kind of place. In on one of those quiet, charming streets in El Born, Atelier Madre is an atelier-slash-boutique where you can watch premium leather goods being handmade right in front of you. Think beautifully crafted wallets, uniquely shaped handbags, and pieces that you can personalize according to your taste.
Walk in and you’re not just entering a shop, it’s a working atelier. You’ll find leather hides stacked on tables, tools scattered across benches, and the artisans themselves shaping, stitching, and finishing each item by hand. Just traditional craftsmanship with a modern, quiet luxury vibe.

They only use vegetable-tanned leather from Igualada (Spain’s historic tanning city), and every product is designed, made, and sold under the same roof. Where: Carrer del Rec, 20 Hours: Mon–Sun, 11am to 8pm

🏛️ Casa Batlló

If this is your first time in Barcelona and you’re wondering where to start – Casa Batlló is undoubtedly the most iconic choice. Gaudí’s impressive building, located on Passeig de Gràcia, is considered one of his masterpieces and the most accessible jewel of Catalan modernism. In 2021, the visitor experience was completely renewed, and in 2022, the site was even awarded Europe’s Best Immersive Experience – an extraordinary experience worth every moment.

Casa Batlló is the ideal destination for anyone seeking to understand Gaudí’s work and the essence of Catalan Modernism. The building features multiple floors with curved spaces, unique windows, colorful mosaics, and imaginative designs that resemble a fantastical world. The 360-degree interactive cube offers a fascinating journey into the architect’s mind, and the use of innovative technology provides a unique experience unlike anywhere else in the world.

The building is one of the city’s most popular attractions, and its central location makes it very accessible. Children up to 12 years old enter for free, making it ideal for families. Casa Batlló is also an opportunity to experience art, architecture, and history together, an experience recommended for every visitor to Barcelona.

🚶 Gaudi Tour

There are many types of free tours based on tips that you can do in Barcelona. We chose the Gaudí tour with Runnerbean Tours. The tour is very interesting and lasts about three hours. It’s best to wear comfortable walking shoes.

Antoni Gaudí was a brilliant and innovative Catalan architect, considered one of the greatest influences on modern architecture in Barcelona and worldwide. His works are characterized by organic lines, use of natural materials, and unique shapes inspired by nature. During the tour, you visit buildings designed by Gaudí like Sagrada Familia, Park Güell, Casa Milà, and Casa Batlló, and learn the stories behind them and the unique methods he used.

Usually, when passing these buildings alone, you might not know much about them, but the tour provides in-depth information that helps better understand Gaudí’s huge influence on the cityscape and Catalan culture. The tour also offers insight into his inspirations and the special architectural art he created. We really enjoyed the tour and felt the experience was enriching and fascinating.

🥬 Santa Caterina Market

Santa Caterina Market is a great option for those looking for a local market experience that is calmer and more pleasant than the bustle of La Boqueria Market. It is a small, colorful market within walking distance from our hotel and just a few minutes from the Gothic Quarter. It has stalls with fresh produce like fruits and vegetables, cheeses, seafood, and meats.

After wandering a bit in the market, we sat down at a restaurant located right at its entrance. The place is very nice, with seating outside, at the bar inside, or at tables. The menu is very varied and includes tapas, seafood, meats, pastas, and more.

We ordered grilled calamari with asparagus, which seems to be one of the recommended dishes because we saw many people ordering it. It was amazing. We also ordered pasta with shrimp which was okay but not particularly exciting, and salmon tapas. Of course, we also drank sangria.
Prices in the restaurant are not cheap, and our meal cost 40 euros, but there is no doubt that the calamari dish was worth it. If you are in the area, it’s an excellent place to stop for a tasty lunch with a local atmosphere.

🌴 La Rambla Boulevard

You can’t visit Barcelona without walking along La Rambla, one of the most iconic and lively streets in the city. It is a wide and bustling boulevard that starts at Plaça de Catalunya and continues down to the port near the Columbus statue. No matter what time you arrive there, you will always find crowds of people, and that is exactly part of its charm.

Along the boulevard, there are countless colorful stalls, souvenir shops, street performances, and local artists. Additionally, there are restaurants and bars on both sides, so you can always stop for a coffee, a drink, or a light meal while strolling.

We walked there a few times, enjoyed the atmosphere, and took photos. It is a great place to soak in the city’s vibe, especially the first time you visit Barcelona.
A little tip for food lovers: The famous La Boqueria Market is located right next to the boulevard, a colorful and tasty experience highly recommended.

🍓 La Boqueria Market

If you are already on La Rambla, visiting La Boqueria Market is almost a must. It is one of the most famous and colorful markets in Europe, and without a doubt one of the main highlights of visiting Barcelona. The market is located adjacent to La Rambla and has been operating since the 13th century, but the current building dates from the 19th century. It offers both a culinary and visual experience.
The market is very large and packed with all kinds of delicacies: local cheeses, sausages, sweets, chocolates, fresh fruits and vegetables, fish, seafood, meats, pastries, spices, and freshly squeezed juices. Among the stalls are also small bars and food counters where you can sit and order hot dishes, tapas, drinks, and coffee.

Although prices at the bars and restaurants within the market are not cheap, the quality is very high, and the ingredients are extremely fresh. For those who prefer something lighter or simpler, the market also offers many stalls selling snacks, cut fruit cups, natural juice glasses, and a variety of treats to take away.
A recommended idea is to buy a variety of foods at the market and take them for a picnic in one of the city parks. Barcelona is full of pleasant public gardens suitable for this, such as Ciutadella Park or Montjuïc Hill, where you can enjoy food outdoors.

La Boqueria Market is not just a place to eat but also a place to soak in the local atmosphere, admire the design, smells, colors, and the vibrant rhythm of the city. It’s recommended to arrive in the morning or around noon when it is not too crowded yet.

🚌 Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

After breakfast, we went to Plaça Catalunya and boarded the tourist bus. The bus is a convenient and pleasant way to tour the city, especially when the trip time is short. There are three routes in different colors, each stopping at major points of interest. During the ride, you can listen to explanations about the sites in different languages, including Hebrew, through personal headphones. The bus allows you to get on and off at various stops, so you can customize the tour according to your time and interests. Additionally, there are seats on the upper deck where you can enjoy a pleasant breeze and an open view of the city.

Tickets for the bus can be purchased with free cancellation options.

⛪ Sagrada Familia

Sagrada Familia is one of the most famous churches in the world, designed by architect Antoni Gaudí and still under construction. The church is an important symbol of Barcelona and one of the main attractions in the city.

Entering the church is highly recommended but it is advisable to buy tickets in advance, especially with skip-the-line options, as very long queues can form at the entrance. The interior visit is very impressive, with unique design, stunning stained glass windows, and complex architectural works that reflect Gaudí’s special vision.

During our last visit, we only toured around the church. Previously, on a Gaudí tour, we received a lot of fascinating information about the history and artistic meanings of the church.
The location has very accessible public transportation. There is a tourist bus that passes every five minutes, allowing easy arrival and return. If one bus is full, you can wait calmly for the next one and avoid overcrowding.
Sagrada Familia is an unforgettable experience, both architecturally and in terms of the feeling of visiting a place still being built after more than a hundred years.

Tickets for guided tours with skip-the-line access are available with free cancellation options.

Combo tickets are also available for a guided tour of Sagrada Familia and Park Güell with skip-the-line and free cancellation.

🍷 Tapas and Sangria

In Barcelona, it’s hard to ignore the perfect combination of tapas with a cold glass of sangria. It seems like not a day went by without me drinking sangria, it’s tasty, refreshing, and priced so you want another one. It’s simply part of the local experience.
The city is full of tapas restaurants of every kind, and if you love tasting a variety of small dishes instead of ordering one main course, Barcelona is a culinary paradise. The world of tapas is not just food but away to socialize, drink, share, and feel part of the local culture.

One restaurant I really liked is Cerveseria Catalana, they have a large selection of tapas, a great atmosphere, and the place is always full of locals and tourists alike.
And don’t forget to finish the meal with the classic Catalan dessert, crema catalana, a dessert similar to crème brûlée but with a local twist. Definitely a sweet ending to a delicious meal.

🎨 Park Güell

Park Güell is one of the most iconic and spectacular sites in Barcelona, designed and decorated by the famous architect Antoni Gaudí. The Hop-On Hop-Off Bus stops about a 10-minute walk from the main entrance, which is centrally located (there is a map for arrival). Entrance through the main gate costs 7.5 euros for adults. However, there is an option to enter through the second gate, which requires a fairly long climb, and there the entrance is free. Twice we climbed the stairs through this gate, and the last time we entered through the main entrance. The park uniquely combines organic architecture with nature, featuring colorful sculptures, fountains, and terraces with stunning views of the city. Although the park is quite crowded, anyone coming to Barcelona must visit it.

Tickets for guided tours in Park Güell with skip-the-line and free cancellation options are available.

Combo tickets for a guided tour of Sagrada Familia and Park Güell with skip-the-line and free cancellation are also available.

🔬 Science Museum in Barcelona

The CosmoCaixa Barcelona Museum is a huge and diverse museum that can fill an entire day of visiting. It is one of the most impressive science museums around. The museum includes a replica of the Amazon rainforest with a complete ecosystem, consisting of crocodiles, various species of animals, and plants typical to the area. In addition, it features fascinating exhibitions in physics, robots, optical illusions, and more. The place is suitable for all ages, exciting both adults and children.

One of the main attractions in the museum is the Geological Wall, which includes seven sections of real rocks demonstrating different geological structures from around the world. The museum also has the “Room of Interest” — a fascinating journey through the evolution of matter and life on Earth, including interactive experiments, real objects, and living creatures.
Additionally, the planetarium invites visitors on a journey through time and space with special and spectacular projections.

The museum is an excellent activity for families, and we saw many families with children there. It is especially suitable for rainy or very hot days when you want a fun indoor activity. Even if you are not a big fan of museums, this one is likely to leave a positive impression.
We visited the museum for only two and a half hours due to a tight schedule and were disappointed we couldn’t stay longer and explore more.
The museum has a cafeteria where you can eat lunch or drink coffee with snacks. Entrance to the museum requires a fee. Additionally, the museum offers educational workshops for children, making it very attractive for families.

🍽️ Tapas and Drinks Tour

Before arriving in Barcelona, I knew a food tour was a must. The city is famous for its tapas and excellent wine scene, and I wanted to try as many authentic Catalan flavors as possible. I searched for a food tour combined with wine and a local guide and finally found a tour with Adrian. Adrian had excellent reviews, so I just emailed him to join the tour.

On a Saturday afternoon in early September, we started the tour at a meeting point near a metro station with a group of people from different countries. The first stop was a small, hidden local bar where we tasted sparkling wine, Manchego cheese, cold cuts, and for dessert a glass of cava. Throughout the tour, Adrian told us about the history of the food, differences between types of wine and cava, and showed us authentic and hidden spots in the city. We continued tasting patatas bravas, a popular potato dish, and a spicy tapa called bomba, as well as bread with tomato in a special ritual.

The next stops included olives, chorizo, ratatouille, and excellent wine until we finished with rosé wine, tomato salad, anchovies, fried snacks, and spicy sausages. The experience was not only tasty but also immersive, with a relaxed atmosphere and a knowledgeable guide who provided a unique perspective on authentic and magical Barcelona. Detailed post about the tapas tour.

Tickets for the tapas tour with Adrian can be purchased with a free cancellation option

🏘️ Gothic Quarter Tour

We took a free tour through the Gothic Quarter organized by Hotel Catedral, where we stayed on our last visit to Barcelona. There is also an option to do the free Gothic Quarter tour even if you are not staying at the hotel. Many companies offer free tours in the city. The last time we were in Barcelona, we did a Gaudí tour with Runners company, which also offers a Gothic Quarter tour.

The Gothic Quarter is one of the oldest and most spectacular areas in Barcelona. It features narrow, winding alleys, small streets with buildings from the 14th and 15th centuries, and charming lively squares. Here you can find the magnificent Barcelona Cathedral, unique boutique shops, small cafes, and bars with an authentic atmosphere. The quarter is the heart of the city’s historical culture and is full of interesting stories from the past, making visiting it a special experience.

The tour itself is very interesting, and I personally love free tours because they allow you to learn a lot about the history of the destination and discover places worth returning to on your own. Guides always have recommendations for less-known local spots and useful tips. That’s why I always recommend doing at least one tip-based free tour in every destination you visit.

🌳 Ciutadella Park

Ciutadella Park is one of the greenest and most pleasant places in Barcelona, considered the city’s green lung. It is a huge and well-maintained park suitable for resting, a relaxing walk, a picnic on the grass, or just sitting in the shade and enjoying the atmosphere.

The park includes open spaces, shaded lawns, pleasant walking paths, and even a beautiful lake where you can rent paddle boats and row among the swans. In the park, you will also find the Barcelona Zoo, considered one of its main attractions and especially suitable for families with children. Additionally, there is the Zoological Museum, a magnificent fountain partially designed by the young Gaudí, and small bridges that add to the magical atmosphere.

Entrance to the park is free, and it is suitable to visit at any time of the day. Many local residents come there in the late afternoon and evening to relax from the busy city. If you are looking for a quiet natural corner in the heart of Barcelona, this is the perfect place.

🚠 The Cable Car and the Magic Fountains

One of the beautiful experiences in Barcelona is riding the cable car that leads up to Montjuïc Hill. It is highly recommended to do this during the day to enjoy a stunning panoramic view of the entire city, including the sea, the port, La Rambla, and the Sagrada Familia. The ride itself is short but impressive, and the views are worth every moment.

After finishing the cable car ride, you can continue on foot to the Magic Fountains of Barcelona (update 2025: the fountains are currently not operating) — one of the city’s most beloved attractions. This is a water, light, and music show held in front of the Palau Nacional, not far from Plaça d’Espanya. The fountains change colors, move to the rhythm of the music, and create an exciting and impressive experience for all ages. Each show lasts about 15 minutes, and in the evenings the place fills up with people, both locals and tourists, who come to watch and be amazed.

The fountain’s operating hours vary depending on the season, so it’s a good idea to check in advance on the tourist information center’s website.
You can return down by cable car or walk down through pleasant paths that lead back to the city center. The whole experience combines nature, views, architecture, and art — making it a perfect end to a day of sightseeing in Barcelona.

⚽ Football Match at Camp Nou Stadium

If you happen to visit Barcelona during a Barcelona FC game, don’t miss the chance to watch it at Camp Nou stadium. Even if you’re not a football fan or used to watching games at home, it is a completely different experience. The excitement in the air, the fans’ songs, the crowd’s energy, and the electrifying atmosphere all create an unforgettable evening.
Camp Nou stadium, which was formerly the home of the Barcelona team and is considered one of the most iconic stadiums in the world, holds nearly one hundred thousand seats. Seeing it full of fans, especially during an important game, is an experience that’s hard to put into words. You just have to be there to understand.

We bought our tickets through Barcelona’s official websita

Other Things to Do in Barcelona

Before traveling to Barcelona

Accommodations in Barcelona

During my visits to the city, I stayed in several places:

  1. Catalonia Plaza Hotel – a pleasant hotel with good service and a central location.
  2. Airbnb on a side street off La Rambla – a cozy and quiet apartment, but it is no longer available for rent.
  3. Boutique Hotel Catedral in the Gothic Quarter – a 4-star boutique hotel in an excellent location in the heart of the Gothic Quarter. The hotel is about a five-minute walk from La Rambla and approximately 20 minutes on foot from the sea. Public transportation is very accessible from the hotel. Among the services it offers are a rooftop pool, a restaurant-bar, free cheese tasting and a glass of wine for guests, and two guided city tours on Sundays and Wednesdays. I wrote a detailed post about Hotel Catedral.

I wrote a detailed post about recommended hotels in Barcelona, featuring both my personal recommendations and tips from travel bloggers around the world.

When is the best time to visit Barcelona?

For a relaxed city trip: September-October or May-June
For beaches and parties: Late May until the end of September
For good shopping: January-February (winter sales), July-August (summer sales)

1 to 4 Day Itinerary in Barcelona

If you come to Barcelona for only one day, it is recommended to start at the colorful La Rambla boulevard, enjoy the stalls and street performances, and visit La Boqueria market for tastings of the local cuisine. With two days you can expand and visit Gaudi’s stunning Sagrada Familia church (it is advisable to book tickets in advance), and then continue with a tour of the Gothic Quarter that will take you into the history and atmosphere of the old city. For three days it is recommended to add a visit to Park Güell with the colorful sculptures and panoramic views, as well as a tapas and wine tour that will give you an authentic culinary experience. If you have four days, you can deepen the experience at the CosmoCaixa Science Museum, take a free guided tour following Gaudi’s works, and finish with a boat ride from Barcelona’s port or a relaxed picnic in Ciutadella Park. This way you can enjoy a combination of culture, food, nature, and views in Barcelona according to the length of your stay.

How did we get around the city?

One more great tip I wish I’d known before our trip is to get a Go City Pass. It can save you up to 90Euro on Barcelona’s top attractions and includes entry to places like Sagrada Familia, Park Güell, and over 100 other sites – all with one pass. It’s a super convenient way to explore as much as possible without worrying about buying individual tickets every time.

Whether it’s your first time in Barcelona or you keep returning, the city always manages to surprise, excite, and leave you wanting more. With a rare combination of breathtaking architecture, colorful markets, sunny beaches, fascinating museums, rich cuisine, and vibrant nightlife — Barcelona offers a complete experience for every type of traveler. From wandering the Gothic Quarter to a Gaudí tour, from a harbor boat ride to tasting tapas and wine, every moment in the city feels like a new discovery. Barcelona is not just a tourist destination, it is an ongoing celebration of culture, flavor, scenery, and people.

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Hoi An is a beautiful, magical city. I recommend to spend a minimum of 3 days, the more the better! If you’re ever in Vietnam, then you shouldn’t miss it, it combines both beauty and leisure and it just feels magical. We took a flight from Hanoi to Danang.

So, you are probably wondering what is there to do! Good thing I wrote you the top 10 things you can see, do, and eat! Enjoy!

Things to do in Hoi An

Sleep in a high standard hotel

Hoi An is the perfect place to stay at a good hotel. In most places in Vietnam we stayed in nice guesthouses that are really cheap, but in Hoi An we spent a little extra cash to stay at a luxurious hotel.

The perfect hotel for us was Truc Huy, and it had a value for money! We paid $25 per night including breakfast. It’s. That. Cheap. It’s not in the ancient city, but they offer free bikes that you can ride with to the city and be there by 10 minutes. Things we loved about this hotel: Great stuff, Awesome pool, beautiful room and good breakfast.

More reviews about Truc Huy

Another hotel that was excellent is La Residencia Hotel &Spa. Its location was in the ancient city, so that was a bit more convenient. The downside was that the pool was indoors!

They offer free shuttles to get to the beach, and it has a nice buffet breakfast. The rooms are nice, large, and clean.

More reviews about La Residencia Hotel & Spa


Go to a Cooking Class

If you’re into cooking classes, I highly recommend checking out Thuan Thun.
It combined going grocery shopping at the market with the instructor, sailing through coconut trees, a short tour that shows how to make rice milk, and lastly a fun and delicious cooking class!

We chose the noon class, and we were literally the only ones! It was a private class and course!
Sailing on the boat was really relaxing, and passing through the coconut trees was surreal. In the class we made 4 courses and each dish was really good and appetizing

 

Visit My Son

My Son is a historical place that has some Hindu temples, that is located in the village Doi Pho. In 1999 My Son was declared as an actual site. It is a beautiful place that is about 40km from Hoi An.

We rented a scooter from the hotel for $5 per day and spend the day there! It was a downhill ride and it was really lovely! Entrance is about $7. You can also take a full day tour, or get there by a taxi.

There are shuttles that take you from one temple to the other. We preferred walking, because the scenery was just beautiful



Relax on the beach

Hoi An is a leisure city, and it includes visiting its beautiful beaches.
You can get to the shore with a taxi, bikes, scooter, or choose walking. There are a few beaches and there are tanning beds in each of them.

If you buy food and drinks, you will most likely get the tanning bed for free. You can also bring a towel and just lay on the sand.
The beaches are not as impressive as they are in Thailand, but they are nice and clean. Besides, what can be so bad with just chilling in the sun?

Sew clothes

Hoi An is a city that is known for having a lot of tailors, and a lot of them can customize your clothes! I got really excited when I heard that idea.

You can sketch your own outfit, show them a picture of something you like, and they will sew the exact same thing and it would be a lot cheaper if you were to buy the original.
You can also pick the fabric and the colors that you like, and the quality is super good. I have clothes that were sewn 4 years ago and they are in perfect condition.

Roman actually got his wedding suit tailor made in Vietnam 🙂
Clothes is actually not the only thing you can get! You can also get shoes, sandals, bags, bathing suits, and belts! So basically you can customize an entire new wardrobe 🙂
I recommend a great tailor named Hien Nguyen, and her shop is called SU. Address:  48 trang hung dao.

Enjoy a Vietnamese buffet

In Vietnam you will find restaurants that also serve buffet.
The price is more expensive than that of a regular meal, but if you have an option of paying $22 for a buffet you shouldn’t think twice.

I recommend going there hungry. You will find all the amazing Vietnamese foods, and you won’t be able to have enough.

They serve soups and seafoods, dumplings and dim sum, and special Vietnamese beef dishes.
We really liked The Market restaurant.



Get a massage

We got a 90 minute massage and it was fantastic.
As amazing as the massage was, the service was excellent as well. They came to pick us up from the hotel and also gave us a ride back.

After the massage we got some delicious tea and cooking. I highly recommend checking out Pandanus Spa

Strolling Around the Ancient City

The ancient city in Hoi An is one of the nicest ones I’ve ever seen, and especially at night!  It is filled with lights, loads of bars, restaurant, fantastic scents of delicious foods, and there is ever a river in the middle of it! It is truly magical and you can spend an entire day.

There are great bars with happy hours. There is also a night market with souvenir and food stands

 

Ride Bikes

One of my favorite things in Hoi An is that you get to ride bikes all the time.

We rode our bikes to the beach, to the ancient city, and just explored with them.
In the area of the hotel Truc Huy there were a lot of beautiful rice fields with great biking or running trails

Eat Cau Lao

Cau Lao is the most famous dish in Hoi An. It is super delicious and also very cheap! .
It was good in every single place that I’ve tried it, so find a place that you like and go for it!

One of our favorite places in Vietnam was Tam Coc. And one of the main reasons for it was the place we stayed in.
Tam Coc is about 2 hours driving from Hanoi.

There is a more touristic part and a non-touristy part. We only visited the touristic area once, but our guesthouse was located 30 minutes walking from the touristic part and we loved it.
It was isolated, but it was easy to reach other places from it. It was peaceful and relaxing. The family who runs the guesthouse is so friendly and nice; though most of them don’t speak English, but we managed to communicate. And, leaving that aside, the view from this guesthouse is breathtaking.

How to arrive to Tam Coc from Hanoi

We took a local bus. There is also a tourist bus bit it’s more expensive and we prefer to experience the local life so we chose the local bus. First we took a bus to Giap bus station.
We navigated all the time using the Moovit app in order to search for a bus and to see where the stop that we needed to get off at was.

From the Giap bus station we took a bus (more like a mini bus) to Ninh Binh. When you arrive in Giap, go straight to the cashier and they will tell you where the bus to Ninh Binh is and you can buy the ticket there. The bus cost about 3usd.
We had to wait a little bit until the minibus was full and then we started our ride. The ride was fine and it was quick.

When we arrived at Ninh Binh we shared a taxi with two girls to our guesthouse. We booked this place in advance because it looked nice, was cheap, and had really good reviews. But when we arrived there we couldn’t imagine it would be so pastoral and incredible.

About Chez-Beo guesthouse in Tam Coc

This guesthouse is located between mountains and a rice field. There are several huts made of bamboo and a little river near them. There are free bikes for the guests to use. At dinner all the guests sit together with the family who runs the guesthouse and they serve great dishes at the center of each table so you can taste all the food. The price for dinner is very cheap; about 2 usd per person and every night they serve other delicious dishes. We met great people there that were from all around the world (Germany, France,England, Estonia Israel, USA ,and more).

When we booked the place we only did so for two nights but after a minute of being there, we told them that we would stay for 3 more nights (we actually wanted more but they were already full).
And aside from all I described, the price was very cheap for this kind of place.

The guesthouse’s name is Chez Beo homestay. I recommend to book it in advance because they are full most of the time. To read more reviews about Chez Beo

Things to do in Tam Coc



Comments about the guesthouse

Tam Coc is super beautiful and really special. I definitely recommend the Chez Beo guesthouse for a unique and local experience.

Hanoi is so awesome. It’s a city of chaos that works somehow and that has all the Vietnamese street food you can imagine. You can spend days after days just wandering around and trying as many dishes as you can.
The nightlife there is awesome because you can drink cheap beer and enjoy the cool atmosphere of the city.

Where to sleep in Hanoi?

If you are looking for a place that will cost you about $14 per night, then I recommend Hanoi Home Hotel.

If you’re traveling with a larger budget and can afford $50 per night, I recommend Romance Hotel.

Free tour in the old quarter

Hanoi Free Tours is a company that offers free tours (based on tips). The guides there are Vietnamese students who work in this company in order to practice their English and to earn some money.

Our guide was an 18-year-old guy that speaker English really well. The tour was for about 3 hours. We were the only ones in this tour (just me and Roman) so it was like a private tour and it was awesome.

Our guide told us about the history of Hanoi and Vietnam in general, he knew a lot of stuff. He shared with us stories about the way he lives. We asked him many questions and he was so nice and answered everything. He even took us to his favorite place to eat sandwiches and to a hidden gem to drink coffee with a view to the lake. He also gave us tips and recommendations.
I really recommend this type of tour. The company offers other tours too, like in the French quarter or a food tour.

Water park inside a mall – Vinpearl Water Park

Update from 2024 : the waterpark closed permanently

A great option for a rainy day. It’s a great way to spend your day. I wrote more about it in the post “Water Park Inside a Mall in Hanoi, Vietnam”. Also, in the mall there are other activities, like 3d movies and ice skating so those are also great options

A Snake meal in the Snake Village

An amazing, exotic, and tasty experience. If you are looking for an adventurous meal this is something you have to try. The whole experience is unforgettable. We went there with an Austrian couple we met in Tam Coc and we had an amazing time. You can read more about it in the post “Exotic and Unforgettable Snake Meal in the Snake Village Hanoi Vietnam”

Wander around the old quarter and try local food

The streets in the Old Quarter of Hanoi are magical. They’re so crowded and with so much noise and everywhere you look there is street food and local restaurants which are the charm of Hanoi. I can’t describe it in words. You have to be there to understand. Some people hate it and think it’s too noisy, but I fell in love with this city the moment my feet stepped on it.

If you love street food you will get lost with all the profusion of options. Just explore the city and try everything you see 🙂

Help the locals practice their English

Another cool thing about Hoan Kiem Lake, is if you sit there, there is a big chance that a local student will approach you and ask if they can practice their English with you. I met a cute girl in high school and we talked for about 20 minutes. I asked her about her life and she asked me about Israel and it was awesome. We took selfies 🙂 She was so nice and very shy and I really liked this opportunity to talk with a local and also to help her with her English.

Vietnamese Women’s Museum

A really interesting museum about Vietnamese Women during the years. It’s about the women in the Vietnamese war, about the way they raised their kids, and much more. What we loved about this museum is that you get an audio headphone in the entrance and in each display you can hear in the headphones the story about it. It makes it more realistic and more detailed. Like with a tour guide.

Ticket price: about 2.5 usd including the audio headphones

Address: 36 Lý Thường Kiệt, Hang Bai ward, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội, Vietnam

Opening hours: every day 08:00-17:00

Phone: +84 4 3825 9129

Vietnam Museum of Ethnology

The museum gives information about Vietnam and all its ethnic groups. It has really interesting displays including different houses and buildings in the gardens. The museum offers a real insight into the cultural and family aspects of the Vietnamese people.

Price ticket; about 2 usd

Address: Nguyễn Văn Huyên, Nghĩa Đô, Cầu Giấy, Hà Nội, Vietnam

Opening hours: Tuesday-Sunday 08:30-17:30. Closed on Monday

Phone: +84 4 3756 2192

Hoan Kiem Lake

This is the main lake in Hanoi. We really loved to buy cold coffee or a fruit shake for take-away and to go to sit near the lake. It’s so peaceful and beautiful. You can spend hours just sitting there

There are more things to do in Hanoi, many museums, many types of tours and many, many food options. I really recommend to come to this city with an open mind and to focus on the unique experience that you won’t have anywhere else in the world. Just one last tip, when you cross the road, walk fast, straight forward and don’t stop in the middle 🙂

Two years ago, when Roman was in Vietnam, someone that he met in Hanoi recommended him to go to a snake village to eat a snake. The village is about 10 km from Hanoi. Roman loves exotic food, so he decided to follow this recommendation.

When he returned from there he told me that is was one of the best and most unique meals he had ever had.
When we traveled in Vietnam not too long ago, I decided that I wanted to go and try it by myself. Because if it’s so good there wasn’t a chance I was going to miss it.

We met a really awesome Austrian couple in our guesthouse in Tam Coc (Chez Beo guesthouse) and after returning to Hanoi from Tam Coc, we offered them to join us to try the meal.

They agreed 🙂

The four of us took a taxi together to the snake village. It’s called Snake Village because there are several restaurants there that offer a snake meal.
The village was pretty abandoned and we felt like we were in a ghost town. But maybe it was because it was pretty late.

We went to a different restaurant than the one that Roman visited last time, he couldn’t remember the restaurant’s name.
The restaurant that we went to was called Nguyen van duc snake restaurant

Choosing your own snake

When we arrived at the restaurant they first showed us several snakes (alive) and told us to choose the one that we wanted to eat.
We chose a Cobra snake, because it was pretty big and it would be enough for the four of us.

It costs 150 USD. Yes, for Vietnam it’s a lot of money but the price depends on the size of the snake, and also it was a once-in-a-lifetime experience (or twice, like for Roman)

The snake meal

Afterwards they took us to sit upstairs. The restaurant was almost full and everyone was dressed really nicely.
We were the only non-local people and we were dressed like a backpackers.

Everyone stared at us when we entered the room. Not sure if it was because of the clothes or if it was because they were not used to seeing non-local people there.
We received a menu that showed all the dishes that we were going to get. Each dish was made from another organ of the snake. There were nine different dishes.

We also got a wine snake. We drank a shot and the dishes started to arrive.

Snake’s heart still beating

The weirdest thing was that we received at the table was a shot with the snake’s heart still beating in its blood.

Roman drank it last time, so this time he told our friend to drink it. And he did. He said it was ok and I think that the snake wine also helped him.

The experience and the meal itself

Yes, I know, the whole experience sounds pretty gross, but I have to say that except for the beating heart, all the dishes looked appealing and the taste was incredible.

Each dish was cooked differently and each one was really delicious.
If I hadn’t seen the snake before that I wouldn’t have guessed that the meat was from a snake.

It tasted like a combination of beef and chicken.
The whole experience was really unique. We had a great time with our friends from Austria and also the snake wine helped us get into the atmosphere

If you are an exotic food lover or an adventurous person, I really recommend you to try it. It’s worth the money and it’s something you will never forget.
It’s unbelievable.

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Update in 2024 – the water park is permanently closed

During our stay in Hanoi, it rained for several days, so we searched for indoor things that we could do. After being in 2 museums we looked for something else.
After many searches online we found the perfect option.

An underground Water Park inside a mall
Sounds cool, doesn’t it?

We took a local bus (using the moovit app) because it’s really cheap, but you can also take a taxi if you prefer.

Water park in Hanoi

We went there in the middle of the week, because we read that it’s much less crowded and also the ticket price is cheaper.

The ticket costs 5 usd instead of 9 usd and we were about 10 people in the entire place!!! It was awesome.

There were two slides that were closed (because we were only 10 people), but all the other facilities worked and there were several really cool slides anyhow. Tube slide, slide with a mattress, and one very scary slide where you stand inside a capsule and suddenly it opens from the bottom and you fall into the slide. I was so scared that I started to shake in the capsule 🙂 But I did it anyhow and it was great. Roman did it about 10 times.
There‘s also a wave pool and more facilities.

More details about the waterpark in Hanoi

Water park name: Vinpearl Water Park Hanoi

Address

Street, Thuong Dinh Ward, District Floor B1 R3, Vincom Mega Mall Royal City, Hanoi 10000, Vietnam, 443/72 Nguyễn Trãi, Thanh Xuân, Hà Nội, Vietnam

Phone: +84 1900 6677

Opening hours: every day 09:30-18:30

Ticket price: weekend 9usd, weekday 5 usd

I recommend calling the park before going, because there have been times that it’s been closed for reconstruction.