As Formula 1 revs back into the renovated Hungaroring, Budapest and its surroundings offer race fans music history, space-age wonder, and royal grandeur to fill the time between checkered flags.
BUDAPEST, HU / ACCESS Newswire / July 22, 2026 / From July 24-26, 2026, the world’s fastest drivers will return to Hungary for the 41st consecutive edition of the Formula 1 Hungarian Grand Prix at the recently-renovated legendary Hungaroring circuit. But the excitement of race weekend extends beyond the paddock. Hungary invites Formula 1 fans to spend their downtime exploring Budapest and its surroundings, from cozy family-run accommodations near the circuit to once-in-a-lifetime exhibitions and timeless royal history, ensuring the thrill of the weekend lasts long after the final lap.
“The 41st Formula 1 Hungarian Grand Prix gives fans an incredible reason to come back to the Hungaroring this July,” says György Lendvai, Head of Business Development (North America) for Visit Hungary. “But we want them to stay a little longer and see what else Hungary has to offer.”
Where to Stay: Comfort Close to the Circuit
With tens of thousands of fans descending on the Hungaroring in Mogyoród, just outside of Budapest, race weekend visitors will find warm, welcoming accommodations in the towns surrounding the circuit. Kitti Panzió offers a homey, family-run guesthouse experience just minutes from the track, ideal for fans looking for a personal touch and easy race-day access.
Hotel Queen Elizabeth brings a touch of regal charm to the weekend, offering comfortable rooms and attentive service for fans seeking a relaxing basecamp between race days. This historic accommodation is just a 25-minute drive from central Budapest and steps away from the Royal Castle.
The Four Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace Budapest is an iconic Five-Star luxury hotel situated on the Pest riverbank directly across from the Széchenyi Chain Bridge. It offers elevated service for visitors looking for a weekend of luxury, stunning views of the Danube and Buda Castle and the opportunity to explore Hungary’s capital city.
Race Weekend Events: Rock Legends and the Space Age
House of Music Hungary – Freddie Exhibition
In the spring of 2026, the House of Music Hungary and World of Freddie unveil the personal story of Freddie Mercury unlike anything fans have seen before. Featuring original stage costumes, personal items, furniture, and manuscripts, Freddie – The Exhibition traces the rock icon’s journey across nine thematic spaces, from his rise to fame to his private life at home. Visitors are guided by audio and video from Peter Freestone, Freddie Mercury’s personal assistant for over a decade, who shares stories that bring the collection to life.
Off to the Galaxy: Hungary and the Space Age, 1957-1983
This exhibition explores how the dawn of the Space Age, beginning with the 1957 launch of Sputnik, reshaped global ideas about imagination, boundlessness, and heroism. Told from a distinctly Hungarian perspective, the exhibition follows the arc from Vostok and Gagarin through the Moon landing to the celebrated return of Hungarian astronaut Bertalan Farkas, featuring objects that traveled to space alongside documents and imagery from the era’s public and private life.
Timeless Budapest: Royal Palaces and National Treasures
Hungarian National Museum
In Budapest, the Hungarian National Museum collects, preserves, and presents the history of the peoples of the Carpathian Basin and the Hungarian nation from its beginnings to the present day. Its collection of several million objects includes world-renowned archaeological finds and priceless treasures of Hungarian history and culture.
Buda Castle
Originally built in the 1200s, this hilltop palace now offers some of the most stunning views in Budapest. The castle complex is open to the public for tours and is home to the Hungarian National Gallery, the National Széchényi Library, and the Budapest History Museum. Buda Castle is easily reached by railway, making it the perfect half-day outing for race fans looking to step away from the track.
About Visit Hungary
The Hungarian Tourism Agency operates in international markets under the brand name Visit Hungary. Visit Hungary performs domestic and international sales and marketing communication tasks related to tourism, manages the international tourism representation, executes image and product campaigns both in Hungary and abroad, produces tourism and image publications, conducts research and analysis in support of marketing communication activities, and participates in fairs and tourism trade fairs to promote domestic and foreign tourism.
For more information, please visit www.visithungary.com.
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SOURCE: Visit Hungary
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