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The 'Castle District' is quiet, high up on the Buda hilly side of the city, so you get great views - especially at night. Hotel Burg has clean rooms (with free minibar!) and English-speaking staff. Best of all, the prices were very reasonable.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/11606 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/10026
It is Europe's third oldest cogwheel railway and when you go up into the snow covered hills in January its very pretty and very romantic.

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