I lived in Budapest for 7 years. There are 4 tourist spots I wouldn't recommend — and 4 that I've found worth the hype.

In my opinion, Fisherman's Bastion is worth the crowds.

Denae McGaha

When I moved to Budapest, Hungary, at 23 years old, I didn't expect it to become home for the rest of my 20s.I loved it, though — so much that I even started my own Budapest travel blog and joined the tourism industry once my teaching contract expired.By the time I left last year, I had more than seven years of experience showing guests around one of the world's most beautiful cities.It's safe to say I know how to build a stacked Budapest itinerary. There are four popular tourist spots I wouldn't recommend, but another four that I believe are worth the hype.

I typically skip the stunning but often crowded Széchenyi Baths.

The Széchenyi Baths are beautiful but typically packed with tourists.