I'm sorry, but I stole the title of my review from something I read on Google. I'm just getting that one out there before I start. When I planned my trip to Budapest I expected to visit the usual landmarks. I hadn't considered Margaret Island. I didn't really know anything about it until today. I had visited the parliament and walked north to find something to eat. I decided to eat on the big Island I could see on the map. That is when I realised what a magical place Margaret Island is. I started with the amazing fountain, staying for a second showing (glad I saw the GnR bit) and then wandered off to tour the island. I said magical. It really is. The gardens are beautiful, the ruins mysterious and I came across a lovely little church. The Japanese Garden, at the north end of the island was stunning. Right now I'm sat in the Light Garden waiting to see a light display and writing this. I should go for some dinner but I love this place. Food can wait. Need to see the light show at the fountain too. You know a place is great when food won't drag you away.

If you visit nowhere else in Budapest make sure to visit Margaret Island. Easily one of my favorite parts of our trip. Beautiful, tranquil and peaceful, it's the perfect respite from the busy city. And in spite of the size there's so much to see and enjoy. We didn't really get the best of it going so late in the year since the gardens were beginning to fade but were so lovely even so. I can only imagine how spectacular they'd be in full view.

Margaret island is a must visit when in Budapest. It reminded me of Central Park in New York, it’s so different from the rest of the city and so much to explore you could spend a whole day there walking round. The musical fountain is beautiful especially after dark. The number 26 bus goes from one end to the other and takes you back to the city but it is easily walked around for most.

Island is quite big in a couple of hours we had only seen about a quarter of it though we did spend half our time in a well priced bar Steg. There are a variety of rental vehicles from golf carts to bikes would recommend one of these if you wanted to look around whole island. We spent a bit of a time with a quite impressive fountain that danced to music both classic and more modern.

I have lived in Budapest for 2 years and this was my most favourite place to relax. It simply is one of the best parks ever. There is just everything you need - long walks in calm under the trees, musical fountain, Japanese gardens, rose gardens, spa, minizoo, ruins of old monastery. This place just cannot be described. It must be experienced! So peaceful in the middle of Danube. The trees and distance itself protect it from all the noise and pollution of the city. This must be, how heaven looks! Miss it so much since I relocated. Please, come and visit this magical place and stay respectful.

This is a beautiful, tranquil island and we thoroughly enjoyed a peaceful walk along the length of it. However, we went one morning in December and everything was shut apart from one toilet and some of the spa. It was also too cold for the fountains, which wasn't a surprise. It did mean there weren't many people about, so it was serene.

Amazing island. Peaceful and you can hire bikes to cycle around. There’s lots of places to do sports and stuff and there’s a massive pool complex at one end that was about 5€ for the entire day! Loved it and will defo return!

This beautiful island is must visit when you're in Budapest, especially in spring or summer when everything is blossom and you can enjoy the music fontane. Easy to access, short walk from the closest bus or metro station. The island is pretty big, so you can have a long walk to explore it by foot or rent a bike. Lots of hidden gems where you can relax, read book or just lay on the grass. The island offers lots of cafes, restaurants and bars where you can enjpy local food, snaxks and drinks. Really beautiful' peasful and one of my favorite attractions in Budapest. Enjoy!

It's this island north of Budapest. It's a big one. It has roads and various complexes to get into activities. It's a good place to hang around, have walks and get your bicycle on. Really gets better during summers with the crowd around.

This was my favorite place to visit in Budapest. We walked there and back from our hotel which was over 10 miles. The island is rich in history. It is named after a princess that was given to a convent as an offering to God so that invaders would leave and peace would return. Sit, listen and watch the dancing water fountain, walk the beautiful gardens, see medieval ruins, and eat at one of the many eateries. Lots to see and do. There is a thermal bath house that we did not use, but looked inviting.