I went to both places years ago (I think I was in Budapest and surrounds in 2000, and Prague and surrounds in 2001). I agree--I LOVED Budapest and just kinda felt like I was glad I saw Prague in person but don't really need to spend a lot of time there. However, my experience was a little different than yours in both places, because I stayed with friends from each place who I had met when I was living in London. So I got to see areas of both countries outside of the capital cities (including the winery of another friend in Zalaegerszeg, Hungary), which was awesome, but also the home-dynamic of the people with whom I was staying colored my feelings about everything, too. My Hungarian friends were super hospitable and excited I was there. My Czech friend seemed disappointed I wasn't spending more American dollars in her country (in spite of being American, I did not have many dollars!), and she lived with her parents, with whom she had a rocky relationship. (Also...her dad was sketch.)
I went to both places years ago (I think I was in Budapest and surrounds in 2000, and Prague and surrounds in 2001). I agree--I LOVED Budapest and just kinda felt like I was glad I saw Prague in person but don't really need to spend a lot of time there. However, my experience was a little different than yours in both places, because I stayed with friends from each place who I had met when I was living in London. So I got to see areas of both countries outside of the capital cities (including the winery of another friend in Zalaegerszeg, Hungary), which was awesome, but also the home-dynamic of the people with whom I was staying colored my feelings about everything, too. My Hungarian friends were super hospitable and excited I was there. My Czech friend seemed disappointed I wasn't spending more American dollars in her country (in spite of being American, I did not have many dollars!), and she lived with her parents, with whom she had a rocky relationship. (Also...her dad was sketch.)
Have you been? What'd you think?