Guidebook for Budapest
Entertainment & Activities
Budapest is the City of Baths and Széchenyi Bath is one of the best thermal spa baths you can find. It is open all year round, with spa treatments, massages and even spa parties.
1248 locals recommend
Széchenyi Thermal Bath
9-11 Állatkerti krt.Budapest is the City of Baths and Széchenyi Bath is one of the best thermal spa baths you can find. It is open all year round, with spa treatments, massages and even spa parties.
Sightseeing
Buda Castle Hill with the Royal Palace, the Fisherman’s Bastion, the Matthias Church and the 19th century Funicular is a historical and romantic place. Enjoy the best views over the Danube and Pest.
812 locals recommend
Buda Castle
2 Szent György térBuda Castle Hill with the Royal Palace, the Fisherman’s Bastion, the Matthias Church and the 19th century Funicular is a historical and romantic place. Enjoy the best views over the Danube and Pest.
The Heroes’ Square is a grandiose and historic landmark noted for its iconic statue complex. The square lies at the outbound end of Andrássy Avenue next to City Park.
942 locals recommend
Heroes' Square
Hősök tereThe Heroes’ Square is a grandiose and historic landmark noted for its iconic statue complex. The square lies at the outbound end of Andrássy Avenue next to City Park.
The Hungarian Parliament is one of Europe's oldest legislative buildings and was modelled after the English Parliament. It lies by the river Danube and it is largest building in Hungary.
1905 locals recommend
Hungarian Parliament Building
1-3 Kossuth Lajos térThe Hungarian Parliament is one of Europe's oldest legislative buildings and was modelled after the English Parliament. It lies by the river Danube and it is largest building in Hungary.
The Budapest Great Synagogue in Dohany Street is the second biggest synagogue in the world. The Synagogue Complex also hosts the Jewish Museum, the Jewish Cemetery and the Holocaust Memorials.
1302 locals recommend
Dohány Street Synagogue
2 Dohány u.The Budapest Great Synagogue in Dohany Street is the second biggest synagogue in the world. The Synagogue Complex also hosts the Jewish Museum, the Jewish Cemetery and the Holocaust Memorials.
The rich historical and cultural heritage, together with the vibrant club and pub life and good, affordable restaurants make this area a very attractive sight to tourists and locals alike.
221 locals recommend
Király Street
Király utcaThe rich historical and cultural heritage, together with the vibrant club and pub life and good, affordable restaurants make this area a very attractive sight to tourists and locals alike.
St. Stephen's Basilica is the most important church building in Hungary, one of the most significant tourist attractions and the third highest building in Hungary.
1262 locals recommend
St. Stephen's Basilica
1 Szent István térSt. Stephen's Basilica is the most important church building in Hungary, one of the most significant tourist attractions and the third highest building in Hungary.
Gozsdu Courtyard is one of the most fascinating entertainment quarters in Budapest with lively bars, restaurants and concerts.
282 locals recommend
Hotel Gozsdu Court
13 Király u.Gozsdu Courtyard is one of the most fascinating entertainment quarters in Budapest with lively bars, restaurants and concerts.
Váci utca is one of the main shopping streets in Budapest. It features a large number of shops, restaurants and cafés.
800 locals recommend
Vaci Street
Váci utcaVáci utca is one of the main shopping streets in Budapest. It features a large number of shops, restaurants and cafés.
Arts & Culture
The Opera House is a neo-Renaissance opera house located in the centre of Budapest, on Andrassy Avenue. It is like a jewel box: a richly-decorated building, with superb acoustics inside.
949 locals recommend
Hungarian State Opera
22 Andrássy útThe Opera House is a neo-Renaissance opera house located in the centre of Budapest, on Andrassy Avenue. It is like a jewel box: a richly-decorated building, with superb acoustics inside.
The Music Academy is a concert hall and music conservatory in Budapest. With its five concert halls, it is the hub of concert life in the capital.
184 locals recommend
Zeneakadémia
8 Liszt Ferenc térThe Music Academy is a concert hall and music conservatory in Budapest. With its five concert halls, it is the hub of concert life in the capital.
The building itself is the former headquarters for the secret police of both the Nazi and Communist governments. Now serves as a museum related to the fascist and communist dictatorial regimes.
875 locals recommend
House of Terror Museum
60 Andrássy útThe building itself is the former headquarters for the secret police of both the Nazi and Communist governments. Now serves as a museum related to the fascist and communist dictatorial regimes.
Parks & Nature
Margaret Island is a bit of nature in the middle of the city. The island is mostly covered by landscape parks, and is a popular recreational area.
1643 locals recommend
Margaret Island Mini Zoo
MargitszigetMargaret Island is a bit of nature in the middle of the city. The island is mostly covered by landscape parks, and is a popular recreational area.
Drinks & Nightlife
The most famous ruinbar in Budapest. It is a cult place with charming atmosphere. Loved by the locals and tourits alike.
1582 locals recommend
Szimpla Kert
14 Kazinczy u.The most famous ruinbar in Budapest. It is a cult place with charming atmosphere. Loved by the locals and tourits alike.
The little brother of the most famous Szimpla Kert. Actually Szimpla Café was opened first. They have a nice variety of Hungarian crafts beer selection.
72 locals recommend
SZIMPLY
22 Károly krt.The little brother of the most famous Szimpla Kert. Actually Szimpla Café was opened first. They have a nice variety of Hungarian crafts beer selection.
Taste the best beers from all around the world. You can bump into real specialities here.
32 locals recommend
Csak a Jó Sörök
42-44 Kertész u.Taste the best beers from all around the world. You can bump into real specialities here.
One of the coolest places of Budapest Nightlife. With different rooms, many bars, DJs and live concerts. They also have a tricky escape room game. Are you smart enough to get out?
168 locals recommend
Liebling - Hidden Rooftop Bar
51 Akácfa u.One of the coolest places of Budapest Nightlife. With different rooms, many bars, DJs and live concerts. They also have a tricky escape room game. Are you smart enough to get out?
One of the coolest Bistros/Bars downtown, serving quality street food.
113 locals recommend
Spíler Original és Shanghai
13 Király u.One of the coolest Bistros/Bars downtown, serving quality street food.
A lively nightclub and bar with a fancy interior. DJs and/or concerts keep the crowd entertained all night.
226 locals recommend
Doboz - Ruin Pub Budapest
10 Klauzál u.A lively nightclub and bar with a fancy interior. DJs and/or concerts keep the crowd entertained all night.
Urban bistro with iconic minimalist design. Simple and special dishes from all over the world.
52 locals recommend
Anker Klub
1-3 Anker közUrban bistro with iconic minimalist design. Simple and special dishes from all over the world.
The big brother of Anker Klub is a ruin bar with a minimalist style. Two separate courtyards, coolest underground DJs, drink, food, live matches.
167 locals recommend
Anker't romkocsma
33 Paulay Ede u.The big brother of Anker Klub is a ruin bar with a minimalist style. Two separate courtyards, coolest underground DJs, drink, food, live matches.
Enjoy live concerts and big parties in the middle of the city in this unique club - under water. Yes! That's why it is called Aquarium.
379 locals recommend
Akvárium Klub
12 Erzsébet térEnjoy live concerts and big parties in the middle of the city in this unique club - under water. Yes! That's why it is called Aquarium.
A38 Ship is one of Europe's coolest clubs. It hosts a wide range of concerts, incl.: jazz, world, electronic music, contemporary and rock music. It also has a restaurant, bars and panoramic terraces.
320 locals recommend
A38
Petőfi hídA38 Ship is one of Europe's coolest clubs. It hosts a wide range of concerts, incl.: jazz, world, electronic music, contemporary and rock music. It also has a restaurant, bars and panoramic terraces.
Grandio Bar is yet another ruin garden in Budapest down town. What sets it apart from the others, that it is exactly like a real garden: it is filled with trees and plants.
35 locals recommend
Grandio Party Hostel
8 Nagy Diófa u.Grandio Bar is yet another ruin garden in Budapest down town. What sets it apart from the others, that it is exactly like a real garden: it is filled with trees and plants.
An interesting party place with concerts downstairs, a lively bar upstairs and an open-air garden in summer.
107 locals recommend
Mika Tivadar Mulató
47 Kazinczy u.An interesting party place with concerts downstairs, a lively bar upstairs and an open-air garden in summer.
Featuring 26 rooms, 7 bars, 2 gardens and 7 stages, the party never stops in the nightlife of this ruin pub.
743 locals recommend
Instant Club
51 Akácfa u.Featuring 26 rooms, 7 bars, 2 gardens and 7 stages, the party never stops in the nightlife of this ruin pub.
Underground above the city - the slogan of the legendary Corvintető, located on the top floor and roof terrace of a department store on Blaha Lujza square.
288 locals recommend
Corvin Club & Roof Terrace
1-2 Blaha Lujza térUnderground above the city - the slogan of the legendary Corvintető, located on the top floor and roof terrace of a department store on Blaha Lujza square.
Food Scene
Tik Tak Hummusz
39 Kertész u.Literally they serve the best falafel you can find in town.
Klassz Bistro has a stylish interior and a good atmosphere. They have a seasonal menu with delicious dishes and a wide selection of wines.
830 locals recommend
Andrássy út
Andrássy útKlassz Bistro has a stylish interior and a good atmosphere. They have a seasonal menu with delicious dishes and a wide selection of wines.
Tiny and intimate restaurant with good atmosphere. Reasonable prices and interesting options on the menu.
42 locals recommend
M Restaurant
48 Kertész u.Tiny and intimate restaurant with good atmosphere. Reasonable prices and interesting options on the menu.
Japanese restaurant with Japanese ambience. Udon pasta, Japanese curry and many more Japanese specialities. Affordable prices.
13 locals recommend
Komachi Bistro
33 Kertész u.Japanese restaurant with Japanese ambience. Udon pasta, Japanese curry and many more Japanese specialities. Affordable prices.
The Central or the Great Market Hall is the largest and oldest indoor market in Budapest. It is an architectural masterpiece with a distinctive design. The market offers a huge variety of stalls.
1242 locals recommend
Central Market Hall
1-3 Vámház krt.The Central or the Great Market Hall is the largest and oldest indoor market in Budapest. It is an architectural masterpiece with a distinctive design. The market offers a huge variety of stalls.
The well known coffee flavours and the usual Starbucks atmosphere.
36 locals recommend
Starbucks Király
53 Erzsébet krt.The well known coffee flavours and the usual Starbucks atmosphere.
The New York Café boasts the title “The Most Beautiful Coffee House in the World”. It was the meeting place of artists in the early 20th century. Now it is both a café and a restaurant.
465 locals recommend
New York Palace
9-11 Erzsébet krt.The New York Café boasts the title “The Most Beautiful Coffee House in the World”. It was the meeting place of artists in the early 20th century. Now it is both a café and a restaurant.
Glatt kosher restaurant offering international and Hungarian meals as well as Jewish specialities.
14 locals recommend
Carmel Étterem
31 Kazinczy u.Glatt kosher restaurant offering international and Hungarian meals as well as Jewish specialities.
Premium quality all you can eat and drink for a fixed price.
183 locals recommend
Trófea Grill Étterem Király utca
30-32 Király u.Premium quality all you can eat and drink for a fixed price.
Open from early morning till late night. They serve excellent coffee and delicious meals.
198 locals recommend
Két Szerecsen
14 Nagymező u.Open from early morning till late night. They serve excellent coffee and delicious meals.
Getting Around
Nyugati is one of the three main railway terminals in Budapest. It was built by the famous Eiffel Company, the same company which designed and built the Eiffel Tower in Paris.
37 locals recommend
Budapest-Nyugati station
Nyugati is one of the three main railway terminals in Budapest. It was built by the famous Eiffel Company, the same company which designed and built the Eiffel Tower in Paris.
Keleti is the main international and inter-city railway terminal in Budapest. The building was designed in eclectic style and constructed between 1881 and 1884.
368 locals recommend
Keleti Pályaudvar
Keleti is the main international and inter-city railway terminal in Budapest. The building was designed in eclectic style and constructed between 1881 and 1884.