Adri's guidebook for Budapest
Drinks & Nightlife
Szimpla Kert
14 Kazinczy u.famous ruin pub
CONCERT HALL
https://akvariumklub.hu/en/
Superb place with two concert halls and a fantastic open park surrounding them. It is also super close to the flat.
379 locals recommend
Akvárium Klub
12 Erzsébet térCONCERT HALL
https://akvariumklub.hu/en/
Superb place with two concert halls and a fantastic open park surrounding them. It is also super close to the flat.
DiVino Gozsdu
13 Király u.FINE WINE BAR
https://gozsdu.divinoborbar.hu/en/
BEER GARDEN AND FOOD
https://welovebudapest.com/en/venue/zsiraf
Located next to the Nyugati Railway Station, Zsiráf opened in the summer of 2016 at Eiffel tér, where in the past people only went to munch on the meals bought at the nearby fast food restaurants. Now the area is a pleasant summer beer garden, with numerous kinds of craft beers, beer cocktails and refreshing wine spritzers. Besides sipping on these delicious drinks, guests can also enjoy unplugged concerts, table tennis matches, Sunday markets, picnics in the green grass, and mouthwatering burgers.
9 locals recommend
Zsiráf
53 Teréz krt.BEER GARDEN AND FOOD
https://welovebudapest.com/en/venue/zsiraf
Located next to the Nyugati Railway Station, Zsiráf opened in the summer of 2016 at Eiffel tér, where in the past people only went to munch on the meals bought at the nearby fast food restaurants. Now the area is a pleasant summer beer garden, with numerous kinds of craft beers, beer cocktails and refreshing wine spritzers. Besides sipping on these delicious drinks, guests can also enjoy unplugged concerts, table tennis matches, Sunday markets, picnics in the green grass, and mouthwatering burgers.
Ötkert
4/A Zrínyi u.POPULAR DANCE CLUB
https://otkert.hu/en/
Fröccsterasz
11-13 Erzsébet térhttps://froccsterasz.hu/en/
https://romkert.eu/en/
OPEN PARTY PLACE on the Buda side.
It is just across the river. :-)
programs:
https://romkert.eu/en/programok/
21 locals recommend
Romkert
9 Döbrentei térhttps://romkert.eu/en/
OPEN PARTY PLACE on the Buda side.
It is just across the river. :-)
programs:
https://romkert.eu/en/programok/
PONTOON
SHIP with concerts and bar
http://www.pontoonbudapest.com/events
St. Andrea Wine & Skybar
https://standreaskybar.hu/
Shopping
The Great Market hall is an architectural landmark with a beautiful iron structure interior. Really worth to visit and You can also have lunch there...
1242 locals recommend
Central Market Hall
1-3 Vámház krt.The Great Market hall is an architectural landmark with a beautiful iron structure interior. Really worth to visit and You can also have lunch there...
address: Semmelweis utca 19.
handmade and artisan souvenir shop by young Hungarian designers
11 locals recommend
Rododendron
22 Semmelweis u.address: Semmelweis utca 19.
handmade and artisan souvenir shop by young Hungarian designers
Food Scene
check: kiosk-budapest
very nice atmoshere, huge open space with a view of the Buda side and Danube. They also serve nice french fries and tasty hamburgers...
169 locals recommend
Kiosk Budapest
4 Március 15. tércheck: kiosk-budapest
very nice atmoshere, huge open space with a view of the Buda side and Danube. They also serve nice french fries and tasty hamburgers...
For a traditional hungarian meal, like mummy's cooking at home, with quality ingredients. You might need reservation, because it is almost always full.
On the other hand it's worth it's reputation :-)
93 locals recommend
Café Kör
17 Sas uFor a traditional hungarian meal, like mummy's cooking at home, with quality ingredients. You might need reservation, because it is almost always full.
On the other hand it's worth it's reputation :-)
cute and intimate restaurant for a romantic dinner...
check:
gerloczy cafe-restaurant
on social:
gerloczycafe
63 locals recommend
Gerlóczy Cafe & Brasserie
1 Gerlóczy u.cute and intimate restaurant for a romantic dinner...
check:
gerloczy cafe-restaurant
on social:
gerloczycafe
It is bright and open, the staff is helpful and the food is fantastic. If the weather allows it has a wonderful place to sit outside on the peedestrian street 'Pilvax koz'. Good selection of drinks, both local (and English). Staff always friendly and all speak English along with Hungarian.
7 locals recommend
Jack Doyle's Irish Pub & Restaurant
1-3 Pilvax közIt is bright and open, the staff is helpful and the food is fantastic. If the weather allows it has a wonderful place to sit outside on the peedestrian street 'Pilvax koz'. Good selection of drinks, both local (and English). Staff always friendly and all speak English along with Hungarian.
superb Italian cuisine - when you would like a wonderful meal (it is not so cheap though)
216 locals recommend
Trattoria Pomo D'Oro
9 Arany János utcasuperb Italian cuisine - when you would like a wonderful meal (it is not so cheap though)
The restaurant is located on Vigadó Square, looking on river Danube. This wonderful walking path along the Danube on the Pest side has always been a favourite meeting place for people and there has always been a coffe-house or a restaurant here ever since the 1870’s.
From early spring till late autumn you will find one of the most wonderful, panoramic terraces of Budapest. In the evenings there is also live music.
14 locals recommend
Dunacorso Restaurant
3 Vigadó térThe restaurant is located on Vigadó Square, looking on river Danube. This wonderful walking path along the Danube on the Pest side has always been a favourite meeting place for people and there has always been a coffe-house or a restaurant here ever since the 1870’s.
From early spring till late autumn you will find one of the most wonderful, panoramic terraces of Budapest. In the evenings there is also live music.
Try their fantastic beef soup - it is very similar to my mum's soup! In the middle of the day you can have 'business lunch' - soup + main meal for a bit less than 5 euros! It is simple but always perfect taste.
It is located on the beautiful square 'Liszt Ferenc'. You can have lunch or supper here on the day you visit the Opera house and famous Andrassy street.
About themselves:
'Our regular visitors know that Menza attracts both pensioners and popular actors to exhausted tourists. The reason is probably the versatility of our menu: from syrup to white beer, from Hungarian veal stew to red tuna salad, it is designed to please suits as much as skirts and jeans.'
548 locals recommend
Menza Restaurant
2 Liszt Ferenc térTry their fantastic beef soup - it is very similar to my mum's soup! In the middle of the day you can have 'business lunch' - soup + main meal for a bit less than 5 euros! It is simple but always perfect taste.
It is located on the beautiful square 'Liszt Ferenc'. You can have lunch or supper here on the day you visit the Opera house and famous Andrassy street.
About themselves:
'Our regular visitors know that Menza attracts both pensioners and popular actors to exhausted tourists. The reason is probably the versatility of our menu: from syrup to white beer, from Hungarian veal stew to red tuna salad, it is designed to please suits as much as skirts and jeans.'
VakVarjú Restaurant
7 Paulay Ede u.Delicious food nice atmosphere.
pest.vakvarju
Mazel Tov
47 Akácfa u.26° Twenty Six Degrees
26 Király u.GREEN RESTAURANT
https://twentysixbudapest.com/
Japanika
7 Szent István térSUSHI
https://japanika.hu/en/home/
BESTIA
9 Szent István tércheck:
bestia . hu
QUALITY SEAKS, LOCAL BEER
Madal Cafe
3 Hollán Ernő u.https://madalcafe.hu/
Vígvarjú Étterem
2 Vigadó térFINE DINING
https://vigvarju.vakvarju.com/galeria/?lang=en
Dobrumba
5 Dob u.MEDITERRANEAN AND MIDDLES-EAST KITCHEN
https://dobrumba.hu/
Parks & Nature
The garden has 2 playgrounds and beautiful green park with flowers and fountain.
173 locals recommend
Károlyi kert
Károlyi kertThe garden has 2 playgrounds and beautiful green park with flowers and fountain.
Castle Garden Bazaar
2-6 Ybl Miklós térNice place to skate on the lake - only in winter undfortunatelly.
But in summer time You can rent a boat and row a bit - quite a romantic place with beautiful buildings surrounding the lake.
176 locals recommend
City Park Ice Rink and Boating
5 Olof Palme stny.Nice place to skate on the lake - only in winter undfortunatelly.
But in summer time You can rent a boat and row a bit - quite a romantic place with beautiful buildings surrounding the lake.
This hill has nice green areas all around and a fortess on the top with a beautiful view over the city. Don't forget to check it at night. :-)
31 locals recommend
Citadel lookout
Citadella sétányThis hill has nice green areas all around and a fortess on the top with a beautiful view over the city. Don't forget to check it at night. :-)
When You have so much time in Budapest to check all the nice parks as well, check on this one too. It is a well designed park with also some places to eat and a beach for kids...
161 locals recommend
Kopaszi-gát
Kopaszi-gátWhen You have so much time in Budapest to check all the nice parks as well, check on this one too. It is a well designed park with also some places to eat and a beach for kids...
In the park called 'Varosliget' (starting behind Heroes square) is the Zoo, the Circus and famous 'Széchenyi' bath with thermal water. You will find more playgrounds, ponds and beautiful architecture in the park too.
It is near Heroes square where there are 2 galleries for art (one for classical paintings and sculptures and one for contemporary exhibitions). All of these were built in 1896 for the world exhibition in Budapest. And there has been some wonderful renovations recently in the park. Also with some ongoing new projects (new Music hall, new museums...)
There is a huge new creative playground that can be fun with kids.
check : ligetbudapest
1163 locals recommend
City Park
In the park called 'Varosliget' (starting behind Heroes square) is the Zoo, the Circus and famous 'Széchenyi' bath with thermal water. You will find more playgrounds, ponds and beautiful architecture in the park too.
It is near Heroes square where there are 2 galleries for art (one for classical paintings and sculptures and one for contemporary exhibitions). All of these were built in 1896 for the world exhibition in Budapest. And there has been some wonderful renovations recently in the park. Also with some ongoing new projects (new Music hall, new museums...)
There is a huge new creative playground that can be fun with kids.
check : ligetbudapest
Island:
parks and flowers, mini zoo, music fountain, ruins, summer open stage for concerts, beach and swimming pool, playgrounds, bars
1640 locals recommend
Margaret Island
Island:
parks and flowers, mini zoo, music fountain, ruins, summer open stage for concerts, beach and swimming pool, playgrounds, bars
Sightseeing
Castle Garden Bazaar
2-6 Ybl Miklós térSt. Stephen's Basilica
1 Szent István térMatthias Church
2 Szentháromság térHősök Tere
This is our unique and only Parlaiment - it is not something You can miss when in Budapest! ;-)
1905 locals recommend
Hungarian Parliament Building
1-3 Kossuth Lajos térThis is our unique and only Parlaiment - it is not something You can miss when in Budapest! ;-)
A beautiful Concert Hall is on this square. Also You will find a cute fountain and the riverbank with a wonderful view on the Danube. Try tram number 2, that goes along the river - and brings You to Margaret Island on one End + Parlaiment is on its way...
37 locals recommend
Vigadó tér
A beautiful Concert Hall is on this square. Also You will find a cute fountain and the riverbank with a wonderful view on the Danube. Try tram number 2, that goes along the river - and brings You to Margaret Island on one End + Parlaiment is on its way...
Budapest Eye
1051 Erzsébet térFishermen's Bastion
Szentháromság térGetting Around
Budapest, Ferenciek tere, Hungary
stops:
metro 3 (blue line)
buses: 5, 7, 8, 107 (andmore)
stops:
metro line: 1, 2, 3
buses: 16 (Castle bus), 15 (downtown)
you can also rent and repair bicycles here
close to: Akvarium and Budapest Eye
Budapest, Deák Ferenc tér, Hungary
stops:
metro line: 1, 2, 3
buses: 16 (Castle bus), 15 (downtown)
you can also rent and repair bicycles here
close to: Akvarium and Budapest Eye
Essentials
downtown Pharmacy
5 Szervita térpharmacy
address: Szervita ter
small shop, but next door.
If you run out of something (not very good at bakery, vegetables and fruits)
Pilvax CBA Élelmiszerüzlet
14 Városház u.small shop, but next door.
If you run out of something (not very good at bakery, vegetables and fruits)
dm-drogerie markt Kft.
3 Petőfi Sándor utcadrugstore 'Drogerie Markt' just a few steps from our home
grocery store with great supply of quality food - good bakery and fresh vegetables and fruits
1053 Budapest Kossuth Lajos u. 13
open: 07:00-21:30
127 locals recommend
ALDI
8 Báthory utcagrocery store with great supply of quality food - good bakery and fresh vegetables and fruits
1053 Budapest Kossuth Lajos u. 13
open: 07:00-21:30
grocery store with great supply of quality food - good bakery and fresh vegetables and fruits
open: 6:30–21:00
address: Ferenciek tere
49 locals recommend
Lidl
61 Bajcsy-Zsilinszky Straßegrocery store with great supply of quality food - good bakery and fresh vegetables and fruits
open: 6:30–21:00
address: Ferenciek tere