Guidebook for Budapest
Sightseeing
St. Stephen's Basilica is the largest church of Budapest with monumental architectural parameters and a stunning facade. The building was finished in 1905 after 54 years of planning. Similarly to the Parliament, it is 96 meters high, which makes it the highest building of Budapest, from where you can enjoy the beautiful panorama of the city centre!
1262 locals recommend
St. Stephen's Basilica
1 Szent István térSt. Stephen's Basilica is the largest church of Budapest with monumental architectural parameters and a stunning facade. The building was finished in 1905 after 54 years of planning. Similarly to the Parliament, it is 96 meters high, which makes it the highest building of Budapest, from where you can enjoy the beautiful panorama of the city centre!
A few minutes walk away from our apartment you can find the Hungarian State Opera House on Andrassy Avenue. The beautiful building is a masterpiece of the famous Hungarian Architect, Miklós Ybl. The Opera House is well worth a visit, even if you are not an opera fan.
949 locals recommend
Hungarian State Opera
22 Andrássy útA few minutes walk away from our apartment you can find the Hungarian State Opera House on Andrassy Avenue. The beautiful building is a masterpiece of the famous Hungarian Architect, Miklós Ybl. The Opera House is well worth a visit, even if you are not an opera fan.
No words to describe the stunning sight of the historical building of the House of Hungarian Parliament with the Danube panorama of the city in the background. You must see this!
1905 locals recommend
Hungarian Parliament Building
1-3 Kossuth Lajos térNo words to describe the stunning sight of the historical building of the House of Hungarian Parliament with the Danube panorama of the city in the background. You must see this!
Historical bridge in the middle of the city, don't miss the nightlight view of it!
795 locals recommend
Chain Bridge
Széchenyi LánchídHistorical bridge in the middle of the city, don't miss the nightlight view of it!
The moving statue of the shoes of jewish people shot to the Danube during WWII.
167 locals recommend
Shoes on the Danube Bank
Idősebb Antall József rakpartThe moving statue of the shoes of jewish people shot to the Danube during WWII.
Biggest synagog of the city with a beautiful historical building! Its worth to go inside!
1302 locals recommend
Dohány Street Synagogue
2 Dohány u.Biggest synagog of the city with a beautiful historical building! Its worth to go inside!
Shopping
On the iconic shopping street of Budapest you can surely find everything you need! Don't miss the Xmas fair at winter time!
800 locals recommend
Vaci Street
Váci utcaOn the iconic shopping street of Budapest you can surely find everything you need! Don't miss the Xmas fair at winter time!
Andrassy street is the fashion street of the city, with exclusive boutiques, book stores, restaurants and coffees. If you just want walk along, its also a perfect spot for that, as the avenue end in the famous Heroes square and the city park!
830 locals recommend
Andrássy út
Andrássy útAndrassy street is the fashion street of the city, with exclusive boutiques, book stores, restaurants and coffees. If you just want walk along, its also a perfect spot for that, as the avenue end in the famous Heroes square and the city park!
Westend Shopping Center
1-3 Váci útA traditional market in a beautiful brick building, where you can always find the most fresh fruits and vegetables, meat, dairy and pastries!
1242 locals recommend
Central Market Hall
1-3 Vámház krt.A traditional market in a beautiful brick building, where you can always find the most fresh fruits and vegetables, meat, dairy and pastries!
Getting Around
Public transport centre with the crossing point of 3 metro lines , lot of bus stops, and trams!
555 locals recommend
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Public transport centre with the crossing point of 3 metro lines , lot of bus stops, and trams!
Important public transportation point with the western railway station.
402 locals recommend
Nyugati Pályaudvar
Important public transportation point with the western railway station.
Oktogon station
Entertainment & Activities
MINIVERSUM is a gigantic, beautifully detailed and decorated model layout featuring many sights and landmarks from Budapest and Hungary – and a bit of Austria and Germany – scaled to 1:100 of original size.
87 locals recommend
Miniversum Budapest
12 Andrássy útMINIVERSUM is a gigantic, beautifully detailed and decorated model layout featuring many sights and landmarks from Budapest and Hungary – and a bit of Austria and Germany – scaled to 1:100 of original size.
Parks & Nature
City park is a huge green are in the heart of the city, with a tiny lake, the copy of the historical building of the castle of Vajdahunyad, and the famous Szechenyi Spa.
1163 locals recommend
City Park
City park is a huge green are in the heart of the city, with a tiny lake, the copy of the historical building of the castle of Vajdahunyad, and the famous Szechenyi Spa.
Perfect for half-day-long walks, for running, or just picnic while sitting on the grass!
1643 locals recommend
Margaret Island Mini Zoo
MargitszigetPerfect for half-day-long walks, for running, or just picnic while sitting on the grass!
Drinks & Nightlife
Numerous cool bars and dance clubs on one tiny courtyard of a block of buildings for the most adventurous tourists!
600 locals recommend
Gozsdu Court
Gozsdu udvarNumerous cool bars and dance clubs on one tiny courtyard of a block of buildings for the most adventurous tourists!
Very centrally located, great to sit outside on the huge terrace or just simply on the grass in the summer! They provide also a various concert line-up!
379 locals recommend
Akvárium Klub
12 Erzsébet térVery centrally located, great to sit outside on the huge terrace or just simply on the grass in the summer! They provide also a various concert line-up!
Budapest is famous for its ruin bars/pubs. This is the most authentic!
1582 locals recommend
Szimpla Kert
14 Kazinczy u.Budapest is famous for its ruin bars/pubs. This is the most authentic!
Hello Baby
52 Andrássy útDoboz - Ruin Pub Budapest
10 Klauzál u.Food Scene
The 3rd 1 Michelin star restaurant in Budapest with beautiful food and the prices aren't out of this world. Pre-booking required or visit them for lunch.
174 locals recommend
Borkonyha Winekitchen Restaurant
3 Sas uThe 3rd 1 Michelin star restaurant in Budapest with beautiful food and the prices aren't out of this world. Pre-booking required or visit them for lunch.
Menza Restaurant
2 Liszt Ferenc térLovely cuisine and service with great retro-style interior.
Awesome girly place with a beautiful flowery vintage style inner courtyard! They offer various cuisine of salads, hamburgers, soups and a lot of other delicious stuff!
180 locals recommend
Vintage Garden
21 Dob u.Awesome girly place with a beautiful flowery vintage style inner courtyard! They offer various cuisine of salads, hamburgers, soups and a lot of other delicious stuff!
Enjoy every imaginable kind of fresh seafood here!
75 locals recommend
Bigfish Andrássy Seafood Bistro
44 Andrássy útEnjoy every imaginable kind of fresh seafood here!
If you just want to hop by very quickly, this is the one for you! Great pasta and pizza for everyone!
30 locals recommend
A Presto
13 Hajós u.If you just want to hop by very quickly, this is the one for you! Great pasta and pizza for everyone!
Daytime lovely, spacious restaurant with great lunch menu offers, during the night lively bar!
52 locals recommend
Anker Klub
1-3 Anker közDaytime lovely, spacious restaurant with great lunch menu offers, during the night lively bar!
Running sushi and wok restaurant with tasty and fresh japans food!
83 locals recommend
Wasabi Sushi & Wok Étterem
21 Podmaniczky u.Running sushi and wok restaurant with tasty and fresh japans food!
Pure happiness!!! Get the salty waffles for a rich Sunday brunch!
67 locals recommend
Á la Maison Breakfast and Brunch Restaurant
3 Szervita térPure happiness!!! Get the salty waffles for a rich Sunday brunch!