Guidebook for Budapest
Food Scene
A coffeehouse and restaurant in the old sense with very delicious breakfast and the traditional flavours of a Parisian bistro for noon and evening. Open: 9.00-23.30
198 locals recommend
Két Szerecsen
14 Nagymező u.A coffeehouse and restaurant in the old sense with very delicious breakfast and the traditional flavours of a Parisian bistro for noon and evening. Open: 9.00-23.30
Dobrumba
5 Dob u.Very delicious special food from the Middle-East
http://dobrumba.hu/
Our other favorite is this Spanish tapas bar! Very good food!
http://www.patanegra.hu/
57 locals recommend
Pata Negra Pest
8 Kálvin térOur other favorite is this Spanish tapas bar! Very good food!
http://www.patanegra.hu/
Hungarian and Jewish kitchen just like at my grandmother... :)
http://maceszbistro.hu/en/
65 locals recommend
Macesz Bistro
26 Dob u.Hungarian and Jewish kitchen just like at my grandmother... :)
http://maceszbistro.hu/en/
Really good seafood bistro!
http://www.thebigfish.hu/
75 locals recommend
Bigfish Andrássy Seafood Bistro
44 Andrássy útReally good seafood bistro!
http://www.thebigfish.hu/
Cirkusz Café
25 Dob u.Breakfast, Brunch and cafe
Gettó Gulyás
18 Wesselényi u.Hungarian food - simple and delicious
MAZEL TOV IS AN OPEN HEARTED CULTURAL SPACE IN THE CITY’S CENTER, A STREAMLINED AND COMFORTING PLACE FOCUSING ON GASTRONOMY IN THE 7TH DISTRICT, IN THE MIDDLE OF THE HISTORICALLY JEWISH QUARTER, TODAY’S DOWNTOWN’S NIGHT-LIFE CENTER.
306 locals recommend
Mazel Tov
47 Akácfa u.MAZEL TOV IS AN OPEN HEARTED CULTURAL SPACE IN THE CITY’S CENTER, A STREAMLINED AND COMFORTING PLACE FOCUSING ON GASTRONOMY IN THE 7TH DISTRICT, IN THE MIDDLE OF THE HISTORICALLY JEWISH QUARTER, TODAY’S DOWNTOWN’S NIGHT-LIFE CENTER.
Super delicious croissant and cafe just a corner away of out "Little Treasure" and "Unique and Silent" apartments.
12 locals recommend
Freyja - the croissant story
10-12 Szövetség u.Super delicious croissant and cafe just a corner away of out "Little Treasure" and "Unique and Silent" apartments.
MADHOUSE is a manifestation of everything that makes Mad Scientist what it is: creativity, risk-taking, power. Not a brand pub, but a place to go even if you don’t know anything about the brewery or don’t care about the beers.
MADHOUSE Bistro & Craft Beer Bar
MADHOUSE is a manifestation of everything that makes Mad Scientist what it is: creativity, risk-taking, power. Not a brand pub, but a place to go even if you don’t know anything about the brewery or don’t care about the beers.
Horizont - Brunch and Coffee
Delicious cafe and brunch
Drinks and night life
Csak a jó sör! (Only good beer) Hundreds of special beers from all around the word and Hungarian craft beer. Opening hours: monday-saturday: 14.00 - 21.00
32 locals recommend
Csak a Jó Sörök
42-44 Kertész u.Csak a jó sör! (Only good beer) Hundreds of special beers from all around the word and Hungarian craft beer. Opening hours: monday-saturday: 14.00 - 21.00
On the top of a nice building with full panorama over the city.
http://www.360bar.hu/
If you want to have dinner there table booking is recommended!
308 locals recommend
360 Bar
39 Andrássy útOn the top of a nice building with full panorama over the city.
http://www.360bar.hu/
If you want to have dinner there table booking is recommended!
Tiny place with the best cafe in the city.
121 locals recommend
My Little Melbourne Coffee and Brew Bar
3 Madách Imre útTiny place with the best cafe in the city.
DOBLO Wine Bar and Shop
20 Dob u.A fifteen-years-old venue, five areas, fabulous view, excellent sound system, hundreds of tv-recordings, colourful local crowd and wonderful rich programme.
From our apartment you can easily get there by tram 4 or 6 (0-24)
320 locals recommend
A38
Petőfi hídA fifteen-years-old venue, five areas, fabulous view, excellent sound system, hundreds of tv-recordings, colourful local crowd and wonderful rich programme.
From our apartment you can easily get there by tram 4 or 6 (0-24)
This passageway consists of seven buildings and six interconnecting courtyards, and links Király utca with Dob utca. It was opened in 1902.
Today, the passageway is mobbed with crowds, crushing into restaurants and bars. At weekends, a flea market sets up, and Gozsdu has its own escape room, its own Christmas market and its own bouncers at each entrance to the passageway.
Gozsdu Passage
This passageway consists of seven buildings and six interconnecting courtyards, and links Király utca with Dob utca. It was opened in 1902.
Today, the passageway is mobbed with crowds, crushing into restaurants and bars. At weekends, a flea market sets up, and Gozsdu has its own escape room, its own Christmas market and its own bouncers at each entrance to the passageway.
Akvárium Klub
12 Erzsébet térParty and concerts in the centre.
MADHOUSE is a manifestation of everything that makes Mad Scientist what it is: creativity, risk-taking, power. Not a brand pub, but a place to go even if you don’t know anything about the brewery or don’t care about the beers.
MADHOUSE Bistro & Craft Beer Bar
MADHOUSE is a manifestation of everything that makes Mad Scientist what it is: creativity, risk-taking, power. Not a brand pub, but a place to go even if you don’t know anything about the brewery or don’t care about the beers.
The opening of Szimpla Kert in 2002 has been literally and also symbolically a milestone in the alternative life of Budapest. Converting an old factory into a huge open-air cinema and pub, we were able to create a unique framework for hosting concerts, theatre shows and many different cultural events.
1582 locals recommend
Szimpla Kert
14 Kazinczy u.The opening of Szimpla Kert in 2002 has been literally and also symbolically a milestone in the alternative life of Budapest. Converting an old factory into a huge open-air cinema and pub, we were able to create a unique framework for hosting concerts, theatre shows and many different cultural events.
With the fusion of Budapest’s legendary ruin pubs the most enormous party complex in town has been created: INSTANT-FOGAS. Fogasház and Instant were iconic night spots of the city’s famous ruin pub scene for years. When they joined forces at one location in Akácfa street, without a doubt a unique and exclusive ruin pub kingdom was born.
This magical, neverending party labyrinth, awaits for you with countless spirit, music styles and memorable nights. 7 diversed spaces and dance floors make this party hub the perfect choice for you for a special night out!
743 locals recommend
Instant Club
51 Akácfa u.With the fusion of Budapest’s legendary ruin pubs the most enormous party complex in town has been created: INSTANT-FOGAS. Fogasház and Instant were iconic night spots of the city’s famous ruin pub scene for years. When they joined forces at one location in Akácfa street, without a doubt a unique and exclusive ruin pub kingdom was born.
This magical, neverending party labyrinth, awaits for you with countless spirit, music styles and memorable nights. 7 diversed spaces and dance floors make this party hub the perfect choice for you for a special night out!
Fekete Kutya
31 Dob u.Arts & Culture
Always special and interesting photo exhibitions and the next door cafe (Mai Manó) is best during the warmer months, when you can laze on the terrace, enjoying the view of the hustle and bustle of Nagymező street.
69 locals recommend
Hungarian House of Photography - Mai Mano House
20 Nagymező u.Always special and interesting photo exhibitions and the next door cafe (Mai Manó) is best during the warmer months, when you can laze on the terrace, enjoying the view of the hustle and bustle of Nagymező street.
It was the meeting point of poets in the beginning of the 20th century. Now it belongs to a 5 star hotel and is beautifully renovated. The café that was once chosen as the most beautiful in the world.
465 locals recommend
New York Palace
9-11 Erzsébet krt.It was the meeting point of poets in the beginning of the 20th century. Now it belongs to a 5 star hotel and is beautifully renovated. The café that was once chosen as the most beautiful in the world.
Hungarian State Opera
22 Andrássy útBeautiful building to visit - opera and ballet programmes
Hungarian National Gallery
2 Szent György térMuseum of Fine Arts
41 Dózsa György útMuseum of Fine Arts
Kunsthalle Budapest
37 Dózsa György útModern Art Museum
Having survived two terror regimes, it was felt that the time had come for Hungary to erect a fitting memorial to the victims, and at the same time to present a picture of what life was like for Hungarians in those times.
875 locals recommend
House of Terror Museum
60 Andrássy útHaving survived two terror regimes, it was felt that the time had come for Hungary to erect a fitting memorial to the victims, and at the same time to present a picture of what life was like for Hungarians in those times.
Holocaust Memorial Center
39 Páva u.Concerts and exhibitions in an especially interesting building in the heart of the city park.
23 locals recommend
Magyar Zene Háza
3 Olof Palme sétányConcerts and exhibitions in an especially interesting building in the heart of the city park.
Essentials
City SPAR Budapest
2 Teréz krt.Speed Queen Budapest - Dobmosoda.hu
Laundry
Lockers Budapest Luggage Storage
Lugagge-locker in Kertész street
Lion's Locker
11 Vasvári Pál u.Luggage-locker in Vasvári Pál street
Lockers Budapest Luggage Storage
30 Dohány u.Luggage-locker in Dohány street
Self-service laundry - self-service laundry
37 Dohány u.Laundry in Dohány street
Royal Pharmacy
58 Erzsébet krt.Correct Change
41 Erzsébet krt.Entertainment & Activities
That's the largest thermal bath with many indoor and outdoor warm pools of natural thermal water.
1248 locals recommend
Széchenyi Thermal Bath
9-11 Állatkerti krt.That's the largest thermal bath with many indoor and outdoor warm pools of natural thermal water.
Classic thermal bath and swimming pool decorated with beautiful Zsolnai tiles. Indoor and outdoor pools.
897 locals recommend
Gellért Thermal Bath
4 Kelenhegyi útClassic thermal bath and swimming pool decorated with beautiful Zsolnai tiles. Indoor and outdoor pools.
Its specialty is the old Turkish part and the new wellness with a roof-top jacuzzi.
540 locals recommend
Rudas Baths
9 Döbrentei térIts specialty is the old Turkish part and the new wellness with a roof-top jacuzzi.
Have a walk under old trees in the heart of the city.
Palatunus beach, Swimming pool, 5 km running circle ...
1640 locals recommend
Margaret Island
Have a walk under old trees in the heart of the city.
Palatunus beach, Swimming pool, 5 km running circle ...
When you thought that you have seen Budapest from every angle possible, then comes the REDJET and the 360-degree turn. Experience the limitless speed on the board of the 440 horsepower REDJET and be the fastest on the Danube!
BKK kikötő, RedJet
When you thought that you have seen Budapest from every angle possible, then comes the REDJET and the 360-degree turn. Experience the limitless speed on the board of the 440 horsepower REDJET and be the fastest on the Danube!
Sightseeing
The synagogue was built between 1854 and 1859 in the Moorish Revival style. It is the largest synagogue in Europe. The Dohány Street Synagogue complex consists of the Great Synagogue, the Heroes' Temple, the graveyard, the Memorial and the Jewish Museum. Dohány Street itself, a leafy street in the city center, carries strong Holocaust connotations as it constituted the border of the Budapest Ghetto.
1302 locals recommend
Dohány Street Synagogue
2 Dohány u.The synagogue was built between 1854 and 1859 in the Moorish Revival style. It is the largest synagogue in Europe. The Dohány Street Synagogue complex consists of the Great Synagogue, the Heroes' Temple, the graveyard, the Memorial and the Jewish Museum. Dohány Street itself, a leafy street in the city center, carries strong Holocaust connotations as it constituted the border of the Budapest Ghetto.
St. Stephen’s Basilica is the largest church in Budapest and can hold up to 8,500 people.
Building commenced in 1851, and the inauguration ceremony took place in 1906 and was attended by Emperor Franz Joseph.
Architect Jozsef Hild who drafted the original plans and supervised the construction died in 1867. Miklós Ybl, one of Europe's leading architects in the mid to late 19th century, who also designed the Opera House, took over.
1262 locals recommend
St. Stephen's Basilica
1 Szent István térSt. Stephen’s Basilica is the largest church in Budapest and can hold up to 8,500 people.
Building commenced in 1851, and the inauguration ceremony took place in 1906 and was attended by Emperor Franz Joseph.
Architect Jozsef Hild who drafted the original plans and supervised the construction died in 1867. Miklós Ybl, one of Europe's leading architects in the mid to late 19th century, who also designed the Opera House, took over.
The Parliament building, a magnificent example of Neo-Gothic architecture (although displaying Renaissance and Baroque characters too), is just over 100 years old.
1905 locals recommend
Hungarian Parliament Building
1-3 Kossuth Lajos térThe Parliament building, a magnificent example of Neo-Gothic architecture (although displaying Renaissance and Baroque characters too), is just over 100 years old.
The Chain Bridge was the first permanent stone-bridge connecting Pest and Buda. It is one of the symbolic buildings of Budapest, the most widely known bridge of the Hungarian capital.
795 locals recommend
Chain Bridge
Széchenyi LánchídThe Chain Bridge was the first permanent stone-bridge connecting Pest and Buda. It is one of the symbolic buildings of Budapest, the most widely known bridge of the Hungarian capital.
The first citizens arrived to Castle Hill in the 13th century after the Mongolian invasion, seeking protection in the hills of Buda. The first royal castle was built around this time. The golden age of Castle Hill was in the 15th century, following the marriage of King Matthias Corvinus and Beatrix of Naples in 1476. Many Italian artists and craftsmen accompanied the new queen, and Buda became an important European city. After the Turkish occupation, Buda was in ruins. A Baroque city was built, and Castle Hill soon became the district of government. During World War II, Buda was bombed to the ground and had to be rebuilt again.
Today, Castle Hill is recognized as a World Heritage Site, and has many must-see attractions: the Palace, National gallery, Mathias church, old streets (some houses date back to the 14th and 15th centuries) and nice panorama, the famous Ruszwurm patisserie, Buda Castle Labyrinth, Hospital in the Rock etc.
493 locals recommend
Castle Hill
The first citizens arrived to Castle Hill in the 13th century after the Mongolian invasion, seeking protection in the hills of Buda. The first royal castle was built around this time. The golden age of Castle Hill was in the 15th century, following the marriage of King Matthias Corvinus and Beatrix of Naples in 1476. Many Italian artists and craftsmen accompanied the new queen, and Buda became an important European city. After the Turkish occupation, Buda was in ruins. A Baroque city was built, and Castle Hill soon became the district of government. During World War II, Buda was bombed to the ground and had to be rebuilt again.
Today, Castle Hill is recognized as a World Heritage Site, and has many must-see attractions: the Palace, National gallery, Mathias church, old streets (some houses date back to the 14th and 15th centuries) and nice panorama, the famous Ruszwurm patisserie, Buda Castle Labyrinth, Hospital in the Rock etc.
Neighborhood
Andrássy avenue is just a few minutes away. Its a UNESCO World Heritage-listed street lined with expensive shops, embassies, and beautiful villas. It was built to connect the city center with City Park and ends up in Heroes’ Square
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At the time of its completion in 1885, Andrássy Avenue was considered a masterpiece of city planning and even public transport was prohibited to preserve its character. This brought about the idea to build a railroad beneath it. The Millennium Underground Railway, the first subway line in continental Europe, opened in 1896.
830 locals recommend
Andrássy út
Andrássy útAndrássy avenue is just a few minutes away. Its a UNESCO World Heritage-listed street lined with expensive shops, embassies, and beautiful villas. It was built to connect the city center with City Park and ends up in Heroes’ Square
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At the time of its completion in 1885, Andrássy Avenue was considered a masterpiece of city planning and even public transport was prohibited to preserve its character. This brought about the idea to build a railroad beneath it. The Millennium Underground Railway, the first subway line in continental Europe, opened in 1896.
District VII
The old jewish district of the city with vivid life and beautiful historical buildings.