Guidebook for Budapest
Arts & Culture
It's not only an architectural marvel but you can also spend a pleasant evening and watch a good opera.
949 locals recommend
Hungarian State Opera
22 Andrássy útIt's not only an architectural marvel but you can also spend a pleasant evening and watch a good opera.
Second largest synagogue in the world, very important for Jewish culture.
1302 locals recommend
Dohány Street Synagogue
2 Dohány u.Second largest synagogue in the world, very important for Jewish culture.
Zeneakadémia
8 Liszt Ferenc térFor those who love classical music.
House of Terror Museum
60 Andrássy útInteresting museum about the communist dictatorship.
This is the most important church building in Hungary, one of the most significant tourist attractions.
1262 locals recommend
St. Stephen's Basilica
1 Szent István térThis is the most important church building in Hungary, one of the most significant tourist attractions.
The Hungarian Parliament Building is one of Europe's oldest legislative buildings.
1905 locals recommend
Hungarian Parliament Building
1-3 Kossuth Lajos térThe Hungarian Parliament Building is one of Europe's oldest legislative buildings.
The Hungarian National Museum was founded in 1802 and is the national museum for the history, art and archaeology of Hungary
885 locals recommend
Hungarian National Museum
14-16 Múzeum krt.The Hungarian National Museum was founded in 1802 and is the national museum for the history, art and archaeology of Hungary
Buda Castle is the historical castle and palace complex of the Hungarian kings in Budapest, and was first completed in 1265.
812 locals recommend
Buda Castle
2 Szent György térBuda Castle is the historical castle and palace complex of the Hungarian kings in Budapest, and was first completed in 1265.
Matthias Church was constructed in the florid late Gothic style in the second half of the 14th century. The church was the scene of several coronations, including that of Charles IV in 1916.
421 locals recommend
Matthias Church
2 Szentháromság térMatthias Church was constructed in the florid late Gothic style in the second half of the 14th century. The church was the scene of several coronations, including that of Charles IV in 1916.
The Museum of Fine Arts was built around 1900. The collection is made up of six departments: Egyptian, Antique, Old sculpture gallery, Old painter gallery, Modern collection, Graphics collection.
280 locals recommend
Museum of Fine Arts
41 Dózsa György útThe Museum of Fine Arts was built around 1900. The collection is made up of six departments: Egyptian, Antique, Old sculpture gallery, Old painter gallery, Modern collection, Graphics collection.
The Hall of Art is a contemporary art museum. It was built in 1895 and the Kunsthalle hosts temporary exhibits contemporary art.
100 locals recommend
Műcsarnok
Felvonulási térThe Hall of Art is a contemporary art museum. It was built in 1895 and the Kunsthalle hosts temporary exhibits contemporary art.
It was built in 1896 as part of the Millennial Exhibition which celebrated the 1,000 years of Hungary since the Hungarian Conquest of the Carpathian Basin in 895.
444 locals recommend
Vajdahunyad Castle
Vajdahunyad sétány It was built in 1896 as part of the Millennial Exhibition which celebrated the 1,000 years of Hungary since the Hungarian Conquest of the Carpathian Basin in 895.
Sightseeing
Gozsdu Courtyard is a meeting point that combines entertainment, gastronomy and culture.
282 locals recommend
Hotel Gozsdu Court
13 Király u.Gozsdu Courtyard is a meeting point that combines entertainment, gastronomy and culture.
The headquarters of Hungarian National Bank and the United States Embassy are located in the square.
262 locals recommend
Liberty Square
Szabadság térThe headquarters of Hungarian National Bank and the United States Embassy are located in the square.
The bridge was built between 1894 and 1896 to the plans of János Feketeházy.
187 locals recommend
Liberty Bridge
The bridge was built between 1894 and 1896 to the plans of János Feketeházy.
This is the only bridge in Budapest which could not be rebuilt in its original form.
47 locals recommend
Elisabeth Bridge
Erzsébet hídThis is the only bridge in Budapest which could not be rebuilt in its original form.
It was designed by French engineer Ernest Goüin and built by the construction company, Maison Ernest Goüin et Cie. between 1872–1876.
60 locals recommend
Margaret Bridge
3 Jászai Mari térIt was designed by French engineer Ernest Goüin and built by the construction company, Maison Ernest Goüin et Cie. between 1872–1876.
Noted for its iconic statue complex featuring the Seven Chieftains of the Magyars. It hosts the Museum of Fine Arts and the Műcsarnok.
942 locals recommend
Heroes' Square
Hősök tereNoted for its iconic statue complex featuring the Seven Chieftains of the Magyars. It hosts the Museum of Fine Arts and the Műcsarnok.
Váci utca (Váci street) is one of the main pedestrian thoroughfares and perhaps the most famous street of central Budapest.
800 locals recommend
Vaci Street
Váci utcaVáci utca (Váci street) is one of the main pedestrian thoroughfares and perhaps the most famous street of central Budapest.
The fortress was built in 1851 by Julius Jacob von Haynau, a commander of the Habsburg Monarchy, and designed by Emmanuel Zitta and Ferenc Kasselik, after the Hungarian Revolution of 1848.
733 locals recommend
Citadella Folklór Étterem
1 Citadella stny.The fortress was built in 1851 by Julius Jacob von Haynau, a commander of the Habsburg Monarchy, and designed by Emmanuel Zitta and Ferenc Kasselik, after the Hungarian Revolution of 1848.
The first permanent bridge across the Danube in Hungary, and was opened in 1849.
795 locals recommend
Chain Bridge
Széchenyi LánchídThe first permanent bridge across the Danube in Hungary, and was opened in 1849.
Drinks & Nightlife
If you walk into the right wing of the Paris Department Store on Andrássy Avenue and step into the elevator, in a matter of seconds you'll be greeted by sunshine or sparkling city lights.
308 locals recommend
360 Bar
39 Andrássy útIf you walk into the right wing of the Paris Department Store on Andrássy Avenue and step into the elevator, in a matter of seconds you'll be greeted by sunshine or sparkling city lights.
Instant is truly the enchanted forest of Budapest's ruin pubs and bars. 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.Instant is truly the enchanted forest of Budapest's ruin pubs and bars. Featuring 26 rooms, 7 bars, 2 gardens and 7 stages, the party never stops in the nightlife of this ruin pub.
Szimpla Kert
14 Kazinczy u.First ruin pub in Budapest, very famous amongst tourists.
Food Scene
New York Palace
9-11 Erzsébet krt.“Most Beautiful Coffee House in the World”
Macesz Bistro
26 Dob u.Good choice for a romantic evening.
Onyx
7-8 Vörösmarty térOnyx was awarded with two Michelin Stars.
Mazel Tov is somewhere around the crossing point of urban gardens, creative openness, and popular Mediterranean cuisine.
306 locals recommend
Mazel Tov
47 Akácfa u.Mazel Tov is somewhere around the crossing point of urban gardens, creative openness, and popular Mediterranean cuisine.
You'll find Bock Bistro in the prestigious Corinthia Grand Hotel Royal right on the Grand Boulevard. The rustic, slightly modern Hungarian kitchen is an excellent blend of tradition and experimenting.
129 locals recommend
Bock Bisztró
43-49 Erzsébet krt.You'll find Bock Bistro in the prestigious Corinthia Grand Hotel Royal right on the Grand Boulevard. The rustic, slightly modern Hungarian kitchen is an excellent blend of tradition and experimenting.
The most prominent feature of the concept is the coffee roasted on spot, but there are plenty of light snacks (rye bread served with fries, red cabbage coleslaw, aged cheddar and smoked beef), French pastries (and mango coffee desserts, better known as triple coffee cake), and so on.
51 locals recommend
Cirkusz Café
25 Dob u.The most prominent feature of the concept is the coffee roasted on spot, but there are plenty of light snacks (rye bread served with fries, red cabbage coleslaw, aged cheddar and smoked beef), French pastries (and mango coffee desserts, better known as triple coffee cake), and so on.
Gettó Gulyás
18 Wesselényi u.Hungarian bistro with all kind of hungarian specialties.
Vintage Garden
21 Dob u.Very romantic french restaurant with hungarian food also.
Parks & Nature
The island is mostly covered by landscape parks, and is a popular recreational area.
1643 locals recommend
Margaret Island Mini Zoo
MargitszigetThe island is mostly covered by landscape parks, and is a popular recreational area.
Essentials
It was first built in 1550, during the time of Ottoman rule. To date, it retains many of the key elements of a Turkish bath.
540 locals recommend
Rudas Baths
9 Döbrentei térIt was first built in 1550, during the time of Ottoman rule. To date, it retains many of the key elements of a Turkish bath.
The Széchenyi Medicinal Bath is the largest medicinal bath in Europe. Components of the thermal water include sulphate, calcium, magnesium, bicarbonate and a significant amount of fluoride acid and me
1248 locals recommend
Széchenyi Thermal Bath
9-11 Állatkerti krt.The Széchenyi Medicinal Bath is the largest medicinal bath in Europe. Components of the thermal water include sulphate, calcium, magnesium, bicarbonate and a significant amount of fluoride acid and me
The bath complex was built between 1912 and 1918 in the (Secession) Art Nouveau style.
897 locals recommend
Gellért Thermal Bath
4 Kelenhegyi útThe bath complex was built between 1912 and 1918 in the (Secession) Art Nouveau style.
Spar Market
35-37 Király u.Supermarket
SPAR Szupermarket
7-8 Rákóczi térSupermarket which is open on Sunday
Shopping
Central Market Hall is the largest and oldest indoor market in Budapest.
1242 locals recommend
Central Market Hall
1-3 Vámház krt.Central Market Hall is the largest and oldest indoor market in Budapest.