Guidebook for Budapest Luxury and Comfort
Food Scene
In 2009, Costes earned recognition as the best restaurant in Budapest and in Hungary, and this esteemed title was followed by a Michelin star award that Costes gained in 2010. With its kitchen now managed by Hungarian chef Eszter Palágyi, the restaurant’s tasteful selection changes seasonally, and is presented in 4-course, 5-course, 6-course, and 7-course degustation menus, alongside an expansive assortment of Hungarian and international wines, including some rare libations.
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Costes Restaurant
4 Ráday u.In 2009, Costes earned recognition as the best restaurant in Budapest and in Hungary, and this esteemed title was followed by a Michelin star award that Costes gained in 2010. With its kitchen now managed by Hungarian chef Eszter Palágyi, the restaurant’s tasteful selection changes seasonally, and is presented in 4-course, 5-course, 6-course, and 7-course degustation menus, alongside an expansive assortment of Hungarian and international wines, including some rare libations.
Thegoulash-eatery that opened on Wesselényi Street in 2016 under the name of Gettó Gulyás invites guests in with quality, a homey atmosphere, and Hungarian cuisine. They offer more than ten kinds of goulashes, Hungarian entrées, and classic desserts for those who want to taste traditional flavors but expect great quality. The atmosphere is reminiscent of an old bourgeois home, while the courses evoke the feeling of a weekend feast at the countryside.
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Gettó Gulyás
18 Wesselényi u. Thegoulash-eatery that opened on Wesselényi Street in 2016 under the name of Gettó Gulyás invites guests in with quality, a homey atmosphere, and Hungarian cuisine. They offer more than ten kinds of goulashes, Hungarian entrées, and classic desserts for those who want to taste traditional flavors but expect great quality. The atmosphere is reminiscent of an old bourgeois home, while the courses evoke the feeling of a weekend feast at the countryside.
For people who adore good strudels. Both sweet and salty.The atmosphere is great and, besides traditional recepies, you can enjoy new varieties you won’t find anywhere else in town.The product is home-made and prepared before your very eyes. The cottage cheese is real cottage cheese, the coffee is delicious and you can get other things, too, like fresh bread or a sandwich.
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Strudel Hugó
For people who adore good strudels. Both sweet and salty.The atmosphere is great and, besides traditional recepies, you can enjoy new varieties you won’t find anywhere else in town.The product is home-made and prepared before your very eyes. The cottage cheese is real cottage cheese, the coffee is delicious and you can get other things, too, like fresh bread or a sandwich.
Amber's French Bakery & Cafe, one of the Frenchest places of Budapest, opened at the Fővám Square-end of Váci Street. The combination of a bakery, confectionery and café imitates the French countryside with its earthy colors, yet is still urban and modern, thanks to the spacious interior and lights. Their selection includes a multitude of colorful, creamy cakes with almonds, pistachio and salty peanuts, as well as sandwiches, salty baked goods, and the city’s largest éclairs. Moreover, their products are constantly renewed and changed seasonally. If you are passing by, be sure to grab a ham and cheese croissant with hot coffee!
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Amber's French Bakery & Cafe
8-10 Október huszonharmadika utca Amber's French Bakery & Cafe, one of the Frenchest places of Budapest, opened at the Fővám Square-end of Váci Street. The combination of a bakery, confectionery and café imitates the French countryside with its earthy colors, yet is still urban and modern, thanks to the spacious interior and lights. Their selection includes a multitude of colorful, creamy cakes with almonds, pistachio and salty peanuts, as well as sandwiches, salty baked goods, and the city’s largest éclairs. Moreover, their products are constantly renewed and changed seasonally. If you are passing by, be sure to grab a ham and cheese croissant with hot coffee!
The 360 Bar is an iconic rooftop terrace in Budapest, boasting a 360° panorama over the city, which makes everyone’s jaws drop in awe. 360 Bar is found atop the highest building on august Andrássy Avenue, thus it provides a perfect view to the St. Stephen’s Basilica, the Citadel, the Parliament and basically all of Budapest. It is worthwhile to visit around sunset, as the moment when the slowly sinking sun paints all kinds of colors on the sky above the city is truly magical. After sunset they turn on the lovely light garlands, and live music or a DJ set entertains crowds. There is Sunday Brunch.
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360 Bar
39 Andrássy útThe 360 Bar is an iconic rooftop terrace in Budapest, boasting a 360° panorama over the city, which makes everyone’s jaws drop in awe. 360 Bar is found atop the highest building on august Andrássy Avenue, thus it provides a perfect view to the St. Stephen’s Basilica, the Citadel, the Parliament and basically all of Budapest. It is worthwhile to visit around sunset, as the moment when the slowly sinking sun paints all kinds of colors on the sky above the city is truly magical. After sunset they turn on the lovely light garlands, and live music or a DJ set entertains crowds. There is Sunday Brunch.
Ráday is often referred to as a restaurant street, as there are many indoor and outdoor cafés, bars and restaurants standing side by side. Starting from the end near the Small Boulevard, we immediately see Costes, a Michelin-starred restaurant, that bewitches visitors with its elegant interior, masterful tastes and artistic presentations. A little further down the road, you can find a Belgian French Fries place, and right after that is Púder Bárszínház és Galéria, with its progressive, eclectic design. In this haven of restaurants, bars and cafés, you can find dishes from America, Hungary, Asia and Italy.
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Ráday Street
Ráday utcaRáday is often referred to as a restaurant street, as there are many indoor and outdoor cafés, bars and restaurants standing side by side. Starting from the end near the Small Boulevard, we immediately see Costes, a Michelin-starred restaurant, that bewitches visitors with its elegant interior, masterful tastes and artistic presentations. A little further down the road, you can find a Belgian French Fries place, and right after that is Púder Bárszínház és Galéria, with its progressive, eclectic design. In this haven of restaurants, bars and cafés, you can find dishes from America, Hungary, Asia and Italy.
Butter Brothers in Lónyay utca is a craft bakery that offers beer bread, flaky pastry, croissants, curd cheese, and raspberry and gooseberry jam. The bakery awaits its hungry guests with some of the best home-made pastries, real milk, baguettes and rolls near the Great Market Hall. Butter Brothers is a popular breakfast spot since it offers sandwiches, home-made Liptauer and hot sandwiches with fresh tomatoes as well.
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Butter Brothers
22 Lónyay u.Butter Brothers in Lónyay utca is a craft bakery that offers beer bread, flaky pastry, croissants, curd cheese, and raspberry and gooseberry jam. The bakery awaits its hungry guests with some of the best home-made pastries, real milk, baguettes and rolls near the Great Market Hall. Butter Brothers is a popular breakfast spot since it offers sandwiches, home-made Liptauer and hot sandwiches with fresh tomatoes as well.
Getting Around
Kálvin tér
Kálvin térEntertainment & Activities
The Gellért is the best known historical bath of Budapest. The magnificent Art Noveau buillding between the Gellért Hill and the Liberty Bridge opened its gates in 1918. The bath is part of the Gellért Hotel, which was the icon of Budapest hotels for nearly 100 years; although it has lost some of its glory since, it is still a symbol of welfare and comfort. Most of its old shine was restored in the frame of a comprehensive renovation in 2008.
Gellért Bath has several indoor thermal pools and swimming pools, a large outdoor adventure pool and an outdoor wave pool. In addition to recreational bathing, the complex also offers medial treatments, beauty treatments, massage,
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Termální lázně Gellért
4 Kelenhegyi útThe Gellért is the best known historical bath of Budapest. The magnificent Art Noveau buillding between the Gellért Hill and the Liberty Bridge opened its gates in 1918. The bath is part of the Gellért Hotel, which was the icon of Budapest hotels for nearly 100 years; although it has lost some of its glory since, it is still a symbol of welfare and comfort. Most of its old shine was restored in the frame of a comprehensive renovation in 2008.
Gellért Bath has several indoor thermal pools and swimming pools, a large outdoor adventure pool and an outdoor wave pool. In addition to recreational bathing, the complex also offers medial treatments, beauty treatments, massage,
A creative community garden enhanced with green areas, a stage, and ping-pong tables is found in Ráday Street, close to Kálvin Square. It is a dog- and family-friendly place, where cyclists are more than welcome, and where book fairs are just as common as jazz nights, cool fashion shows, and stand-up comedy events. Here, we can also order prosecco from the tap, and choose from dozens of pálinkas. In the winter, they await guests with a tent, mulled wine, and other wintry products.
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Rombusz Terasz
11-12 Fővám térA creative community garden enhanced with green areas, a stage, and ping-pong tables is found in Ráday Street, close to Kálvin Square. It is a dog- and family-friendly place, where cyclists are more than welcome, and where book fairs are just as common as jazz nights, cool fashion shows, and stand-up comedy events. Here, we can also order prosecco from the tap, and choose from dozens of pálinkas. In the winter, they await guests with a tent, mulled wine, and other wintry products.
Sightseeing
The fortress atop Gellért Hill – a UNESCO World Heritage Sight – the Citadel, is a truly emblematic symbol in Budapest. Even though it was originally built by the Habsburgs after the end of the Revolution of 1848-49 as an intimidating edifice to Hungarians, today we rather think of the Citadel as a symbol of freedom. It is also an excellent lookout point, over the beautiful bridges straddling the curving Danube, Buda Castle, Parliament, the Pest embankment and the Buda hills. We also find the Statue of Liberty atop the hill, and some nice parks and gardens.
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Citadella Folklór Étterem
1 Citadella stny.The fortress atop Gellért Hill – a UNESCO World Heritage Sight – the Citadel, is a truly emblematic symbol in Budapest. Even though it was originally built by the Habsburgs after the end of the Revolution of 1848-49 as an intimidating edifice to Hungarians, today we rather think of the Citadel as a symbol of freedom. It is also an excellent lookout point, over the beautiful bridges straddling the curving Danube, Buda Castle, Parliament, the Pest embankment and the Buda hills. We also find the Statue of Liberty atop the hill, and some nice parks and gardens.
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District VIII is a real two-sided coin. One part of Józsefváros – while developing – is still rather run down, while the other part – the Palace District – is one of the most beautiful areas in Budapest. In this part of of the inner-city historic buildings and stunning aristocratic palaces can be found at every turn. Here we reveal some of the secrets of these beautiful buildings.
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Palace District
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District VIII is a real two-sided coin. One part of Józsefváros – while developing – is still rather run down, while the other part – the Palace District – is one of the most beautiful areas in Budapest. In this part of of the inner-city historic buildings and stunning aristocratic palaces can be found at every turn. Here we reveal some of the secrets of these beautiful buildings.
Arts & Culture
The Hungarian National Museum (Magyar Nemzeti Múzeum) standing in Kiskörút is the largest museum of Hungary. It is a building of unique beauty, which introduces Hungarian culture and history in approx. 8000 square metres. Throughout the 200+ years since its foundation, the museum has collected a huge amount of artefacts, archaeological, historical, and ethnical relics, which bring closer the history of the people of the Carpathian Basin. The museum has also hosted temporary exhibitions, like the Robert Capa or the press photo exhibition. The museum paints a realistic picture of Hungarian history, with all its grief and joy, thus it is an important and educational point of interest.
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Maďarské národní muzeum
14-16 Múzeum krt. The Hungarian National Museum (Magyar Nemzeti Múzeum) standing in Kiskörút is the largest museum of Hungary. It is a building of unique beauty, which introduces Hungarian culture and history in approx. 8000 square metres. Throughout the 200+ years since its foundation, the museum has collected a huge amount of artefacts, archaeological, historical, and ethnical relics, which bring closer the history of the people of the Carpathian Basin. The museum has also hosted temporary exhibitions, like the Robert Capa or the press photo exhibition. The museum paints a realistic picture of Hungarian history, with all its grief and joy, thus it is an important and educational point of interest.
Drinks & Nightlife
Finally the 7th district has a high-level cocktail place that offers real specialities. The original mixes are really unique drinks, even if it seems “fröccs” and craft beers have taken over these days – a really well-crafted cocktail can win over its audience. Visiting Pharma can be really refreshing, because although the venue is small – only big enough to host 10 people at most – those standing behind the bar are professional and obviously love creating something good. So do not be surprised if the basic ingredient of you drink turns out to be thai chicken soup, or if you find out that what you believed was Jamaican rum is just a mild competitor.
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Bar pharma
35 Kazinczy u.Finally the 7th district has a high-level cocktail place that offers real specialities. The original mixes are really unique drinks, even if it seems “fröccs” and craft beers have taken over these days – a really well-crafted cocktail can win over its audience. Visiting Pharma can be really refreshing, because although the venue is small – only big enough to host 10 people at most – those standing behind the bar are professional and obviously love creating something good. So do not be surprised if the basic ingredient of you drink turns out to be thai chicken soup, or if you find out that what you believed was Jamaican rum is just a mild competitor.