Guidebook for Budapest

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Guidebook for Budapest

Food Scene

Beautiful Hotel and restaurant. If you pass by walk around the restaurant and lobby bars.Enjoy a coffee and cake.
26 místní doporučují
New York Palace, The Dedica Anthology
9 Erzsébet krt.
26 místní doporučují
Beautiful Hotel and restaurant. If you pass by walk around the restaurant and lobby bars.Enjoy a coffee and cake.
Claims to be the best restaurant in the area selling good value food and drinks. Summer terrace.Relaxed atmosphere.
Huszár u. 7
7 Huszár utca
Claims to be the best restaurant in the area selling good value food and drinks. Summer terrace.Relaxed atmosphere.
Chic Restaurant next to the Zara Hotel - one of many restaurants, eating places in this area
12 místní doporučují
Araz Restaurant
42-44 Dohány u.
12 místní doporučují
Chic Restaurant next to the Zara Hotel - one of many restaurants, eating places in this area
One of the most famous coffee/cafe houses in Budapest - open for a 164 years - often very busy especially weekends The interior is dominated by three materials – marble, gold, and wood
249 místní doporučují
Café Gerbeaud
7-8 Vörösmarty tér
249 místní doporučují
One of the most famous coffee/cafe houses in Budapest - open for a 164 years - often very busy especially weekends The interior is dominated by three materials – marble, gold, and wood
Large, authentic Italian restaurant with full menu and good service. Good value for money. http://www.ilterzocerchio.hu/en/
41 místní doporučují
Il Terzo Cerchio
40 Dohány u.
41 místní doporučují
Large, authentic Italian restaurant with full menu and good service. Good value for money. http://www.ilterzocerchio.hu/en/
The wonderful Art Deco style Callas Café & Restaurant situated next door to the Opera House .. the area has a number of cafés and eateries with street terraces
12 místní doporučují
Callas
20 Andrássy út
12 místní doporučují
The wonderful Art Deco style Callas Café & Restaurant situated next door to the Opera House .. the area has a number of cafés and eateries with street terraces
Mikszáth Ter - A lovely square just off of Baross Utca. Dine with the locals and enjoy live music almost every night, and in the summertime (May-September) there’s a large outdoor terrace.
34 místní doporučují
Zappa bistro
2 Mikszáth Kálmán tér
34 místní doporučují
Mikszáth Ter - A lovely square just off of Baross Utca. Dine with the locals and enjoy live music almost every night, and in the summertime (May-September) there’s a large outdoor terrace.
Cute, intimate atmosphere, half French, half Hungarian. Very attentive service, extensive menu in 4 languages. Highly recommended on Trip Advisor.
16 místní doporučují
Cafe Bouchon
33 Zichy Jenő u.
16 místní doporučují
Cute, intimate atmosphere, half French, half Hungarian. Very attentive service, extensive menu in 4 languages. Highly recommended on Trip Advisor.
Re-opening March 2013 with a new look and style. Popular chef ..worth a look if you are in the area. Not the cheapest. Received a Michelin Recommendation in 2010.
Dohány u. 5
5 Dohány utca
Re-opening March 2013 with a new look and style. Popular chef ..worth a look if you are in the area. Not the cheapest. Received a Michelin Recommendation in 2010.
Small simple restaurant/bar offering good value food and drinks.Popular with locals and visitors alike.
25 místní doporučují
Restaurant Huszár
22 II. János Pál pápa tér
25 místní doporučují
Small simple restaurant/bar offering good value food and drinks.Popular with locals and visitors alike.
Popular "All you can eat/drink " offer - freshly cooked food and you can drink all the beer, wine or champagne you can in the 3 hours they give you.Good value and nice interior.
183 místní doporučují
Trófea Grill Étterem Király utca
30-32 Király u.
183 místní doporučují
Popular "All you can eat/drink " offer - freshly cooked food and you can drink all the beer, wine or champagne you can in the 3 hours they give you.Good value and nice interior.
Authentic and simply decorated. Good quality food, big portions and reasonably priced. Takeaway too.
12 místní doporučují
Dohány Street
Dohány utca
12 místní doporučují
Authentic and simply decorated. Good quality food, big portions and reasonably priced. Takeaway too.
Lajos Biro, the chef of Bock has a talent to revisit traditional Hungarian meals and make them more digestible and tasty. It's a bit expensive but definitely worth it..good wine list.
129 místní doporučují
Bock Bisztró
43-49 Erzsébet krt.
129 místní doporučují
Lajos Biro, the chef of Bock has a talent to revisit traditional Hungarian meals and make them more digestible and tasty. It's a bit expensive but definitely worth it..good wine list.
Rich self-service buffet, unlimited choice. Soups, hot and cold appetizers, salads, ready meals, raw marinated meat dishes and desserts - All you can eat/drink in 3 hours for a set price.
31 místní doporučují
Rákóczi Grillház
57/A Rákóczi út
31 místní doporučují
Rich self-service buffet, unlimited choice. Soups, hot and cold appetizers, salads, ready meals, raw marinated meat dishes and desserts - All you can eat/drink in 3 hours for a set price.
Historic interior which was restored with all its paintings, chandeliers, and wooden furniture-masterpieces. Tasty selection of cakes, pastries, and Hungarian cuisine.
97 místní doporučují
Central Cafe and Restaurant 1887
9 Károlyi utca
97 místní doporučují
Historic interior which was restored with all its paintings, chandeliers, and wooden furniture-masterpieces. Tasty selection of cakes, pastries, and Hungarian cuisine.
The Auguszt family has been mesmerizing the sweeth-toothed with cakes and ice creams since 1870. Nice interior and popular place.
19 místní doporučují
Auguszt Cukrászda
14-16 Kossuth Lajos u.
19 místní doporučují
The Auguszt family has been mesmerizing the sweeth-toothed with cakes and ice creams since 1870. Nice interior and popular place.
Family run and English spoken. Hungarian, Jewish flavours or simpler options. Good service, friendly, and air conditioned.
106 místní doporučují
Rosenstein Vendéglő
3 Mosonyi u.
106 místní doporučují
Family run and English spoken. Hungarian, Jewish flavours or simpler options. Good service, friendly, and air conditioned.
Good food, good service - worth a look at.
Rákóczi híd
Rákóczi híd
Good food, good service - worth a look at.
New place popular both among locals and tourists. Situated in a small cellar-like place . No menu - chef creates a several-course meal from seasonal ingredients every day.
Olimpia Restaurant
New place popular both among locals and tourists. Situated in a small cellar-like place . No menu - chef creates a several-course meal from seasonal ingredients every day.
French Boulangarie,Patisserie - cakes, coffee,bread Mon -Fri 7am-7pm Sat-Sun - 8am - 6pm
105 místní doporučují
à Table
9 Wesselényi u.
105 místní doporučují
French Boulangarie,Patisserie - cakes, coffee,bread Mon -Fri 7am-7pm Sat-Sun - 8am - 6pm
Soups,salads,Burgers,chicken,sandwiaches,beer
Selfie Grill & Bar
Soups,salads,Burgers,chicken,sandwiaches,beer
Stalls selling street food
115 místní doporučují
Street Food Karavan Budapest
18 Kazinczy u.
115 místní doporučují
Stalls selling street food
Great place for brunch at the weekend, or dinner - popular http://ketszerecsen.hu/?lang=en
198 místní doporučují
Két Szerecsen
14 Nagymező u.
198 místní doporučují
Great place for brunch at the weekend, or dinner - popular http://ketszerecsen.hu/?lang=en
Teas,Coffee, self-service type restaurant ..popular with locals on the way back from Heroe's Square or the City Park... www.magnethaz.hu
12 místní doporučují
MagNet Közösségi Ház
98 Andrássy út
12 místní doporučují
Teas,Coffee, self-service type restaurant ..popular with locals on the way back from Heroe's Square or the City Park... www.magnethaz.hu

Everything Else

Train station - link to Vienna within 2-2,5 hours or to Prague,Berlin and a host of other cities
368 místní doporučují
Keleti Pályaudvar
368 místní doporučují
Train station - link to Vienna within 2-2,5 hours or to Prague,Berlin and a host of other cities
See the sites by bicycle - rent a bike for a reasonable price.
Budapestbike Kft.
13 Wesselényi u.
See the sites by bicycle - rent a bike for a reasonable price.

Sightseeing

Amazing synagogue. Must visit. One of the largest in Europe.
1302 místní doporučují
Dohány Street Synagogue
2 Dohány u.
1302 místní doporučují
Amazing synagogue. Must visit. One of the largest in Europe.
Famous Tourist Spot - statues and Museums
942 místní doporučují
Hrdinův náměstí
Hősök tere
942 místní doporučují
Famous Tourist Spot - statues and Museums
Famous Green Bridge of Budapest leading to the equally famous Gellert Hotel and baths - go driect by tram from Blaha Lujza Ter
187 místní doporučují
Liberty Bridge
187 místní doporučují
Famous Green Bridge of Budapest leading to the equally famous Gellert Hotel and baths - go driect by tram from Blaha Lujza Ter
Budapest Zoo and Botanical Garden - great for the kids
679 místní doporučují
Zoo a botanická zahrada v Budapešti
6-12 Állatkerti krt.
679 místní doporučují
Budapest Zoo and Botanical Garden - great for the kids
EU visitors visit for free - very worthwhile to see the interior and museum
1905 místní doporučují
Budapešťský parlament
1-3 Kossuth Lajos tér
1905 místní doporučují
EU visitors visit for free - very worthwhile to see the interior and museum

Entertainment & Activities

One of Europe's largest thermal bath complexes in the heart of the City Park
1248 místní doporučují
Széchenyi Thermal Bath
9-11 Állatkerti krt.
1248 místní doporučují
One of Europe's largest thermal bath complexes in the heart of the City Park

Arts & Culture

Famous Museum of Fine Arts located in the City Park
268 místní doporučují
Museum of Fine Arts
41 Dózsa György út
268 místní doporučují
Famous Museum of Fine Arts located in the City Park
Budapest Opera House - Tourist visits or evening concerts - very good value
949 místní doporučují
Maďarská státní opera
22 Andrássy út
949 místní doporučují
Budapest Opera House - Tourist visits or evening concerts - very good value
Great Museum often with temporary exhibitions - beautiful building too
885 místní doporučují
Maďarské národní muzeum
14-16 Múzeum krt.
885 místní doporučují
Great Museum often with temporary exhibitions - beautiful building too
Amazing Collection of gold peices from Asia and a wonderful garden coffee house - relaxing - water/bamboos/ceramic elephants ..perfect stop on the way to/from the City Park
9 místní doporučují
The Zelnik István Southeast Asian Goldmuseum
110 Andrássy út
9 místní doporučují
Amazing Collection of gold peices from Asia and a wonderful garden coffee house - relaxing - water/bamboos/ceramic elephants ..perfect stop on the way to/from the City Park
8 story Neo-Renaissance 1894 building, and a truly unique work of architecture, a photo gallery, featuring world-class exhibitions, bookshop,café,library. Wonderful interior.
Mai Manó Fotógaléria és Lépcsőházi Galéria
8 story Neo-Renaissance 1894 building, and a truly unique work of architecture, a photo gallery, featuring world-class exhibitions, bookshop,café,library. Wonderful interior.
With famous coloured terracotta roof tiles this museum has a wonderful interior and an interesting permanent collection.
270 místní doporučují
Museum of Applied Arts
33-37 Üllői út
270 místní doporučují
With famous coloured terracotta roof tiles this museum has a wonderful interior and an interesting permanent collection.
Largest Arena in Hungary - used for concerts, shows, ice hockey. Named after boxer Papp László
34 místní doporučují
Budapešťská sportovní aréna Papp László
2 Stefánia út
34 místní doporučují
Largest Arena in Hungary - used for concerts, shows, ice hockey. Named after boxer Papp László
Football stadium also used to hold concerts and shows. Named after famous Hungarian footballer Ferenc Puskás
21 místní doporučují
Puskás Ferenc Stadium
21 místní doporučují
Football stadium also used to hold concerts and shows. Named after famous Hungarian footballer Ferenc Puskás

Shopping

Upstairs is probably the best place to buy tourist gifts and downstairs is a great place to buy local food - always busy and lively
1242 místní doporučují
Tržnice na Velkém náměstí
1-3 Vámház krt.
1242 místní doporučují
Upstairs is probably the best place to buy tourist gifts and downstairs is a great place to buy local food - always busy and lively
Nearest Indoor market selling meat, vegetables , groceries
81 místní doporučují
Rákóczi tér
81 místní doporučují
Nearest Indoor market selling meat, vegetables , groceries
Large clean shopping mall on 3 floors...with large Tesco, Media Markt, all the main clothing brands, cinema, eating places etc ... see Arena Plaza website for full details
216 místní doporučují
Arena Mall
9 Kerepesi út
216 místní doporučují
Large clean shopping mall on 3 floors...with large Tesco, Media Markt, all the main clothing brands, cinema, eating places etc ... see Arena Plaza website for full details

Drinks & Nightlife

Large, popular bar with large bar menu. Street terrace. Satellite TV football.One of the largest bars in the area. Open until 3am.
Akácfa u. 30
30 Akácfa utca
Large, popular bar with large bar menu. Street terrace. Satellite TV football.One of the largest bars in the area. Open until 3am.
Located on the corner of Almassy Utca and Dohàny Utca with an outdoor terrace.Bar food menu. It shows TV football inside during the season. Popular with English and American expats.
Colorado Sörbár
84 Dohány u.
Located on the corner of Almassy Utca and Dohàny Utca with an outdoor terrace.Bar food menu. It shows TV football inside during the season. Popular with English and American expats.
Budapest's premier blues bar for 15 years. There's live music on Thursdays and Saturdays. A variety of spirits, wine and beer is served along with some good Hungarian food.
Nothin' But The Blues - étterem és söröző
6 Krúdy Utca
Budapest's premier blues bar for 15 years. There's live music on Thursdays and Saturdays. A variety of spirits, wine and beer is served along with some good Hungarian food.
No. 3 in Lonely Planet's '100 great bars of the world' 2012. Crowded after 11pm with English speaking students. Open until about 4am.Quieter during the day. Run down urban look,abandoned looking building . Farmers market every Sunday morning 9am - 2pm
1582 místní doporučují
Szimpla Kert
14 Kazinczy u.
1582 místní doporučují
No. 3 in Lonely Planet's '100 great bars of the world' 2012. Crowded after 11pm with English speaking students. Open until about 4am.Quieter during the day. Run down urban look,abandoned looking building . Farmers market every Sunday morning 9am - 2pm