Guidebook for Budapest
Food Scene
Very good hungarian restaurant. Original decoration and menu. The stone soups are delicious.
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Kőleves Vendéglő
37-41 Kazinczy u.Very good hungarian restaurant. Original decoration and menu. The stone soups are delicious.
One of my favourite bar/restaurant: the food is good and very affordable, so is the beer, and the atmosphere is very laid back.
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Castro Bisztró
One of my favourite bar/restaurant: the food is good and very affordable, so is the beer, and the atmosphere is very laid back.
The biggest market hall of the city, Great Market Hall, stands right next to Pest-end of Liberty Bridge. The building, that has Zsolnay tiles, was opened in 1897, and back then the fresh products arrived through the canal in the middle. There’s no canal today, but they still have fresh local delicacies, vegetables, fruits, salamis, and quality meet products. The hall is a must-see for tourists, so no surprise it has plenty of souvenir shops. Upstairs, numerous buffets offer their Hungaricums: if someone wants to have real a Hungarian (sometimes overpriced) töltött káposzta (stuffed cabbage), goulash, Hortobágyi palacsinta (meat filled pancake), or lángos
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Tržnice na Velkém náměstí
1-3 Vámház krt.The biggest market hall of the city, Great Market Hall, stands right next to Pest-end of Liberty Bridge. The building, that has Zsolnay tiles, was opened in 1897, and back then the fresh products arrived through the canal in the middle. There’s no canal today, but they still have fresh local delicacies, vegetables, fruits, salamis, and quality meet products. The hall is a must-see for tourists, so no surprise it has plenty of souvenir shops. Upstairs, numerous buffets offer their Hungaricums: if someone wants to have real a Hungarian (sometimes overpriced) töltött káposzta (stuffed cabbage), goulash, Hortobágyi palacsinta (meat filled pancake), or lángos
Downtown Market (Belvárosi Piac in Hungarian, formerly known as the Hold utca market) is a really unique place, bringing a traditional countryside market vibe right into the concrete heart of the city centre. The modern market hall is divided into two, 100 square metre farmers' market for 50-50 producers con each side. The market sells fresh fruits and vegetables, besides authentic Hungarian specialities from grey cattle beef through mangalitza pork to Hungarian beverages. And on the first floor we can find a huge variety of freshly prepared street food. Belvárosi Piac is a new, informal meeting point between countryside and city, which might be a point of interest for tourists as well.
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Hold Street Market and Downtown Market
13 Hold u.Downtown Market (Belvárosi Piac in Hungarian, formerly known as the Hold utca market) is a really unique place, bringing a traditional countryside market vibe right into the concrete heart of the city centre. The modern market hall is divided into two, 100 square metre farmers' market for 50-50 producers con each side. The market sells fresh fruits and vegetables, besides authentic Hungarian specialities from grey cattle beef through mangalitza pork to Hungarian beverages. And on the first floor we can find a huge variety of freshly prepared street food. Belvárosi Piac is a new, informal meeting point between countryside and city, which might be a point of interest for tourists as well.
Combination of the fine food at rural pig slaughters and the beloved modern fast food restaurants. Offers the classics like traditional Hungarian sausages, black pudding, etc., but you can also find grilled chicken, crispy duck legs, a dozen of pre-marinated meats.
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Belvárosi Disznótoros
1d Király u.Combination of the fine food at rural pig slaughters and the beloved modern fast food restaurants. Offers the classics like traditional Hungarian sausages, black pudding, etc., but you can also find grilled chicken, crispy duck legs, a dozen of pre-marinated meats.
Drinks & Nightlife
Huge disco bar with very good cocktails and lots of different rooms and atmospheres: in here you've got it all. Happy hour before 9.
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Morison 2
11 Szent István krt.Huge disco bar with very good cocktails and lots of different rooms and atmospheres: in here you've got it all. Happy hour before 9.
Very cool atmosphere in this ruin bar, they even have a dancing area with a DJ.
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Instant Club
51 Akácfa u.Very cool atmosphere in this ruin bar, they even have a dancing area with a DJ.
Very good disco bar, the entrance fee can be spent as drink vouchers. Good cocktails. Quite a posh atmosphere, but there's always good music!
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Ötkert
4/A Zrínyi u.Very good disco bar, the entrance fee can be spent as drink vouchers. Good cocktails. Quite a posh atmosphere, but there's always good music!
Amazing place located right on the square, with a huge terrace to have a drink outside in summer. Lots of venues/concerts with international artists, don't miss it!
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Akvárium Klub
12 Erzsébet térAmazing place located right on the square, with a huge terrace to have a drink outside in summer. Lots of venues/concerts with international artists, don't miss it!
A good DJ and very affordable wide choice of drinks in a basement: looks like a good way to make friends ;-) Karaoke every monday night.
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Szóda 1 Kft.
18 Wesselényi u.A good DJ and very affordable wide choice of drinks in a basement: looks like a good way to make friends ;-) Karaoke every monday night.
The concept of ruin bar is quite specific in Budapest, and this one is just amazing: a building is ruin decorated by young hungarian artists, stunning atmosphere, can't miss it!
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Szimpla Kert
14 Kazinczy u.The concept of ruin bar is quite specific in Budapest, and this one is just amazing: a building is ruin decorated by young hungarian artists, stunning atmosphere, can't miss it!
Arts & Culture
This is a great chance to explore some of Hungary’s ancient history. Aquincum was a Roman city which stood where Budapest stands today, and served as an important military base in the ancient Roman Empire. It is possible to walk around some of the ruins, including those of an ancient gladiatorial amphitheatre, and other structures, such as the city bathhouse. In the museum itself, you can view various Roman relics, and a working replica of famous water organ which was discovered in the area in 1931. Want to know what to do in Budapest with the little ones? Check out this post by trip101: Things to do in Budapest with kids
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Muzeum Aquincum
135 Szentendrei útThis is a great chance to explore some of Hungary’s ancient history. Aquincum was a Roman city which stood where Budapest stands today, and served as an important military base in the ancient Roman Empire. It is possible to walk around some of the ruins, including those of an ancient gladiatorial amphitheatre, and other structures, such as the city bathhouse. In the museum itself, you can view various Roman relics, and a working replica of famous water organ which was discovered in the area in 1931. Want to know what to do in Budapest with the little ones? Check out this post by trip101: Things to do in Budapest with kids
Would you have thought that the world can be interesting and perceptible even without our most important sense – our eyesight? The Invisible Exhibition is one of the most visited programs in the city – it is an experience of a lifetime for anyone, regardless of their gender or age. Here, we can “look around” in a different way, with the help of a blind group leader, and experience what it is like to rely on hearing, sense of balance and touch only, for one hour.
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Neviditelná výstava
1 Népligeti útWould you have thought that the world can be interesting and perceptible even without our most important sense – our eyesight? The Invisible Exhibition is one of the most visited programs in the city – it is an experience of a lifetime for anyone, regardless of their gender or age. Here, we can “look around” in a different way, with the help of a blind group leader, and experience what it is like to rely on hearing, sense of balance and touch only, for one hour.
The Hungarian National Gallery (Magyar Nemzeti Galéria) is the largest public collection documenting and presenting the rise and development of the fine arts in Hungary. It has operated as an independent institution since 1957. The HNG moved to its present location, the former Royal Palace in the Buda Castle, in 1975.
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Maďarská národní galerie (Magyar Nemzeti Galeria)
2 Szent György térThe Hungarian National Gallery (Magyar Nemzeti Galéria) is the largest public collection documenting and presenting the rise and development of the fine arts in Hungary. It has operated as an independent institution since 1957. The HNG moved to its present location, the former Royal Palace in the Buda Castle, in 1975.
The Museum of Fine Arts (Szépművészeti Múzeum) was built in eclectic neoclassical style on the basis of plans by Albert Schickedanz and Fülöp Herzog, on the northwestern side of Heroes' Square, opposite to the Art Gallery, between 1900 and 1906. The museum's collection consists mostly of international works of art, including over 120 000 pieces from all periods of European art by the likes of Raffaello, El Greco, Toulouse-Lautrec, Chagall, Velázquez, Rembrandt, Tiepolo, Goya, Manet, Monet and Cézanne
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Szépművészeti Múzeum
41 Dózsa György útThe Museum of Fine Arts (Szépművészeti Múzeum) was built in eclectic neoclassical style on the basis of plans by Albert Schickedanz and Fülöp Herzog, on the northwestern side of Heroes' Square, opposite to the Art Gallery, between 1900 and 1906. The museum's collection consists mostly of international works of art, including over 120 000 pieces from all periods of European art by the likes of Raffaello, El Greco, Toulouse-Lautrec, Chagall, Velázquez, Rembrandt, Tiepolo, Goya, Manet, Monet and Cézanne
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
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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
Very interesting museum on the terror time in the 20th century, first the nazi then the communist era.
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Muzeum Domu Teroru
60 Andrássy útVery interesting museum on the terror time in the 20th century, first the nazi then the communist era.
Sightseeing
The Liberty Statue on Gellert Hill is one of the few prominent Communist statues which remained in situ after the transition to democracy, in part because of its iconic location overlooking the city. The statue was first erected in 1947 to commemorate the Soviet troops who lost their lives liberating the country, however the engraving was later changed so that it commemorated “all who sacrificed their lives for the independence, freedom, and prosperity of Hungary”. The panoramic views from underneath the statue are unparalleled, and help to make the walk to the top of the hill well worth it.
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Socha Svobody
The Liberty Statue on Gellert Hill is one of the few prominent Communist statues which remained in situ after the transition to democracy, in part because of its iconic location overlooking the city. The statue was first erected in 1947 to commemorate the Soviet troops who lost their lives liberating the country, however the engraving was later changed so that it commemorated “all who sacrificed their lives for the independence, freedom, and prosperity of Hungary”. The panoramic views from underneath the statue are unparalleled, and help to make the walk to the top of the hill well worth it.
This wonderful boulevard takes visitors from Erzsébet Square in central Pest, out to the City Park. Due to its interesting cultural heritage, it was declared a World Heritage Site in 2002. Taking a walk down Andrássy is a great way to see a number of Budapest’s different architectural styles, including the Hungarian National Opera House, neo-renaissance townhouses and mansions, and a number of different national embassies. If you do not fancy promenading down the boulevard, the metro line which runs underneath the Avenue is the third oldest underground railway in the world.
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Andrássy út
Andrássy útThis wonderful boulevard takes visitors from Erzsébet Square in central Pest, out to the City Park. Due to its interesting cultural heritage, it was declared a World Heritage Site in 2002. Taking a walk down Andrássy is a great way to see a number of Budapest’s different architectural styles, including the Hungarian National Opera House, neo-renaissance townhouses and mansions, and a number of different national embassies. If you do not fancy promenading down the boulevard, the metro line which runs underneath the Avenue is the third oldest underground railway in the world.
This funicular, which first opened in 1870, is the second oldest funicular of its kind in the world. A system of weights and counterweights is used to help to raise the carriages up and down the hill. The funicular is the fastest way to get to the top of Castle Hill, and is exceedingly popular because of its panoramic views out across the Danube. The speed of ascent was actually slowed down as of 1988, to give passengers more time to enjoy their ride. The track is open daily until 10pm, so it is also a great way to enjoy views of Pest at night.
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Budapest Castle Hill Funicular station
Clark Ádám térThis funicular, which first opened in 1870, is the second oldest funicular of its kind in the world. A system of weights and counterweights is used to help to raise the carriages up and down the hill. The funicular is the fastest way to get to the top of Castle Hill, and is exceedingly popular because of its panoramic views out across the Danube. The speed of ascent was actually slowed down as of 1988, to give passengers more time to enjoy their ride. The track is open daily until 10pm, so it is also a great way to enjoy views of Pest at night.
This wonderful sculpture park is now home to some of the many Communist monuments and statues which dotted the city during the Communist Era. These statues were either removed by the government as part of the decommunization process, or they were forcibly removed by the Hungarian people in protest at the previous regime.
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Park památníků
Balatoni út - Szabadkai utca sarokThis wonderful sculpture park is now home to some of the many Communist monuments and statues which dotted the city during the Communist Era. These statues were either removed by the government as part of the decommunization process, or they were forcibly removed by the Hungarian people in protest at the previous regime.
The Pest-side pedestrian zone between the Chain Bridge and the Elizabeth Bridge is called Danube Promenade (Duna-korzó). The promenade is a popular spot among locals and tourists both.
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Danube Promenade
The Pest-side pedestrian zone between the Chain Bridge and the Elizabeth Bridge is called Danube Promenade (Duna-korzó). The promenade is a popular spot among locals and tourists both.
One of the landmarks of Budapest and the "foyer" of Városliget, the Heroes' Square (Hősök tere) is found at the end of Andrássy út. The square was built for the millennial celebrations of 1896, to commmorate the first 1000 years of the Hungarian state.
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Hősök Tere
One of the landmarks of Budapest and the "foyer" of Városliget, the Heroes' Square (Hősök tere) is found at the end of Andrássy út. The square was built for the millennial celebrations of 1896, to commmorate the first 1000 years of the Hungarian state.
Budapest has always been a hub of Jewish culture, so it comes as no surprise that the second largest synagogue of the world is found here. The Dohány Street Synagogue (Dohány utcai Zsinagóga) was built in 1859 in Moorish Revival Style.
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Dohány Street Synagogue
2 Dohány u.Budapest has always been a hub of Jewish culture, so it comes as no surprise that the second largest synagogue of the world is found here. The Dohány Street Synagogue (Dohány utcai Zsinagóga) was built in 1859 in Moorish Revival Style.
The most beautiful bridge of the city, with a stunning view to the Castle.
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Řetězový most
Széchenyi LánchídThe most beautiful bridge of the city, with a stunning view to the Castle.
Stunning castle overlooking the Danube, there is a wine tasting cellar there. Wine and spirit festivals are held in the inner courtyard all across the year, make sure you check out their program!
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Hrad Buda
2 Szent György térStunning castle overlooking the Danube, there is a wine tasting cellar there. Wine and spirit festivals are held in the inner courtyard all across the year, make sure you check out their program!
This the 3rd largest and one of the most beautiful parliament buildings in the world. The interior is amazing, the building is especially beautiful when illuminated by night.
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Budapešťský parlament
1-3 Kossuth Lajos térThis the 3rd largest and one of the most beautiful parliament buildings in the world. The interior is amazing, the building is especially beautiful when illuminated by night.
St. Stephen’s Basilica is the largest church in Budapest and one of the most beautiful in the country.
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Szent István Bazilika
St. Stephen’s Basilica is the largest church in Budapest and one of the most beautiful in the country.
The hill and the fortress on top of it (the Citadella) offer some of the best panoramic views of Budapest.
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Citadella Folklór Étterem
1 Citadella stny.The hill and the fortress on top of it (the Citadella) offer some of the best panoramic views of Budapest.
The oldest part of the city with the Buda Castle and some of the city's main attractions such as the Fishermen’s Bastion, the Labyrinth and the Matthias Church.
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Rybářská bašta
Szentháromság térThe oldest part of the city with the Buda Castle and some of the city's main attractions such as the Fishermen’s Bastion, the Labyrinth and the Matthias Church.
Margaret island - a beautiful park with nice fountains, outdoor bars, swimming pools, a cool rubber-coated jogging track, an open-air theater and other attractions.
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Minizoo Margaret Island
MargitszigetMargaret island - a beautiful park with nice fountains, outdoor bars, swimming pools, a cool rubber-coated jogging track, an open-air theater and other attractions.
If you stay in Budapest long enough, don't miss a venue in the Opera House, you won't be disappointed. Just being inside this beautiful building is amazing.
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Maďarská státní opera
22 Andrássy útIf you stay in Budapest long enough, don't miss a venue in the Opera House, you won't be disappointed. Just being inside this beautiful building is amazing.
Parks & Nature
The City Park is a wonderful leisure facility for the citizens of Budapest, and includes sports facilities, swimming baths, and a boating lake. During the winter months, the boating lake is transformed into one of Europe’s largest ice rinks. The park is also home to the Budapest Municipal Zoo and Botanical Gardens, the Budapest Circus and the Vajdahunyad Castle (housing the Museum of Hungarian Agriculture). Just outside of the park you can find the Time Wheel, which is one of the largest sand timers in the world. In this sand timer, all of the grains of glass take 1 year to fall from the top section to the bottom, and the timer is rotated every New Year.
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City Park
The City Park is a wonderful leisure facility for the citizens of Budapest, and includes sports facilities, swimming baths, and a boating lake. During the winter months, the boating lake is transformed into one of Europe’s largest ice rinks. The park is also home to the Budapest Municipal Zoo and Botanical Gardens, the Budapest Circus and the Vajdahunyad Castle (housing the Museum of Hungarian Agriculture). Just outside of the park you can find the Time Wheel, which is one of the largest sand timers in the world. In this sand timer, all of the grains of glass take 1 year to fall from the top section to the bottom, and the timer is rotated every New Year.
Normafa, one of the highest spots in Budapest is known for its panoramic view of the city, nice hiking routes and fresh air.
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Normafa station
Normafa, one of the highest spots in Budapest is known for its panoramic view of the city, nice hiking routes and fresh air.
Shopping
This fantastic flea market on the outskirts of the city is a great place to find a bargain. It is possible to pick up a variety of different treasures from here, although you may have to search through stalls full of things that you consider to be trash in order to find them. Even if you are not planning on buying anything, it is still possible to wander for hours amid the stalls, dreaming about the past owners of all of this bric-a-brac. Stalls sell everything from retro clothing, through to memorabilia from the Communist era. Haggling is recommended, although you should expect to pay a bit more if you are not a local.
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Bleší trh Ecseri
156 Nagykőrösi útThis fantastic flea market on the outskirts of the city is a great place to find a bargain. It is possible to pick up a variety of different treasures from here, although you may have to search through stalls full of things that you consider to be trash in order to find them. Even if you are not planning on buying anything, it is still possible to wander for hours amid the stalls, dreaming about the past owners of all of this bric-a-brac. Stalls sell everything from retro clothing, through to memorabilia from the Communist era. Haggling is recommended, although you should expect to pay a bit more if you are not a local.
Entertainment & Activities
The Gellért is the best known (and most expensive) 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.
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Termální lázně Gellért
4 Kelenhegyi útThe Gellért is the best known (and most expensive) 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.
I love going to the thermal baths in Budapest and Széchenyi is one of the best. The building itself is stunning and there are so many different pools, saunas and steam rooms to choose from. The outside main bathing pools are great any time of the year and any time of the day. Enjoy the lounging in the summer sun or watching the steam rise on a cold crisp winter's night.
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Széchenyi Thermal Bath
9-11 Állatkerti krt.I love going to the thermal baths in Budapest and Széchenyi is one of the best. The building itself is stunning and there are so many different pools, saunas and steam rooms to choose from. The outside main bathing pools are great any time of the year and any time of the day. Enjoy the lounging in the summer sun or watching the steam rise on a cold crisp winter's night.
Rudas Gyógyfürdő
Rudas Baths - a Turkish-style bathhouse, one of our favourites.
Lukács Thermal Bath offers many different types of spa services, steam cabin and sauna, weight baths and tub-baths.
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Lukácsovy lázně
25-29 Frankel Leó útLukács Thermal Bath offers many different types of spa services, steam cabin and sauna, weight baths and tub-baths.