Guidebook for Budapest
Sightseeing
The governing powers of Hungary are housed in the third largest parliament building in the world.The 112 year old neo-classical building has 691 rooms, 20km of stairs and reaches a height of 96 meters
1905 locals recommend
Hungarian Parliament Building
1-3 Kossuth Lajos térThe governing powers of Hungary are housed in the third largest parliament building in the world.The 112 year old neo-classical building has 691 rooms, 20km of stairs and reaches a height of 96 meters
One of Budapest's greatest landmarks is this beautiful church which stands on the Pest side of the city.The church is named after King Stephan(975-1038), the first king of Hungary.
1262 locals recommend
St. Stephen's Basilica
1 Szent István térOne of Budapest's greatest landmarks is this beautiful church which stands on the Pest side of the city.The church is named after King Stephan(975-1038), the first king of Hungary.
The Chain Bridge is a 19th century suspension bridge which spans the Danube River connecting the Pest and Buda sides of the city. The Bridge was the first permanent bridge crossing the Danube in BP.
795 locals recommend
Chain Bridge
Széchenyi LánchídThe Chain Bridge is a 19th century suspension bridge which spans the Danube River connecting the Pest and Buda sides of the city. The Bridge was the first permanent bridge crossing the Danube in BP.
The Central or Great Market Hall in Budapest was originally constructed in 1897.The market has a ground floor where fresh produce is sold including meats and cheeses.
1242 locals recommend
Central Market Hall
1-3 Vámház krt.The Central or Great Market Hall in Budapest was originally constructed in 1897.The market has a ground floor where fresh produce is sold including meats and cheeses.
The ornate Opera House is designed in the Neo-Renaissance style and is located on elegant Andrassy Avenue. The building was designed by Miklos Ybl for the Millennium celebrations of 1900.
379 locals recommend
Opera M station
The ornate Opera House is designed in the Neo-Renaissance style and is located on elegant Andrassy Avenue. The building was designed by Miklos Ybl for the Millennium celebrations of 1900.
As a bastion this site should be more defensive than decorated but that is not the case. The constructions made between 1895 and 1902 in celebration of the state's 1000th anniversary.Gr8 view there.
666 locals recommend
Fishermen's Bastion
Szentháromság térAs a bastion this site should be more defensive than decorated but that is not the case. The constructions made between 1895 and 1902 in celebration of the state's 1000th anniversary.Gr8 view there.
This church is also known as the church of Our Lady or Nagyboldogasszony Templom. It is located in the Buda Castle District by the Fisherman's Bastion. It was originally built in 1255.
421 locals recommend
Matthias Church
2 Szentháromság térThis church is also known as the church of Our Lady or Nagyboldogasszony Templom. It is located in the Buda Castle District by the Fisherman's Bastion. It was originally built in 1255.
Budapest's largest public square was created in 1896 to mark the 1,000 anniversary of the country's birth. The impressive square is located at the end of Andrassy Avenue and next to City Park.
645 locals recommend
Hősök Tere
Budapest's largest public square was created in 1896 to mark the 1,000 anniversary of the country's birth. The impressive square is located at the end of Andrassy Avenue and next to City Park.
This is the largest public collection of Hungarian fine arts. The museum is housed within the Royal Palace of Buda's buildings.This is the best museum to see Hungarian art work.
347 locals recommend
Hungarian National Gallery
2 Szent György térThis is the largest public collection of Hungarian fine arts. The museum is housed within the Royal Palace of Buda's buildings.This is the best museum to see Hungarian art work.
The Dohany Street Synagogue, Central Synagogue, Tabakgasse Synagogue or the Budapest Great Synagogue is the largest synagogue in Europe and the second largest in the world.
1302 locals recommend
Dohány Street Synagogue
2 Dohány u.The Dohany Street Synagogue, Central Synagogue, Tabakgasse Synagogue or the Budapest Great Synagogue is the largest synagogue in Europe and the second largest in the world.
Gellert Hill rises 140 meters above Budapest overlooking the Danube River, the hill is the site of several points of interest and is also a great place to get a panoramic view across the city.
176 locals recommend
Gellért-hegy
Gellert Hill rises 140 meters above Budapest overlooking the Danube River, the hill is the site of several points of interest and is also a great place to get a panoramic view across the city.
Located on a 2,5 km-long central Island on the Danube, the historical Margaret Island is a special landmark of Budapest.the island also features a small wildlife park,Japanese garden .
1643 locals recommend
Margaret Island Mini Zoo
MargitszigetLocated on a 2,5 km-long central Island on the Danube, the historical Margaret Island is a special landmark of Budapest.the island also features a small wildlife park,Japanese garden .
Arts & Culture
Having survived two terror regimes, the Nazis and the Soviets Hungary fittingly opened a museum dedicated to those who died, suffered and survived those horrendous periods of Hungarian history.
875 locals recommend
House of Terror Museum
60 Andrássy útHaving survived two terror regimes, the Nazis and the Soviets Hungary fittingly opened a museum dedicated to those who died, suffered and survived those horrendous periods of Hungarian history.
Entertainment & Activities
This zoo in the heart of Budapest. It is one of the oldest zoos in the world and dates back to the 1820s.The zoo has an exciting program of activities including animal feedings, a seal show.
679 locals recommend
Budapest Zoo & Botanical Garden
6-12 Állatkerti krt.This zoo in the heart of Budapest. It is one of the oldest zoos in the world and dates back to the 1820s.The zoo has an exciting program of activities including animal feedings, a seal show.
Everything Else
This was the first 19th century thermal bath in Budapest, it was opened temporarily in 1881. The medicinal bath was built in 1913 and the northern wing was added in 1927.
1248 locals recommend
Széchenyi Thermal Bath
9-11 Állatkerti krt.This was the first 19th century thermal bath in Budapest, it was opened temporarily in 1881. The medicinal bath was built in 1913 and the northern wing was added in 1927.
The Gellert Bath and Hotel itself was built in the preceding decades, and opened its doors in 1918. Outdoor pools were added later on, and today it combines modern technical developments.
897 locals recommend
Gellért Thermal Bath
4 Kelenhegyi útThe Gellert Bath and Hotel itself was built in the preceding decades, and opened its doors in 1918. Outdoor pools were added later on, and today it combines modern technical developments.
Food Scene
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.
Sir Lancelot Medieval Restaurant
14 Podmaniczky u.Really unique atmosphere and tasty food :)
Kőleves Vendéglő
37-41 Kazinczy u.http://ruinpubs.com/index.php?id=romkocsmak_adatlap&kocsma=25
Drinks & Nightlife
Szimpla Kert
14 Kazinczy u.The best ruin pub in Budapest!
Instant Club
51 Akácfa u.Ruin pub vol.number 2.
Liebling - Hidden Rooftop Bar
51 Akácfa u.Ruin pub
Doboz - Ruin Pub Budapest
10 Klauzál u.One of the many ruin pubs...
Getting Around
Nyugati Pályaudvar
Metro line 3
tram 4-6
various bus lines