Guidebook for Budapest
Arts & Culture
Zeneakadémia
8 Liszt Ferenc térHungarian Music Academy. Superb classical concerts.
Museum of Fine Arts
41 Dózsa György út:
Having survived two terror regimes, it was felt that the time had come for Hungary to erect a fitting memorial to the victims.
http://www.terrorhaza.hu/en/index_2.html
875 locals recommend
House of Terror Museum
60 Andrássy útHaving survived two terror regimes, it was felt that the time had come for Hungary to erect a fitting memorial to the victims.
http://www.terrorhaza.hu/en/index_2.html
Vam Design Center (Temporary Closed)
26 Király u.Design
The opera house in Budapest stands as one of the most beautiful Neo-Renaissance buildings in Europe. Guided tours daily at 3PM and 4 PM.
949 locals recommend
Hungarian State Opera
22 Andrássy útThe opera house in Budapest stands as one of the most beautiful Neo-Renaissance buildings in Europe. Guided tours daily at 3PM and 4 PM.
Hungarian National Gallery
2 Szent György tér.
The Zelnik István Southeast Asian Goldmuseum
9 locals recommend
The Zelnik István Southeast Asian Goldmuseum
110 Andrássy útThe Zelnik István Southeast Asian Goldmuseum
The museum is a reconstruction of Liszt's last Budapest flat on the first floor of the old Academy of Music, where the composer lived between 1881 and 1886.
http://www.lisztmuseum.hu/en/
23 locals recommend
Liszt Ferenc Memorial Museum
35 Vörösmarty u.The museum is a reconstruction of Liszt's last Budapest flat on the first floor of the old Academy of Music, where the composer lived between 1881 and 1886.
http://www.lisztmuseum.hu/en/
The main building, with five concert halls, is the hub of concert life in the capital.
http://zeneakademia.hu/en/home
34 locals recommend
Franz Liszt Academy of Music
8 Liszt Ferenc térThe main building, with five concert halls, is the hub of concert life in the capital.
http://zeneakademia.hu/en/home
The building of Design Terminal is the downtown’s constantly buzzing festival spot,found next to the Club Akvárium, in the middle of the fashion quarter.
http://www.designterminal.hu/en/eventlocation
9 locals recommend
design Terminal
36 Székács u.The building of Design Terminal is the downtown’s constantly buzzing festival spot,found next to the Club Akvárium, in the middle of the fashion quarter.
http://www.designterminal.hu/en/eventlocation
It is a beautiful art cinema.
In the summer of 1895, Kálmán Rimanóczy, master builder, submitted to the local council a request for permission to construct this building
http://www.urania-nf.hu/en
87 locals recommend
Urania Movie Theater
21 Rákóczi útIt is a beautiful art cinema.
In the summer of 1895, Kálmán Rimanóczy, master builder, submitted to the local council a request for permission to construct this building
http://www.urania-nf.hu/en
Shopping
Vámház körút
Vámház körútGreat and vibrant food market
Hunyadi tér market.
It is a great food market (vegetables, meat, fruits, street food) close to us.
1067 Budapest, Hunyadi tér 4-5.
145 locals recommend
Hunyadi Ter
Hunyadi térHunyadi tér market.
It is a great food market (vegetables, meat, fruits, street food) close to us.
1067 Budapest, Hunyadi tér 4-5.
Shopping center
http://www.westend.hu/
Budapest, Nyugati tér 1
970 locals recommend
Westend Shopping Center
1-3 Váci útShopping center
http://www.westend.hu/
Budapest, Nyugati tér 1
City SPAR Budapest
2 Teréz krt.The 2 closest supermarkets to us.
Supermarket
Király u. 66
Párisi Udvar Könyvesbolt
Breathtaking building renewed
Bestsellers Kft.
11 Október 6. u.International book store
Fashion Street
15 Deák Ferenc u.All about fashion
Arena Mall
9 Kerepesi útShopping Center
http://www.arenaplaza.hu/en/
one of the main pedestrian thoroughfares and perhaps the most famous street of central Budapest, Hungary. It features a large number of restaurants and shops catering primarily to the tourist market
800 locals recommend
Vaci Street
Váci utca one of the main pedestrian thoroughfares and perhaps the most famous street of central Budapest, Hungary. It features a large number of restaurants and shops catering primarily to the tourist market
Sightseeing
The Great Synagogue is the largest synagogue in Europe.
http://www.dohanystreetsynagogue.hu/
1302 locals recommend
Dohány Street Synagogue
2 Dohány u.The Great Synagogue is the largest synagogue in Europe.
http://www.dohanystreetsynagogue.hu/
One of the romantic castles in Budapest. It was built in 1896 and it is the home of several festivals, concerts and the exhibitions of the Agricultural Museum.
http://www.vajdahunyadcastle.com/
444 locals recommend
Vajdahunyad Castle
Vajdahunyad sétányOne of the romantic castles in Budapest. It was built in 1896 and it is the home of several festivals, concerts and the exhibitions of the Agricultural Museum.
http://www.vajdahunyadcastle.com/
Andrássy út
Andrássy útsightseeing
one of the major squares in Budapest, Hungary, noted for its iconic statue complex featuring the Seven Chieftains of the Magyars and other important national leaders.
645 locals recommend
Hősök Tere
one of the major squares in Budapest, Hungary, noted for its iconic statue complex featuring the Seven Chieftains of the Magyars and other important national leaders.
St. Stephen's Basilica
1 Szent István térI had my wedding here
Oktogon station
First metro line in Europe
Chain Bridge
Széchenyi LánchídNice bridge with lions guarding it.
Liberty Statue
and a nice view
The construction of this Bath was begun by Arslan, the Pasha of Buda in 1565 and was completed by his successor, Sokoli Mustafa.
145 locals recommend
Király Thermal Bath
84 Fő u.The construction of this Bath was begun by Arslan, the Pasha of Buda in 1565 and was completed by his successor, Sokoli Mustafa.
the largest public collection documenting and presenting the rise and development of the fine arts in Hungary.
http://www.mng.hu/en
885 locals recommend
Hungarian National Museum
14-16 Múzeum krt. the largest public collection documenting and presenting the rise and development of the fine arts in Hungary.
http://www.mng.hu/en
Buda Castle
2 Szent György térThe Buda Castle Museum
Secret Emergency Hospital and Nuclear Bunker.
part of an approximately 6-mile (10-km) stretch of interconnected caves and cellars beneath Buda Castle Hill.
http://www.sziklakorhaz.eu/en
90 locals recommend
Hospital in the Rock Nuclear Bunker Museum
4/c Lovas útSecret Emergency Hospital and Nuclear Bunker.
part of an approximately 6-mile (10-km) stretch of interconnected caves and cellars beneath Buda Castle Hill.
http://www.sziklakorhaz.eu/en
From here you can take in a superb panorama of Buda. Have a rest on one of the benches and enjoy the shade of the chestnut trees, some of which are more than a hundred years old
10 locals recommend
Tóth Árpád sétány
Tóth Árpád sétányFrom here you can take in a superb panorama of Buda. Have a rest on one of the benches and enjoy the shade of the chestnut trees, some of which are more than a hundred years old
A collection of weapons, uniforms, flags and military relics.
http://www.militaria.hu/
27 locals recommend
Military History Institute and Museum
11-12 Kapisztrán térA collection of weapons, uniforms, flags and military relics.
http://www.militaria.hu/
dominated by the National Archive Building with the coloured tiled roof. The Lutheran Church is also on Becsi Kapu ter. The spire in the distance down Fortuna Ut.
Bécsi kapu tér
dominated by the National Archive Building with the coloured tiled roof. The Lutheran Church is also on Becsi Kapu ter. The spire in the distance down Fortuna Ut.
It was originally built in Romanesque style in 1015, although no archaeological remains exist. The church was the scene of several coronations.
http://www.matyas-templom.hu/eng/index1.html
421 locals recommend
Matthias Church
2 Szentháromság térIt was originally built in Romanesque style in 1015, although no archaeological remains exist. The church was the scene of several coronations.
http://www.matyas-templom.hu/eng/index1.html
one of the top Budapest attractions without a doubt. The present day lovely lookout towers / decorative fortification of Fisherman’s Bastion were built in the 19th century to serve as a lookout tower
666 locals recommend
Fishermen's Bastion
Szentháromság tér one of the top Budapest attractions without a doubt. The present day lovely lookout towers / decorative fortification of Fisherman’s Bastion were built in the 19th century to serve as a lookout tower
The Baroque-style Trinity statue, in the middle of the square, commemorates the victims of the 1691 plague epidemic. The right side of the square is dominated by the Mathias Church.
14 locals recommend
Szentháromság tér
Szentháromság térThe Baroque-style Trinity statue, in the middle of the square, commemorates the victims of the 1691 plague epidemic. The right side of the square is dominated by the Mathias Church.
Dísz square, is named after the military parades that used to be held here and is situated in the southern part of the Castle District.
Dísz tér
Dísz térDísz square, is named after the military parades that used to be held here and is situated in the southern part of the Castle District.
Today the Palace is home to the President of the Republic of Hungary and his Office, but occasionally on summer weekends, the palace opens its gates for tourists to introduce the history.
16 locals recommend
Sandor Palace
2 Szent György térToday the Palace is home to the President of the Republic of Hungary and his Office, but occasionally on summer weekends, the palace opens its gates for tourists to introduce the history.
It's a short ride up to Castle Hill, about three minutes, but it offers great panoramic views and it's also a lot of fun. It is a bit expensive but you can walk up too for free.
33 locals recommend
Budapest Cog-wheel Railway
VárosmajorIt's a short ride up to Castle Hill, about three minutes, but it offers great panoramic views and it's also a lot of fun. It is a bit expensive but you can walk up too for free.
Under the glass this site holds the remains of an ancient Roman fortress which served from the 3rd century as an outpost of the nearby town of Aquincum.
12 locals recommend
Március 15. tér
Március 15. térUnder the glass this site holds the remains of an ancient Roman fortress which served from the 3rd century as an outpost of the nearby town of Aquincum.
Founded by the Dominican Order, the history of this single-naved church dates back to the 1700-s. The high altar picture depicts St. Dominic with the Virgin Mary who is passing him a rosary.
Budapesti Belvárosi Szent Mihály-templom
47/b Váci uFounded by the Dominican Order, the history of this single-naved church dates back to the 1700-s. The high altar picture depicts St. Dominic with the Virgin Mary who is passing him a rosary.
Surrounded by lots of restaurants and cafés. During the day, the square is full of students carrying law book excerpts, while in the evening, the crowd transforms into students rebelling against study
42 locals recommend
Egyetem tér
Egyetem térSurrounded by lots of restaurants and cafés. During the day, the square is full of students carrying law book excerpts, while in the evening, the crowd transforms into students rebelling against study
The eldest garden of Budapest. Originally, it belonged to the Károlyi family, but nowadays it’s a public garden designed in French style. Just grab a drink and relax here.
173 locals recommend
Károlyi kert
Károlyi kertThe eldest garden of Budapest. Originally, it belonged to the Károlyi family, but nowadays it’s a public garden designed in French style. Just grab a drink and relax here.
The building of the Academy, inaugurated in 1865, was built at a turning point in the urban and architectural history of Budapest as one of the first yet most mature and valuable historicising example
30 locals recommend
Hungarian Academy of Sciences
9 Széchenyi István térThe building of the Academy, inaugurated in 1865, was built at a turning point in the urban and architectural history of Budapest as one of the first yet most mature and valuable historicising example
The building can be toured in groups (made up by visiting individuals), led by guides, leaving every half an hour. Buy ticket online!
www.jegymester.hu/parlament
1905 locals recommend
Hungarian Parliament Building
1-3 Kossuth Lajos térThe building can be toured in groups (made up by visiting individuals), led by guides, leaving every half an hour. Buy ticket online!
www.jegymester.hu/parlament
One of the loveliest parks in downtown Budapest. The square is surrounded by some beautiful and significant buildings. A calm green spot in the middle of the city, is also a favorite with kids.
262 locals recommend
Liberty Square
Szabadság térOne of the loveliest parks in downtown Budapest. The square is surrounded by some beautiful and significant buildings. A calm green spot in the middle of the city, is also a favorite with kids.
The largest church in Budapest and it took more than 50 years to build the Basilica. The dome is 96 meters high, the exact same height as the Budapest Parliament Building.
324 locals recommend
Szent István Bazilika
The largest church in Budapest and it took more than 50 years to build the Basilica. The dome is 96 meters high, the exact same height as the Budapest Parliament Building.
City Park
Have a rest in the city park and enjoy the day with locals.
The four buildings on the square form a full circle, with Andrássy út and Szinyei Merse utca intersecting in the middle. Each of the four buildings has a small garden with chestnut and sycamore trees
33 locals recommend
Kodály körönd
The four buildings on the square form a full circle, with Andrássy út and Szinyei Merse utca intersecting in the middle. Each of the four buildings has a small garden with chestnut and sycamore trees
“Best Christmas Market in Europe” and there are seasonal markets all year around. Just get an ice cream and walk to the Danube to enjoy the sight.
358 locals recommend
Vörösmarty Square
3 Vörösmarty tér“Best Christmas Market in Europe” and there are seasonal markets all year around. Just get an ice cream and walk to the Danube to enjoy the sight.
Everything Else
Castle District
2 Országház u.Buda Hill Castle
Nice view of the Danube, the parliament and the shoes...
7 locals recommend
Idősebb Antall József rakpart
Idősebb Antall József rakpartNice view of the Danube, the parliament and the shoes...
The largest medicinal bath in Europe. Its water is supplied by two thermal springs, their temperature is 74 °C (165 °F) and 77 °C (171 °F), respectively. It was built in 1913 in Neo-baroque style.
1248 locals recommend
Széchenyi Thermal Bath
9-11 Állatkerti krt.The largest medicinal bath in Europe. Its water is supplied by two thermal springs, their temperature is 74 °C (165 °F) and 77 °C (171 °F), respectively. It was built in 1913 in Neo-baroque style.
Király Street
Király utcaBest restaurants, bars, shops
Kantor-Change Kft.
1 Kerepesi útMy favourite place to change money.
Chek online:
http://www.kantorchange.hu/
Oktogon Parkolóház
8 Aradi u.safe parking
Parkolóház Budapest Akácfa utca 60.
12-14 Akácfa u.Underground parking for 3500 HUF / day
Oktogon
OktogonRent a bike station
Budapest Akácfa utca 60.
Underground parking for 3500 HUF / day
http://www.a60.hu/english/
Akácfa u. 60
60 Akácfa utcaBudapest Akácfa utca 60.
Underground parking for 3500 HUF / day
http://www.a60.hu/english/
Dob u. 36
36 Dob utca1072 Budapest, Dob utca 36.
3000 HUF/day
0-24 hours open
We find records about the "miraculous" springs spurting up on the territory of the Bath from as early a date as the 15th century.
http://www.gellertbath.hu/
897 locals recommend
Gellért Thermal Bath
4 Kelenhegyi útWe find records about the "miraculous" springs spurting up on the territory of the Bath from as early a date as the 15th century.
http://www.gellertbath.hu/
In the 12th century, knights of the order of Saint John engaging in curing the sick settled in the area of today's Lukács Bath.
http://en.lukacsfurdo.hu/
221 locals recommend
Lukacs Baths
25-29 Frankel Leó útIn the 12th century, knights of the order of Saint John engaging in curing the sick settled in the area of today's Lukács Bath.
http://en.lukacsfurdo.hu/
The Rudas Thermal Bath was established as early as the 16th century, during the time of the Turkish occupation.
http://en.rudasfurdo.hu/
540 locals recommend
Rudas Baths
9 Döbrentei térThe Rudas Thermal Bath was established as early as the 16th century, during the time of the Turkish occupation.
http://en.rudasfurdo.hu/
Dohány u. 37
37 Dohány utcahttp://www.laundrybudapest.hu/index.php/en/
Kazinczy u. 5
5 Kazinczy utcaDaily, half daily basis, helpful staff
Astoria station
M2 and 47,49 trams stops here
Food Scene
KFC Budapest Király utca
53 Erzsébet körútI love their coffee :)
Liszt Ferenc tér
4 Liszt Ferenc térNice restaurants
Butterfly Cake Shop
20 Teréz krt.Has really great ice cream and cakes
Frici Papa
55 Király u.Big portions for cheap prices. Hungarian simple restaurant.
Good quality Hungarian food. Try the 10 most wanted only from the wall!
28 locals recommend
Korhely Faloda & Daloda
7 Liszt Ferenc térGood quality Hungarian food. Try the 10 most wanted only from the wall!
Zeller Bistro
18 Hercegprímás u.Great menu, but reservation needed
a little STREET FOOD place and offersgood quality, international street food for low price. Soups, grilled baguettes, salads, pasta dishes, homemade drinks and desserts :)
208 locals recommend
Bors Gastro Bar
10 Kazinczy u.a little STREET FOOD place and offersgood quality, international street food for low price. Soups, grilled baguettes, salads, pasta dishes, homemade drinks and desserts :)
Drinks & Nightlife
Instant is truly the enchanted forest of Budapest's ruin pubs. Featuring 26 rooms, 7 bars, 2 gardens and 7 stages, the party never stops in the nightlife of this ruin pub.
http://instant.co.hu/en/
743 locals recommend
Instant Club
51 Akácfa u.Instant is truly the enchanted forest of Budapest's ruin pubs. Featuring 26 rooms, 7 bars, 2 gardens and 7 stages, the party never stops in the nightlife of this ruin pub.
http://instant.co.hu/en/
Spíler Original és Shanghai
13 Király u.Pub
A few young folks had a vision for the old abandoned house that stood in Budapest’s
7th district. They transformed the house into a functional space as a ruin bar
http://www.fogashaz.hu/index_en.php
168 locals recommend
Liebling - Hidden Rooftop Bar
51 Akácfa u.A few young folks had a vision for the old abandoned house that stood in Budapest’s
7th district. They transformed the house into a functional space as a ruin bar
http://www.fogashaz.hu/index_en.php
Kuplung
46 Király u.Underground bar with live music
The first Ruin pub in the world and the 3rd best pub ever. http://www.szimpla.hu/en/about-us
1582 locals recommend
Szimpla Kert
14 Kazinczy u.The first Ruin pub in the world and the 3rd best pub ever. http://www.szimpla.hu/en/about-us
the first all-season premium ruin bar. individual interior, high level of comfort, Grill bar, several dance floor and an impeccable beverage supply,moreover with Club House, R’n’B, Hip-Hop and funk.
226 locals recommend
Doboz - Ruin Pub Budapest
10 Klauzál u.the first all-season premium ruin bar. individual interior, high level of comfort, Grill bar, several dance floor and an impeccable beverage supply,moreover with Club House, R’n’B, Hip-Hop and funk.
Belongs to the romkert category. It is filled with trees and plants, so that once you sit down you can't even see across the place
http://www.grandiopartyhostel.com/grandio-bar-budapest.html
35 locals recommend
Grandio Party Hostel
8 Nagy Diófa u.Belongs to the romkert category. It is filled with trees and plants, so that once you sit down you can't even see across the place
http://www.grandiopartyhostel.com/grandio-bar-budapest.html
Corvintető is a rooftop ruin bar and a modern, buzzing underground dance club above Blaha Lujza tér in Budapest, Hungary. Programs include underground DJ nights.
http://corvinteto.hu/en/
288 locals recommend
Corvin Club & Roof Terrace
1-2 Blaha Lujza térCorvintető is a rooftop ruin bar and a modern, buzzing underground dance club above Blaha Lujza tér in Budapest, Hungary. Programs include underground DJ nights.
http://corvinteto.hu/en/
Many of our guests are looking for national championship games, many of them are curious of Champions' League games. To allow even more people enjoy the pleasant and light food and broadcasts.
18 locals recommend
Champs Sport Pub
20 Dohány u.Many of our guests are looking for national championship games, many of them are curious of Champions' League games. To allow even more people enjoy the pleasant and light food and broadcasts.
Gozsdu Courtyard is one of the most dynamically improving centres in the downtown of Budapest; it is a meeting point that combines entertainment, gastronomy and culture
http://gozsduudvar.hu/en
282 locals recommend
Hotel Gozsdu Court
13 Király u.Gozsdu Courtyard is one of the most dynamically improving centres in the downtown of Budapest; it is a meeting point that combines entertainment, gastronomy and culture
http://gozsduudvar.hu/en
Entertainment & Activities
Aquaworld Resort Budapest
16 Íves útWater park for fun
Millennium Park
16-20 Kis Rókus u.Playground
Kopaszi-gát
Kopaszi-gát.
Capital Circus of Budapest - The highlight of City Park
http://www.fnc.hu/eng/
679 locals recommend
Budapest Zoo & Botanical Garden
6-12 Állatkerti krt.Capital Circus of Budapest - The highlight of City Park
http://www.fnc.hu/eng/
An adventure park in the city with zip-lines and canopy walks
1089 Budapest, Orczy út 1
http://www.orczykalandpark.hu/
34 locals recommend
Orczy Garden
1 Orczy útAn adventure park in the city with zip-lines and canopy walks
1089 Budapest, Orczy út 1
http://www.orczykalandpark.hu/
Margaret Island (Margitsziget) is a park, located in the heart of the Danube
1643 locals recommend
Margaret Island Mini Zoo
MargitszigetMargaret Island (Margitsziget) is a park, located in the heart of the Danube
Görzenál Sport- és Szabadidőpark
Rollerblade, skateboard or cycle on ramps
Child friendly, interactive exhibitions
http://www.csopa.hu/eng/
40 locals recommend
Palace of wonders
38-44 Bécsi útChild friendly, interactive exhibitions
http://www.csopa.hu/eng/
Budapest Puppet Theater
69 Andrássy útThe Puppet Theatre in Budapest is popular with kids
Aquariums, exotic birds, tropical fish, reptiles, sharks and more...
http://www.tropicarium.hu/Tropicarium-Budapest-Hungary
57 locals recommend
Tropicarium
37-43 Nagytétényi útAquariums, exotic birds, tropical fish, reptiles, sharks and more...
http://www.tropicarium.hu/Tropicarium-Budapest-Hungary
Shows about the Universe
http://www.planetarium.hu/english
Budapest, Népliget, 1101
10 locals recommend
Planetárium
PlanetáriumShows about the Universe
http://www.planetarium.hu/english
Budapest, Népliget, 1101
Klauzál tér
Klauzál térIt is a nice playgroung close to us