Guidebook for Budapest
Sightseeing
Heroes' Square
Hősök tereIt is the largest and most impressive square of the city.
In the City Park is the unique Szechenyi thermal baths and swimming pool located which is one of the largest spa complexes (21 pools!) in Europe.
1248 locals recommend
Széchenyi Thermal Bath
9-11 Állatkerti krt.In the City Park is the unique Szechenyi thermal baths and swimming pool located which is one of the largest spa complexes (21 pools!) in Europe.
Budapest Zoo & Botanical Garden is the oldest zoo park in Hungary and one of the oldest in the world.
679 locals recommend
Budapest Zoo & Botanical Garden
6-12 Állatkerti krt.Budapest Zoo & Botanical Garden is the oldest zoo park in Hungary and one of the oldest in the world.
Vajdahunyad Castle is a castle in the City Park of Budapest, Hungary. It was built in 1896 as part of the Millennial Exhibition which celebrated the 1,000 years of Hungary since the Hungarian Conquest
444 locals recommend
Vajdahunyad Castle
Vajdahunyad sétányVajdahunyad Castle is a castle in the City Park of Budapest, Hungary. It was built in 1896 as part of the Millennial Exhibition which celebrated the 1,000 years of Hungary since the Hungarian Conquest
House of Terror is a museum located at Andrássy út 60 in Budapest, Hungary. It contains exhibits related to the fascist and communist dictatorial regimes in 20th-century Hungary
875 locals recommend
House of Terror Museum
60 Andrássy útHouse of Terror is a museum located at Andrássy út 60 in Budapest, Hungary. It contains exhibits related to the fascist and communist dictatorial regimes in 20th-century Hungary
The Hungarian State Opera House is a neo-Renaissance opera house. It was designed by Miklós Ybl, a major figure of 19th century Hungarian architecture.
949 locals recommend
Hungarian State Opera
22 Andrássy útThe Hungarian State Opera House is a neo-Renaissance opera house. It was designed by Miklós Ybl, a major figure of 19th century Hungarian architecture.
Not to be outdone by its Neo-Gothic façade, the interior of Hungary's parliament boasts stunning frescoes, statues, and stained glass mosaics, as well as the Holy Crown of Hungary!
1905 locals recommend
Hungarian Parliament Building
1-3 Kossuth Lajos térNot to be outdone by its Neo-Gothic façade, the interior of Hungary's parliament boasts stunning frescoes, statues, and stained glass mosaics, as well as the Holy Crown of Hungary!
Considered a wonder of the modern world upon its completion in 1849, Chain Bridge was the first to span the city's Danube river, eventually uniting Buda and Pest as one city.
795 locals recommend
Chain Bridge
Széchenyi LánchídConsidered a wonder of the modern world upon its completion in 1849, Chain Bridge was the first to span the city's Danube river, eventually uniting Buda and Pest as one city.
Flanked by Neo-Renaissance mansions, Andrássy Avenue, the city's main shopping district, is a World Heritage Site lined with cafés, restaurants, museums, and theaters, as well as luxury boutiques.
830 locals recommend
Andrássy út
Andrássy útFlanked by Neo-Renaissance mansions, Andrássy Avenue, the city's main shopping district, is a World Heritage Site lined with cafés, restaurants, museums, and theaters, as well as luxury boutiques.
A turbulent history has seen the Matthias Church undergo several incarnations, yet with its magestic dimensions and ornate style, it remains a star of Buda's Castle District.
421 locals recommend
Matthias Church
2 Szentháromság térA turbulent history has seen the Matthias Church undergo several incarnations, yet with its magestic dimensions and ornate style, it remains a star of Buda's Castle District.
Named for the guild of fishermen that once defended Buda's Medieval riverbank, Fisherman's Bastion's dramatic views have made it one of Budapest's most visited attractions.
666 locals recommend
Fishermen's Bastion
Szentháromság térNamed for the guild of fishermen that once defended Buda's Medieval riverbank, Fisherman's Bastion's dramatic views have made it one of Budapest's most visited attractions.
The Buda Castle complex dates back to 1265 and housed the Kings of Hungary right up until 1918. Budapest's largest and most famous sight cannot be missed. Literally!
812 locals recommend
Buda Castle
2 Szent György térThe Buda Castle complex dates back to 1265 and housed the Kings of Hungary right up until 1918. Budapest's largest and most famous sight cannot be missed. Literally!
Named in honor of Hungary's first king, St. Stephen's Basilica's outstanding beauty stands in stark contrast to the right hand of St. Stephen kept among its relics!
1262 locals recommend
St. Stephen's Basilica
1 Szent István térNamed in honor of Hungary's first king, St. Stephen's Basilica's outstanding beauty stands in stark contrast to the right hand of St. Stephen kept among its relics!
Arts & Culture
In the spring of 1990 one of the most important workshops of Hungarian music history was opened in Budapest to Hungarian and foreign visitors.
Zoltan Kodaly Memorial Museum
87-89 Andrássy útIn the spring of 1990 one of the most important workshops of Hungarian music history was opened in Budapest to Hungarian and foreign visitors.
Franz Liszt Academy of Music is a concert hall and music conservatory in Budapest, Hungary, founded on November 14, 1875, masterpiece of art Neo-Renaissance architecture.
184 locals recommend
Zeneakadémia
8 Liszt Ferenc térFranz Liszt Academy of Music is a concert hall and music conservatory in Budapest, Hungary, founded on November 14, 1875, masterpiece of art Neo-Renaissance architecture.
Food Scene
Gallery and Restaurant. Calm and pleasant ambiance, friendly and professional staff, incredibly delicious food.
6 locals recommend
Kogart Ház Kft.
112 Andrássy út Gallery and Restaurant. Calm and pleasant ambiance, friendly and professional staff, incredibly delicious food.
Városliget Café
6 Olof Palme stny.Very special atmosphere, delicious and good prices!
Modern take on local dishes with Hungarian-style tapas, plus local wines & live accordion music. Excellent choice of wine. You should definitely go there if you want to have a great Michelin meal.
129 locals recommend
Bock Bisztró
43-49 Erzsébet krt.Modern take on local dishes with Hungarian-style tapas, plus local wines & live accordion music. Excellent choice of wine. You should definitely go there if you want to have a great Michelin meal.
The beautifully restored Gozsdu Courtyard, once the core of Budapest's Jewish quarter, is popular with locals. Packed with restaurants, pubs and bars, the place comes alive every evening.
282 locals recommend
Hotel Gozsdu Court
13 Király u. The beautifully restored Gozsdu Courtyard, once the core of Budapest's Jewish quarter, is popular with locals. Packed with restaurants, pubs and bars, the place comes alive every evening.
Perfectly executed pork dishes but with plenty of other variety on the menu. Amazing wine list.
60 locals recommend
Pesti Disznó
19 Nagymező u. Perfectly executed pork dishes but with plenty of other variety on the menu. Amazing wine list.
Főzelékfaló Ételbár
18 Nagymező u.Pottage fast food restaurant.
Perhaps one of the best italian food in Budapest. The Sicilian fish spaghetti is absolutely lovely.
55 locals recommend
Ristorante Millennium da Pippo
76 Andrássy útPerhaps one of the best italian food in Budapest. The Sicilian fish spaghetti is absolutely lovely.
Pedestrian square in the downtown Budapest, one of city’s most popular spots with variety of indoor and outdoor restaurants and cafes, impressive bronze statue of the composer Liszt.
355 locals recommend
Liszt Ferenc tér
4 Liszt Ferenc tér Pedestrian square in the downtown Budapest, one of city’s most popular spots with variety of indoor and outdoor restaurants and cafes, impressive bronze statue of the composer Liszt.
The Most Beautiful Cafe in Budapest. The place really is magnificent and the café is upstairs. When you step inside the cafe, almost feel like you entered in a museum.
Croissons are one of the best.
10 locals recommend
Alexandra Bookstore
7 Nyugati térThe Most Beautiful Cafe in Budapest. The place really is magnificent and the café is upstairs. When you step inside the cafe, almost feel like you entered in a museum.
Croissons are one of the best.
The atmosphere is really special, the place is inside someone's old apartment. The decor is really authentic, and welcoming.
17 locals recommend
Chez Daniel Étterem
32 Szív u.The atmosphere is really special, the place is inside someone's old apartment. The decor is really authentic, and welcoming.
This restaurant serves authentic Indian food, the atmosphere is very nice and the staff is so helpful. The food we ordered tasted, it was as if it were being eaten in India.
Ask for Mr. Bhushan who is a helpful host!
http://www.tajmahal.hu/en/
40 locals recommend
Taj Mahal Indian Restaurant
40 Szondi u.This restaurant serves authentic Indian food, the atmosphere is very nice and the staff is so helpful. The food we ordered tasted, it was as if it were being eaten in India.
Ask for Mr. Bhushan who is a helpful host!
http://www.tajmahal.hu/en/
Everything Else
Interactive train table and playhouse on 300 square metres. You can explore the most notable landmarks of Germany, Austria and Hungary on beautiful railway models.
87 locals recommend
Miniversum Budapest
12 Andrássy út Interactive train table and playhouse on 300 square metres. You can explore the most notable landmarks of Germany, Austria and Hungary on beautiful railway models.
Drinks & Nightlife
Ruin bar. Really unusual, with old typing marching, crazy interior and really cheap drinks including fruity beer.
1582 locals recommend
Szimpla Kert
14 Kazinczy u.Ruin bar. Really unusual, with old typing marching, crazy interior and really cheap drinks including fruity beer.
Ruin bar. Great vibes, unique surroundings, different kinds of music. Old building with appartments turned in to a club. Cheap drinks!
743 locals recommend
Instant Club
51 Akácfa u.Ruin bar. Great vibes, unique surroundings, different kinds of music. Old building with appartments turned in to a club. Cheap drinks!
Ruin Bar. Kind of NY style interior. Mediterranean jewish cuisine, nicely presented and of good quality. Reasonably priced menu and a good drink selection
306 locals recommend
Mazel Tov
47 Akácfa u.Ruin Bar. Kind of NY style interior. Mediterranean jewish cuisine, nicely presented and of good quality. Reasonably priced menu and a good drink selection
Fogashaz is great for a club night with a massive dance floor downstairs and other rooms upstairs. The garden, which also has a bar and serves food is pretty amazing.
168 locals recommend
Liebling - Hidden Rooftop Bar
51 Akácfa u.Fogashaz is great for a club night with a massive dance floor downstairs and other rooms upstairs. The garden, which also has a bar and serves food is pretty amazing.
Ruin bar. Great vibes, open until late (about 3 am). It has a really nice chilled atmosphere and the courtyard setting is nicely shaded and cool(er) on a hot sunny day. Very cozy, hipster atmosphere
167 locals recommend
Anker't romkocsma
33 Paulay Ede u.Ruin bar. Great vibes, open until late (about 3 am). It has a really nice chilled atmosphere and the courtyard setting is nicely shaded and cool(er) on a hot sunny day. Very cozy, hipster atmosphere
One of the biggest meeting points of the city, especially in the summer, with wide range of parties and concerts every night.
379 locals recommend
Akvárium Klub
12 Erzsébet térOne of the biggest meeting points of the city, especially in the summer, with wide range of parties and concerts every night.
Housed in a beautifully preserved 19th century palace, Hello Baby represents the new generation of fancy dance clubs in Budapest. The building's amazing architecture dominates the atmosphere.
221 locals recommend
Hello Baby
52 Andrássy útHoused in a beautifully preserved 19th century palace, Hello Baby represents the new generation of fancy dance clubs in Budapest. The building's amazing architecture dominates the atmosphere.
Nice and CLEAN bar with excellent belgian beer.
Try Delirium Red, and try cherry beer:)
13 locals recommend
Belga Söröző | Snaps
95 Király u.Nice and CLEAN bar with excellent belgian beer.
Try Delirium Red, and try cherry beer:)
Essentials
Lipóti Pékség
95 Király u.Bakery. Ask for "régi idők rozskenyere"... very tasty bread:)
LIDL
112 Király u.just a few meters from the apartment...cheap grocery store
Shopping
Its striking architecture and around 400 shops make West End City Center the most impressive and largest Budapest shopping malls. Although a bit overpriced.
970 locals recommend
Westend Shopping Center
1-3 Váci útIts striking architecture and around 400 shops make West End City Center the most impressive and largest Budapest shopping malls. Although a bit overpriced.