Sightseeing
Historical landmark
Souvenir shopping area
Bars, restaurants and clubs in the neighbouring streets
324 locals recommend
Szent István Bazilika
Historical landmark
Souvenir shopping area
Bars, restaurants and clubs in the neighbouring streets
Landmark
2 museums (Fine Arts and Modern Art)
Gateway to the Park with the Szechenyi Baths
942 locals recommend
Heroes' Square
Hősök tereLandmark
2 museums (Fine Arts and Modern Art)
Gateway to the Park with the Szechenyi Baths
A beautiful church.
Surrounded by the Fishermen's Bastion - an architectural curiosity with a good view of Pest.
421 locals recommend
Matthias Church
2 Szentháromság térA beautiful church.
Surrounded by the Fishermen's Bastion - an architectural curiosity with a good view of Pest.
They call it the local Broadway
A few artsy places (Museum of Photography, Operetta Theatre, another theatre)
95 locals recommend
Nagymező Street
Nagymező utcaThey call it the local Broadway
A few artsy places (Museum of Photography, Operetta Theatre, another theatre)
Freedom Square
Hosts the only communist memorial that hasn't been sent to Memory Park
A lot of beautiful buildings - look for the one right behind the U.S. Embassy
262 locals recommend
Liberty Square
Szabadság térFreedom Square
Hosts the only communist memorial that hasn't been sent to Memory Park
A lot of beautiful buildings - look for the one right behind the U.S. Embassy
An artists's town that used to shelter the Serbian population a long time ago
Go there by bike or train (HÉV) and come back by boat for a stunning view of the Parliament
144 locals recommend
Szentendre
An artists's town that used to shelter the Serbian population a long time ago
Go there by bike or train (HÉV) and come back by boat for a stunning view of the Parliament
Getting Around
Metro hub (lines 1, 2 and 3) + trams 47 and 49.
Next to Vaci Utca (aka Shopping Street) and Kiraly Utca (shops, bars, restaurants...)
555 locals recommend
1051
Metro hub (lines 1, 2 and 3) + trams 47 and 49.
Next to Vaci Utca (aka Shopping Street) and Kiraly Utca (shops, bars, restaurants...)
Metro line 3 (blue). Bubi station (city bikes).
Temporary works north of the line.
65 locals recommend
Arany János utca
Metro line 3 (blue). Bubi station (city bikes).
Temporary works north of the line.
Opera M station
Metro line 1 (yellow).
Oldest continental european line!
Oktogon station
Tram 4/6.
Runs all night.
Keleti Pályaudvar
International train station.
Liszt Ferenc Airport 2 station
Airport.
Népliget
International coach station.
Entertainment & Activities
Széchenyi fürdő
Great baths with outdoor and indoor pools, sauna, hammam...
Gellért Thermal Bath
4 Kelenhegyi útArt Nouveau baths. Gorgeous.
Even if you don't go for a movie, the place looks extraordinary! You can buy old posters and more, have a drink...
Original version international movies.
41 locals recommend
Művész Cinema
30 Teréz krt.Even if you don't go for a movie, the place looks extraordinary! You can buy old posters and more, have a drink...
Original version international movies.
Learn to fly indoors! Feels like freefall, except you don't jump from an airplane.
Skyward INDOOR skydiving BUDAPEST
53 Szérűraktár u.Learn to fly indoors! Feels like freefall, except you don't jump from an airplane.
Seems a part of it, the aquarium, comes from the Eiffel workshops. I still haven't checked that out.
679 locals recommend
Budapest Zoo & Botanical Garden
6-12 Állatkerti krt.Seems a part of it, the aquarium, comes from the Eiffel workshops. I still haven't checked that out.
Drinks & Nightlife
The largest and most famous "Kert" (it means garden but people know it as a ruin bar)
1582 locals recommend
Szimpla Kert
14 Kazinczy u.The largest and most famous "Kert" (it means garden but people know it as a ruin bar)
The whole street is filled with ruin pubs and restaurants
Always a busy but friendly atmosphere
228 locals recommend
Kazinczy Street
Kazinczy utcaThe whole street is filled with ruin pubs and restaurants
Always a busy but friendly atmosphere
Mostly electronic music
Great view from the rooftop terrace - if you stay late (early?) enough, you can witness the sunrise
288 locals recommend
Corvin Club & Roof Terrace
1-2 Blaha Lujza térMostly electronic music
Great view from the rooftop terrace - if you stay late (early?) enough, you can witness the sunrise
A great afternoon or early evening spot facing the Danube
Enjoyable shade in the summer
169 locals recommend
Kiosk Budapest
4 Március 15. térA great afternoon or early evening spot facing the Danube
Enjoyable shade in the summer
Taste and buy whiskies. Watch sports. Indulge yourself with the Highlander breakfast with extra haggis.
19 locals recommend
Caledonia Skót Pub & Ajándék Üzlet
9 Mozsár u.Taste and buy whiskies. Watch sports. Indulge yourself with the Highlander breakfast with extra haggis.
Arts & Culture
Buda Castle
2 Szent György térHistorical landmark
A great view of Pest
Beautiful building
Visit it and find out where Sissi liked to seat or try to attend a show - most are of great quality
949 locals recommend
Hungarian State Opera
22 Andrássy útBeautiful building
Visit it and find out where Sissi liked to seat or try to attend a show - most are of great quality
They say it's the largest in the continent, only second in the world after New York's
The inside of the building is gorgeous
1302 locals recommend
Dohány Street Synagogue
2 Dohány u.They say it's the largest in the continent, only second in the world after New York's
The inside of the building is gorgeous
A cultural, political and historical landmark
The renovations of the surroundings make it a nice outside stroll
Visits need to be booked in advance but then you'll get to see the crown
1905 locals recommend
Hungarian Parliament Building
1-3 Kossuth Lajos térA cultural, political and historical landmark
The renovations of the surroundings make it a nice outside stroll
Visits need to be booked in advance but then you'll get to see the crown
Beautiful modern buildings hosting the national theatre, a concert hall and a modern art museum.
8 locals recommend
Müpa-Nemzeti Színház H
Beautiful modern buildings hosting the national theatre, a concert hall and a modern art museum.
National museum.
Currently hosts the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts (under renovation).
885 locals recommend
Hungarian National Museum
14-16 Múzeum krt.National museum.
Currently hosts the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts (under renovation).
Food Scene
A very good traditional Hungarian restaurant
Good food, good wines, good service, reasonable prices
57 locals recommend
Kiskakukk Restaurant
12 Pozsonyi útA very good traditional Hungarian restaurant
Good food, good wines, good service, reasonable prices
A great place to eat Jewish cuisine
Live klezmer concerts + dinner on Fridays (booking required)
59 locals recommend
Spinoza Café
15 Dob u.A great place to eat Jewish cuisine
Live klezmer concerts + dinner on Fridays (booking required)
It's really close and the place is nice for a Hungarian meal.
17 locals recommend
Cafe Vian French Bistro
15 Hercegprímás u.It's really close and the place is nice for a Hungarian meal.
Fancy 60's decoration. Good Hungarian and international cuisine at affordable prices.
548 locals recommend
Menza Restaurant
2 Liszt Ferenc térFancy 60's decoration. Good Hungarian and international cuisine at affordable prices.
Café Gerbeaud
7-8 Vörösmarty térGorgeous place for the original Gerbeaud cake.
à Table
9 Wesselényi u.French bakery. Yay!
Shopping
The local Champs-Élysées
A lot of pricey fancy shops
The Museum of Terror (puts you right into the communist police era)
Takes you from Déak Ferenc Tér to Heroes' Square: a nice walk
830 locals recommend
Andrássy út
Andrássy útThe local Champs-Élysées
A lot of pricey fancy shops
The Museum of Terror (puts you right into the communist police era)
Takes you from Déak Ferenc Tér to Heroes' Square: a nice walk
Central Market Hall
1-3 Vámház krt.A great indoor market.
Szputnyik shop D20
20 Dohány u. Vintage clothes.
Shop for books then have a drink and pastry in the beautiful café.
84 locals recommend
Alexandra Bookstore
39 Andrássy útShop for books then have a drink and pastry in the beautiful café.
Memories of Hungary
14 Hercegprímás u.A good place for your last-minute souvenirs/gifts.
Printa Design Shop
10 Rumbach Sebestyén u.They print their own posters, bags, clothes... Modern style.
Westend Shopping Center
1-3 Váci útIf you miss shopping malls...
Jászai Mari tér
Your starting point to tour the antique shops and art galleries.