Guidebook for Budapest

Clémentine
Clémentine
Guidebook for Budapest

Sightseeing

Historical landmark Souvenir shopping area Bars, restaurants and clubs in the neighbouring streets
324 locals recommend
Szent István Bazilika
324 locals recommend
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 tere
942 locals recommend
Landmark 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 tér
421 locals recommend
A 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 utca
95 locals recommend
They 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 tér
262 locals recommend
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
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
144 locals recommend
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
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555 locals recommend
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
65 locals recommend
Metro line 3 (blue). Bubi station (city bikes). Temporary works north of the line.
Metro line 1 (yellow). Oldest continental european line!
379 locals recommend
Opera M station
379 locals recommend
Metro line 1 (yellow). Oldest continental european line!
Tram 4/6. Runs all night.
49 locals recommend
Oktogon station
49 locals recommend
Tram 4/6. Runs all night.
International train station.
368 locals recommend
Keleti Pályaudvar
368 locals recommend
International train station.
Airport.
33 locals recommend
Liszt Ferenc Airport 2 station
33 locals recommend
Airport.
International coach station.
17 locals recommend
Népliget
17 locals recommend
International coach station.

Entertainment & Activities

Great baths with outdoor and indoor pools, sauna, hammam...
154 locals recommend
Széchenyi fürdő
154 locals recommend
Great baths with outdoor and indoor pools, sauna, hammam...
Art Nouveau baths. Gorgeous.
897 locals recommend
Gellért Thermal Bath
4 Kelenhegyi út
897 locals recommend
Art 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.
41 locals recommend
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.
679 locals recommend
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.
1582 locals recommend
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 utca
228 locals recommend
The 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 tér
288 locals recommend
Mostly 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. tér
169 locals recommend
A 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.
19 locals recommend
Taste and buy whiskies. Watch sports. Indulge yourself with the Highlander breakfast with extra haggis.

Arts & Culture

Historical landmark A great view of Pest
812 locals recommend
Buda Castle
2 Szent György tér
812 locals recommend
Historical 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 út
949 locals recommend
Beautiful 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.
1302 locals recommend
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 tér
1905 locals recommend
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
Beautiful modern buildings hosting the national theatre, a concert hall and a modern art museum.
8 locals recommend
Müpa-Nemzeti Színház H
8 locals recommend
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.
885 locals recommend
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 út
57 locals recommend
A 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.
59 locals recommend
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.
17 locals recommend
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 tér
548 locals recommend
Fancy 60's decoration. Good Hungarian and international cuisine at affordable prices.
Gorgeous place for the original Gerbeaud cake.
249 locals recommend
Café Gerbeaud
7-8 Vörösmarty tér
249 locals recommend
Gorgeous place for the original Gerbeaud cake.
French bakery. Yay!
105 locals recommend
à Table
9 Wesselényi u.
105 locals recommend
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 út
830 locals recommend
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
A great indoor market.
1242 locals recommend
Central Market Hall
1-3 Vámház krt.
1242 locals recommend
A great indoor market.
Vintage clothes.
44 locals recommend
Szputnyik shop D20
20 Dohány u.
44 locals recommend
Vintage clothes.
Shop for books then have a drink and pastry in the beautiful café.
84 locals recommend
Alexandra Bookstore
39 Andrássy út
84 locals recommend
Shop for books then have a drink and pastry in the beautiful café.
A good place for your last-minute souvenirs/gifts.
10 locals recommend
Memories of Hungary
14 Hercegprímás u.
10 locals recommend
A good place for your last-minute souvenirs/gifts.
They print their own posters, bags, clothes... Modern style.
59 locals recommend
Printa Design Shop
10 Rumbach Sebestyén u.
59 locals recommend
They print their own posters, bags, clothes... Modern style.
If you miss shopping malls...
970 locals recommend
Westend Shopping Center
1-3 Váci út
970 locals recommend
If you miss shopping malls...
Your starting point to tour the antique shops and art galleries.
9 locals recommend
Jászai Mari tér
9 locals recommend
Your starting point to tour the antique shops and art galleries.