Guidebook for Budapest
Food Scene
This restaurant is typically a place where neighbors visit and everyone knows everyone. They are offering traditional Hungarian food in a menu system. Open only for lunch, Mon-Fri 11:00-16:00, closed on Sat and Sun. ★1 MINUTE ON FOOT★
13 locals recommend
Zamat Étkezde
32 Izabella u.This restaurant is typically a place where neighbors visit and everyone knows everyone. They are offering traditional Hungarian food in a menu system. Open only for lunch, Mon-Fri 11:00-16:00, closed on Sat and Sun. ★1 MINUTE ON FOOT★
This little coffee bar hides behind the green trees of Hunyadi square, very close to the famous farmers' market and the park. Excellent coffee, pastries and cake★5 MINUTES ON FOOT★
20 locals recommend
Cube Coffee Bar
8 Hunyadi térThis little coffee bar hides behind the green trees of Hunyadi square, very close to the famous farmers' market and the park. Excellent coffee, pastries and cake★5 MINUTES ON FOOT★
One of our personal favorites is this candy shop/confectionary. They take orders and also always have a few cakes readily available at all times. ★14 MINUTES ON FOOT/7 MINUTES BY THE TROLLEY-BUS NR 70 OR 78★
101 locals recommend
Sugar! Design Confectionery and Candy Store
48 Paulay Ede u.One of our personal favorites is this candy shop/confectionary. They take orders and also always have a few cakes readily available at all times. ★14 MINUTES ON FOOT/7 MINUTES BY THE TROLLEY-BUS NR 70 OR 78★
Modern restaurant ,Hungarian cuisine , fine food and wine , excellent service , good location . Not overpriced , worth to try ! ★7 MINUTES ON FOOT★
129 locals recommend
Bock Bisztró
43-49 Erzsébet krt.Modern restaurant ,Hungarian cuisine , fine food and wine , excellent service , good location . Not overpriced , worth to try ! ★7 MINUTES ON FOOT★
Absolutely brilliant place with enormous portions of food and great beer. Great staff in fabulous costumes. Would recommend coming in sightly later in the evening when the live shows start. Make sure to book a table in advance and come in with an empty stomach.★20 MINUTES ON FOOT/ 10 MINUTES BY TROLLEY-BUS NR 73★
107 locals recommend
Sir Lancelot Medieval Restaurant
14 Podmaniczky u.Absolutely brilliant place with enormous portions of food and great beer. Great staff in fabulous costumes. Would recommend coming in sightly later in the evening when the live shows start. Make sure to book a table in advance and come in with an empty stomach.★20 MINUTES ON FOOT/ 10 MINUTES BY TROLLEY-BUS NR 73★
This place fills up quick at lunch and for good reason the food is awesome. The garlic soup is outstanding and the duck burger is awesome. Prices are very reasonable for the high quality of food. The patio is heated and they provide blankets to stay warm if you choose to sit outside. ★12 MINUTES ON FOOT★
548 locals recommend
Menza Restaurant
2 Liszt Ferenc térThis place fills up quick at lunch and for good reason the food is awesome. The garlic soup is outstanding and the duck burger is awesome. Prices are very reasonable for the high quality of food. The patio is heated and they provide blankets to stay warm if you choose to sit outside. ★12 MINUTES ON FOOT★
You will find mostly locals at this cozy and warmly decorated Hungarian restaurant. The food is exceptionally tasty and there is a piano player every evening. Go easy on the goose liver dishes, unless you are prepared to walk a mile to digest it. ;)★18 MINUTES BY TROLLEY-BUS NR 76★
52 locals recommend
Firkász Kávéház Étterem
18 Tátra u.You will find mostly locals at this cozy and warmly decorated Hungarian restaurant. The food is exceptionally tasty and there is a piano player every evening. Go easy on the goose liver dishes, unless you are prepared to walk a mile to digest it. ;)★18 MINUTES BY TROLLEY-BUS NR 76★
Drinks & Nightlife
Ruin pub with live music every day. Open Mon-Thu: 16:00-01:00, Fri-Sat: 16:00-03:00. ★10 MINUTES ON FOOT★
168 locals recommend
Liebling - Hidden Rooftop Bar
51 Akácfa u.Ruin pub with live music every day. Open Mon-Thu: 16:00-01:00, Fri-Sat: 16:00-03:00. ★10 MINUTES ON FOOT★
Mixture of a ruin pub and a restaurant with middle eastern cuisine. Jazz music and DJ. Open from 12:00-01:00. ★10 MINUTES ON FOOT★
306 locals recommend
Mazel Tov
47 Akácfa u.Mixture of a ruin pub and a restaurant with middle eastern cuisine. Jazz music and DJ. Open from 12:00-01:00. ★10 MINUTES ON FOOT★
Huge bar and club with different music at every room, ruin pub athmosphere. Agegroup is 18-27★30 MINUTES ON FOOT/20 MINUTES BY TROLLEY-BUS NR 76★
256 locals recommend
Morison 2
11 Szent István krt.Huge bar and club with different music at every room, ruin pub athmosphere. Agegroup is 18-27★30 MINUTES ON FOOT/20 MINUTES BY TROLLEY-BUS NR 76★
Electro dance club. Lots of different rooms playing different music, VIP area offered too - book in advance! Girls don't have to pay the entrance, Boys pay but receive coupons for drinks.★10 MINUTES ON FOOT★
221 locals recommend
Hello Baby
52 Andrássy útElectro dance club. Lots of different rooms playing different music, VIP area offered too - book in advance! Girls don't have to pay the entrance, Boys pay but receive coupons for drinks.★10 MINUTES ON FOOT★
This is a great place for pub lovers, where you can chill and enjoy unique atmosphere. This extraordinary and mystic bar is consisted of few different rooms and a terrace. I can say, one of my favorite bars ever. ★15 MINUTES ON FOOT/ 10 MINUTES BY TROLLEY-BUS NR 74★
1582 locals recommend
Szimpla Kert
14 Kazinczy u.This is a great place for pub lovers, where you can chill and enjoy unique atmosphere. This extraordinary and mystic bar is consisted of few different rooms and a terrace. I can say, one of my favorite bars ever. ★15 MINUTES ON FOOT/ 10 MINUTES BY TROLLEY-BUS NR 74★
Sightseeing
Andrássy Avenue (Hungarian: Andrássy út) is a boulevard in Budapest, dating back to 1872. It links Erzsébet Square with the Városliget. Lined with spectacular Neo-renaissance mansions and townhouses featuring fine facades and interiors, it was recognised as a World Heritage Site in 2002. It is also one of Budapest's main shopping streets, with fine cafes, restaurants, theatres, Embassies and luxury boutiques. Among the most noticeable buildings are the State Opera House, the former Ballet School, the Zoltán Kodály Memorial Museum and Archives, the Hungarian University of Fine Arts and the Ferenc Hopp Museum of East Asian Arts.★The Avenue is 6 MINUTES ON FOOT★
830 locals recommend
Andrássy út
Andrássy útAndrássy Avenue (Hungarian: Andrássy út) is a boulevard in Budapest, dating back to 1872. It links Erzsébet Square with the Városliget. Lined with spectacular Neo-renaissance mansions and townhouses featuring fine facades and interiors, it was recognised as a World Heritage Site in 2002. It is also one of Budapest's main shopping streets, with fine cafes, restaurants, theatres, Embassies and luxury boutiques. Among the most noticeable buildings are the State Opera House, the former Ballet School, the Zoltán Kodály Memorial Museum and Archives, the Hungarian University of Fine Arts and the Ferenc Hopp Museum of East Asian Arts.★The Avenue is 6 MINUTES ON FOOT★
Parks & Nature
Beautiful greenspace in the middle of the city. Well connected to public transit lines (Széchenyi fürdő and Hősök tere on the M1 yellow line). Several attractions including the Széchenyi bath, ice skating rink/pond, zoo, Heroes Square, and Vajdahunyad castle.★25 MINUTES ON FOOT/ 15 MINUTES BY THE YELLOW METRO★
1163 locals recommend
City Park
Beautiful greenspace in the middle of the city. Well connected to public transit lines (Széchenyi fürdő and Hősök tere on the M1 yellow line). Several attractions including the Széchenyi bath, ice skating rink/pond, zoo, Heroes Square, and Vajdahunyad castle.★25 MINUTES ON FOOT/ 15 MINUTES BY THE YELLOW METRO★
Lake for boating during summer, the biggest ice rink during winter. Check out the opening times and prices here: https://www.mujegpalya.hu/en ★20 MINUTES ON FOOT/ 15 MINUTES BY THE YELLOW METRO★
176 locals recommend
City Park Ice Rink and Boating
5 Olof Palme stny.Lake for boating during summer, the biggest ice rink during winter. Check out the opening times and prices here: https://www.mujegpalya.hu/en ★20 MINUTES ON FOOT/ 15 MINUTES BY THE YELLOW METRO★
Shopping
Farmer's Market open Mon: 07:00-07:00, Tue-Fri: 17:00-18:00, Sat: 07:00-14:00, Sun: Closed. ★6 MINUTES ON FOOT★
145 locals recommend
Hunyadi Ter
Hunyadi térFarmer's Market open Mon: 07:00-07:00, Tue-Fri: 17:00-18:00, Sat: 07:00-14:00, Sun: Closed. ★6 MINUTES ON FOOT★
Very nice shopping center, long time to see all of it, and very long diversity of trends. The food court is also large. ★25 MINUTES ON FOOT/ 12 MINUTES BY TROLLEY-BUS NR 76★
970 locals recommend
Westend Shopping Center
1-3 Váci útVery nice shopping center, long time to see all of it, and very long diversity of trends. The food court is also large. ★25 MINUTES ON FOOT/ 12 MINUTES BY TROLLEY-BUS NR 76★
Essentials
Teréz Patika
41 Teréz krt.PHARMACY ★ Open 0-24 (24/7) ★16 MINUTES ON FOOT★
Roni ABC
66 Dohány u.0-24 (24/7) store right across the street. ★1 MINUTES ON FOOT★
A German global discount supermarket chain.★16 MINUTES ON FOOT★ Open Monday - Saturday: 07:00 - 22:00, Sunday: 08:00 - 18:00.
104 locals recommend
ALDI
10 Tűzoltó u.A German global discount supermarket chain.★16 MINUTES ON FOOT★ Open Monday - Saturday: 07:00 - 22:00, Sunday: 08:00 - 18:00.
A German global discount supermarket chain. ★5 MINUTES ON FOOT★ Open Monday - Saturday: 07:00 - 21:00 Sunday: 07:00 - 17:00
116 locals recommend
LIDL
112 Király u.A German global discount supermarket chain. ★5 MINUTES ON FOOT★ Open Monday - Saturday: 07:00 - 21:00 Sunday: 07:00 - 17:00
This self service laundry is open every day from 9:00 am to 11:59 pm, however the start of the last washing is possible till 10:00 pm ★12 MINUTES ON FOOT★
15 locals recommend
Self-service laundry - self-service laundry
37 Dohány u.This self service laundry is open every day from 9:00 am to 11:59 pm, however the start of the last washing is possible till 10:00 pm ★12 MINUTES ON FOOT★
Entertainment & Activities
Escape game up to 7 persons - You have to escape from a real tomb in the Valley of the Kings!★8 MINUTES ON FOOT★
9 locals recommend
Valley of the Kings game Szabadulós
1 Benczúr u.Escape game up to 7 persons - You have to escape from a real tomb in the Valley of the Kings!★8 MINUTES ON FOOT★
The coolest model train layout I've ever seen. You'll be amazed at how intricate and elaborate this thing is. Everywhere you look, you'll see something interesting and unusual. The amount of technology, craftsmanship, and attention to detail that went into designing Miniversum is mind-blowing. Even if you're not into model trains, you'll find something cool to marvel at around every corner.★19 MINUTES ON FOOT/ 12 MINUTES BY TROLLEY-BUS NR 70 AND NR 78 OR THE YELLOW METRO★
87 locals recommend
Miniversum Budapest
12 Andrássy útThe coolest model train layout I've ever seen. You'll be amazed at how intricate and elaborate this thing is. Everywhere you look, you'll see something interesting and unusual. The amount of technology, craftsmanship, and attention to detail that went into designing Miniversum is mind-blowing. Even if you're not into model trains, you'll find something cool to marvel at around every corner.★19 MINUTES ON FOOT/ 12 MINUTES BY TROLLEY-BUS NR 70 AND NR 78 OR THE YELLOW METRO★
Very nice zoo, where you can be close enough (still safe enough) from the animals. Lots of playgrounds available, too!★25 MINUTES ON FOOT/ 15 MINUTES BY THE YELLOW METRO★
679 locals recommend
Budapest Zoo & Botanical Garden
6-12 Állatkerti krt.Very nice zoo, where you can be close enough (still safe enough) from the animals. Lots of playgrounds available, too!★25 MINUTES ON FOOT/ 15 MINUTES BY THE YELLOW METRO★
Széchenyi Thermal Bath is one of the largest spa complexes in Europe. Its outdoor pool with the steam rising from its surface on winter nights and the complacent elderly men playing chess in the water is a world famous symbol of Budapest. The bath in Városliget was built in neo-Baroque style at the beginning of the 20th century.★25 MINUTES ON FOOT/ 15 MINUTES BY THE YELLOW METRO★
1248 locals recommend
Széchenyi Thermal Bath
9-11 Állatkerti krt.Széchenyi Thermal Bath is one of the largest spa complexes in Europe. Its outdoor pool with the steam rising from its surface on winter nights and the complacent elderly men playing chess in the water is a world famous symbol of Budapest. The bath in Városliget was built in neo-Baroque style at the beginning of the 20th century.★25 MINUTES ON FOOT/ 15 MINUTES BY THE YELLOW METRO★