Zsofia’s guidebook
Food scene
A few meters away from our home, they have an excellent non-traditional selection and kind service, we go there like it would be our second home.
6 locals recommend
Sütipont
19 Rózsa u.A few meters away from our home, they have an excellent non-traditional selection and kind service, we go there like it would be our second home.
The best Hungarian food – very authentic, but out of town. Good to connect with an excursion on the Buda side.
39 locals recommend
Náncsi Néni
80 Ördögárok u.The best Hungarian food – very authentic, but out of town. Good to connect with an excursion on the Buda side.
Zeller Bistro
18 Hercegprímás u.Local ingredients and exceptional service.
Napfényes Restaurant and Confectionery
2 Ferenciek tereHungarian-style vegan food.
Very romantic little square with a nice restaurant and café. Feels like in Paris.
63 locals recommend
Gerlóczy Cafe & Brasserie
1 Gerlóczy u.Very romantic little square with a nice restaurant and café. Feels like in Paris.
Halkakas is one of our favorites nowadays, with a wide selection of Hungarian fish dishes prepared in a non-traditional way.
57 locals recommend
Fish Bistro
Halkakas is one of our favorites nowadays, with a wide selection of Hungarian fish dishes prepared in a non-traditional way.
Menza is a favorite for both locals and tourists, retro design and great Hungarian dishes, at the famous Liszt Ferenc tér.
548 locals recommend
Menza Restaurant
2 Liszt Ferenc térMenza is a favorite for both locals and tourists, retro design and great Hungarian dishes, at the famous Liszt Ferenc tér.
The original ruin pub that all others were inspired of, very eclectic and full of strange little corners. They have farmers’ market on Sundays.
46 locals recommend
Szimpla Kert
14 Kazinczy utcaThe original ruin pub that all others were inspired of, very eclectic and full of strange little corners. They have farmers’ market on Sundays.
This is one of our friends’ cafe and is our favorite place in town. Very nice to drink a coffee, hot chocolate or listen to the great musicians playing there.
21 locals recommend
Café Zsivágó
55 Paulay Ede u.This is one of our friends’ cafe and is our favorite place in town. Very nice to drink a coffee, hot chocolate or listen to the great musicians playing there.
Csak a Jó Sörök
42-44 Kertész u.For the widest selection of handcrafted beers.
A very elegant and traditional coffee house, since 1870 – traditional cakes in a new shape.
249 locals recommend
Café Gerbeaud
7-8 Vörösmarty térA very elegant and traditional coffee house, since 1870 – traditional cakes in a new shape.
On the other side of the Danube, a nice garden with great cakes, hosting a farmers’ market on Saturdays.
33 locals recommend
Czakó Kert
15 Czakó u.On the other side of the Danube, a nice garden with great cakes, hosting a farmers’ market on Saturdays.
Fitlife Cukormentes Cukrászda
85 Király u.A great new sugar-free confectionery and cake shop around the corner.
Dorado Café
35 Klauzál u.Good coffee, nice service.
If you want pizza quickly and you want it to be great, go to Pizza Manufaktura.
19 locals recommend
Pizza Manufaktura
4 Erkel u.If you want pizza quickly and you want it to be great, go to Pizza Manufaktura.
MANU+
8 Múzeum krt.Same guys running the place as Pizza Manufaktura, great pizza again.
Haveli Indian Restaurant
1 Szinyei Merse uReally nice Indian food nearby.
Little Italy pizzeria & söröző
103 Király u.Superb pizza right next door.
Kozmosz Vegán Étterem
11 Hunyadi térAnother great vegan restaurant within walking distance.
Neighborhoods
The place to be for a night out - eat, drink and dance, the center of the Jewish district, full of surprises
228 locals recommend
Kazinczy Street
Kazinczy utcaThe place to be for a night out - eat, drink and dance, the center of the Jewish district, full of surprises
Buda Castle (half day): a World Heritage Site, for me - the most picturesque part of Budapest, both from the Pest side and once you visit the district. Narrow, cobblestone streets, old houses, the amazing Matthias church, museums and gorgeous view of the city. One of the oldest pastry shops, Ruszwurm can also be found there.
493 locals recommend
Castle Hill
Buda Castle (half day): a World Heritage Site, for me - the most picturesque part of Budapest, both from the Pest side and once you visit the district. Narrow, cobblestone streets, old houses, the amazing Matthias church, museums and gorgeous view of the city. One of the oldest pastry shops, Ruszwurm can also be found there.
Gellért Hill (2 hours): nice for a walk during the day, but I prefer going there after the sunset as the stunning lights of Budapest can be best enjoyed from there. You can visit the fortress of Citadella and see the statue of Lady Liberty.
176 locals recommend
Gellért-hegy
Gellért Hill (2 hours): nice for a walk during the day, but I prefer going there after the sunset as the stunning lights of Budapest can be best enjoyed from there. You can visit the fortress of Citadella and see the statue of Lady Liberty.
My personal favorite is Károlyi Kert (Károlyi Garden), the oldert garden of Budapest, that offers fun with its playground for kids and nice pathways for strolling and smelling flowers.
173 locals recommend
Károlyi kert
Károlyi kertMy personal favorite is Károlyi Kert (Károlyi Garden), the oldert garden of Budapest, that offers fun with its playground for kids and nice pathways for strolling and smelling flowers.
For the most beautiful buildings (including the Opera House) and shopping for more upscale brands, go to Andrássy út (Andrássy Avenue), the grand boulevard of Budapest, connecting Downtown to Heroes’ Square.
830 locals recommend
Andrássy út
Andrássy útFor the most beautiful buildings (including the Opera House) and shopping for more upscale brands, go to Andrássy út (Andrássy Avenue), the grand boulevard of Budapest, connecting Downtown to Heroes’ Square.
Strolling in Downtown Budapest you easily come across Váci utca (Váci street) and Deák Ferenc utca ( Deák Ferenc street), the shopping streets of Budapest. You can buy souvenirs and clothes as well.
800 locals recommend
Vaci Street
Váci utcaStrolling in Downtown Budapest you easily come across Váci utca (Váci street) and Deák Ferenc utca ( Deák Ferenc street), the shopping streets of Budapest. You can buy souvenirs and clothes as well.
The square of our Academy of Music with excellent classical concerts as well as a place to hang out with bars and restaurants.
355 locals recommend
Liszt Ferenc tér
4 Liszt Ferenc térThe square of our Academy of Music with excellent classical concerts as well as a place to hang out with bars and restaurants.
Thermal bath
One of the most amazing bath of Budapest, you can swim indoors or outdoors as well.
897 locals recommend
Gellért Thermal Bath
4 Kelenhegyi útOne of the most amazing bath of Budapest, you can swim indoors or outdoors as well.
My personal favourite, as it has the best steam room in house. Built in the Turkish style, a little rusty and most lovely bath,
145 locals recommend
Király Thermal Bath
84 Fő u.My personal favourite, as it has the best steam room in house. Built in the Turkish style, a little rusty and most lovely bath,
Beautiful location in the City Park, winter or summer, morning or evening, always amazing.
82 locals recommend
Széchenyi Thermal Bath
9-11 Állatkerti körútBeautiful location in the City Park, winter or summer, morning or evening, always amazing.
A hidden gem, recently renovated bath from the Turkish era.
110 locals recommend
Irgalmasok Veli Bej Bath
7 Árpád fejedelem útjaA hidden gem, recently renovated bath from the Turkish era.
Very traditional Turkish bath PLUS an amazing wellness area with rooftop Jacuzzi, and a beautiful restaurant.
540 locals recommend
Rudas Baths
9 Döbrentei térVery traditional Turkish bath PLUS an amazing wellness area with rooftop Jacuzzi, and a beautiful restaurant.
Sightseeing
Take a walking tour through the Jewish District and be amazed by its not always easy past and its vibrant present. Marvel at the synagogues and historical places, and take a nice Hungarian wine in one of its bars, ruin pubs or restaurants.
20 locals recommend
synagogue
35 Dob u.Take a walking tour through the Jewish District and be amazed by its not always easy past and its vibrant present. Marvel at the synagogues and historical places, and take a nice Hungarian wine in one of its bars, ruin pubs or restaurants.
Walking distance from our place....due to the ongoing reconstruction project, the visit to the City Park is limited right now, still recommended to wander around the lake and the Vajdahunyad vára on the shore of it.
And don't miss the ice-skating rink in the winter!
1163 locals recommend
City Park
Walking distance from our place....due to the ongoing reconstruction project, the visit to the City Park is limited right now, still recommended to wander around the lake and the Vajdahunyad vára on the shore of it.
And don't miss the ice-skating rink in the winter!
Heroes' Square with the Museum of Fine Arts and Műcsarnok of Budapest is a must-see if you visit Budapest.
942 locals recommend
Heroes' Square
Hősök tereHeroes' Square with the Museum of Fine Arts and Műcsarnok of Budapest is a must-see if you visit Budapest.
The heart of Budapest, our local transportation hub and the location of the Ferris Wheel from where you can see Budapest! A wonderful place to spend your evening!
11 locals recommend
Erzsébet Square
2 Deák Ferenc térThe heart of Budapest, our local transportation hub and the location of the Ferris Wheel from where you can see Budapest! A wonderful place to spend your evening!
The Parliament of Hungary, a wonderful building from inside and outside. Must-see.
1905 locals recommend
Hungarian Parliament Building
1-3 Kossuth Lajos térThe Parliament of Hungary, a wonderful building from inside and outside. Must-see.
Parks
The best choice if you want to chill under the trees or jog or take a longer walk.
1643 locals recommend
Margaret Island Mini Zoo
MargitszigetThe best choice if you want to chill under the trees or jog or take a longer walk.
Closeby to our apartment is Rózsák tere (Roses’ Square) with a beautiful church and garden around it.
37 locals recommend
Rózsák tere
Rózsák tereCloseby to our apartment is Rózsák tere (Roses’ Square) with a beautiful church and garden around it.
Market
Close to our place is a superb market on Hunyady tér (Hunyady square). Besides the main market building (currently under construction), there are local farmers selling beautiful fruits and veggies, sausages and other meat products as well.
145 locals recommend
Hunyadi Ter
Hunyadi térClose to our place is a superb market on Hunyady tér (Hunyady square). Besides the main market building (currently under construction), there are local farmers selling beautiful fruits and veggies, sausages and other meat products as well.
Grocery store
City SPAR
27 Erzsébet krt.Close to our place, with a wide selection of groceries
Roni ABC
66 Dohány u.1 minute walk from our place, a grocery store that is open day & night
LIDL
112 Király u.Another grocery store nearby.