Guidebook for Budapest
Essentials
Renovated in the early 1990s after a fire, inside you'll find all the usual staples – fruit, veg, cured meats, pasta, cheese and baked goods.
117 locals recommend
Rákóczi Market Hall
7-9 Rákóczi térRenovated in the early 1990s after a fire, inside you'll find all the usual staples – fruit, veg, cured meats, pasta, cheese and baked goods.
Food Scene
Bors Gastro Bar
10 Kazinczy u.Best street food restaurant of Budapest, do not miss it!!
Traditional Hungarian food, nice, English speakig stuff, big portions. You will be not disappointed.
98 locals recommend
Stex Ház
55-57 József krt.Traditional Hungarian food, nice, English speakig stuff, big portions. You will be not disappointed.
Considered the most beautiful in the world when it opened in 1894, this Renaissance-style place has been the scene of many a literary gathering. it’s a great place for breakfast. less than 10 mins!
465 locals recommend
New York Palace
9-11 Erzsébet krt.Considered the most beautiful in the world when it opened in 1894, this Renaissance-style place has been the scene of many a literary gathering. it’s a great place for breakfast. less than 10 mins!
Brilliant Italian restaurant where the atmosphere is fancy, informal and focused on food. It’s the perfect place for an evening with friends & family. Only 200 meters walk from flat.
81 locals recommend
Rákóczi tér
Brilliant Italian restaurant where the atmosphere is fancy, informal and focused on food. It’s the perfect place for an evening with friends & family. Only 200 meters walk from flat.
Very nice Russian restaurant, highly recommended. The location (square and streets nearby) are worth to see and do some walk there. Lovely, romantic athmosphere. 5 mins walk from flat.
20 locals recommend
Matrjoska Bisztró
3 Lőrinc Pap térVery nice Russian restaurant, highly recommended. The location (square and streets nearby) are worth to see and do some walk there. Lovely, romantic athmosphere. 5 mins walk from flat.
Our menu of Hungarian dishes and international cuisine can be found in both.At lunchtime, a monthly variable, discounted food line to our guests. Cocktails, a wide selection of long drink.10 mins walk
24 locals recommend
Darshan Udvar Étterem
7 Krúdy uOur menu of Hungarian dishes and international cuisine can be found in both.At lunchtime, a monthly variable, discounted food line to our guests. Cocktails, a wide selection of long drink.10 mins walk
Address:Mikszáth Kálmán tér 2. Moderate prices, unique atmosphere.The Mikszáth tér is an excellent choice for an afternoon coffee or wheat beer. 10 mins walk from flat
34 locals recommend
Zappa bistro
2 Mikszáth Kálmán térAddress:Mikszáth Kálmán tér 2. Moderate prices, unique atmosphere.The Mikszáth tér is an excellent choice for an afternoon coffee or wheat beer. 10 mins walk from flat
Confectionery, dessert restaurant - a traditional patisserie and ice-cream parlour.Try poppy-seed- and-apple pie, white- chocolate-and-raspberry mousse and Józsefváros lemon-and-kiwi cake. 7mins walk!
Népszínház u. 55
55 Népszínház utcaConfectionery, dessert restaurant - a traditional patisserie and ice-cream parlour.Try poppy-seed- and-apple pie, white- chocolate-and-raspberry mousse and Józsefváros lemon-and-kiwi cake. 7mins walk!
Restaurant owes its popularity among locals and foreigners by its authentic Hungarian taste. Big portions, low prices, also daily menu is available. Give a try, only 2 mins walk from flat.
23 locals recommend
Rákóczi Restaurant
9 Rákóczi térRestaurant owes its popularity among locals and foreigners by its authentic Hungarian taste. Big portions, low prices, also daily menu is available. Give a try, only 2 mins walk from flat.
Traditional Hungarian-Jewish cuisine, amazing stuff, big variety of dishes. You should come here if you want to see a typical Hungarian restaurant. Booking is recommended. Only 10 mins walk from flat.
106 locals recommend
Rosenstein Vendéglő
3 Mosonyi u.Traditional Hungarian-Jewish cuisine, amazing stuff, big variety of dishes. You should come here if you want to see a typical Hungarian restaurant. Booking is recommended. Only 10 mins walk from flat.
Very famous, traditional Hungarian restaurant. Maybe not the cheapest one but delicious and real Hungarian. You can eat lunch menus and á la carte here.
87 locals recommend
Gundel
Very famous, traditional Hungarian restaurant. Maybe not the cheapest one but delicious and real Hungarian. You can eat lunch menus and á la carte here.
Family-style restaurant next door for the visitors of the Budapest Zoo. You can find here traditional Hungarian menu and tasty wines.
19 locals recommend
Bagolyvár Étterem
4 Gundel Károly útFamily-style restaurant next door for the visitors of the Budapest Zoo. You can find here traditional Hungarian menu and tasty wines.
Authentic Spanish tapas bar. Original Spanish Serrano and Iberian ham, Manchego, goat and sheep cheeses. The menu contains more than 40 kinds of tapas. 15mins walk or 1 stop with metro M4.
57 locals recommend
Pata Negra Pest
8 Kálvin térAuthentic Spanish tapas bar. Original Spanish Serrano and Iberian ham, Manchego, goat and sheep cheeses. The menu contains more than 40 kinds of tapas. 15mins walk or 1 stop with metro M4.
Gastro street of Budapest full with restaurants, bars, souvenir shops. You will find here Hungarian and international cuisine as well. 15 mins walk or 1 stop with metro M4 to Kálvin tér.
194 locals recommend
Ráday Street
Ráday utcaGastro street of Budapest full with restaurants, bars, souvenir shops. You will find here Hungarian and international cuisine as well. 15 mins walk or 1 stop with metro M4 to Kálvin tér.
One of the most beautiful and stylish restaurants in the downtown. 15 mins walk from the flat.
180 locals recommend
Vintage Garden
21 Dob u.One of the most beautiful and stylish restaurants in the downtown. 15 mins walk from the flat.
All you can eat restaurant. For 15-20 EUR/person. Very good quality food, highly recommended, but do reservation before going there. +36 1 878 0522 or kiraly.trofeagrill.eu -15 mins walk in Király str
183 locals recommend
Trófea Grill Étterem Király utca
30-32 Király u.All you can eat restaurant. For 15-20 EUR/person. Very good quality food, highly recommended, but do reservation before going there. +36 1 878 0522 or kiraly.trofeagrill.eu -15 mins walk in Király str
Nice restaurant in downtown with amazing menu (Hungarian, international). Friendly stuff, pleasant area for a dinner and hanging out. Child friendly. 20 mins walk or 2 stops with metro M2 to Deák tér
134 locals recommend
VakVarjú Restaurant
7 Paulay Ede u.Nice restaurant in downtown with amazing menu (Hungarian, international). Friendly stuff, pleasant area for a dinner and hanging out. Child friendly. 20 mins walk or 2 stops with metro M2 to Deák tér
Sightseeing
3 stops with metro line M4.From Gellért Hill, you can't beat the views of the Royal Palace or the Danube and its fine bridges, and Jubilee Park on the south side is an ideal spot for a picnic.
176 locals recommend
Gellért-hegy
3 stops with metro line M4.From Gellért Hill, you can't beat the views of the Royal Palace or the Danube and its fine bridges, and Jubilee Park on the south side is an ideal spot for a picnic.
Budapest's stunning Great Synagogue is the largest Jewish house of worship in the world outside New York City.
1302 locals recommend
Dohány Street Synagogue
2 Dohány u.Budapest's stunning Great Synagogue is the largest Jewish house of worship in the world outside New York City.
The building is a blend of architectural styles – neo-Gothic, neo-Romanesque, neobaroque – and in sum it works very well. You can join a tour in any of eight languages. www.parlament.hu
1905 locals recommend
Hungarian Parliament Building
1-3 Kossuth Lajos térThe building is a blend of architectural styles – neo-Gothic, neo-Romanesque, neobaroque – and in sum it works very well. You can join a tour in any of eight languages. www.parlament.hu
Budapest’s neoclassical cathedral was built over half a century and completed in 1905.
Take a trip to the top of the dome for incredible views.
1262 locals recommend
St. Stephen's Basilica (Szent Istvan Bazilika)
1 Szent István térBudapest’s neoclassical cathedral was built over half a century and completed in 1905.
Take a trip to the top of the dome for incredible views.
Buda Castle Hill - Exploring Castle Hill can occupy an entire day. Sights: Matthias Church, Fisherman's Bastion, National Gallery, Royal palace.
478 locals recommend
Castle District
2 Országház u.Buda Castle Hill - Exploring Castle Hill can occupy an entire day. Sights: Matthias Church, Fisherman's Bastion, National Gallery, Royal palace.
Heroes’ Square is the largest and most impressive square of the city. The Millennium Monument standing in the middle was erected in 1896 to commemorate the 1000-year-old history of Hungarians.
645 locals recommend
Hősök Tere
Heroes’ Square is the largest and most impressive square of the city. The Millennium Monument standing in the middle was erected in 1896 to commemorate the 1000-year-old history of Hungarians.
The Chain Bridge was the first bridge to permanently connect Buda and Pest. Crossing the bridge is just a short walk and no matter which direction you go, the view is beautiful.
795 locals recommend
Chain Bridge
Széchenyi LánchídThe Chain Bridge was the first bridge to permanently connect Buda and Pest. Crossing the bridge is just a short walk and no matter which direction you go, the view is beautiful.
Park Garden and playground - Tiny but wonderful park in the middle of the city. Find a bench and spend an afternoon here while doing nothing :) 15mins on walk or one stop with metro M4.
173 locals recommend
Károlyi kert
Károlyi kertPark Garden and playground - Tiny but wonderful park in the middle of the city. Find a bench and spend an afternoon here while doing nothing :) 15mins on walk or one stop with metro M4.
Museum of gigantic soviet sculptures removed from the streets of Budapest. you can meet Lenin and communist heroes here. 30 mins from downtown but worth to visit, unique experience.
60 locals recommend
Memento Park
Balatoni út - Szabadkai utca sarokMuseum of gigantic soviet sculptures removed from the streets of Budapest. you can meet Lenin and communist heroes here. 30 mins from downtown but worth to visit, unique experience.
One of the best museums in Budapest about the history of 20th century, soviet regime in Hungary. 1-2000 HUF entrance fee. Only 4 stops with 4,6 tram or 20 mins walk.
875 locals recommend
House of Terror Museum
60 Andrássy útOne of the best museums in Budapest about the history of 20th century, soviet regime in Hungary. 1-2000 HUF entrance fee. Only 4 stops with 4,6 tram or 20 mins walk.
Vajdahunyad Castle is one of the romantic castles in Budapest, Hungary, located in the City Park. The castle is the home of several festivals,concerts and the exhibitions of the Hungarian Agriculture
444 locals recommend
Vajdahunyad Castle
Vajdahunyad sétányVajdahunyad Castle is one of the romantic castles in Budapest, Hungary, located in the City Park. The castle is the home of several festivals,concerts and the exhibitions of the Hungarian Agriculture
Beautiful square with old, traditional houses, shopping facility, bars, coffees close to Danube. The place of the very famous Christmas market in December. 20 mins walk or 2 stops with metro M2 .
358 locals recommend
Vörösmarty tér
3 Vörösmarty térBeautiful square with old, traditional houses, shopping facility, bars, coffees close to Danube. The place of the very famous Christmas market in December. 20 mins walk or 2 stops with metro M2 .
Everything Else
Eastern (Keleti) railway station. Very close to the flat, only 2 stops with metro line M4 or 10 minutes walk.
368 locals recommend
Keleti Pályaudvar
Eastern (Keleti) railway station. Very close to the flat, only 2 stops with metro line M4 or 10 minutes walk.
Gellért Bath - only 3 stops from flat with metro line M4. One of the most famous and beautiful bathes of Budapest, must try!!
897 locals recommend
Gellért Thermal Bath
4 Kelenhegyi útGellért Bath - only 3 stops from flat with metro line M4. One of the most famous and beautiful bathes of Budapest, must try!!
First Hungarian Botanic Garden. If you're interested in botany, worth to see. Max 10 mins walk from the flat. Open daily
48 locals recommend
The ELTE Botanical Gardens
25 Illés u.First Hungarian Botanic Garden. If you're interested in botany, worth to see. Max 10 mins walk from the flat. Open daily
Margaret island is the green heart of the city. Only 6 stops with tram line 4-6, appr. 20 mins from the flat. You can do here everything: jog, play with the children, there are restaurants, pubs etc
64 locals recommend
Margaret Island Musical Fountain
Margaret island is the green heart of the city. Only 6 stops with tram line 4-6, appr. 20 mins from the flat. You can do here everything: jog, play with the children, there are restaurants, pubs etc
Nyugati Pályaudvar
Nyugati railway station - 5 stops with tram line 4,6
Széchenyi Thermal Bath is one of the famous and best and biggest baths of Budapest. Beautiful, historical building, swimming pool, thermal and wellness services. Open daily. Tram 4,6 and metro line M1
1248 locals recommend
Széchenyi Thermal Bath
9-11 Állatkerti krt.Széchenyi Thermal Bath is one of the famous and best and biggest baths of Budapest. Beautiful, historical building, swimming pool, thermal and wellness services. Open daily. Tram 4,6 and metro line M1
Arts & Culture
Nr 1 attraction of Budapest on Tripadvisor. You will be locked up and have 60 mins to escape from the rooms. In order to find your way out you need to solve various puzzles,using creativity.
Mária Street
Mária utcaNr 1 attraction of Budapest on Tripadvisor. You will be locked up and have 60 mins to escape from the rooms. In order to find your way out you need to solve various puzzles,using creativity.
Palace of Arts - Lovely and unique buliding, Concert Hall, amazing concerts with incredible acustic.
262 locals recommend
Müpa Budapest
1 Komor Marcell u.Palace of Arts - Lovely and unique buliding, Concert Hall, amazing concerts with incredible acustic.
Holocaust memorial center - Part interactive museum, lot of videos, photos,maps, personal effects.
A combined ticket with the Zwack Unicum Heritage Visitors' Centre costs 2800Ft
76 locals recommend
Holocaust Memorial Center
39 Páva u.Holocaust memorial center - Part interactive museum, lot of videos, photos,maps, personal effects.
A combined ticket with the Zwack Unicum Heritage Visitors' Centre costs 2800Ft
National Museum - The Hungarian National Museum houses the nation’s most important collection of historical relics in an impressive neoclassical building, purpose built in 1847.
885 locals recommend
Hungarian National Museum
14-16 Múzeum krt.National Museum - The Hungarian National Museum houses the nation’s most important collection of historical relics in an impressive neoclassical building, purpose built in 1847.
Super fun -he most original "room escape" game in Budapest await puzzle lovers with all new room of mystery. Only 10 mins walk from flat.
8 locals recommend
Parapark
Super fun -he most original "room escape" game in Budapest await puzzle lovers with all new room of mystery. Only 10 mins walk from flat.
Museum of Applied Arts -Designed by Ödön Lechner and completed in 1896, the attractive edifice houses a permanent collection of traditional, and not-so-traditional, arts and crafts.
270 locals recommend
Museum of Applied Arts
33-37 Üllői útMuseum of Applied Arts -Designed by Ödön Lechner and completed in 1896, the attractive edifice houses a permanent collection of traditional, and not-so-traditional, arts and crafts.
Erkel Theater - biggest theather in Budapest. Excellent opera, operett, balet performances. Easy to book on www.jegymester.hu Only 5 mins walk from flat
106 locals recommend
Erkel Theatre
30 II. János Pál pápa térErkel Theater - biggest theather in Budapest. Excellent opera, operett, balet performances. Easy to book on www.jegymester.hu Only 5 mins walk from flat
Party ship on the Danube - concert, restaurant, bar. 5 stops from flat with tram lines 4,6 (15mins) at Petőfi bridge, Buda side
info@a38.hu
320 locals recommend
A38
Petőfi hídParty ship on the Danube - concert, restaurant, bar. 5 stops from flat with tram lines 4,6 (15mins) at Petőfi bridge, Buda side
info@a38.hu
Lumen Gallery and Cafe (Mikszáth Kálmán square 2), which holds regular exhibitions of contemporary art, as well as organising evening gigs in the cafe. 10 mins walk.
85 locals recommend
Lumen Café
5 Horánszky u.Lumen Gallery and Cafe (Mikszáth Kálmán square 2), which holds regular exhibitions of contemporary art, as well as organising evening gigs in the cafe. 10 mins walk.
Drinks & Nightlife
Szimpla Kert
14 Kazinczy u.Most famous ruin pub in Budapest. Must see!!!
Liebling - Hidden Rooftop Bar
51 Akácfa u.One of the most famous and good ruin pub.
Grandio Party Hostel
8 Nagy Diófa u.Ruin pub and party place.
Very cheap but not too fancy Hungarian pub. Where average Hungarians drink a beer after work/in the evenings.
Német Street
Német utcaVery cheap but not too fancy Hungarian pub. Where average Hungarians drink a beer after work/in the evenings.
Nice pub only 300 meters from the flat. The name is "Cat", the pub is furnished accordingly. They offer good handmade beers.
Aladdin Vendéglő
23 Bérkocsis utcaNice pub only 300 meters from the flat. The name is "Cat", the pub is furnished accordingly. They offer good handmade beers.
One of the famous party streets of Budapest. Lot of bars, restaurant, full of people. Perfect place for hanging out. Less than 15 mins walk from flat.
228 locals recommend
Kazinczy Street
Kazinczy utcaOne of the famous party streets of Budapest. Lot of bars, restaurant, full of people. Perfect place for hanging out. Less than 15 mins walk from flat.
It was the first big craft-beer bar, which offers 21 taps of Hungarian craft-beer. Visitors have easy access to the most exciting Hungarian brews. 15 mins walk or 2 stops with tram 4,6 from the flat
158 locals recommend
Élesztő
22 Tűzoltó u.It was the first big craft-beer bar, which offers 21 taps of Hungarian craft-beer. Visitors have easy access to the most exciting Hungarian brews. 15 mins walk or 2 stops with tram 4,6 from the flat
Beloved party place on Blaha Lujza square - and only 7-8 mins walk away.
288 locals recommend
Corvin Club & Roof Terrace
1-2 Blaha Lujza térBeloved party place on Blaha Lujza square - and only 7-8 mins walk away.
Nice bar and restaurant 300m from the flat. They have amazing menu offers for lunch time.Try hamburger, lemonades, tap beers. You wont be disappointed.
115 locals recommend
Café Csiga
2 Vásár u.Nice bar and restaurant 300m from the flat. They have amazing menu offers for lunch time.Try hamburger, lemonades, tap beers. You wont be disappointed.
Here, you can have fun, eat, drink, play football, and play laser tag in a 700 square meter, special architectural environment.Open every day 7am-4am. 10 mins walk from flat.
54 locals recommend
The Grund
30 Nagy Templom utcaHere, you can have fun, eat, drink, play football, and play laser tag in a 700 square meter, special architectural environment.Open every day 7am-4am. 10 mins walk from flat.
Really unique bar/restaurant/pub in Buda close to Szent Gellért tér. The former Gellért Bath's children pools are now filled with tables and chairs instead of water. Must see, only 3 stops with M4.
Kemenes u. 10
10 Kemenes utcaReally unique bar/restaurant/pub in Buda close to Szent Gellért tér. The former Gellért Bath's children pools are now filled with tables and chairs instead of water. Must see, only 3 stops with M4.
Check out on www. ruinpubs. com.
Highly recommended pub, 20 mins walk from flat. Good atmosphere, beers, wine, food. What do you need more? Go and have a good time there!
167 locals recommend
Anker't romkocsma
33 Paulay Ede u.Check out on www. ruinpubs. com.
Highly recommended pub, 20 mins walk from flat. Good atmosphere, beers, wine, food. What do you need more? Go and have a good time there!
One of our favorites - The whole point of Táskarádió is to bring back its customers to the Hungarian 60-70’s in a happy, friendly, well-designed and colorful setting. 20 mins walk/1 stop with metro M4
15 locals recommend
Táskarádió Eszpresszó-Bár-Bisztró
One of our favorites - The whole point of Táskarádió is to bring back its customers to the Hungarian 60-70’s in a happy, friendly, well-designed and colorful setting. 20 mins walk/1 stop with metro M4
Next to Károlyi-kert, best terrace in town during the summer, good service, you can choose from hundreds of wines, and simple, accompanying dishes are also aplenty. 15mins walk or 1 stop with metro M4
125 locals recommend
Csendes Vintage Bar & Café
5 Ferenczy István u.Next to Károlyi-kert, best terrace in town during the summer, good service, you can choose from hundreds of wines, and simple, accompanying dishes are also aplenty. 15mins walk or 1 stop with metro M4
Beer garden, very good street food. Perfect for hanging out with friend, in the middle of the city.
12 locals recommend
Rácskert
40 Dob u.Beer garden, very good street food. Perfect for hanging out with friend, in the middle of the city.
Bar and disco during the night, nice pub during the afternoon. Located in a traditional, old house. For sure on of the best party places. Arrive in time, later there might be a line. 10mins from flat
226 locals recommend
Doboz - Ruin Pub Budapest
10 Klauzál u.Bar and disco during the night, nice pub during the afternoon. Located in a traditional, old house. For sure on of the best party places. Arrive in time, later there might be a line. 10mins from flat
Czech brasserie - big variety of tasty Czech beers. You can eat typical Czech cold starters here. Only 1 min from the flat.
Bohemia Brasserie
1-3 Déri Miksa u.Czech brasserie - big variety of tasty Czech beers. You can eat typical Czech cold starters here. Only 1 min from the flat.
Newly established pub/disco/bar in the downtown. 10 mins walk. Authentic old Budapest building, large variety of Hungarian, Czech, Belgian beers, wines ad tasty food (vegetarian, burgers etc).
11 locals recommend
Extra
15 Klauzál u.Newly established pub/disco/bar in the downtown. 10 mins walk. Authentic old Budapest building, large variety of Hungarian, Czech, Belgian beers, wines ad tasty food (vegetarian, burgers etc).
Best party place in the downtown. Easy access from flat with tram line 4,6 (6 stops to Jászai Mari tér). Many rooms, happy hours for cocktails, lot of people and fun.
256 locals recommend
Morison 2
11 Szent István krt.Best party place in the downtown. Easy access from flat with tram line 4,6 (6 stops to Jászai Mari tér). Many rooms, happy hours for cocktails, lot of people and fun.
Entertainment & Activities
It is a gigantic, beautifully detailed model layout featuring many sights and landmarks from Hungary, Austria and Germany scaled to about 1:100 of original size. Lovely place with kids to go rainy day
87 locals recommend
Miniversum Budapest
12 Andrássy útIt is a gigantic, beautifully detailed model layout featuring many sights and landmarks from Hungary, Austria and Germany scaled to about 1:100 of original size. Lovely place with kids to go rainy day
Zoo c Botanical garden.-Open daily from 9am. Lot of cute animals, programs for children and adults, beautiful garden. One day or at least half can be spent here.
679 locals recommend
Budapest Zoo & Botanical Garden
6-12 Állatkerti krt.Zoo c Botanical garden.-Open daily from 9am. Lot of cute animals, programs for children and adults, beautiful garden. One day or at least half can be spent here.