Guidebook for Budapest
Food Scene
One of the greatest and traditional café houses in the world, Gerbaud is more of an artistic experience than a Café.
249 locals recommend
Café Gerbeaud
7-8 Vörösmarty térOne of the greatest and traditional café houses in the world, Gerbaud is more of an artistic experience than a Café.
A very friendly restaurant on Liszt Ferenc tér, Menza is the place to go if you want value for your money. They have excellent food and a very friendly staff.
548 locals recommend
Menza Restaurant
2 Liszt Ferenc térA very friendly restaurant on Liszt Ferenc tér, Menza is the place to go if you want value for your money. They have excellent food and a very friendly staff.
A quite affordable Michelin star restaurant run by a Hungarian chef. You need to reserve tables if you want to dine here but it is well worth the money and the wait. Let me know if you need help with that reservation!
109 locals recommend
Costes Restaurant
4 Ráday u.A quite affordable Michelin star restaurant run by a Hungarian chef. You need to reserve tables if you want to dine here but it is well worth the money and the wait. Let me know if you need help with that reservation!
Zoska Reggeliző Kávézó
28 Ferenczy István u.The best place to grab breakfast
Drinks & Nightlife
A nice club with reasonable prices. Entrance isn't free but the place is safe,clean and the music is good.
490 locals recommend
Ötkert
4/A Zrínyi u.A nice club with reasonable prices. Entrance isn't free but the place is safe,clean and the music is good.
The biggest ruin pub in Budapest, Featuring 26 rooms, 7 bars, 2 gardens and 7 stages, the party never stops in the nightlife in this ruin pub.
743 locals recommend
Instant Club
51 Akácfa u.The biggest ruin pub in Budapest, Featuring 26 rooms, 7 bars, 2 gardens and 7 stages, the party never stops in the nightlife in this ruin pub.
Akvárium Klub
12 Erzsébet térSzimpla Kert
14 Kazinczy u.Oldest ruin pub of it's kind in Budapest
Sightseeing
A huge square with stunning architecture where the founders of Hungary, the 7 Chieftains of the fearsome Magyar tribes are honored with statues of their likeness.
645 locals recommend
Hősök Tere
A huge square with stunning architecture where the founders of Hungary, the 7 Chieftains of the fearsome Magyar tribes are honored with statues of their likeness.
A street full of restaurants, bars, cafés, Raday street is the place to go to experience local, and ethnic cuisine.
194 locals recommend
Ráday Street
Ráday utcaA street full of restaurants, bars, cafés, Raday street is the place to go to experience local, and ethnic cuisine.
The busiest street of the jewish quarter, boasting dozens of bars and restaurants.
9 locals recommend
Kazinczy Street Synagogue
29-31 Kazinczy u.The busiest street of the jewish quarter, boasting dozens of bars and restaurants.
A grim reminder of Hungary's communist past can be found in the aptly named "House of terrors". The museum explains in great detail the oppression Hungarians suffered under the Soviet regime. Formerly the office of the State Secret Police they show you the true terror experienced by those under Soviet rule
875 locals recommend
House of Terror Museum
60 Andrássy útA grim reminder of Hungary's communist past can be found in the aptly named "House of terrors". The museum explains in great detail the oppression Hungarians suffered under the Soviet regime. Formerly the office of the State Secret Police they show you the true terror experienced by those under Soviet rule
Called the "Most Beautiful Cafe in the world" and well it is pretty hard to argue! If you decide to sit down for some (excellent) coffee you will feel like royalty form the early 20th century. A true wonder of architecture and a very classy experience.
465 locals recommend
New York Palace
9-11 Erzsébet krt.Called the "Most Beautiful Cafe in the world" and well it is pretty hard to argue! If you decide to sit down for some (excellent) coffee you will feel like royalty form the early 20th century. A true wonder of architecture and a very classy experience.
A popular spot to take photos, the National Opera House was designed by architect, and true genius Miklós Ybl.
949 locals recommend
Hungarian State Opera
22 Andrássy útA popular spot to take photos, the National Opera House was designed by architect, and true genius Miklós Ybl.
Andrássy Avenue is an iconic boulevard in Budapest, Hungary, dating back to 1872. Designer shops, exclusive restaurants and a large crowd of people from all around the world
830 locals recommend
Andrássy út
Andrássy útAndrássy Avenue is an iconic boulevard in Budapest, Hungary, dating back to 1872. Designer shops, exclusive restaurants and a large crowd of people from all around the world
The most famous shopping street in all of Budapest. If you are looking to do some shopping this is the place for you
800 locals recommend
Vaci Street
Váci utcaThe most famous shopping street in all of Budapest. If you are looking to do some shopping this is the place for you
Castle District
2 Országház u.A beautiful historic baroque style Basilica.
1262 locals recommend
St. Stephen's Basilica (Szent Istvan Bazilika)
1 Szent István térA beautiful historic baroque style Basilica.
A must see if you visit Budapest! One of the most beautiful building in all of Budapest, the Parlament has a unique architecture and quite and interesting history. Guided tours are available in all languages.
10 locals recommend
Országház Street
Országház utcaA must see if you visit Budapest! One of the most beautiful building in all of Budapest, the Parlament has a unique architecture and quite and interesting history. Guided tours are available in all languages.
If you make the climb you will have a bird's eye view of the whole city!
733 locals recommend
Citadella Folklór Étterem
1 Citadella stny.If you make the climb you will have a bird's eye view of the whole city!
One of the first public parks in the world, Városliget is pet, family and sport friendly. It has a real 1-1 scale replica of the famous Vajdahunyad castle which is located in Romania
1163 locals recommend
City Park
One of the first public parks in the world, Városliget is pet, family and sport friendly. It has a real 1-1 scale replica of the famous Vajdahunyad castle which is located in Romania
Parks & Nature
Margaret Island is the place to go if you want to do a bit of running and sports. It is also a popular spot for a stroll, and has a beautiful view of the Danube riverside
1643 locals recommend
Margaret Island Mini Zoo
MargitszigetMargaret Island is the place to go if you want to do a bit of running and sports. It is also a popular spot for a stroll, and has a beautiful view of the Danube riverside
Arts & Culture
Szépművészeti Múzeum
41 Dózsa György útHungarian National Museum
14-16 Múzeum krt.Opus Jazz Club
8 Mátyás u.Great Jazz music, perfect food.
Shopping
A giant market where only local produce is allowed, it is a pretty iconic spot in Budapest. Fun fact: Only farmers who have been producing organic food for generations are allowed here.
1242 locals recommend
Central Market Hall
1-3 Vámház krt.A giant market where only local produce is allowed, it is a pretty iconic spot in Budapest. Fun fact: Only farmers who have been producing organic food for generations are allowed here.
A medium size shop that is open 0-24. Pretty easy to get almost anything you might need for your stay
25 locals recommend
Manna ABC
1 Baross uA medium size shop that is open 0-24. Pretty easy to get almost anything you might need for your stay
Getting Around
Very easy to get to any part of the city from here. You can get on tram 47-49 to get to the Buda side and visit the Gellért Bath, or do some hiking. You can also get on metro 3 to get to almost any part of the Pest side
124 locals recommend
Kálvin tér
Kálvin térVery easy to get to any part of the city from here. You can get on tram 47-49 to get to the Buda side and visit the Gellért Bath, or do some hiking. You can also get on metro 3 to get to almost any part of the Pest side