Guidebook for Budapest
Drinks & Nightlife
Cool ruinpub! Beyond the rusty metal entrance, this large pub is filled with rickety chairs, couches, and tables -- a great place to socialize.
68 locals recommend
Potkulcs Pub
65/b Csengery u.Cool ruinpub! Beyond the rusty metal entrance, this large pub is filled with rickety chairs, couches, and tables -- a great place to socialize.
Cactus Juice Gastro Pub
5 Jókai térCoctails, yummy food, great party place...
Cool design, good music, 2 dancefloors, 2 bars... Before 9pm: beer =1€, coctail=3 €! ;)
34 locals recommend
Morrison's Music Pub
25 Révay utcaCool design, good music, 2 dancefloors, 2 bars... Before 9pm: beer =1€, coctail=3 €! ;)
It's two houses turned into an enchanted forest: 23 rooms, 6 bars, 2 gardens, 3 dance floors, exhibitions, constant music and a huge, breathtaking installation. Free events every day!
13 locals recommend
Instant Groove Party Hostel
Nagymező utcaIt's two houses turned into an enchanted forest: 23 rooms, 6 bars, 2 gardens, 3 dance floors, exhibitions, constant music and a huge, breathtaking installation. Free events every day!
Often called "Budapest Broadway". This is Budapest’s traditional theater, night club and pub street. Every night there is something going on here... ;)
87 locals recommend
Budapest Operetta Theatre
17 Nagymező u.Often called "Budapest Broadway". This is Budapest’s traditional theater, night club and pub street. Every night there is something going on here... ;)
Food Scene
Wide-wide selection of teas, chill out ambience... Great place after a long sightseeing day.. :)
37 locals recommend
Green Turtle Cave
14 Jókai u.Wide-wide selection of teas, chill out ambience... Great place after a long sightseeing day.. :)
Tipical, delicious hungarian food&cheap prices! What else you need? ;)
143 locals recommend
Frici Papa
55 Király u.Tipical, delicious hungarian food&cheap prices! What else you need? ;)
The square is famous about its many restaurants and cafés with terraces. Also, in the winter it gives place for a Christmas fair. The oldest building with the number 7 mark was built in 1860.
355 locals recommend
Liszt Ferenc tér
4 Liszt Ferenc térThe square is famous about its many restaurants and cafés with terraces. Also, in the winter it gives place for a Christmas fair. The oldest building with the number 7 mark was built in 1860.
Károly Gundel and his son János Gundel created a dramatic and luxurious style that increased its popularity and created an international reputation.
87 locals recommend
Gundel
Károly Gundel and his son János Gundel created a dramatic and luxurious style that increased its popularity and created an international reputation.
Fresh, delicious food, fast service and it's always open (0-24h).
91 locals recommend
Szeráj Turkish Restaurant
13 Szent István krt.Fresh, delicious food, fast service and it's always open (0-24h).
Little, friendly restaurant with self service and cheap prices.
41 locals recommend
Lecso Hungarian Fast Food
10 Szent István krt.Little, friendly restaurant with self service and cheap prices.
Entertainment & Activities
It is the oldest zoo park in Hungary and one of the oldest in the world.
679 locals recommend
Budapest Zoo & Botanical Garden
6-12 Állatkerti krt. It is the oldest zoo park in Hungary and one of the oldest in the world.
It is the only circus in Central Europe that has a fixed location. The building is opened for the crowd in the winter as well as in the summer.
679 locals recommend
Budapest Zoo & Botanical Garden
6-12 Állatkerti krt.It is the only circus in Central Europe that has a fixed location. The building is opened for the crowd in the winter as well as in the summer.
Sightseeing
This iconic avenue links Elizabeth Square with the City Park. Lined with spectacular Neo-renaissance mansions and townhouses. You'll find nice cafes, restaurants, theatres and luxury boutiques along.
830 locals recommend
Andrássy út
Andrássy útThis iconic avenue links Elizabeth Square with the City Park. Lined with spectacular Neo-renaissance mansions and townhouses. You'll find nice cafes, restaurants, theatres and luxury boutiques along.
One of the major squares of Budapest. Rich with historic and political connotations. It lies at the end of Andrássy Avenue next to City Park.
20 locals recommend
Millennium Monument
Hősök tereOne of the major squares of Budapest. Rich with historic and political connotations. It lies at the end of Andrássy Avenue next to City Park.
Originally it was made from cardboard and wood for the millennial exhibition in 1896 but it became so popular that it was rebuilt from stone and brick. Today it houses the Agricultural Museum.
444 locals recommend
Vajdahunyad Castle
Vajdahunyad sétányOriginally it was made from cardboard and wood for the millennial exhibition in 1896 but it became so popular that it was rebuilt from stone and brick. Today it houses the Agricultural Museum.
This Neo-Gothic building is the largest in the country. It is the permanent location of the national assembly, is situated on the bank of the Danube and its entrance faces Kossuth Square.
1905 locals recommend
Hungarian Parliament Building
1-3 Kossuth Lajos térThis Neo-Gothic building is the largest in the country. It is the permanent location of the national assembly, is situated on the bank of the Danube and its entrance faces Kossuth Square.
It is the largest church in Budapest, its dome can be seen from all points of the city. The dome of the building offers a wonderful, 360° view of the city.
1262 locals recommend
St. Stephen's Basilica
1 Szent István térIt is the largest church in Budapest, its dome can be seen from all points of the city. The dome of the building offers a wonderful, 360° view of the city.
It is the largest synagogue in Eurasia and the second largest in the world, after the Temple Emanu-El (in New York City). It seats 3,000 people and is a centre of Neolog Judaism.
1302 locals recommend
Dohány Street Synagogue
2 Dohány u.It is the largest synagogue in Eurasia and the second largest in the world, after the Temple Emanu-El (in New York City). It seats 3,000 people and is a centre of Neolog Judaism.
Extends from the Széchenyi Chain Bridge to the Erzsébet Bridge. The view of the city is wonderful from here. It has a unique athmosphere. There are many cafés and restaurants.
90 locals recommend
Duna korzó
Duna korzóExtends from the Széchenyi Chain Bridge to the Erzsébet Bridge. The view of the city is wonderful from here. It has a unique athmosphere. There are many cafés and restaurants.
Oktogon (its name from its shape, which is that of an octagon) is the Grand Boulevard’s junction with Andrássy Avenue. It's also a station on the Millennium Underground and the tram 4/6.
49 locals recommend
Oktogon station
Oktogon (its name from its shape, which is that of an octagon) is the Grand Boulevard’s junction with Andrássy Avenue. It's also a station on the Millennium Underground and the tram 4/6.
The capital’s first bridge monument, with decorative lights at night and the Buda Castle in the background.
795 locals recommend
Chain Bridge
Széchenyi LánchídThe capital’s first bridge monument, with decorative lights at night and the Buda Castle in the background.
The World Heritage Site has many places of interest: museums, streets and squares with a special atmosphere, restaurants and shops. Marvellous view from the Fishermen’s Bastion...
812 locals recommend
Buda Castle
2 Szent György térThe World Heritage Site has many places of interest: museums, streets and squares with a special atmosphere, restaurants and shops. Marvellous view from the Fishermen’s Bastion...
Matthias Church stands on the Szentháromság (Holy Trinity) Square, is a monument with a long history. Religious tradition has it that the church was founded by St. Stephen in 1015.
421 locals recommend
Matthias Church
2 Szentháromság térMatthias Church stands on the Szentháromság (Holy Trinity) Square, is a monument with a long history. Religious tradition has it that the church was founded by St. Stephen in 1015.
Gellért Hill is a 235 m (771 ft) high hill overlooking the Danube. Gellért Hill was named after Saint Gerard who was thrown to death from the hill.
176 locals recommend
Gellért-hegy
Gellért Hill is a 235 m (771 ft) high hill overlooking the Danube. Gellért Hill was named after Saint Gerard who was thrown to death from the hill.
At the top of the Gellért hill is the Citadel, from which a view is available down both directions of the Danube.
733 locals recommend
Citadella Folklór Étterem
1 Citadella stny.At the top of the Gellért hill is the Citadel, from which a view is available down both directions of the Danube.
Everything Else
It’s a perfect place for walking, having a picnic, resting and having fun with your family and friends.
1163 locals recommend
City Park
It’s a perfect place for walking, having a picnic, resting and having fun with your family and friends.
Budapest Nyugati Pályaudvar
Western Railway Station - trains, metro&tram station
It is an island in the middle of the Danube. The island is mostly covered by landscape parks and is a popular recreational area.
1643 locals recommend
Margaret Island Mini Zoo
MargitszigetIt is an island in the middle of the Danube. The island is mostly covered by landscape parks and is a popular recreational area.
Shopping
400 shops await customers in here. Among others, 200 clothes shops, an almost complete selection of sports and leisurewear and a wide selection of books and technical products can be found here.
970 locals recommend
Westend Shopping Center
1-3 Váci út400 shops await customers in here. Among others, 200 clothes shops, an almost complete selection of sports and leisurewear and a wide selection of books and technical products can be found here.
Past jewellers, perfumeries, brand name clothes shops, boutiques and bijouteries. Take time to wander the smaller streets that run off Váci Street; there are many interesting and off-beat things.
800 locals recommend
Vaci Street
Váci utcaPast jewellers, perfumeries, brand name clothes shops, boutiques and bijouteries. Take time to wander the smaller streets that run off Váci Street; there are many interesting and off-beat things.
Uniquely designed, individual sweets, cakes, quality international and home products (candies, chocolates, lollipops), designer souvenirs, sandwiches.
101 locals recommend
Sugar! Design Confectionery and Candy Store
48 Paulay Ede u.Uniquely designed, individual sweets, cakes, quality international and home products (candies, chocolates, lollipops), designer souvenirs, sandwiches.
Essentials
Typical Hungarian products (paprika, Tokaji Aszú, Unicum, Herz and Pick salamis), fresh fruits&vegetables and souveniers. You can also try famous Hungarian dishes like goulash, sausages and lángos.
1242 locals recommend
Central Market Hall
1-3 Vámház krt.Typical Hungarian products (paprika, Tokaji Aszú, Unicum, Herz and Pick salamis), fresh fruits&vegetables and souveniers. You can also try famous Hungarian dishes like goulash, sausages and lángos.