Guidebook for Budapest
Shopping
Váci utca is one of the main pedestrian thoroughfares and perhaps the most famous street of central Budapest. It features a large number of shops and restaurants.
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Váci utca
Váci utcaVáci utca is one of the main pedestrian thoroughfares and perhaps the most famous street of central Budapest. It features a large number of shops and restaurants.
The Aréna Pláza is one of the city's youngest and largest malls.
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Arena Mall
9 Kerepesi útThe Aréna Pláza is one of the city's youngest and largest malls.
The freshest collections of leading global fashion brands in gorgeous vintage surroundings and the modern interior design.
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il Bacio di Stile
The freshest collections of leading global fashion brands in gorgeous vintage surroundings and the modern interior design.
Essentials
The Central Market Hall (Hungarian "Nagyvásárcsarnok") is the largest indoor market in Budapest. Open: Mondays: 6AM - 5PM Tuesday - Friday: 6AM - 6PM Saturdays: 6AM - 2PM Sundays: closed
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Central Market Hall
1-3 Vámház krt.The Central Market Hall (Hungarian "Nagyvásárcsarnok") is the largest indoor market in Budapest. Open: Mondays: 6AM - 5PM Tuesday - Friday: 6AM - 6PM Saturdays: 6AM - 2PM Sundays: closed
Sightseeing
This avenue is the Hungarian Champs-Élysées, part of the World Heritage Sites along the street fine cafes, restaurants, theatres, luxury boutiques, museums and embassies.
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Andrássy út
Andrássy útThis avenue is the Hungarian Champs-Élysées, part of the World Heritage Sites along the street fine cafes, restaurants, theatres, luxury boutiques, museums and embassies.
The largest and most symbolic square in the capital of Hungary.
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Heldenplatz
Hősök tereThe largest and most symbolic square in the capital of Hungary.
The Castle Hill Funicular or "Sikló" in Budapest takes you from Chain Bridge to Castle Hill, offering great panoramic views.
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Budapest Castle Hill Funicular station
Clark Ádám térThe Castle Hill Funicular or "Sikló" in Budapest takes you from Chain Bridge to Castle Hill, offering great panoramic views.
Must to see attractions in this area: Royal Palace, Hungarian National Gallery, Historical Museum, National Széchényi Library, Fishermen’s Bastion, Matthias Church, Faust Wine Cellar
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Burgviertel
2 Országház u.Must to see attractions in this area: Royal Palace, Hungarian National Gallery, Historical Museum, National Széchényi Library, Fishermen’s Bastion, Matthias Church, Faust Wine Cellar
The Chain Bridge was the first permanent stone-bridge connecting Pest and Buda. It is one of the symbolic buildings of Budapest, the most widely known bridge of the Hungarian capital.
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Kettenbrücke
Széchenyi LánchídThe Chain Bridge was the first permanent stone-bridge connecting Pest and Buda. It is one of the symbolic buildings of Budapest, the most widely known bridge of the Hungarian capital.
The 2nd largest Parliament in all of Europe. Visiting the Parliament is only possible with the organized groups of our tourist guides. We are happy to help you to arrange your ticket during your stay.
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Ungarisches Parlamentsgebäude
1-3 Kossuth Lajos térThe 2nd largest Parliament in all of Europe. Visiting the Parliament is only possible with the organized groups of our tourist guides. We are happy to help you to arrange your ticket during your stay.
It is the largest synagogue in Europe and the fifth largest in the world and a sight you will not want to miss! You can explore the Great Synagouge, and other Jewish sights on a guided tour.
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Dohány-Straße-Synagoge
2 Dohány u.It is the largest synagogue in Europe and the fifth largest in the world and a sight you will not want to miss! You can explore the Great Synagouge, and other Jewish sights on a guided tour.
St. Stephen's Basilica is the most important Catholic church in all of Hungary. You can join a guided tour in 3 languages. Go up to the top of the do and take in the view of whole Budapest from above!
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Stephansdom
1 Szent István térSt. Stephen's Basilica is the most important Catholic church in all of Hungary. You can join a guided tour in 3 languages. Go up to the top of the do and take in the view of whole Budapest from above!
It provides a magnificent riverside setting for smaller restaurants, cafés, terraces and playhouses as well. It is an ideal place for romantic strolls, playing, sports activities and relaxation.
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Kopaszi-gát
Kopaszi-gátIt provides a magnificent riverside setting for smaller restaurants, cafés, terraces and playhouses as well. It is an ideal place for romantic strolls, playing, sports activities and relaxation.
If you visit Budapest from spring to autumn and would like to get out of the crowded downtown, this place gives you the feeling that you are far from the city hustle on the peaceful waterfront.
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Római part
Római partIf you visit Budapest from spring to autumn and would like to get out of the crowded downtown, this place gives you the feeling that you are far from the city hustle on the peaceful waterfront.
Károlyi-kert is the eldest garden of Budapest. It is known for its beautiful plants and flowers, its romantic pathways and its relaxed atmosphere.
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Károlyi kert
Károlyi kertKárolyi-kert is the eldest garden of Budapest. It is known for its beautiful plants and flowers, its romantic pathways and its relaxed atmosphere.
At the top of the Gellért hill is the Citadel and Budapest's Statue of Liberty is also located here, you can see her from all parts of the city - a statue of a woman holding a palm leaf.
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Citadella Folklór Étterem
1 Citadella stny.At the top of the Gellért hill is the Citadel and Budapest's Statue of Liberty is also located here, you can see her from all parts of the city - a statue of a woman holding a palm leaf.
Mini-Zoo auf der Margareteninsel
MargitszigetGreen heart of Budapest.
Entertainment & Activities
The Budapest Zoo and Botanical Garden is one of the eldest zoos of the world. It is an ideal entertainment for the entire family.
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Zoo Budapest
6-12 Állatkerti krt.The Budapest Zoo and Botanical Garden is one of the eldest zoos of the world. It is an ideal entertainment for the entire family.
The nearly 1-km-long, cable-suspended conveyance is found in District XII, and takes riders up the side of János Hill in about 15 minutes. Amazing view of Budapest!
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Zugliget Chairlift
The nearly 1-km-long, cable-suspended conveyance is found in District XII, and takes riders up the side of János Hill in about 15 minutes. Amazing view of Budapest!
The Children's Railway (Gyermekvasút) that connects the most beautiful excursion spots of the Buda Hills is a unique attraction of Budapest.
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Kindereisenbahn, Széchenyi-Berg, Bahnhof Hűvösvölgy
5 Gyermekvasúthoz vezető útThe Children's Railway (Gyermekvasút) that connects the most beautiful excursion spots of the Buda Hills is a unique attraction of Budapest.
Campona shopping center’s Tropicarium introduces the tropical flora and fauna with a unique technique. The free-flying birds, jumping monkeys and writhing snakes are nearly at our fingertips.
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Tropicarium-Oceanarium Kft.
37-43 Nagytétényi útCampona shopping center’s Tropicarium introduces the tropical flora and fauna with a unique technique. The free-flying birds, jumping monkeys and writhing snakes are nearly at our fingertips.
Miniversum is a gigantic, beautifully detailed and decorated series of miniature models covering the sights and famous landmarks from Budapest, Hungary, Austria and Germany.
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Miniversum Budapest
12 Andrássy útMiniversum is a gigantic, beautifully detailed and decorated series of miniature models covering the sights and famous landmarks from Budapest, Hungary, Austria and Germany.
Everything Else
Budapest’s most important public transportation hub where the three metro lines are intersect. Underground: M1, M2 & M3 Trams: No. 47 and 49 Buses: No. 9, 16, 105, 109 and several night lines
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Budapest’s most important public transportation hub where the three metro lines are intersect. Underground: M1, M2 & M3 Trams: No. 47 and 49 Buses: No. 9, 16, 105, 109 and several night lines
Great place to relax! You can find a sauna, an infrared sauna, a steam room, plenty of showers, family cabins, a Kneipp-basin, a whirlpool, and a waveless thermal pool in the complex.
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Irgalmasok Veli Bej Bath
7 Árpád fejedelem útjaGreat place to relax! You can find a sauna, an infrared sauna, a steam room, plenty of showers, family cabins, a Kneipp-basin, a whirlpool, and a waveless thermal pool in the complex.
My personal favourite thermal spa. Mixture of the Széchenyi (outdoor) and Király (turkish) spas. Love the roof terrace for sunbathing!
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Lukács-Heilbad
25-29 Frankel Leó útMy personal favourite thermal spa. Mixture of the Széchenyi (outdoor) and Király (turkish) spas. Love the roof terrace for sunbathing!
A Must Do in Budapest! A wonderful relaxing time and great ambiance. The steam baths, saunas and cold plunge pools are amazing.
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Széchenyi-Heilbad
9-11 Állatkerti krt.A Must Do in Budapest! A wonderful relaxing time and great ambiance. The steam baths, saunas and cold plunge pools are amazing.
Arts & Culture
Join guided tour (available daily 2 times)! You can choose from 50 major performances, including operas and ballets during the main season between September and mid-June.
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Ungarische Staatsoper
22 Andrássy útJoin guided tour (available daily 2 times)! You can choose from 50 major performances, including operas and ballets during the main season between September and mid-June.
A38 houses concerts of various styles – pop, rock, alternative, jazz, electro, progressive – both on the top-floor terrace and inside the ship’s belly, attracting a colorful crowd of party people.
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A38
Petőfi hídA38 houses concerts of various styles – pop, rock, alternative, jazz, electro, progressive – both on the top-floor terrace and inside the ship’s belly, attracting a colorful crowd of party people.
The complex is home to the Béla Bartók National Concert Hall, the ultra-modern Festival Theatre and the Ludwig Museum, a sanctuary to contemporary art.
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Müpa Budapest
1 Komor Marcell u.The complex is home to the Béla Bartók National Concert Hall, the ultra-modern Festival Theatre and the Ludwig Museum, a sanctuary to contemporary art.
Millenáris, found next to the Mammut Mall, is a park and a venue for exhibitions, plays, concerts and performances.
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Millenáris park
16-20 Kis Rókus u.Millenáris, found next to the Mammut Mall, is a park and a venue for exhibitions, plays, concerts and performances.
Its exhibitions commemorate the victims of the fascist and communist regimes of Hungary in the 20th century, including those detained, interrogated, tortured or killed in the building.
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Haus des Terrors
60 Andrássy útIts exhibitions commemorate the victims of the fascist and communist regimes of Hungary in the 20th century, including those detained, interrogated, tortured or killed in the building.
The largest museum of Hungary, which introduces Hungarian culture and history in approx. 8000 square metres.
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Ungarisches Nationalmuseum
14-16 Múzeum krt.The largest museum of Hungary, which introduces Hungarian culture and history in approx. 8000 square metres.
The nearly 20-kilometer-long cave is available for exploring and making foot traffic in the Buda Hills.
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Höhle des Paul-Tals
162 Szépvölgyi útThe nearly 20-kilometer-long cave is available for exploring and making foot traffic in the Buda Hills.
Splash into this fun-filled water park in both winter and summer. At Aquaworld there are water slides, indoor and outdoor pools, wave pools, jacuzzis, saunas and more.
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Aquaworld Resort Budapest
16 Íves útSplash into this fun-filled water park in both winter and summer. At Aquaworld there are water slides, indoor and outdoor pools, wave pools, jacuzzis, saunas and more.
Europe's largest traveling Ferris wheel, the giant is 65 metres high, has 41 cabins. The best especially after dark!
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Erzsébet tér
Erzsébet térEurope's largest traveling Ferris wheel, the giant is 65 metres high, has 41 cabins. The best especially after dark!
1-hour long evening sightseeing cruise, with 30-language film- and audio-guide. Tickets available at our reception!
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Legenda City Cruises
7 Jane Haining rkp.1-hour long evening sightseeing cruise, with 30-language film- and audio-guide. Tickets available at our reception!
Food Scene
A wide selection of coffee drinks made from freshly roasted premium beans, delicious pastries and cakes, lemonades, teas, cocktails and a laid-back Cuban interior make Cafe Frei one of the best cafes.
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Cafe Frei
74 Váci uA wide selection of coffee drinks made from freshly roasted premium beans, delicious pastries and cakes, lemonades, teas, cocktails and a laid-back Cuban interior make Cafe Frei one of the best cafes.
Printa, situated on Rumbach Sebestyén utca, is a multifunctional venue with the characteristics of a design shop, a gallery, a print shop, and a café.
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Printa Design Shop
10 Rumbach Sebestyén u.Printa, situated on Rumbach Sebestyén utca, is a multifunctional venue with the characteristics of a design shop, a gallery, a print shop, and a café.
Alexandra Café (also known as Bookcafé), housed by the Lotz Hall of Paris Department Store, is characterized by a luxorious interior, and is sprinkled with a bookstore atmosphere.
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Alexandra Bookstore
39 Andrássy útAlexandra Café (also known as Bookcafé), housed by the Lotz Hall of Paris Department Store, is characterized by a luxorious interior, and is sprinkled with a bookstore atmosphere.
Legendary Gerbeaud House, situated at Vörösmarty tér, is one of the mountaintop’s of Budapest’s gastronomy. Gerbeaud Confectionery has been a source of high-quality coffees, desserts.
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Café Gerbeaud
7-8 Vörösmarty térLegendary Gerbeaud House, situated at Vörösmarty tér, is one of the mountaintop’s of Budapest’s gastronomy. Gerbeaud Confectionery has been a source of high-quality coffees, desserts.
Gerlóczy Cafe is a French bistro type place, it is a pleasant place to sip a cup of coffee on the terrace. The restaurant offer lunch menu from Monday to Thursday but you can also eat a la carte.
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Gerlóczy Cafe & Brasserie
1 Gerlóczy u.Gerlóczy Cafe is a French bistro type place, it is a pleasant place to sip a cup of coffee on the terrace. The restaurant offer lunch menu from Monday to Thursday but you can also eat a la carte.
Villa Bagatelle is a café, bistro-style restaurant, bakery and home decor shop all-in-one. It is one of my favorite spot for lazy weekend breakfasts.
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Villa Bagatelle
17 Németvölgyi útVilla Bagatelle is a café, bistro-style restaurant, bakery and home decor shop all-in-one. It is one of my favorite spot for lazy weekend breakfasts.
Tejivó (literally milk-drinker) is at the Deak Ferenc tér. Breakfasts, sandwiches, croissants, salads, smoothies, coffees, shakes and soo on! Great place for breakfast.
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Cserpes Tejivó
2 Sütő utcaTejivó (literally milk-drinker) is at the Deak Ferenc tér. Breakfasts, sandwiches, croissants, salads, smoothies, coffees, shakes and soo on! Great place for breakfast.
Spoon is a docked ship with the most beautiful view.The food is traditional hungarian, but with fusion of the trendy fine dining international kitchen. There isn't any more romantic restaurant in town
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Spoon
3 kikötőSpoon is a docked ship with the most beautiful view.The food is traditional hungarian, but with fusion of the trendy fine dining international kitchen. There isn't any more romantic restaurant in town
Rézkakas (Copper Rooster in english :) is a traditional hungarian restaurant, middle prices. They have fantastic Gipsy folklore music!
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Rézkakas Bistro
3 Sas uRézkakas (Copper Rooster in english :) is a traditional hungarian restaurant, middle prices. They have fantastic Gipsy folklore music!
Vakvarjú is a traditional hungarian restaurant, very famous of its amazing "kenyerlangos" what we call "hungarian pizza" with a rich toppings. Only 2 minutes walk from the flat.
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VakVarjú Restaurant
7 Paulay Ede u.Vakvarjú is a traditional hungarian restaurant, very famous of its amazing "kenyerlangos" what we call "hungarian pizza" with a rich toppings. Only 2 minutes walk from the flat.
Tigris Restarant is a hungarian gourmet resturant, which is well known about their amazing Foie Gras specialities and the somelier help you to choose the right wine for your dish.
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Tigris Restaurant
10 Mérleg u.Tigris Restarant is a hungarian gourmet resturant, which is well known about their amazing Foie Gras specialities and the somelier help you to choose the right wine for your dish.
The Kiosk is one of the things you must try, at least for the ambiance, the vicinity of the Danube and the impressive height of the ceiling.
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Kiosk Budapest
4 Március 15. térThe Kiosk is one of the things you must try, at least for the ambiance, the vicinity of the Danube and the impressive height of the ceiling.
The service is fast and friendly, the milieu is that of a modern bistro, and a terrace is added in the summer. In the evening, you can buy various drinks and cocktails.
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Menza Restaurant
2 Liszt Ferenc térThe service is fast and friendly, the milieu is that of a modern bistro, and a terrace is added in the summer. In the evening, you can buy various drinks and cocktails.
STEX Ház is an old fashioned restaurant, pub, billiard saloon and café – all in one.
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Stex Ház
55-57 József krt.STEX Ház is an old fashioned restaurant, pub, billiard saloon and café – all in one.
Tuning Bar&Burger
45 Akácfa u.Best burgers in the town!
The rustic, slightly modern Hungarian kitchen is an excellent blend of tradition and experimenting. The wine selection comprises of over 220 items.
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Bock Bisztró
43-49 Erzsébet krt.The rustic, slightly modern Hungarian kitchen is an excellent blend of tradition and experimenting. The wine selection comprises of over 220 items.
The cutest french bistro in the town. The interior feels a bit like if you were in Provance. White-wood finishes and flowers dominate the 100-square-foot terrace.
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Vintage Garden
21 Dob u.The cutest french bistro in the town. The interior feels a bit like if you were in Provance. White-wood finishes and flowers dominate the 100-square-foot terrace.
This restaurant/wine bar blends the functions of a French bistro, a Hungarian family restaurant, and a wine shop and bar. They got a Michelin star in 2014!
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Borkonyha Winekitchen Restaurant
3 Sas uThis restaurant/wine bar blends the functions of a French bistro, a Hungarian family restaurant, and a wine shop and bar. They got a Michelin star in 2014!
Porcellino Grasso is a trattoria, pizzeria and a family restaurant all in one. Nice trip to Buda hills to get there, they have indoor and outdoor playground for children.
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Porcellino Grasso Ristorante
19 Ady Endre u.Porcellino Grasso is a trattoria, pizzeria and a family restaurant all in one. Nice trip to Buda hills to get there, they have indoor and outdoor playground for children.
It is a perfect summer destination. Náncsi Néni Vendéglője is strong in Hungarian cuisine, with traditional furniture and paintings inside, and a large garden.
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Náncsi Néni
80 Ördögárok u.It is a perfect summer destination. Náncsi Néni Vendéglője is strong in Hungarian cuisine, with traditional furniture and paintings inside, and a large garden.
One of the best country style hungarian restaurants in town. The prices are good, the portions are crazy big, big selection of food to choose from, everything tastes amazing.
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Csalánosi Csárda Óbuda
16 Hídfő u.One of the best country style hungarian restaurants in town. The prices are good, the portions are crazy big, big selection of food to choose from, everything tastes amazing.