Guidebook for Budapest
Food Scene
Turkish fast food restaurant with huge selection of dishes and very affordable prices.
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Szeráj Turkish Restaurant
13 Szent István krt.Turkish fast food restaurant with huge selection of dishes and very affordable prices.
Europe Café
Traditional Hungarian cake and coffee shop.
McDonald's
55 Teréz krt.Burgers, shakes, coffee.
New York Palace
9-11 Erzsébet krt.The most fascinating Cafe in Europe
Best Hungarian dishes great value for money and amazing staff. Located near the Parlament.
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Hungarikum Bisztró
13 Steindl Imre u.Best Hungarian dishes great value for money and amazing staff. Located near the Parlament.
The huge windows of the café and restaurant look on the Danube-bank and Szent István Park, and they also have a terrace which is the ideal place for eating an ice cream sundae during the summer. They offer quality food, whether we order á la carte or choose from the chef’s offers, yet the emphasis is on the confectionery selection.
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Dunapark Restaurant and Coffeehouse
38 Pozsonyi útThe huge windows of the café and restaurant look on the Danube-bank and Szent István Park, and they also have a terrace which is the ideal place for eating an ice cream sundae during the summer. They offer quality food, whether we order á la carte or choose from the chef’s offers, yet the emphasis is on the confectionery selection.
Amazing Italian food and great value for money just around the corner.
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OKAY Italia
20 Szent István krt.Amazing Italian food and great value for money just around the corner.
The best Italian restaurant with amazing interior and unbelievable food. Reservation highly recommended.
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Porcellino Grasso Ristorante
19 Ady Endre u.The best Italian restaurant with amazing interior and unbelievable food. Reservation highly recommended.
Arts & Culture
Vígszínház i Budapest
14 Szent István krt.Víg theatre
Morison 2
11 Szent István krt.Party place ;)
House of Terror is a museum located at Andrássy út 60 in Budapest, Hungary. It contains exhibits related to the fascist and communist regimes in 20th-century Hungary and is also a memorial to the victims of these regimes, including those detained, interrogated, tortured or killed in the building.
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Museum för Skräckens Hus
60 Andrássy útHouse of Terror is a museum located at Andrássy út 60 in Budapest, Hungary. It contains exhibits related to the fascist and communist regimes in 20th-century Hungary and is also a memorial to the victims of these regimes, including those detained, interrogated, tortured or killed in the building.
The Hungarian National Museum was founded in 1802 and is the national museum for the history, art and archaeology of Hungary.
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Ungerska nationalmuseet
14-16 Múzeum krt.The Hungarian National Museum was founded in 1802 and is the national museum for the history, art and archaeology of Hungary.
It is another fine example of Hungarian secession splendor; a fairytale palace full of angles, stairwells, columns and details that enchant the eye at every turn.The Museum itself has 5 departments: Metalwork, Furniture, Textiles, Ceramics and Glassware.
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Museum of Applied Arts
33-37 Üllői útIt is another fine example of Hungarian secession splendor; a fairytale palace full of angles, stairwells, columns and details that enchant the eye at every turn.The Museum itself has 5 departments: Metalwork, Furniture, Textiles, Ceramics and Glassware.
Ferenc Liszt, the famous Hungarian composer founded the Academy of Music in 1875 and in a short period of time, it became one of the most prestigious musical institutions in Europe. The Art Nouveau building giving home to the Academy is one of the most well known in Budapest.
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Musikhögskolan
240 S Broad StFerenc Liszt, the famous Hungarian composer founded the Academy of Music in 1875 and in a short period of time, it became one of the most prestigious musical institutions in Europe. The Art Nouveau building giving home to the Academy is one of the most well known in Budapest.
Essentials
Supermarket G'Roby GOLD
sarok Szent István krt.very good quality market.
Sightseeing
Ungerska parlamentsbyggnaden
1-3 Kossuth Lajos térOne of the most beautiful building.
Island in the middle of the Danube with huge parks and great landscape. A real romantic get away place in the middle of the city.
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Margaret Island Mini Zoo
MargitszigetIsland in the middle of the Danube with huge parks and great landscape. A real romantic get away place in the middle of the city.
Szabadság Square (Szabadság tér) has one of the loveliest parks in downtown Budapest. The square is surrounded by some beautiful and significant buildings, including the U.S. Embassy. Opposite the Embassy is the former Stock Exchange, home to the Hungarian Public Television (MTV) for decades.
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Frihetsplatsen
Szabadság térSzabadság Square (Szabadság tér) has one of the loveliest parks in downtown Budapest. The square is surrounded by some beautiful and significant buildings, including the U.S. Embassy. Opposite the Embassy is the former Stock Exchange, home to the Hungarian Public Television (MTV) for decades.
Andrássy Avenue is a boulevard in Budapest, Hungary, dating back to 1872. It links Erzsébet Square with the Városliget. Lined with spectacular Neo-renaissance mansions and townhouses featuring fine facades and interiors, it was recognised as a World Heritage Site in 2002. It is also one of Budapest's main shopping streets.
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ANDRÁSSY Food and Wine
Andrássy Avenue is a boulevard in Budapest, Hungary, dating back to 1872. It links Erzsébet Square with the Városliget. Lined with spectacular Neo-renaissance mansions and townhouses featuring fine facades and interiors, it was recognised as a World Heritage Site in 2002. It is also one of Budapest's main shopping streets.
The Hungarian State Opera House is a neo-Renaissance opera house located in central Budapest, on Andrássy út. Originally known as the Hungarian Royal Opera House, it was designed by Miklós Ybl, a major figure of 19th century Hungarian architecture.
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Ungerska statsoperan
22 Andrássy útThe Hungarian State Opera House is a neo-Renaissance opera house located in central Budapest, on Andrássy út. Originally known as the Hungarian Royal Opera House, it was designed by Miklós Ybl, a major figure of 19th century Hungarian architecture.
Hősök tere is one of the major squares in Budapest, Hungary, noted for its iconic statue complex featuring the Seven Chieftains of the Magyars and other important national leaders, as well as the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. The square lies at the outbound end of Andrássy Avenue next to City Park.
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Hjältarnas Torg
Hősök tereHősök tere is one of the major squares in Budapest, Hungary, noted for its iconic statue complex featuring the Seven Chieftains of the Magyars and other important national leaders, as well as the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. The square lies at the outbound end of Andrássy Avenue next to City Park.
The Largest Park in the City
City Park is a favorite park in Budapest, district XIII.. where everyone will find something to do no matter young or old, single or have kids. Take your time, devote at least a whole day to explore this green gem of Budapest.
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City Park
The Largest Park in the City
City Park is a favorite park in Budapest, district XIII.. where everyone will find something to do no matter young or old, single or have kids. Take your time, devote at least a whole day to explore this green gem of Budapest.
The 700-year-old Matthias Church was the scene of several coronations, including that of Charles IV in 1916, the last Habsburg king. It was also the site for the great Hungarian King Matthias' two weddings, hence its name. The eastern gate of the church was built in the 13th century. Today, Matthias Church remains one of the city's most prominent buildings.
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Matthiaskyrkan
2 Szentháromság térThe 700-year-old Matthias Church was the scene of several coronations, including that of Charles IV in 1916, the last Habsburg king. It was also the site for the great Hungarian King Matthias' two weddings, hence its name. The eastern gate of the church was built in the 13th century. Today, Matthias Church remains one of the city's most prominent buildings.
The Chain Bridge was the first bridge to permanently connect Buda and Pest. At the time of its completion, Chain Bridge was considered to be one of the wonders of the world. Chief engineer Adam Clark completed the span in 1849. Crossing the bridge is just a short walk and no matter which direction you go, the view is beautiful.
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Kedjebron
Széchenyi LánchídThe Chain Bridge was the first bridge to permanently connect Buda and Pest. At the time of its completion, Chain Bridge was considered to be one of the wonders of the world. Chief engineer Adam Clark completed the span in 1849. Crossing the bridge is just a short walk and no matter which direction you go, the view is beautiful.
This World Heritage Site is easily visible from everywhere in Budapest. Exploring Castle Hill's beautiful buildings and cobblestone streets can occupy an entire day. The central Trinity Square fills daily with tourists visiting the famous Matthias Church. The Fishermen's Bastion and the Royal Palace, together with the Hungarian National Gallery, are also popular sights.
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Castle Hill
This World Heritage Site is easily visible from everywhere in Budapest. Exploring Castle Hill's beautiful buildings and cobblestone streets can occupy an entire day. The central Trinity Square fills daily with tourists visiting the famous Matthias Church. The Fishermen's Bastion and the Royal Palace, together with the Hungarian National Gallery, are also popular sights.
The once famous Medieval palace, built from the 13th to the 16th century, has a varied history. The original castle was destroyed during the liberation of Buda from the Turks and then it was replaced with a smaller Baroque palace in the 18th century. Today, the Royal Palace is home to the Hungarian National Gallery, the Budapest History Museum and the National Library.
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Buda slott
2 Szent György térThe once famous Medieval palace, built from the 13th to the 16th century, has a varied history. The original castle was destroyed during the liberation of Buda from the Turks and then it was replaced with a smaller Baroque palace in the 18th century. Today, the Royal Palace is home to the Hungarian National Gallery, the Budapest History Museum and the National Library.
Fishermen's Bastion is one of the most fascinating sights on Castle Hill. Although fishermen from Watertown (Víziváros) reputedly defended this part of the city during the Middle Ages, Fishermen’s Bastion was built in the 1890s and it’s purely decorative. Today, it's a favorite lookout.
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Fiskarnas bastion
Szentháromság térFishermen's Bastion is one of the most fascinating sights on Castle Hill. Although fishermen from Watertown (Víziváros) reputedly defended this part of the city during the Middle Ages, Fishermen’s Bastion was built in the 1890s and it’s purely decorative. Today, it's a favorite lookout.
Gellért Hill offers some of the best panoramic views of Budapest. Named after bishop Gellért (Gerald), who was thrown to death from the hill by pagans in the fight against Christianity in 1046. At the top of the hill is the Citadel (Citadella) 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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Gellértberget
Gellért Hill offers some of the best panoramic views of Budapest. Named after bishop Gellért (Gerald), who was thrown to death from the hill by pagans in the fight against Christianity in 1046. At the top of the hill is the Citadel (Citadella) 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.
The Great Synagogue in Dohány Street (also known as Dohány Street Synagogue) is the largest Synagogue in Europe and the second largest in the world, capable of accommodating 3,000 people. It was built between 1854 and 1859 in Moorish Revival or Neo-Moorish style, in the wake of Romanticism. Originally, there was a residential block next to the synagogue. In fact, Theodor Herzl, founder of the Zionist movement, was born in one of the houses located there. This site is now part of the complex and home to the Jewish Museum.
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Dohány Street Synagogue
2 Dohány u.The Great Synagogue in Dohány Street (also known as Dohány Street Synagogue) is the largest Synagogue in Europe and the second largest in the world, capable of accommodating 3,000 people. It was built between 1854 and 1859 in Moorish Revival or Neo-Moorish style, in the wake of Romanticism. Originally, there was a residential block next to the synagogue. In fact, Theodor Herzl, founder of the Zionist movement, was born in one of the houses located there. This site is now part of the complex and home to the Jewish Museum.
Vörösmarty Square, located in the heart of Budapest, is always busy. This is where the famous Gerbeaud Café can be found, as well as the first station of the Millennium Underground. Váci Street also starts here.
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Vörösmarty tér
3 Vörösmarty térVörösmarty Square, located in the heart of Budapest, is always busy. This is where the famous Gerbeaud Café can be found, as well as the first station of the Millennium Underground. Váci Street also starts here.
The Danube Promenade, a fifteen-minute stroll between Elizabeth Bridge and Chain Bridge, offers a magnificent view of the Royal Palace. The Vigadó Concert Hall, three luxury hotels, along with some restaurants are located here.
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Danube Promenade
The Danube Promenade, a fifteen-minute stroll between Elizabeth Bridge and Chain Bridge, offers a magnificent view of the Royal Palace. The Vigadó Concert Hall, three luxury hotels, along with some restaurants are located here.
Located in Pest, between Roosevelt tér and Kossuth tér, the Shoes of the Danube memorial commemorates the victims of the Holocaust. 60 pairs of iron shoes form a row along the river in memory of the people shot into the Danube during World War II.
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Skor på Donau Bank
Idősebb Antall József rakpartLocated in Pest, between Roosevelt tér and Kossuth tér, the Shoes of the Danube memorial commemorates the victims of the Holocaust. 60 pairs of iron shoes form a row along the river in memory of the people shot into the Danube during World War II.
Everything Else
SPAR partner
17 Szent István krt.Grocery shopping.
The theatre district in Pest is nicknamed as Budapest's Broadway. There are four theatres, two galleries, a nightclub and some very good restaurants here, just off Andrássy Avenue. As theatre is highly valued in Hungary, this area is always busy at night.
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Andrássy út
Andrássy útThe theatre district in Pest is nicknamed as Budapest's Broadway. There are four theatres, two galleries, a nightclub and some very good restaurants here, just off Andrássy Avenue. As theatre is highly valued in Hungary, this area is always busy at night.
Parks & Nature
Szent István park
Szent István ParkLovely park right at the Danube.
Drinks & Nightlife
Ötkert is one of the most popular clubs in Budapest these days. Located in the city center near Basilica Ötkert is in the best area for nightlife with many clubs, bars and restaurants around as well as hotels and typical tourist spots.
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Ötkert
4/A Zrínyi u.Ötkert is one of the most popular clubs in Budapest these days. Located in the city center near Basilica Ötkert is in the best area for nightlife with many clubs, bars and restaurants around as well as hotels and typical tourist spots.
The best rooftop bar in Budapest for sure. Great location, hilarious view, very hip interiour, chill out music. Decent selection of wines and other spirits.
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360 Bar
39 Andrássy útThe best rooftop bar in Budapest for sure. Great location, hilarious view, very hip interiour, chill out music. Decent selection of wines and other spirits.
Akvárium Klub, the surrounding Erzsébet Square, and the adjacent Deák Square together constitute the largest and perhaps best-known meeting point of downtown Budapest. Thousands of youngsters gather here night after night to chill out in the park or on the steps of the club.
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Anker't romkocsma
33 Paulay Ede u.Akvárium Klub, the surrounding Erzsébet Square, and the adjacent Deák Square together constitute the largest and perhaps best-known meeting point of downtown Budapest. Thousands of youngsters gather here night after night to chill out in the park or on the steps of the club.