Guidebook for Budapest
Food Scene
Enjoy an espresso and a delicious pastry in one the best cafés in Pest. First opened in 1858 and frequented by the likes of Ferenc Liszt this café will certainly leave a good impression.
249 locals recommend
Café Gerbeaud
7-8 Vörösmarty térEnjoy an espresso and a delicious pastry in one the best cafés in Pest. First opened in 1858 and frequented by the likes of Ferenc Liszt this café will certainly leave a good impression.
This wonderful restaurant is located in an old wine cellar. Enjoy some traditional Hungarian cuisine and listen to some Gypsy music. If you roll 3 sixes on their dice your meal is on the house.
19 locals recommend
Kaltenberg Sörház & Étterem
30 Kinizsi u.This wonderful restaurant is located in an old wine cellar. Enjoy some traditional Hungarian cuisine and listen to some Gypsy music. If you roll 3 sixes on their dice your meal is on the house.
If you enjoy authentic Thai food then Parázs is the place for you, they also have a location on Király sreet and deliver right to your door.
61 locals recommend
Parázs Presszó Thai etterem
8 Jókai u.If you enjoy authentic Thai food then Parázs is the place for you, they also have a location on Király sreet and deliver right to your door.
Come in to Keksz for a coffee or enjoy one of their all day breakfasts. Keksz has daily lunch specials on top of their regular menu.
36 locals recommend
Keksz
4 Madách Imre térCome in to Keksz for a coffee or enjoy one of their all day breakfasts. Keksz has daily lunch specials on top of their regular menu.
In the mood for Thai or Japanese food? One of the best sushi place in town is Imázs. They have an excellent selection and reasonably priced. One caution, they tack on a 12% service/tip charge.
12 locals recommend
Imázs thai, japán és sushi étterem
16 Hajós u.In the mood for Thai or Japanese food? One of the best sushi place in town is Imázs. They have an excellent selection and reasonably priced. One caution, they tack on a 12% service/tip charge.
Enjoy a pot of Hungary's famous fisherman's stew. This restaurant is located right on the Danube with a spectacular view of the hills of Buda. The sunset from here is nothing more than spectacular.
29 locals recommend
Szegedi Halászcsárda
Enjoy a pot of Hungary's famous fisherman's stew. This restaurant is located right on the Danube with a spectacular view of the hills of Buda. The sunset from here is nothing more than spectacular.
If you want to chill and enjoy some good Tokaj wine then this is the place for you. Have some snacks with your wine or spritzer, sometimes the kitchen has delicious stews or goulash on the menu.
14 locals recommend
Tokaji Wine Tavern
32 Falk Miksa u.If you want to chill and enjoy some good Tokaj wine then this is the place for you. Have some snacks with your wine or spritzer, sometimes the kitchen has delicious stews or goulash on the menu.
If you enjoy beer then Pater Marcus is the place for you. Over 100 beers to choose from and an excellent menu to boot. Enjoy their patio or grab a table in their wine cellar, the atmosphere is superb
12 locals recommend
Pater Marcus Belga Apátsági Söröző és Étterem
1 Apor Péter u.If you enjoy beer then Pater Marcus is the place for you. Over 100 beers to choose from and an excellent menu to boot. Enjoy their patio or grab a table in their wine cellar, the atmosphere is superb
For those of you who are craving a good old fashioned hamburger try this place. Their burgers are second to none and their French fries and onion rings are superior. Located not far from Blaha Lujza
22 locals recommend
Beer and Burger
32 Wesselényi u.For those of you who are craving a good old fashioned hamburger try this place. Their burgers are second to none and their French fries and onion rings are superior. Located not far from Blaha Lujza
A modern café located in the heart of district 5 just steps from parliament and the Danube. Sit, relax and enjoy a cappuccino or espresso and surf the net, most cafés and restaurants have free wifi.
106 locals recommend
Espresso Embassy
15 Arany János u.A modern café located in the heart of district 5 just steps from parliament and the Danube. Sit, relax and enjoy a cappuccino or espresso and surf the net, most cafés and restaurants have free wifi.
This is an excellent 'mom and pop' type restaurant. The menu is extensive and there is something for everyone, we highly recommend their goulash.
26 locals recommend
Kék Rózsa Étterem
9 Wesselényi u.This is an excellent 'mom and pop' type restaurant. The menu is extensive and there is something for everyone, we highly recommend their goulash.
This is a trendy Hungarian restaurant just 5 minutes from the flat. The menu and service are excellent, please ask us for specials.
8 locals recommend
Frappáns
15 Király u.This is a trendy Hungarian restaurant just 5 minutes from the flat. The menu and service are excellent, please ask us for specials.
This is an excellent little restaurant just around the corner from the flat. The food is great, service is extra friendly and the price is right.
50 locals recommend
Belvárosi Lugas Vendéglő
15 Bajcsy-Zsilinszky útThis is an excellent little restaurant just around the corner from the flat. The food is great, service is extra friendly and the price is right.
Enjoy a night at the Púder restaurant, take in a special showing of a new release movie or an improv. The menu is terrific and the atmosphere is friendly, an indoor ruin pub, well worth a visit.
37 locals recommend
Púder Bárszínház
8 Ráday u.Enjoy a night at the Púder restaurant, take in a special showing of a new release movie or an improv. The menu is terrific and the atmosphere is friendly, an indoor ruin pub, well worth a visit.
Shopping
This is a fantastic little antique shop just steps away from the opera. They offer paintings, ceramics, jewellery, icons and much more. the owner is very friendly and the prices are down to earth.
9 locals recommend
Fordova Antikvitas
This is a fantastic little antique shop just steps away from the opera. They offer paintings, ceramics, jewellery, icons and much more. the owner is very friendly and the prices are down to earth.
Everything Else
If you need to exchange some cash then the two IBLA kiosks located just by Deák square is the place to go. They charge a minimal transaction fee and the rates are the highest in the city.
7 locals recommend
IBLA Change Pénzváltó
5 Bajcsy-Zsilinszky útIf you need to exchange some cash then the two IBLA kiosks located just by Deák square is the place to go. They charge a minimal transaction fee and the rates are the highest in the city.
Have breakfast or lunch at one of the largest indoor markets in the world. If you're looking for fruits, vegetables, fish or meat you've come to the right place. Enjoy a lángos in between shopping.
1242 locals recommend
Central Market Hall
1-3 Vámház krt.Have breakfast or lunch at one of the largest indoor markets in the world. If you're looking for fruits, vegetables, fish or meat you've come to the right place. Enjoy a lángos in between shopping.
Opened in 1827 this is the oldest café in Budapest. Located in the castle district close to Mátyás cathedral. It is small and cozy, you can enjoy a specialty coffee and some excellent pastries.
128 locals recommend
Ruszwurm Confectionery
7 Szentháromság utcaOpened in 1827 this is the oldest café in Budapest. Located in the castle district close to Mátyás cathedral. It is small and cozy, you can enjoy a specialty coffee and some excellent pastries.
Get a birds eye view of the city from this spot. Take a tour of the citadella, see some of the weapons used during the siege of Budapest. At the southern foot of Gellért you'll find the cave church.
176 locals recommend
Gellért-hegy
Get a birds eye view of the city from this spot. Take a tour of the citadella, see some of the weapons used during the siege of Budapest. At the southern foot of Gellért you'll find the cave church.
Sightseeing
This is an interesting and very moving museum located in the building which served as the headquarters of the fascist and communist secret police. There are displays and videos, well worth a visit.
875 locals recommend
House of Terror Museum
60 Andrássy útThis is an interesting and very moving museum located in the building which served as the headquarters of the fascist and communist secret police. There are displays and videos, well worth a visit.
Take a stroll across one of the most historic bridges in Europe. Opened in 1849, designed by William Tierney Clark, it united the cities of Buda and Pest, the rest is history.
795 locals recommend
Chain Bridge
Széchenyi LánchídTake a stroll across one of the most historic bridges in Europe. Opened in 1849, designed by William Tierney Clark, it united the cities of Buda and Pest, the rest is history.
Don't forget to take a tour of St. Stephen's basilica. If you're in the mood they have organ concerts weekly. The small chapel at the back has the mummified right hand of St. Stephen in a reliquary.
324 locals recommend
Szent István Bazilika
Don't forget to take a tour of St. Stephen's basilica. If you're in the mood they have organ concerts weekly. The small chapel at the back has the mummified right hand of St. Stephen in a reliquary.
If you like to jog or just walk around and enjoy some green space then Margit Island is for you. A spacious wooded park located in the middle of the Danube with lots of sights and a few cafés.
1643 locals recommend
Margaret Island Mini Zoo
MargitszigetIf you like to jog or just walk around and enjoy some green space then Margit Island is for you. A spacious wooded park located in the middle of the Danube with lots of sights and a few cafés.
Take a tour of one of the largest synagogues in the world and see a part of history. There is a museum and a memorial garden which was created with the support of Tony Curtis.
1302 locals recommend
Dohány Street Synagogue
2 Dohány u.Take a tour of one of the largest synagogues in the world and see a part of history. There is a museum and a memorial garden which was created with the support of Tony Curtis.
Drinks & Nightlife
Check out this small and cozy English style pub located on Ráday street just a few steps from Kálvin square. Take advantage of their happy hour everyday between 2and 6pm when beers are half price
Pointer Pub
8 Ráday u.Check out this small and cozy English style pub located on Ráday street just a few steps from Kálvin square. Take advantage of their happy hour everyday between 2and 6pm when beers are half price
Enjoy a pint of Guiness or some fish and chips at this traditional Scottish pub. Take in a football or cricket match on one of their TV's or just enjoy the ambience.
19 locals recommend
Caledonia Skót Pub & Ajándék Üzlet
9 Mozsár u.Enjoy a pint of Guiness or some fish and chips at this traditional Scottish pub. Take in a football or cricket match on one of their TV's or just enjoy the ambience.
Ever been to a ruin pub? The Szimpla opened up n 2002 and has been popular with tourists, students and locals ever since. Enjoy some beer and pálinka with some friends, the Szimpla is open until 4am
21 locals recommend
Kazinczy u. 14
14 Kazinczy utcaEver been to a ruin pub? The Szimpla opened up n 2002 and has been popular with tourists, students and locals ever since. Enjoy some beer and pálinka with some friends, the Szimpla is open until 4am
Arts & Culture
Take in a ballet or opera at one of the most beautiful opera houses in the word. Opened in 1884 it has hosted performances by Liszt, Mahler and Otto Klemperer, yes, Col. Klink's father.
949 locals recommend
Hungarian State Opera
22 Andrássy útTake in a ballet or opera at one of the most beautiful opera houses in the word. Opened in 1884 it has hosted performances by Liszt, Mahler and Otto Klemperer, yes, Col. Klink's father.
Entertainment & Activities
Budapest is known as the city of spas, take a visit to this incredible spa and relax. The Széchényi is the largest medicinal spa in Europe, it has 3 large outdoor pools and numerous saunas inside.
1248 locals recommend
Széchenyi Thermal Bath
9-11 Állatkerti krt.Budapest is known as the city of spas, take a visit to this incredible spa and relax. The Széchényi is the largest medicinal spa in Europe, it has 3 large outdoor pools and numerous saunas inside.