Guidebook for Budapest
Arts & Culture
The only one of its kind - while presenting the horrors in a tangible way, also intends to make people understand that the sacrifice for freedom was not in vain.
875 locals recommend
House of Terror Museum
60 Andrássy útThe only one of its kind - while presenting the horrors in a tangible way, also intends to make people understand that the sacrifice for freedom was not in vain.
This is the largest public collection of Hungarian fine arts. The museum is housed within the Royal Palace of Buda's buildings A, B, C and D and presents Hungarian art work from the medieval era and up to the 20th century. This is the best museum to see Hungarian art work.
347 locals recommend
Hungarian National Gallery (Magyar Nemzeti Galeria)
2 Szent György térThis is the largest public collection of Hungarian fine arts. The museum is housed within the Royal Palace of Buda's buildings A, B, C and D and presents Hungarian art work from the medieval era and up to the 20th century. This is the best museum to see Hungarian art work.
The beautiful building which houses the Applied Arts Museum in Budapest was designed by Odon Lechner and constructed in the Art-Nouveau style in 1896. The museum collections include furniture, ceramics and glass, metalwork, textile and costumes and a selection of smaller collections like leather work, books, graphics, ivory, coral, wax, straw, fans, miniatures and mechanical musical machines
270 locals recommend
Museum of Applied Arts
33-37 Üllői útThe beautiful building which houses the Applied Arts Museum in Budapest was designed by Odon Lechner and constructed in the Art-Nouveau style in 1896. The museum collections include furniture, ceramics and glass, metalwork, textile and costumes and a selection of smaller collections like leather work, books, graphics, ivory, coral, wax, straw, fans, miniatures and mechanical musical machines
The museum exhibits both temporary exhibitions and its permanent collection. The collection covers the history of the city from prehistory to the end of Soviet occupation.
42 locals recommend
Budapesti Történeti Múzeum
2 Szent György térThe museum exhibits both temporary exhibitions and its permanent collection. The collection covers the history of the city from prehistory to the end of Soviet occupation.
This fairytale castle is situated in City Park surrounded by green foliage and alongside a picturesque artificial lake. The castle itself is part of a complex of buildings. The castle was modeled on the original Vajdahunyad Castle which is located in Transylvania which was once part of Hungary. Today the castle is home to the Hungarian Agricultural Museum which highlights the rural and agricultural life and history in Hungary. The museum covers forestry, husbandry, fishing and the Hungarian wine industry. During the Christmas season there is a wonderful Christmas market held in the castle courtyard. The courtyard is also the venue for other festivals including musical festivals in the summer.
444 locals recommend
Vajdahunyad Castle
Vajdahunyad sétányThis fairytale castle is situated in City Park surrounded by green foliage and alongside a picturesque artificial lake. The castle itself is part of a complex of buildings. The castle was modeled on the original Vajdahunyad Castle which is located in Transylvania which was once part of Hungary. Today the castle is home to the Hungarian Agricultural Museum which highlights the rural and agricultural life and history in Hungary. The museum covers forestry, husbandry, fishing and the Hungarian wine industry. During the Christmas season there is a wonderful Christmas market held in the castle courtyard. The courtyard is also the venue for other festivals including musical festivals in the summer.
This is one of the finest museums in Budapest; it is housed within the Palace of Arts building complex on the Pest side of the Danube near to the Lagymanyosi Bridge. The museum holds collections of international and Hungarian art work. The beautiful entrance area is flooded with light from the glass paneled wall and the high ceiling is dark blue with small lights resembling stars. The museum holds work by artists from the second half of the 20th century and contemporary art.
135 locals recommend
Ludwig Museum Budapest
1 Komor Marcell u.This is one of the finest museums in Budapest; it is housed within the Palace of Arts building complex on the Pest side of the Danube near to the Lagymanyosi Bridge. The museum holds collections of international and Hungarian art work. The beautiful entrance area is flooded with light from the glass paneled wall and the high ceiling is dark blue with small lights resembling stars. The museum holds work by artists from the second half of the 20th century and contemporary art.
DEPARTMENT OF ARCHAEOLOGY • THE HISTORICAL REPOSITORY • HISTORICAL PHOTO DEPARTMENT • COINS COLLECTION • HUNGARIAN HISTORICAL GALLERY
885 locals recommend
Hungarian National Museum
14-16 Múzeum krt.DEPARTMENT OF ARCHAEOLOGY • THE HISTORICAL REPOSITORY • HISTORICAL PHOTO DEPARTMENT • COINS COLLECTION • HUNGARIAN HISTORICAL GALLERY
Műcsarnok (Hall of Art), is a contemporary art museum in Budapest, located in Heroes' Square, facing the Museum of Fine Arts.
Asmission fees: 1800 HUF
Students, educators, senior citizens (with valid ID): 900 HUF
193 locals recommend
Kunsthalle Budapest
37 Dózsa György útMűcsarnok (Hall of Art), is a contemporary art museum in Budapest, located in Heroes' Square, facing the Museum of Fine Arts.
Asmission fees: 1800 HUF
Students, educators, senior citizens (with valid ID): 900 HUF
Sightseeing
This is the New York Palace’s beating heart: like a precious jewelry box on four floors, it retains the decorations which made it famous all over the world.
465 locals recommend
New York Palace
9-11 Erzsébet krt.This is the New York Palace’s beating heart: like a precious jewelry box on four floors, it retains the decorations which made it famous all over the world.
One of Budapest's greatest landmarks is this beautiful church which stands on the Pest side of the city. The church construction was completed in 1906 having taken 50 years to build. The long construction period accounts for the eclectic style of the architecture. The church holds many exquisite frescoes, mosaics, statues and beautiful altar pieces. 150 kinds of marble brought from around the country were used in the construction and decoration.
1262 locals recommend
St. Stephen's Basilica (Szent Istvan Bazilika)
1 Szent István térOne of Budapest's greatest landmarks is this beautiful church which stands on the Pest side of the city. The church construction was completed in 1906 having taken 50 years to build. The long construction period accounts for the eclectic style of the architecture. The church holds many exquisite frescoes, mosaics, statues and beautiful altar pieces. 150 kinds of marble brought from around the country were used in the construction and decoration.
This magnificent new-Renaissance style structure, completed in 1884, is home to both the State Opera and the State Ballet.
949 locals recommend
Hungarian State Opera
22 Andrássy útThis magnificent new-Renaissance style structure, completed in 1884, is home to both the State Opera and the State Ballet.
A large square constructed in 1896 for the millennium of the Magyar Conquest of Hungary. The square's Millennial Monument is flanked by the Fine Arts Museum and the Mucsarnok Art Gallery.
942 locals recommend
Heroes' Square
Hősök tereA large square constructed in 1896 for the millennium of the Magyar Conquest of Hungary. The square's Millennial Monument is flanked by the Fine Arts Museum and the Mucsarnok Art Gallery.
The Liberty Statue or Freedom Statue (Szabadság-szobor) is a monument on the Gellért Hill in Budapest. It commemorates those who sacrificed their lives for the independence, freedom, and prosperity of Hungary.
Gellert Hill rises 140 meters above Budapest overlooking the Danube River, the hill is the site of several points of interest and is also a great place to get a panoramic view across the city. A must for night photographers!
101 locals recommend
Liberty Statue
The Liberty Statue or Freedom Statue (Szabadság-szobor) is a monument on the Gellért Hill in Budapest. It commemorates those who sacrificed their lives for the independence, freedom, and prosperity of Hungary.
Gellert Hill rises 140 meters above Budapest overlooking the Danube River, the hill is the site of several points of interest and is also a great place to get a panoramic view across the city. A must for night photographers!
The Chain Bridge is a 19th century suspension bridge which spans the Danube River connecting the Pest and Buda sides of the city. The Chain Bridge was the first permanent bridge crossing the Danube in Budapest. The Chain Bridge is part of Budapest Danube River Dinner Cruise. An enjoyable way to experience Budapest.
795 locals recommend
Chain Bridge
Széchenyi LánchídThe Chain Bridge is a 19th century suspension bridge which spans the Danube River connecting the Pest and Buda sides of the city. The Chain Bridge was the first permanent bridge crossing the Danube in Budapest. The Chain Bridge is part of Budapest Danube River Dinner Cruise. An enjoyable way to experience Budapest.
The governing powers of Hungary are housed in the third largest parliament building in the world.
15 locals recommend
House of Parliament Visitor Centre
1 Kossuth Lajos térThe governing powers of Hungary are housed in the third largest parliament building in the world.
It was built to impress rather than protect. The terraces were intended as observation points for looking out across the magnificent views, just as tourists do today.
666 locals recommend
Fishermen's Bastion
Szentháromság térIt was built to impress rather than protect. The terraces were intended as observation points for looking out across the magnificent views, just as tourists do today.
The Dohany Street Synagogue, Central Synagogue, Tabakgasse Synagogue or the Budapest Great Synagogue is the largest synagogue in Europe and the second largest in the world. The synagogue was designed by Ludwig Forster and completed in 1859 to service the 30,000 Jewish residence of Pest. Splendid architecture marrying the eastern-european heritage with moorish dreams. Also visit the splendid garden!
1302 locals recommend
Dohány Street Synagogue
2 Dohány u.The Dohany Street Synagogue, Central Synagogue, Tabakgasse Synagogue or the Budapest Great Synagogue is the largest synagogue in Europe and the second largest in the world. The synagogue was designed by Ludwig Forster and completed in 1859 to service the 30,000 Jewish residence of Pest. Splendid architecture marrying the eastern-european heritage with moorish dreams. Also visit the splendid garden!
Shopping
One of the loveliest (& rustiest) market halls of Pest, doubled by open air stalls (except in the winter of course). Nice poultry shop, and seasonal vegetables & fruits outside.
145 locals recommend
Hunyadi Ter
Hunyadi térOne of the loveliest (& rustiest) market halls of Pest, doubled by open air stalls (except in the winter of course). Nice poultry shop, and seasonal vegetables & fruits outside.
Westend Shopping Center
1-3 Váci útBiggest Shopping Mall in Budapest
The market has a ground floor where fresh produce is sold including meats and cheeses. On the second floor there are food stands and some of the best cheap eats in Budapest. Also on this floor you can pick up souvenirs like traditional crafts, embroidery items and handcrafts. Here you can buy souvenir packages of the famous Hungarian paprika and Tokaji.
1242 locals recommend
Central Market Hall
1-3 Vámház krt.The market has a ground floor where fresh produce is sold including meats and cheeses. On the second floor there are food stands and some of the best cheap eats in Budapest. Also on this floor you can pick up souvenirs like traditional crafts, embroidery items and handcrafts. Here you can buy souvenir packages of the famous Hungarian paprika and Tokaji.
Essentials
3 minutes walk from the apartment.
You can buy freshly cooked meals as well!
73 locals recommend
City SPAR
27 Erzsébet krt.3 minutes walk from the apartment.
You can buy freshly cooked meals as well!
Parks & Nature
Beautiful, very peaceful park. Go and rent a bike, enjoy the beautiful garden and the exceptional Musical Fountain! There is also a super running pat around the island!
1643 locals recommend
Margaret Island Mini Zoo
MargitszigetBeautiful, very peaceful park. Go and rent a bike, enjoy the beautiful garden and the exceptional Musical Fountain! There is also a super running pat around the island!
Drinks & Nightlife
Great Ruin Pub with party atmosphere, pumping electro music, with live DJ, trendy interior design, 2 floors, a few dance floors and a number of chill out areas. Highly recommended!!
168 locals recommend
Liebling - Hidden Rooftop Bar
51 Akácfa u.Great Ruin Pub with party atmosphere, pumping electro music, with live DJ, trendy interior design, 2 floors, a few dance floors and a number of chill out areas. Highly recommended!!
A truly interesting Ruin Pub/Club with many different rooms with unusual interior. If you are a party animal you should definitely check it out.
743 locals recommend
Instant Club
51 Akácfa u.A truly interesting Ruin Pub/Club with many different rooms with unusual interior. If you are a party animal you should definitely check it out.
An other massive Ruin Pub which hosts live music events and shows sporting events on massive screens. The place has outside seating long benches, amazing light fittings, like illuminated jelly fish.
77 locals recommend
Kuplung
46 Király u.An other massive Ruin Pub which hosts live music events and shows sporting events on massive screens. The place has outside seating long benches, amazing light fittings, like illuminated jelly fish.
A gay cruising bar with a large play area. Some special events on Sunday night. Especially busy on Friday and Saturday.
Entry is free but minimum 1000 HUF consumption.
CoXx Men's Bar
38 Dohány u.A gay cruising bar with a large play area. Some special events on Sunday night. Especially busy on Friday and Saturday.
Entry is free but minimum 1000 HUF consumption.
The most exclusive and exciting gay club with drag shows. Open Friday and Saturday www.alteregoclub.hu
19 locals recommend
AlterEgo
33 Dessewffy u.The most exclusive and exciting gay club with drag shows. Open Friday and Saturday www.alteregoclub.hu
First and the most famous Ruin Pub in Budapest. Large, airy courtyard, really interesting artefacts. Great atmosphere, great cheep prices!
1582 locals recommend
Szimpla Kert
14 Kazinczy u.First and the most famous Ruin Pub in Budapest. Large, airy courtyard, really interesting artefacts. Great atmosphere, great cheep prices!
Doboz is a great Dance Ruin Pub/Club with delicious food and drinks for a good price. Entrance fee is about €3 for guys, free for girls. Remember, the real dance party fever starts after midnight!
226 locals recommend
Doboz - Ruin Pub Budapest
10 Klauzál u.Doboz is a great Dance Ruin Pub/Club with delicious food and drinks for a good price. Entrance fee is about €3 for guys, free for girls. Remember, the real dance party fever starts after midnight!
Food Scene
Exceptional gourmet food and service at very reasonable price! The menu changes daily and all of the choices are exceptional. Try their great desserts like the chocolate soufflé with raspberry sorbet!
49 locals recommend
Fricska Gastropub
56-58 Dob u.Exceptional gourmet food and service at very reasonable price! The menu changes daily and all of the choices are exceptional. Try their great desserts like the chocolate soufflé with raspberry sorbet!
This is an easy going place, staff is very friendly, place clean and cheap. Food is great considering the price. Giant burgers and great tap beers!
Dirty Fred | Pub & Restaurant
9 Osvát u.This is an easy going place, staff is very friendly, place clean and cheap. Food is great considering the price. Giant burgers and great tap beers!
Good atmosphere and food in pedestrianized area. Funky interior decorations, cool menu like "no-legs", "2 legs" or "4 legs"! ;-)
28 locals recommend
Korhely Faloda & Daloda
7 Liszt Ferenc térGood atmosphere and food in pedestrianized area. Funky interior decorations, cool menu like "no-legs", "2 legs" or "4 legs"! ;-)
Tasty food and great wine selection with very reasonable prices. Fresh salads and very good soup for lunch. Hungarian Goulash soup starter with tower of avocado with 3 thin steak slices for dinner.
13 locals recommend
Magdalena Merlo Étterem
59/b Király u.Tasty food and great wine selection with very reasonable prices. Fresh salads and very good soup for lunch. Hungarian Goulash soup starter with tower of avocado with 3 thin steak slices for dinner.
Traditional Italian small restaurant! Excellent food and Top Service! The Owner and his Sons make this place totally worth it, with their friendly attitude and excellent service. Food and prices are great. Only Cash
http://www.commechezsoi.hu/index2.html
36 locals recommend
Comme Chez Soi
2 Aranykéz u.Traditional Italian small restaurant! Excellent food and Top Service! The Owner and his Sons make this place totally worth it, with their friendly attitude and excellent service. Food and prices are great. Only Cash
http://www.commechezsoi.hu/index2.html
A delightful little tea house, with an amazing range of teas and coffees. There’s the option to buy tea to take away too.
12 locals recommend
Darjeeling Teaház
47 Wesselényi u.A delightful little tea house, with an amazing range of teas and coffees. There’s the option to buy tea to take away too.
The burger is spectacular, however the potato wedges on the side is to die for. Don't let the small kitchen fool you, they deliver on their promises! Make sure you book as is very busy and limited tables. +36 (20) 821 7303 http://www.tuningburgerbudapest.hu
32 locals recommend
Tuning Bar&Burger
45 Akácfa u.The burger is spectacular, however the potato wedges on the side is to die for. Don't let the small kitchen fool you, they deliver on their promises! Make sure you book as is very busy and limited tables. +36 (20) 821 7303 http://www.tuningburgerbudapest.hu