Guidebook for Budapest
Arts & Culture
Designed by Odön Lechner and completed in 1896, the attractive edifice houses a permanent collection of traditional, and not-so-traditional, arts and crafts.
270 locals recommend
Museum of Applied Arts
33-37 Üllői útDesigned by Odön Lechner and completed in 1896, the attractive edifice houses a permanent collection of traditional, and not-so-traditional, arts and crafts.
A38 is the reincarnation of an Ukrainian stone-carrier ship. Since its opening it has become one of Budapest's most important venues, and according to artists' feedback, one of Europe's coolest clubs.
320 locals recommend
A38
Petőfi hídA38 is the reincarnation of an Ukrainian stone-carrier ship. Since its opening it has become one of Budapest's most important venues, and according to artists' feedback, one of Europe's coolest clubs.
A music information centre which collects and makes information about Hungarian classical and jazz musicians and about contemporary compositions available world-wide. Regularly concerts for free.
32 locals recommend
Budapest Music Center
8 Mátyás u. A music information centre which collects and makes information about Hungarian classical and jazz musicians and about contemporary compositions available world-wide. Regularly concerts for free.
Museum of Contemporary Art collects and displays masterworks of modern and contemporary art.
135 locals recommend
Ludwig Museum Budapest
1 Komor Marcell u.Museum of Contemporary Art collects and displays masterworks of modern and contemporary art.
The Palace of Arts (Művészetek Palotája in Hungarian) is a building in Ferencváros, opened in 2005. It is located near Rákóczi Bridge. The National Theatre (2002) is located next to it.
262 locals recommend
Müpa Budapest
1 Komor Marcell u.The Palace of Arts (Művészetek Palotája in Hungarian) is a building in Ferencváros, opened in 2005. It is located near Rákóczi Bridge. The National Theatre (2002) is located next to it.
Sightseeing
The history of Hungary and its people through the ages is covered in many magnificent exhibits and works of art.
885 locals recommend
Hungarian National Museum
14-16 Múzeum krt.The history of Hungary and its people through the ages is covered in many magnificent exhibits and works of art.
This bridge is stunning. A fine example of steel architecture. A must see. View it at night as well.
187 locals recommend
Liberty Bridge
This bridge is stunning. A fine example of steel architecture. A must see. View it at night as well.
The world's second-largest synagogue, featuring a room that holds three thousand people, is a center for the large Jewish community of Budapest.
1302 locals recommend
Dohány Street Synagogue
2 Dohány u.The world's second-largest synagogue, featuring a room that holds three thousand people, is a center for the large Jewish community of Budapest.
The HMC focuses entirely on Holocaust research and education.It welcomes visitors with interactive permanent and special periodic exhibitions and experience-based museum pedagogical programs.
Páva Street
Páva utcaThe HMC focuses entirely on Holocaust research and education.It welcomes visitors with interactive permanent and special periodic exhibitions and experience-based museum pedagogical programs.
This is a very moving memorial to the Jewish adults and children who were massacred on this spot by the Fascist Arrow Cross Regime in Hungary during the second world war.
7 locals recommend
Idősebb Antall József rakpart
Idősebb Antall József rakpartThis is a very moving memorial to the Jewish adults and children who were massacred on this spot by the Fascist Arrow Cross Regime in Hungary during the second world war.
The statue is a monument on the Gellért Hill in Budapest, Hungary. It commemorates those who acrificed their lives for the independence, freedom, and prosperity of Hungary. Beautiful panorama!
101 locals recommend
Liberty Statue
The statue is a monument on the Gellért Hill in Budapest, Hungary. It commemorates those who acrificed their lives for the independence, freedom, and prosperity of Hungary. Beautiful panorama!
Essentials
You'll find fruit, vegetables, specialties and souvenirs of all kinds in this, one of the largest market halls in Europe. You may find this gorgeous building of archetectural interest as well.
1242 locals recommend
Central Market Hall
1-3 Vámház krt.You'll find fruit, vegetables, specialties and souvenirs of all kinds in this, one of the largest market halls in Europe. You may find this gorgeous building of archetectural interest as well.
Food Scene
The Gastro street of Budapest with excellent places, live music, art galleries and nice shops.
194 locals recommend
Ráday Street
Ráday utcaThe Gastro street of Budapest with excellent places, live music, art galleries and nice shops.
Costes Restaurant in Budapest made history in Hungary as the first restaurant awarded with a star by the Michelin guide, the world famous restaurant guide of the highest prestige.
109 locals recommend
Costes Restaurant
4 Ráday u.Costes Restaurant in Budapest made history in Hungary as the first restaurant awarded with a star by the Michelin guide, the world famous restaurant guide of the highest prestige.
Pata Negra, a Spanish restaurant in Budapest is usually packed in the evening. Pata Negra is noted for its delicious and reasonably priced tapas.
57 locals recommend
Pata Negra Pest
8 Kálvin térPata Negra, a Spanish restaurant in Budapest is usually packed in the evening. Pata Negra is noted for its delicious and reasonably priced tapas.
Classic, multi-layered and deliciously rich cakes are some of the specialities at Nándori. Their Somlói galuska,a chocolate and vanilla sponge cake and their pogácsa are also hard to resists.
39 locals recommend
Nándori Cukrászda
53 Ráday u.Classic, multi-layered and deliciously rich cakes are some of the specialities at Nándori. Their Somlói galuska,a chocolate and vanilla sponge cake and their pogácsa are also hard to resists.
Ruszwurm Confectionery
7 Szentháromság utcaClassic coffee house, opened in 1827
Café Gerbeaud
7-8 Vörösmarty térClassic coffee house, opened in 1858
Auguszt Cukrászda
14-16 Kossuth Lajos u.Classic coffee house, opened in 1870
Central Cafe and Restaurant 1887
9 Károlyi utcaClassic coffee house, opened in 1887
Café Párisi - Lotz Hall
39 Andrássy útClassic coffee house, opened in 1884
artist Cafe
29 Andrássy útClassic coffee house, opened in 1898
New York Palace
9-11 Erzsébet krt.Classic coffee house, opened in 1894
Erzsébet körút
Erzsébet körútClassic coffee house, opened in 1896
Hadik
36 Bartók Béla útClassic coffee house, opened in 1906
Shopping
The main thoroughfare of Pest during the 18th century, today the pedestrian walkway is lined with upscale shops, restaurants and cafes.
800 locals recommend
Vaci Street
Váci utcaThe main thoroughfare of Pest during the 18th century, today the pedestrian walkway is lined with upscale shops, restaurants and cafes.
Small but nice shopping centre with international and Hungarian brands.
240 locals recommend
Corvin Plaza
37 Futó u.Small but nice shopping centre with international and Hungarian brands.
Királyi Pál u. 6
6 Királyi Pál utcaThe best chocolate factory shop of Hungary. Expensive but...
Everything Else
Gellert Spa is a traditional Hungarian thermal bath complex with spa treatments. The bath house has beautiful Art Nouveau architecture dating back to 1918.
897 locals recommend
Gellért Thermal Bath
4 Kelenhegyi útGellert Spa is a traditional Hungarian thermal bath complex with spa treatments. The bath house has beautiful Art Nouveau architecture dating back to 1918.
Vámház krt. 6
6 Vámház körútThe very best icecream of the town!
Drinks & Nightlife
The oldest ruin pub in Budapest.Great bar and nice atmosphere.This place is a must do when you come to Budapest!
1582 locals recommend
Szimpla Kert
14 Kazinczy u.The oldest ruin pub in Budapest.Great bar and nice atmosphere.This place is a must do when you come to Budapest!