Guidebook for Budapest
Sightseeing
The monumental neo-renaissance building and the interior of the church are impressive with its size and decoration
1262 locals recommend
St. Stephen's Basilica
1 Szent István térThe monumental neo-renaissance building and the interior of the church are impressive with its size and decoration
This fascinating building can be seen inside by groups, when it is not in session.
Hungarian Regalia are on display.
1905 locals recommend
Hungarian Parliament Building
1-3 Kossuth Lajos térThis fascinating building can be seen inside by groups, when it is not in session.
Hungarian Regalia are on display.
This is the first permanent stone bridge across the Danube.It was designed and built by two English engineers between 1839-1849.
795 locals recommend
Chain Bridge
Széchenyi LánchídThis is the first permanent stone bridge across the Danube.It was designed and built by two English engineers between 1839-1849.
Frigyes Feszl was one of the most remarkable Hungarian Romanticist architects. His most famous works include the Vigadó Concert Hall located at the banks of the Danube.
37 locals recommend
Vigadó tér
Frigyes Feszl was one of the most remarkable Hungarian Romanticist architects. His most famous works include the Vigadó Concert Hall located at the banks of the Danube.
It is the largest synagogue in Europe and one of the largest in the world. The building consists of three spacious richly decorated aisles,two balconies and, unusually, an organ.
1302 locals recommend
Dohány Street Synagogue
2 Dohány u.It is the largest synagogue in Europe and one of the largest in the world. The building consists of three spacious richly decorated aisles,two balconies and, unusually, an organ.
Buda Castle is the historical castle and palace complex of the Hungarian kings in Budapest, and was first completed in 1265. In the past it has been called Royal Palace. It's a World Heritage Site.
478 locals recommend
Castle District
2 Országház u.Buda Castle is the historical castle and palace complex of the Hungarian kings in Budapest, and was first completed in 1265. In the past it has been called Royal Palace. It's a World Heritage Site.
According to church tradition it was originally built in Romanesque style in 1015.The current building was constructed in the florid late Gothic style in the second half of the 14th century.
421 locals recommend
Matthias Church
2 Szentháromság térAccording to church tradition it was originally built in Romanesque style in 1015.The current building was constructed in the florid late Gothic style in the second half of the 14th century.
From the terrace a panoramic view exists of Danube,Margaret Island,Pest and the Gellért Hill.Its seven towers represents the seven Magyar tribes that settled in the Carpathian Basin in 896.
666 locals recommend
Fishermen's Bastion
Szentháromság térFrom the terrace a panoramic view exists of Danube,Margaret Island,Pest and the Gellért Hill.Its seven towers represents the seven Magyar tribes that settled in the Carpathian Basin in 896.
It's noted for its iconic statue complex featuring the Seven Chieftains of the Magyars and other important national leaders.The square has played an important part in contemporary Hungarian history.
942 locals recommend
Heroes' Square
Hősök tereIt's noted for its iconic statue complex featuring the Seven Chieftains of the Magyars and other important national leaders.The square has played an important part in contemporary Hungarian history.
The castle was designed to feature copies of some landmark buildings from different parts the Kingdom of Hungary, especially the Hunyad Castle in Transylvania.Today it houses the Museum of Agriculture
444 locals recommend
Vajdahunyad Castle
Vajdahunyad sétányThe castle was designed to feature copies of some landmark buildings from different parts the Kingdom of Hungary, especially the Hunyad Castle in Transylvania.Today it houses the Museum of Agriculture
The history of the academy began in 1825 when Count István Széchenyi offered one year's income of his estate for the purposes of a Learned Society.Its task was to develop Hungarian language, science.
30 locals recommend
Hungarian Academy of Sciences
9 Széchenyi István térThe history of the academy began in 1825 when Count István Széchenyi offered one year's income of his estate for the purposes of a Learned Society.Its task was to develop Hungarian language, science.
Citadella is a kind of fortress. From the top of the Citadel, there is a panoramic view over the city.On the plateau and nearby are other points of interest like the Liberty Statue, Gellért Hill Cave
733 locals recommend
Citadella Folklór Étterem
1 Citadella stny.Citadella is a kind of fortress. From the top of the Citadel, there is a panoramic view over the city.On the plateau and nearby are other points of interest like the Liberty Statue, Gellért Hill Cave
It is part of a network of caves within Gellért Hill in Budapest. The cave is also referred to as "Saint Ivan's Cave" regarding a hermit who lived there.
57 locals recommend
Gellert Hill Cave
1 Szent Gellért rakpartIt is part of a network of caves within Gellért Hill in Budapest. The cave is also referred to as "Saint Ivan's Cave" regarding a hermit who lived there.
It commemorates those who sacrificed their lives for the independence, freedom, and prosperity of Hungary.
101 locals recommend
Liberty Statue
It commemorates those who sacrificed their lives for the independence, freedom, and prosperity of Hungary.
It is part of an approximately 6-mile (10-km) stretch of interconnected caves and cellars beneath Buda Castle Hill. This museum is dedicated to a former secret emergency hospital and nuclear bunker.
90 locals recommend
Hospital in the Rock Nuclear Bunker Museum
4/c Lovas útIt is part of an approximately 6-mile (10-km) stretch of interconnected caves and cellars beneath Buda Castle Hill. This museum is dedicated to a former secret emergency hospital and nuclear bunker.
Music is played and light shows are performed in summer (it is close to Margaret bridge). The water springs out according to music, so that the fountain seems to dance.
Zenélőkút
Music is played and light shows are performed in summer (it is close to Margaret bridge). The water springs out according to music, so that the fountain seems to dance.
Everything Else
Medical indications of the water includes degenerative joint illnesses, spine problems, joint inflammations, vertebral disk problems, neuralgia, vasoconstriction and circulatory disturbances.
897 locals recommend
Gellért Thermal Bath
4 Kelenhegyi útMedical indications of the water includes degenerative joint illnesses, spine problems, joint inflammations, vertebral disk problems, neuralgia, vasoconstriction and circulatory disturbances.
It's a thermal bath with 3 outdoor and 15 indoor pools. The complex also includes saunas and steam. Massage services are available.
1248 locals recommend
Széchenyi Thermal Bath
9-11 Állatkerti krt.It's a thermal bath with 3 outdoor and 15 indoor pools. The complex also includes saunas and steam. Massage services are available.
It is the second oldest underground railway in the world (the first is the London Underground's Line), and the first on the European mainland. It was built from 1894 to 1896.It's a World Heritage site
18 locals recommend
M1-es metróvonal
M1-es metróvonalIt is the second oldest underground railway in the world (the first is the London Underground's Line), and the first on the European mainland. It was built from 1894 to 1896.It's a World Heritage site
It's a thermal bath that was first built in the second half of the sixteenth century, during the time of Ottoman rule.It still retains many of the key elements of a Turkish bath.
145 locals recommend
Király Thermal Bath
84 Fő u.It's a thermal bath that was first built in the second half of the sixteenth century, during the time of Ottoman rule.It still retains many of the key elements of a Turkish bath.
Thermal baths have been used at the location since at least the 12th century (by the Knights Hospitallers, and one remaining interior wall is actually the wall of a former Ottoman powder mill.
221 locals recommend
Lukacs Baths
25-29 Frankel Leó útThermal baths have been used at the location since at least the 12th century (by the Knights Hospitallers, and one remaining interior wall is actually the wall of a former Ottoman powder mill.
Gül Baba was a poet of Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent. His tomb was built by Ottoman authorities in Hungary between 1543 and 1548, on the orders of the third pasha of Buda.
91 locals recommend
Gül Baba and Rosegarden
14 Mecset u.Gül Baba was a poet of Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent. His tomb was built by Ottoman authorities in Hungary between 1543 and 1548, on the orders of the third pasha of Buda.
It's an iconic boulevard,lined with spectacular Neo-renaissance mansions and townhouses.It is also one of Budapest's main shopping streets, with fine cafes, restaurants, theatres, and luxury boutiques
830 locals recommend
Andrássy út
Andrássy útIt's an iconic boulevard,lined with spectacular Neo-renaissance mansions and townhouses.It is also one of Budapest's main shopping streets, with fine cafes, restaurants, theatres, and luxury boutiques
Bridge was opened in the presence of Emperor Franz Joseph; the last silver rivet on the Pest abutment was inserted into the iron structure by the Emperor and the bridge was originally named after him
187 locals recommend
Liberty Bridge
Bridge was opened in the presence of Emperor Franz Joseph; the last silver rivet on the Pest abutment was inserted into the iron structure by the Emperor and the bridge was originally named after him
The line was opened in 1870, during the Second World War was destroyed by bombs.The line was finally reopened in 1986.It links the Adam Clark Square to Buda Castle above.
163 locals recommend
Budapest Castle Hill Funicular station
Clark Ádám térThe line was opened in 1870, during the Second World War was destroyed by bombs.The line was finally reopened in 1986.It links the Adam Clark Square to Buda Castle above.
It was first built in 1550, during the time of Ottoman rule. It retains many of the key elements of a Turkish bath, exemplified by its Turkish dome and octagonal pool. It was used by Mustafa Pasha.
540 locals recommend
Rudas Baths
9 Döbrentei térIt was first built in 1550, during the time of Ottoman rule. It retains many of the key elements of a Turkish bath, exemplified by its Turkish dome and octagonal pool. It was used by Mustafa Pasha.
Essentials
The Great Market Hall is the largest and oldest indoor market in Budapest, built in 1897. The market offers a huge variety of stalls on three floors.
1242 locals recommend
Central Market Hall
1-3 Vámház krt.The Great Market Hall is the largest and oldest indoor market in Budapest, built in 1897. The market offers a huge variety of stalls on three floors.
Arts & Culture
Hungarian National Museum has seven permanent displays.The history of Hungary is covered in two sections:the archaeology from prehistory to the ending in 804AD,and the history from 804 to modern times
885 locals recommend
Hungarian National Museum
14-16 Múzeum krt.Hungarian National Museum has seven permanent displays.The history of Hungary is covered in two sections:the archaeology from prehistory to the ending in 804AD,and the history from 804 to modern times
Its collections cover Hungarian art in all genres, including the works of many nineteenth- and twentieth-century Hungarian artists who worked in Paris and other locations in the West.
347 locals recommend
Hungarian National Gallery
2 Szent György térIts collections cover Hungarian art in all genres, including the works of many nineteenth- and twentieth-century Hungarian artists who worked in Paris and other locations in the West.
The collection is made up of international art, including all periods of European art and various older additions from Buda Castle, the Esterházy and Zichy estates. Now it's being renovared.
268 locals recommend
Museum of Fine Arts
41 Dózsa György útThe collection is made up of international art, including all periods of European art and various older additions from Buda Castle, the Esterházy and Zichy estates. Now it's being renovared.
It is a richly-decorated building and is considered one of the architect's masterpieces. It was built in neo-Renaissance style, with elements of Baroque.
949 locals recommend
Hungarian State Opera
22 Andrássy útIt is a richly-decorated building and is considered one of the architect's masterpieces. It was built in neo-Renaissance style, with elements of Baroque.
Food Scene
Traditional coffeehouse,it became a Synonym for quality and bakery art. It shines in Gründerzeit style with its stucco, the grand chandeliers, the panelling made of exotic woods and its furniture.
249 locals recommend
Café Gerbeaud
7-8 Vörösmarty térTraditional coffeehouse,it became a Synonym for quality and bakery art. It shines in Gründerzeit style with its stucco, the grand chandeliers, the panelling made of exotic woods and its furniture.
The ceiling is adorned with marvelous frescoes. Venetian chandeliers produce a magical light, and golden stucco work covers the columns: the effect is enchanting.It's like a precious jewelry box.
465 locals recommend
New York Palace
9-11 Erzsébet krt.The ceiling is adorned with marvelous frescoes. Venetian chandeliers produce a magical light, and golden stucco work covers the columns: the effect is enchanting.It's like a precious jewelry box.
Entertainment & Activities
City Park
It's public park, it has an artificial ice surface.
The zoo opened its doors on August 9, 1866. The area is a nature reserve, and has some valuable art nouveau buildings. More than 1000 species are living there.
679 locals recommend
Budapest Zoo & Botanical Garden
6-12 Állatkerti krt.The zoo opened its doors on August 9, 1866. The area is a nature reserve, and has some valuable art nouveau buildings. More than 1000 species are living there.
The island is mostly covered by landscape parks, and is a popular recreational area. Its medieval ruins are reminders of its importance in the Middle Ages as a religious centre.
17 locals recommend
Margitsziget
The island is mostly covered by landscape parks, and is a popular recreational area. Its medieval ruins are reminders of its importance in the Middle Ages as a religious centre.
Palatinus Strand Baths
1 Soó Rezső stny.The largest open-air swimming complex in Budapest.
Drinks & Nightlife
Szimpla Kert
14 Kazinczy u.It's one of the favourite ruin pubs, popular with young people.