Guidebook for Budapest

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Guidebook for Budapest

Food Scene

This place is the most popular new hidden gem of Buda, run by a sociologist guy. For a year, it did not have even a sign outside, but you can easily recognise it following a sweet smell and a line heading the entrance. :) Next door is a bakery, same owner.
Kedveskrém Fagyizó és Cukràszda
26 Batthyány u.
This place is the most popular new hidden gem of Buda, run by a sociologist guy. For a year, it did not have even a sign outside, but you can easily recognise it following a sweet smell and a line heading the entrance. :) Next door is a bakery, same owner.
One of the most authentic eatery in the city. A kind of simple place​ where you can meet a taxi driver, word famous jazz musician, a prime minister or/and local seniors. Perfect for getting a touchy feeling​ and window shopping​ of memories. Do not tell other tourists​ - it is our secret.
13 locals recommend
Róma Ételbár
20 Csalogány u.
13 locals recommend
One of the most authentic eatery in the city. A kind of simple place​ where you can meet a taxi driver, word famous jazz musician, a prime minister or/and local seniors. Perfect for getting a touchy feeling​ and window shopping​ of memories. Do not tell other tourists​ - it is our secret.
Bock Bisztró does not need a good PR, but I have to confess, it is the best - despite not the cheapest option.
129 locals recommend
Bock Bisztró
43-49 Erzsébet krt.
129 locals recommend
Bock Bisztró does not need a good PR, but I have to confess, it is the best - despite not the cheapest option.
A number one place if you stay at my place. Riso is a decent place to have a pizza or a risotto just at the foot of the Buda castle. Be prepared appr. half price than 100 meters above in the Castle, and for same or maybe even better service. Good selection of vines. If you prefer to eat at home, you can take away your box. (Please then place into a selective container.)
17 locals recommend
Riso Ristorante & Terrace
41 Lovas út
17 locals recommend
A number one place if you stay at my place. Riso is a decent place to have a pizza or a risotto just at the foot of the Buda castle. Be prepared appr. half price than 100 meters above in the Castle, and for same or maybe even better service. Good selection of vines. If you prefer to eat at home, you can take away your box. (Please then place into a selective container.)
A legendary eatery in town. Despite nowadays there are many others and newer, this is one of the best. Excellent with kids, in the summertime​.
39 locals recommend
Náncsi Néni
80 Ördögárok u.
39 locals recommend
A legendary eatery in town. Despite nowadays there are many others and newer, this is one of the best. Excellent with kids, in the summertime​.
Back to the '70-s Hungary. Incredible cheap, and of course probably not the best meal in town, but not the worst one too. Ladies behind of the counter are a part of the original vintage-interior. "Pajtás" was the word for the pioneer fellows in the last century regime in Hungary.
Pajtás Étterem
5-9 Csertő utca
Back to the '70-s Hungary. Incredible cheap, and of course probably not the best meal in town, but not the worst one too. Ladies behind of the counter are a part of the original vintage-interior. "Pajtás" was the word for the pioneer fellows in the last century regime in Hungary.
One of the best Turkish 24 hours run eatery in town.
91 locals recommend
Szeráj Turkish Restaurant
13 Szent István krt.
91 locals recommend
One of the best Turkish 24 hours run eatery in town.
A secret place far away from the main tribal routes​. Good food, shady terrace. There are many other "berliner-style" cafes​ around too, e.g. in Medve utca neighborhood.
18 locals recommend
Mandragóra
22 Kacsa u.
18 locals recommend
A secret place far away from the main tribal routes​. Good food, shady terrace. There are many other "berliner-style" cafes​ around too, e.g. in Medve utca neighborhood.
A French small-table place run by a Hungarian "inner immigrant" entellectüel family. The food is sophisticated, with some real French touch. Highly recommended. The family of Miklos (my friend) also holds homestay-dinners for selected special guests. If interested to be one of them, ask at the desk or let me know.
42 locals recommend
M Restaurant
48 Kertész u.
42 locals recommend
A French small-table place run by a Hungarian "inner immigrant" entellectüel family. The food is sophisticated, with some real French touch. Highly recommended. The family of Miklos (my friend) also holds homestay-dinners for selected special guests. If interested to be one of them, ask at the desk or let me know.
Nice people, good food.
31 locals recommend
Govinda Vegetáriánus Vegán Étterem és Salátabár
4 Vigyázó Ferenc u.
31 locals recommend
Nice people, good food.
Fresh and good. Expect more than an hour to wait for your meal.
75 locals recommend
Bigfish Andrássy Seafood Bistro
44 Andrássy út
75 locals recommend
Fresh and good. Expect more than an hour to wait for your meal.
A legendary small eatery. For more look at your guidebook. :)
69 locals recommend
Kádár Étkezde
9 Klauzál tér
69 locals recommend
A legendary small eatery. For more look at your guidebook. :)
This was one of the first veggie eateries in town. Now it's a branch, you can find a few other Govinda too in Budapest. Since I had a lovely veggie guest from Moscow (Yana), I made some research for her convenience on vegetarian heavens in town. Here we are. The first one delivers to home as well: http://www.elixirbudapest.hu/index_en.html Others (some of the websites are Hungarian only, but you can read by Google): https://www.facebook.com/mennyszivbio/ http://vegacity.hu/?page_id=10https:// www.facebook.com/veganlovestreetfood/info/?entry_point=page_nav_about_item https://www.facebook.com/greatbistrobudapest/?fref=ts http://istvanffi.hu/ http://www.napfenyesetterem.hu/english http://vegankozmosz.hu/eng
31 locals recommend
Govinda Vegetáriánus Vegán Étterem és Salátabár
4 Vigyázó Ferenc u.
31 locals recommend
This was one of the first veggie eateries in town. Now it's a branch, you can find a few other Govinda too in Budapest. Since I had a lovely veggie guest from Moscow (Yana), I made some research for her convenience on vegetarian heavens in town. Here we are. The first one delivers to home as well: http://www.elixirbudapest.hu/index_en.html Others (some of the websites are Hungarian only, but you can read by Google): https://www.facebook.com/mennyszivbio/ http://vegacity.hu/?page_id=10https:// www.facebook.com/veganlovestreetfood/info/?entry_point=page_nav_about_item https://www.facebook.com/greatbistrobudapest/?fref=ts http://istvanffi.hu/ http://www.napfenyesetterem.hu/english http://vegankozmosz.hu/eng

Drinks & Nightlife

In winter it is an ice skateting area, in summer, you can chill inside of the huge tent.
9 locals recommend
Jégkert
2 Bakfark Bálint u.
9 locals recommend
In winter it is an ice skateting area, in summer, you can chill inside of the huge tent.
The garden is my favourite in the dowtown.
107 locals recommend
Mika Tivadar Mulató
47 Kazinczy u.
107 locals recommend
The garden is my favourite in the dowtown.
Imagine a film of Fellini and you already imagined Fellini Roma Culture Bistro.
16 locals recommend
Fellini Culture Pub
5 Kossuth Lajos üdülőpart
16 locals recommend
Imagine a film of Fellini and you already imagined Fellini Roma Culture Bistro.
Tuesday is the new Friday... come to the Random Trip concert any Tuesday if you want to say hello to me. No dress code, all ages, and tastes. Popular and cosmopolitan. For more details check​ the web: https://www.a38.hu/en/program/random-trip-hu-dj-q-cee-hu-21
320 locals recommend
A38
Petőfi híd
320 locals recommend
Tuesday is the new Friday... come to the Random Trip concert any Tuesday if you want to say hello to me. No dress code, all ages, and tastes. Popular and cosmopolitan. For more details check​ the web: https://www.a38.hu/en/program/random-trip-hu-dj-q-cee-hu-21
What to say - one of the first ruin pubs. Still one of the best. Colour local.
1582 locals recommend
Szimpla Kert
14 Kazinczy u.
1582 locals recommend
What to say - one of the first ruin pubs. Still one of the best. Colour local.

Sightseeing

Stunning view, especially in the sunset. Act like locals: walk​ and talk.
10 locals recommend
Tóth Árpád sétány
Tóth Árpád sétány
10 locals recommend
Stunning view, especially in the sunset. Act like locals: walk​ and talk.

Parks & Nature

Simply green and pleasant.
16 locals recommend
Vérmező
16 locals recommend
Simply green and pleasant.
We loved so much the dingy place for years of our younghood. Now it is a comb-haired swardy city park, but it's location is unbeatable. Also good for dining all day.
161 locals recommend
Kopaszi-gát
Kopaszi-gát
161 locals recommend
We loved so much the dingy place for years of our younghood. Now it is a comb-haired swardy city park, but it's location is unbeatable. Also good for dining all day.
The best green area in the city. Local do not use it enough - you can do it. Geat for jogging, picnic, pubs, or just lie on the grass and relax.
1643 locals recommend
Margaret Island Mini Zoo
Margitsziget
1643 locals recommend
The best green area in the city. Local do not use it enough - you can do it. Geat for jogging, picnic, pubs, or just lie on the grass and relax.

Essentials

Well, it's a mall, but not the worst one.
216 locals recommend
Mammut
2-6 Lövőház u.
216 locals recommend
Well, it's a mall, but not the worst one.
Worth for a visit. Back lines are cheaper, you know.
1242 locals recommend
Central Market Hall
1-3 Vámház krt.
1242 locals recommend
Worth for a visit. Back lines are cheaper, you know.

Getting Around

Almost every public transportation lines of Buda ends and starts or cross here.
71 locals recommend
Széll Kálmán tér
Széll Kálmán tér
71 locals recommend
Almost every public transportation lines of Buda ends and starts or cross here.
Green BUBI bikes for rent.
71 locals recommend
Széll Kálmán tér
Széll Kálmán tér
71 locals recommend
Green BUBI bikes for rent.

Arts & Culture

High-end sound and environment, high-end performers, for low-end prices of Europe (3-10 EUR). Check the web:http://bmc.hu/?l=en
32 locals recommend
Budapest Music Center
8 Mátyás u.
32 locals recommend
High-end sound and environment, high-end performers, for low-end prices of Europe (3-10 EUR). Check the web:http://bmc.hu/?l=en
Since we have this epicenter of culture we realised what we missed for so long. Sparkling. Check the program on the net.
262 locals recommend
Müpa Budapest
1 Komor Marcell u.
262 locals recommend
Since we have this epicenter of culture we realised what we missed for so long. Sparkling. Check the program on the net.
There is always something really cool temporary exhibition (recently is a Modigliani) and the view from the main entrance terrace is just magnificent. Best in town. http://mng.hu/en
347 locals recommend
Hungarian National Gallery
2 Szent György tér
347 locals recommend
There is always something really cool temporary exhibition (recently is a Modigliani) and the view from the main entrance terrace is just magnificent. Best in town. http://mng.hu/en
My personal favorite​. One of the most cosmopolitan places in town. There is a comfy and cheap coffee shop​, you can eat a daily mennü and you can join for a dance workshop or a yoga class. A truly independent​ public contemporary art and leisure space. You can check it out from 10AM to 22-23PM.
Jurányi
1 Jurányi u.
My personal favorite​. One of the most cosmopolitan places in town. There is a comfy and cheap coffee shop​, you can eat a daily mennü and you can join for a dance workshop or a yoga class. A truly independent​ public contemporary art and leisure space. You can check it out from 10AM to 22-23PM.