Our little guidebook for Budapest
Going Out
Personally I like going in the late evening when there’s still some day light to see the craziness of the found objects in the ruin bar.
1582 locals recommend
Szimpla Kert
14 Kazinczy u.Personally I like going in the late evening when there’s still some day light to see the craziness of the found objects in the ruin bar.
Gozsdu Court
Gozsdu udvarKiosk Budapest
4 Március 15. térHigh Note SkyBar
5 Hercegprímás u.360 Bar
39 Andrássy útLeo Rooftop Budapest
1 Clark Ádám térShopping
Nanushka Store Budapest
27 Váci utcaThe most famous Hungarian fashion brand, they have a great coffee shop too.
They have a good collection of product and clothing from local Hungarian designers. It is a good place to take a look or buy if you are interested, though the price usually a bit more expansive than buying directly from the designer.
14 locals recommend
MONO art & design
12 Kossuth Lajos u.They have a good collection of product and clothing from local Hungarian designers. It is a good place to take a look or buy if you are interested, though the price usually a bit more expansive than buying directly from the designer.
A little far away from the city centre. I will recommend if you are interested in antique where you can buy items like Herend. One of the biggest one flea market I have seen in Europe.
41 locals recommend
Ecseri Flea Market
156 Nagykőrösi útA little far away from the city centre. I will recommend if you are interested in antique where you can buy items like Herend. One of the biggest one flea market I have seen in Europe.
It is a shopping street - a bit like the Champs de Elysee in Paris but much more intimate. You can take a stroll along Andrássy ut to Hero Square.
830 locals recommend
Andrássy út
Andrássy útIt is a shopping street - a bit like the Champs de Elysee in Paris but much more intimate. You can take a stroll along Andrássy ut to Hero Square.
PALOMA Budapest
14-16 Kossuth Lajos u.Collection of little shops. Close to Mono Art.
Close to the apartment. A little boutique selling handmade chocolate. Rated top 5 in the world by Financial Times.
18 locals recommend
Chocolate Rózsavölgyi
2-4 Királyi Pál u.Close to the apartment. A little boutique selling handmade chocolate. Rated top 5 in the world by Financial Times.
Restaurants
Sunday Brunch Buffet at Four Seasons is lovely. It is at about 35pounds. It starts from 12pm and ends at 3pm.
64 locals recommend
Four Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace Budapest
5-6 Széchenyi István térSunday Brunch Buffet at Four Seasons is lovely. It is at about 35pounds. It starts from 12pm and ends at 3pm.
If you find yourself on the Buda Castle and would like to give local cuisine a try, Pest Buda is a lovely bistro serving local delicacies.
58 locals recommend
Budapest Bistro
3 Fortuna u.If you find yourself on the Buda Castle and would like to give local cuisine a try, Pest Buda is a lovely bistro serving local delicacies.
It is a lovely restaurant by the river downtown. Not far from our apartment.
14 locals recommend
Dunacorso Restaurant
3 Vigadó térIt is a lovely restaurant by the river downtown. Not far from our apartment.
Costes Restaurant
4 Ráday u.Costes Downtown
5 Vigyázó Ferenc u.Lovely cafe and restaurant, very close to the apartment. However, it might still be closed for covid 19.
97 locals recommend
Central Cafe and Restaurant 1887
9 Károlyi utcaLovely cafe and restaurant, very close to the apartment. However, it might still be closed for covid 19.
Gerlóczy Cafe & Brasserie
1 Gerlóczy u.Nobu Restaurant
7-8 Erzsébet térTOKIO Budapest
7-8 Széchenyi István térTom George Osteria
8 Október 6. u.Börze
23 Nádor u.Fausto's
5 Dohány u.Mazel Tov
47 Akácfa u.Dobrumba
5 Dob u.KHAN Food & Bar
3 Ipoly u.Sáo food&bar
10 Holló u.Entertainment & Activities
They should have pool party for new year. Would be fun to give it a try. Please check on their website for more information.
1248 locals recommend
Széchenyi Thermal Bath
9-11 Állatkerti krt.They should have pool party for new year. Would be fun to give it a try. Please check on their website for more information.
Rudas Baths
9 Döbrentei térMy person favourite bath in Hungary for its Art Nouveau interior. I would suggest walking to the Gellert, take the chance to cross the Szabasag (Green) Bridge on foot, only 8 mins away.
897 locals recommend
Gellért Thermal Bath
4 Kelenhegyi útMy person favourite bath in Hungary for its Art Nouveau interior. I would suggest walking to the Gellert, take the chance to cross the Szabasag (Green) Bridge on foot, only 8 mins away.
Sightseeing
Great view especially in the evening when the city is light up. You can get to the viewing point on foot from the apartment or you can go by car.
733 locals recommend
Citadella Folklór Étterem
1 Citadella stny.Great view especially in the evening when the city is light up. You can get to the viewing point on foot from the apartment or you can go by car.
Take a night cruise to see the city form the water or tram 2 from the apartment (Fovám Tér) to the Parliament. It is really scenic.
36 locals recommend
Danube Promenade
Take a night cruise to see the city form the water or tram 2 from the apartment (Fovám Tér) to the Parliament. It is really scenic.
Great view especially in the evening when the city is light up. You can get to the viewing point on foot from the apartment or you can go by car.
128 locals recommend
Castle Garden Bazaar
2-6 Ybl Miklós térGreat view especially in the evening when the city is light up. You can get to the viewing point on foot from the apartment or you can go by car.
The interior of the Basilica is less exciting as compared to Mátyás Church on castle district. But the neighbourhood is nice. You can take a walk along Nádor Utca or October 6 towards Liberty Square and then to the Parliament. Lots of nice cafe around too.
1262 locals recommend
St. Stephen's Basilica
1 Szent István térThe interior of the Basilica is less exciting as compared to Mátyás Church on castle district. But the neighbourhood is nice. You can take a walk along Nádor Utca or October 6 towards Liberty Square and then to the Parliament. Lots of nice cafe around too.
Dohány Street Synagogue
2 Dohány u.One of the largest in the world.
If time permits, make an appointment to visit the interior and learn about the building and history on a guided tour.
1905 locals recommend
Hungarian Parliament Building
1-3 Kossuth Lajos térIf time permits, make an appointment to visit the interior and learn about the building and history on a guided tour.
Essentials
I like having a massage in Budapest as it is relatively cheaper than many other places in Europe.
Royal Thai Massage Budapest
2-6 Lövőház u.I like having a massage in Budapest as it is relatively cheaper than many other places in Europe.
Designed by Gustave Eiffel. Great place to get groceries but not souvenirs which is located upstairs.
1242 locals recommend
Central Market Hall
1-3 Vámház krt.Designed by Gustave Eiffel. Great place to get groceries but not souvenirs which is located upstairs.
Very close to the apartment. They serve sourdough bread and one of the best bakery in Budapest.
NOR\MA északi stílusú pékség
11 Kecskeméti u.Very close to the apartment. They serve sourdough bread and one of the best bakery in Budapest.
Neighborhoods
Nice little district to meander around. Fisherman’s Bastion and Mátyás Church are incredibly beautiful. If possible, visit the interior of the Mátyás Church. The House of Houdini is recommended too.
493 locals recommend
Castle Hill
Nice little district to meander around. Fisherman’s Bastion and Mátyás Church are incredibly beautiful. If possible, visit the interior of the Mátyás Church. The House of Houdini is recommended too.