Guidebook for Budapest
Entertainment & Activities
There are no buildings on the island - it is a huge green park with promenades and benches, great for a date or a picnic.
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Mini-Zoo auf der Margareteninsel
MargitszigetThere are no buildings on the island - it is a huge green park with promenades and benches, great for a date or a picnic.
The Budapest Zoo and Botanical Garden (Fővárosi Állat- és Növénykert) is one of the eldest zoos of the world. It was opened in 1866 and draws over a million visitors each year.
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Zoo Budapest
6-12 Állatkerti krt.The Budapest Zoo and Botanical Garden (Fővárosi Állat- és Növénykert) is one of the eldest zoos of the world. It was opened in 1866 and draws over a million visitors each year.
There is perhaps no other cultural area where Hungarian art has made a bigger impact than in music. A number of Hungarian composers and musicians – among them Ferenc Liszt, Béla Bartók, Zoltán Kodály, György Ligeti and Zoltán Kocsis – have made their mark on the universal language of music, yet the country has no centre to provides a comprehensive overview of the treasures of their legacy in the global context of music history.
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Magyar Zene Háza
3 Olof Palme sétányThere is perhaps no other cultural area where Hungarian art has made a bigger impact than in music. A number of Hungarian composers and musicians – among them Ferenc Liszt, Béla Bartók, Zoltán Kodály, György Ligeti and Zoltán Kocsis – have made their mark on the universal language of music, yet the country has no centre to provides a comprehensive overview of the treasures of their legacy in the global context of music history.
Europe’s most contemporary ethnographic museum building has been awaiting visitors for about a year and a half with playful exhibitions. It offers something to each generation, promising an enjoyable experience. The museum's architectural design mirrors this approach—a delightful space where innovative solutions seamlessly integrate with technology. While guided tours may not provide a glimpse of the exhibitions themselves, it is definitely worth checking out a little more of this wonderful space.
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Museum für Ethnographie
35 Kossuth Lajos térEurope’s most contemporary ethnographic museum building has been awaiting visitors for about a year and a half with playful exhibitions. It offers something to each generation, promising an enjoyable experience. The museum's architectural design mirrors this approach—a delightful space where innovative solutions seamlessly integrate with technology. While guided tours may not provide a glimpse of the exhibitions themselves, it is definitely worth checking out a little more of this wonderful space.
Hungarian Art & Business (HAB): free entry
Matinée (coffee + cake): HUF 2,000
Walter Rózsi Villa ticket: HUF 1,900 (adult)
Museum of Ethnography ticket: HUF 1,500 (Zoom + Ceramics Space + MÉTA)
Léghajó KERT (main course + soft drink): ar. HUF 4,500 (lunch menu on weekdays, pizza on weekends)
or Digó (pizza + lemonade): approx. HUF 4,000 (pizza as of HUF 2,490)
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City Park
Hungarian Art & Business (HAB): free entry
Matinée (coffee + cake): HUF 2,000
Walter Rózsi Villa ticket: HUF 1,900 (adult)
Museum of Ethnography ticket: HUF 1,500 (Zoom + Ceramics Space + MÉTA)
Léghajó KERT (main course + soft drink): ar. HUF 4,500 (lunch menu on weekdays, pizza on weekends)
or Digó (pizza + lemonade): approx. HUF 4,000 (pizza as of HUF 2,490)
Renovated through 2018 and 2019, the stately Museum of Fine Arts occupies a prominent location along one side of Heroes' Square, where Classical antiquities and European Masters sit under one roof.
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Museum der Bildenden Künste
41 Dózsa György útRenovated through 2018 and 2019, the stately Museum of Fine Arts occupies a prominent location along one side of Heroes' Square, where Classical antiquities and European Masters sit under one roof.
Sightseeing
It is the largest building in Hungary and the second largest parliament building in Europe. The Parliament is home to the Holy Crown, the royal sceptre, and the globus cruciger of the first kings.
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Ungarisches Parlamentsgebäude
1-3 Kossuth Lajos tér It is the largest building in Hungary and the second largest parliament building in Europe. The Parliament is home to the Holy Crown, the royal sceptre, and the globus cruciger of the first kings.
The square was built for the millennial celebrations of 1896, to commmorate the first 1000 years of the Hungarian state.
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Heldenplatz
Hősök tereThe square was built for the millennial celebrations of 1896, to commmorate the first 1000 years of the Hungarian state.
Várkert Bazaar is a newly restored neo-Renaissance building complex on the side of the hill that goes from the Buda riverfront up to the Royal Palace.
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Várkert Bazár
Várkert Bazaar is a newly restored neo-Renaissance building complex on the side of the hill that goes from the Buda riverfront up to the Royal Palace.
The Castle was home to the kings of Hungary from the 13th century.
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Burgpalast
2 Szent György térThe Castle was home to the kings of Hungary from the 13th century.
Széchenyi Chain Bridge is the world-famous landmark of Budapest and Hungary. It was named after one of the major supporters and facilitators of its construction.
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Kettenbrücke
Széchenyi LánchídSzéchenyi Chain Bridge is the world-famous landmark of Budapest and Hungary. It was named after one of the major supporters and facilitators of its construction.
Fishermen's Bastion (Halászbástya) in the 1st District is one of the best known landmarks of Budapest. It is one of the most notable tourist attractions.
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Fischerbastei
Szentháromság térFishermen's Bastion (Halászbástya) in the 1st District is one of the best known landmarks of Budapest. It is one of the most notable tourist attractions.
The Nyugati Railway Station (Nyugati pályaudvar; lit. transl: Western terminal), one of the eldest terminals of Budapest. Designed by the Gustave Eiffel Company, was opened in 1877.
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Nyugati Pályaudvar
The Nyugati Railway Station (Nyugati pályaudvar; lit. transl: Western terminal), one of the eldest terminals of Budapest. Designed by the Gustave Eiffel Company, was opened in 1877.
The Church of Our Lady, better known as Matthias Church (Mátyás-templom) looks back on an exceptionally long history and is the second best known church of Budapest.
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Matthiaskirche
2 Szentháromság térThe Church of Our Lady, better known as Matthias Church (Mátyás-templom) looks back on an exceptionally long history and is the second best known church of Budapest.
St. Stephen's Basilica (Szent István-bazilika) is the largest church of Budapest. The building was finished in Neo-classicist style in 1905, following 54 years of planning.
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Stephansdom
1 Szent István térSt. Stephen's Basilica (Szent István-bazilika) is the largest church of Budapest. The building was finished in Neo-classicist style in 1905, following 54 years of planning.
Beginning with 15 March 2022, at the completely restored Opera House guided tours are available again for fans of architecture and culture. Get to know how this citadel of opera and ballet has been reborn, how the beautiful interior has regained its former glory, and what innovations have been installed to enable the staging of spectacular productions.
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Ungarische Staatsoper
22 Andrássy útBeginning with 15 March 2022, at the completely restored Opera House guided tours are available again for fans of architecture and culture. Get to know how this citadel of opera and ballet has been reborn, how the beautiful interior has regained its former glory, and what innovations have been installed to enable the staging of spectacular productions.
Controversial and divisive, the MOL Campus, Budapest’s first skyscraper, has introduced a new colour and style to the city at the end of 2022. This architectural addition has reshaped the city's skyline while pushing the boundaries in terms of technical innovation. In April, its lookout point also opened, allowing visitors to take in panoramic views from a height of 120 meters. Anticipate unconventional yet breathtaking vistas, which are worth a visit whether you find the building itself captivating or polarizing. While the visitor's centre can be entered free of charge, a ticket is required to access the SkyDeck terrace. This app can help you discover more about the city's attractions.
MOL Campus
28 Dombóvári útControversial and divisive, the MOL Campus, Budapest’s first skyscraper, has introduced a new colour and style to the city at the end of 2022. This architectural addition has reshaped the city's skyline while pushing the boundaries in terms of technical innovation. In April, its lookout point also opened, allowing visitors to take in panoramic views from a height of 120 meters. Anticipate unconventional yet breathtaking vistas, which are worth a visit whether you find the building itself captivating or polarizing. While the visitor's centre can be entered free of charge, a ticket is required to access the SkyDeck terrace. This app can help you discover more about the city's attractions.
Connecting the Danube bank with Castle Hill, the Funicular (Sikló) was first put into service in 1870. Back then, it carried clerks and public officials up to do a day’s work in Buda Castle. Destroyed during the war, it wasn’t restored until 1986, when it was given a vintage appearance and soon admitted to the list of UNESCO World Heritage sites as a distinctive element of the Danube embankment.
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Budapest Castle Hill Funicular station
Clark Ádám térConnecting the Danube bank with Castle Hill, the Funicular (Sikló) was first put into service in 1870. Back then, it carried clerks and public officials up to do a day’s work in Buda Castle. Destroyed during the war, it wasn’t restored until 1986, when it was given a vintage appearance and soon admitted to the list of UNESCO World Heritage sites as a distinctive element of the Danube embankment.
This fortress atop Gellért Hill is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and an emblematic symbol of Budapest. Even though it was originally built by the Habsburgs after the Revolution of 1848 as a fortification to discourage uppity Hungarians, today we rather think of Citadella as a symbol of freedom.
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Zitadelle
1 Citadella stny.This fortress atop Gellért Hill is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and an emblematic symbol of Budapest. Even though it was originally built by the Habsburgs after the Revolution of 1848 as a fortification to discourage uppity Hungarians, today we rather think of Citadella as a symbol of freedom.
The Big Wheel of Budapest is a huge Ferris wheel with a permanent, year-round home on Erzsébet tér. A total of 42 six-person cabins reach a height of 65 metres, providing panoramic views.
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Budapest Eye
1051 Erzsébet térThe Big Wheel of Budapest is a huge Ferris wheel with a permanent, year-round home on Erzsébet tér. A total of 42 six-person cabins reach a height of 65 metres, providing panoramic views.
Andrássy út is Budapest’s own Champs-Élysées, a showcase boulevard of significant institutions, embassies, high-end boutiques and villas.
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Andrássy út
Andrássy útAndrássy út is Budapest’s own Champs-Élysées, a showcase boulevard of significant institutions, embassies, high-end boutiques and villas.
Everything Else
Széchenyi Thermal Bath is one of the largest spa complexes in Europe. Its outdoor pool with the steam rising from its surface on winter nights.
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Széchenyi-Heilbad
9-11 Állatkerti krt.Széchenyi Thermal Bath is one of the largest spa complexes in Europe. Its outdoor pool with the steam rising from its surface on winter nights.
The best-known of Budapest’s many spas, the Gellért Baths are housed in a magnificent Art Nouveau building between Gellért Hill and Liberty Bridge. Designed before World War I, the spa and adjoining hotel of the same name were not unveiled until 1918, anticipating the so-called Silver Age when Budapest was part of the Grand Tour. It was here that the world’s first wave pool was opened, in 1927, still a major feature of the baths today.
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Gellértbad
4 Kelenhegyi útThe best-known of Budapest’s many spas, the Gellért Baths are housed in a magnificent Art Nouveau building between Gellért Hill and Liberty Bridge. Designed before World War I, the spa and adjoining hotel of the same name were not unveiled until 1918, anticipating the so-called Silver Age when Budapest was part of the Grand Tour. It was here that the world’s first wave pool was opened, in 1927, still a major feature of the baths today.
Rudas Bath or Rudas fürdő is a thermal bath in Budapest, Hungary which is claimed to have medicinal properties.
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Rudas Baths
9 Döbrentei térRudas Bath or Rudas fürdő is a thermal bath in Budapest, Hungary which is claimed to have medicinal properties.
Drinks & Nightlife
The legendary Szimpla Kert is the most complex and best-known ruin pub in Budapest.
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Szimpla Kert
14 Kazinczy u.The legendary Szimpla Kert is the most complex and best-known ruin pub in Budapest.
Food Scene
Dining at Szaletly is a pleasure for many reasons. For one, it is close to the City Park, so it comes with a suburban feel and pretty walking routes for before (or after) your meal. Also, it gives you a taste of the former glory days of the neighbourhood (see old photos here). But most importantly, the restaurant boasts brilliant gastronomy. The dishes are mostly traditional but sometimes get jazzed up with a fusion.
Szaletly
Dining at Szaletly is a pleasure for many reasons. For one, it is close to the City Park, so it comes with a suburban feel and pretty walking routes for before (or after) your meal. Also, it gives you a taste of the former glory days of the neighbourhood (see old photos here). But most importantly, the restaurant boasts brilliant gastronomy. The dishes are mostly traditional but sometimes get jazzed up with a fusion.
21 Magyar Vendéglő is one of our favourite gastro spots in the Castle District for Hungarian classics. The area is teeming with tourists, yet this part of the Castle seems less busy. The restaurant has been at the forefront for 13 years now, welcoming guests intrigued by the Hungarian-styled kitchen and spices (an abundance of garlic, onion, and paprika). Many people come for their goulash, farm chicken soup, Hortobágyi chicken pancake, and chicken paprikash, as these are regular items on the menu.
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21 - Magyar Vendéglő
21 Fortuna u.21 Magyar Vendéglő is one of our favourite gastro spots in the Castle District for Hungarian classics. The area is teeming with tourists, yet this part of the Castle seems less busy. The restaurant has been at the forefront for 13 years now, welcoming guests intrigued by the Hungarian-styled kitchen and spices (an abundance of garlic, onion, and paprika). Many people come for their goulash, farm chicken soup, Hortobágyi chicken pancake, and chicken paprikash, as these are regular items on the menu.
Stand 25 is our go-to place when a friend or relative visits us from abroad. It is partly because the bistro is nestled in a lovely neighbourhood, at the foot of the Buda Castle, near the Tunnel. But more importantly, it is a much-appreciated bastion of Hungarian cuisine.
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Stand25 Bisztró
10 Attila útStand 25 is our go-to place when a friend or relative visits us from abroad. It is partly because the bistro is nestled in a lovely neighbourhood, at the foot of the Buda Castle, near the Tunnel. But more importantly, it is a much-appreciated bastion of Hungarian cuisine.
With a 20-year history, Menza’s continuous full houses prove its perpetuity. Thank goodness! It is one of the most reliable restaurants in town, with unwavering quality and many classics that have been on the menu since its existence.
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Menza Restaurant
2 Liszt Ferenc térWith a 20-year history, Menza’s continuous full houses prove its perpetuity. Thank goodness! It is one of the most reliable restaurants in town, with unwavering quality and many classics that have been on the menu since its existence.
Gettó Gulyás is a gem in the Jewish Quarter. We love their retro photos and how they can spice up a plain Tuesday lunch with a photo of a last-century dough stretching. Their other trademark is that they’re called a “stewery”, and yes, that sums them up.
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Gettó Gulyás
18 Wesselényi u.Gettó Gulyás is a gem in the Jewish Quarter. We love their retro photos and how they can spice up a plain Tuesday lunch with a photo of a last-century dough stretching. Their other trademark is that they’re called a “stewery”, and yes, that sums them up.
In vibrant Újlipótváros (13th district), VakVarjú is a cosy restaurant with a diverse menu but a focus on Hungarian cuisine.
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VakVarjú
6 Bessenyei u.In vibrant Újlipótváros (13th district), VakVarjú is a cosy restaurant with a diverse menu but a focus on Hungarian cuisine.
Essentials
The biggest market hall of the city, the Központi Vásárcsarnok,stands right next to Pest-end of Szabadság híd.
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Central Market Hall
1-3 Vámház krt.The biggest market hall of the city, the Központi Vásárcsarnok,stands right next to Pest-end of Szabadság híd.
Shopping
WestEnd City Center is the busiest and most popular mall in downtown Budapest. It has more than 400 shops on 3 floors. The underground level alone has 2500m2 and 40 restaurants and cafés.
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Westend Shopping Center
1-3 Váci útWestEnd City Center is the busiest and most popular mall in downtown Budapest. It has more than 400 shops on 3 floors. The underground level alone has 2500m2 and 40 restaurants and cafés.