Guidebook for Budapest
Food Scene
This is an excellent little restaurant just around the corner from the flat. The food is great, service is extra friendly and the price is right.
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Belvárosi Lugas Vendéglő
15 Bajcsy-Zsilinszky útThis is an excellent little restaurant just around the corner from the flat. The food is great, service is extra friendly and the price is right.
This is a trendy Hungarian restaurant just 5 minutes from the flat. The menu and service are excellent, please ask us for specials.
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Frappáns
15 Király u.This is a trendy Hungarian restaurant just 5 minutes from the flat. The menu and service are excellent, please ask us for specials.
This is an excellent 'mom and pop' type restaurant. The menu is extensive and there is something for everyone, we highly recommend their goulash.
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Kék Rózsa Étterem
9 Wesselényi u.This is an excellent 'mom and pop' type restaurant. The menu is extensive and there is something for everyone, we highly recommend their goulash.
A beautiful and cozy restaurant about a 5 minute walk from the flat. Enjoy fine Hungarian food among a nice setting, their goulash is great and don't forget to try the pálinka selection.
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Ferencz József Étterem És Söröző
12 Nagymező u.A beautiful and cozy restaurant about a 5 minute walk from the flat. Enjoy fine Hungarian food among a nice setting, their goulash is great and don't forget to try the pálinka selection.
A very nice family run café which features excellent pastries and coffees. Stop in on the way for a walk by the Danube or the parliament.
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Sport Cukrászda (Cattani Kft.)
5 Bank u.A very nice family run café which features excellent pastries and coffees. Stop in on the way for a walk by the Danube or the parliament.
This is a great restaurant, not too out of the way. The have their own micro brewed beer and their salmon steak is delicious. Chech it out and don't forget to try the Becherovka.
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Ferdinánd Monarchia Cseh Sörház
76 Szív u.This is a great restaurant, not too out of the way. The have their own micro brewed beer and their salmon steak is delicious. Chech it out and don't forget to try the Becherovka.
A modern café located in the heart of district 5 just steps from parliament and the Danube. Sit, relax and enjoy a cappuccino or espresso and surf the net, most cafés and restaurants have free wifi.
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Espresso Embassy
15 Arany János u.A modern café located in the heart of district 5 just steps from parliament and the Danube. Sit, relax and enjoy a cappuccino or espresso and surf the net, most cafés and restaurants have free wifi.
Enjoy a morning coffee or a quick bite at this small salad bar. The food is terrific and service is very friendly.
Basil Ica Salad and Pancake Bar
2 Révay közEnjoy a morning coffee or a quick bite at this small salad bar. The food is terrific and service is very friendly.
For those of you who are craving a good old fashioned hamburger try this place. Their burgers are second to none and their French fries and onion rings are superior. Located not far from Blaha Lujza
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Beer and Burger
32 Wesselényi u.For those of you who are craving a good old fashioned hamburger try this place. Their burgers are second to none and their French fries and onion rings are superior. Located not far from Blaha Lujza
If you're in the mood for some fast food check out one of the many Turkish kebab places near the Oktogon. Choose chicken or beef both are delicious, filling and great when you're on the go.
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Istanbul török étterem
23 Teréz krt.If you're in the mood for some fast food check out one of the many Turkish kebab places near the Oktogon. Choose chicken or beef both are delicious, filling and great when you're on the go.
Want to enjoy the finest dining in central and Eastern Europe? Then Gundel is for you. A beautiful art deco restaurant which has been around for over 100 years they feature live Gypsy music.
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Gundel
Want to enjoy the finest dining in central and Eastern Europe? Then Gundel is for you. A beautiful art deco restaurant which has been around for over 100 years they feature live Gypsy music.
If you're not in the mood for the pricey Gundel then visit her little sister the Bagolyvár or Owls castle. Excellent food and service, a nice way to wrap up an evening after a visit to the Széchényi.
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Bagolyvár Étterem
4 Gundel Károly útIf you're not in the mood for the pricey Gundel then visit her little sister the Bagolyvár or Owls castle. Excellent food and service, a nice way to wrap up an evening after a visit to the Széchényi.
If you enjoy beer then Pater Marcus is the place for you. Over 100 beers to choose from and an excellent menu to boot. Enjoy their patio or grab a table in their wine cellar, the atmosphere is superb
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Pater Marcus Belga Apátsági Söröző és Étterem
1 Apor Péter u.If you enjoy beer then Pater Marcus is the place for you. Over 100 beers to choose from and an excellent menu to boot. Enjoy their patio or grab a table in their wine cellar, the atmosphere is superb
Opened in 1827 this is the oldest café in Budapest. Located in the castle district close to Mátyás cathedral. It is small and cozy, you can enjoy a specialty coffee and some excellent pastries.
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Ruszwurm Confectionery
7 Szentháromság utcaOpened in 1827 this is the oldest café in Budapest. Located in the castle district close to Mátyás cathedral. It is small and cozy, you can enjoy a specialty coffee and some excellent pastries.
Enjoy a pot of Hungary's famous fisherman's stew. This restaurant is located right on the Danube with a spectacular view of the hills of Buda. The sunset from here is nothing more than spectacular.
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Szegedi Halászcsárda
Enjoy a pot of Hungary's famous fisherman's stew. This restaurant is located right on the Danube with a spectacular view of the hills of Buda. The sunset from here is nothing more than spectacular.
If you're in the mood for some Italian dining the Platán is the place. Located close to the city park they have an excellent choice of pizza.
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Platán Étterem
10 Fő u.If you're in the mood for some Italian dining the Platán is the place. Located close to the city park they have an excellent choice of pizza.
If you want to go a bit off the beaten path then the Pozsonyi restaurant is the place to go. Enjoy their hearty goulash of some bone marrow with toast and garlic among other delicacies.
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Pozsonyi Kisvendéglő
38 Radnóti Miklós u.If you want to go a bit off the beaten path then the Pozsonyi restaurant is the place to go. Enjoy their hearty goulash of some bone marrow with toast and garlic among other delicacies.
In the mood for Thai or Japanese food? One of the best sushi place in town is Imázs. They have an excellent selection and reasonably priced. One caution, they tack on a 12% service/tip charge.
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Imázs thai, japán és sushi étterem
16 Hajós u.In the mood for Thai or Japanese food? One of the best sushi place in town is Imázs. They have an excellent selection and reasonably priced. One caution, they tack on a 12% service/tip charge.
Come in to Keksz for a coffee or enjoy one of their all day breakfasts. Keksz has daily lunch specials on top of their regular menu.
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Keksz
4 Madách Imre térCome in to Keksz for a coffee or enjoy one of their all day breakfasts. Keksz has daily lunch specials on top of their regular menu.
If you enjoy authentic Thai food then Parázs is the place for you, they also have a location on Király sreet and deliver right to your door.
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Parázs Presszó Thai etterem
8 Jókai u.If you enjoy authentic Thai food then Parázs is the place for you, they also have a location on Király sreet and deliver right to your door.
Located in district 5 not far from parliament this little out of the way bistro has a traditional Hungarian menu. The setting is modern and lively, a nice place for lunch or dinner.
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Kispiac Bisztro
13 Hold u.Located in district 5 not far from parliament this little out of the way bistro has a traditional Hungarian menu. The setting is modern and lively, a nice place for lunch or dinner.
Check out this off the beaten path café. With a laid back atmosphere and antique furnishings this café is perfect to relax and catch up on some emails. They also have a great selection of scotch.
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Nappali Kávéház
3 Vasvári Pál u.Check out this off the beaten path café. With a laid back atmosphere and antique furnishings this café is perfect to relax and catch up on some emails. They also have a great selection of scotch.
Enjoy an espresso and a delicious pastry in one the best cafés in Pest. First opened in 1858 and frequented by the likes of Ferenc Liszt this café will certainly leave a good impression.
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Café Gerbeaud
7-8 Vörösmarty térEnjoy an espresso and a delicious pastry in one the best cafés in Pest. First opened in 1858 and frequented by the likes of Ferenc Liszt this café will certainly leave a good impression.
This wonderful restaurant is located in an old wine cellar. Enjoy some traditional Hungarian cuisine and listen to some Gypsy music. If you roll 3 sixes on their dice your meal is on the house.
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Kaltenberg Sörház & Étterem
30 Kinizsi u.This wonderful restaurant is located in an old wine cellar. Enjoy some traditional Hungarian cuisine and listen to some Gypsy music. If you roll 3 sixes on their dice your meal is on the house.
If you want a truly unique experience then we definitely recommend the Kéhli. Authentic food and Gypsy music the atmosphere is second to none. The 105 bus will practically drop you off nearby.
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Kéhli Vendéglő
22 Mókus u.If you want a truly unique experience then we definitely recommend the Kéhli. Authentic food and Gypsy music the atmosphere is second to none. The 105 bus will practically drop you off nearby.
Shopping
This is a fantastic little antique shop just steps away from the opera. They offer paintings, ceramics, jewellery, icons and much more. the owner is very friendly and the prices are down to earth.
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Fordova Antikvitas
This is a fantastic little antique shop just steps away from the opera. They offer paintings, ceramics, jewellery, icons and much more. the owner is very friendly and the prices are down to earth.
If you love malls and shopping then the West End is for you. It is the largest mall in Hungary and you can find everything there from H and M to Ralph Lauren. Enjoy a movie or just walk around.
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Westend Shopping Center
1-3 Váci útIf you love malls and shopping then the West End is for you. It is the largest mall in Hungary and you can find everything there from H and M to Ralph Lauren. Enjoy a movie or just walk around.
Have breakfast or lunch at one of the largest indoor markets in the world. If you're looking for fruits, vegetables, fish or meat you've come to the right place. Enjoy a lángos in between shopping.
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Mercado Central de Budapest
1-3 Vámház krt.Have breakfast or lunch at one of the largest indoor markets in the world. If you're looking for fruits, vegetables, fish or meat you've come to the right place. Enjoy a lángos in between shopping.
If you are looking for electronics, cell phones, laptops, tablets, then Media Markt is the store for you. Check out the deals on digital cameras and other accessories.
MediaMarkt WestEnd
3 Váci útIf you are looking for electronics, cell phones, laptops, tablets, then Media Markt is the store for you. Check out the deals on digital cameras and other accessories.
If you need some dry cleaning or don't have time to do the laundry just drop it off at Topclean. They have 2 hour service and will have your shirts and clothes clean and pressed.
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Arany János utca
If you need some dry cleaning or don't have time to do the laundry just drop it off at Topclean. They have 2 hour service and will have your shirts and clothes clean and pressed.
Entertainment & Activities
Budapest is known as the city of spas, take a visit to this incredible spa and relax. The Széchényi is the largest medicinal spa in Europe, it has 3 large outdoor pools and numerous saunas inside.
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Széchenyi Thermal Bath
9-11 Állatkerti krt.Budapest is known as the city of spas, take a visit to this incredible spa and relax. The Széchényi is the largest medicinal spa in Europe, it has 3 large outdoor pools and numerous saunas inside.
If you don't like the weekend crowds at the Széchényi then come and relax at the Lukács thermal baths. Located in Buda right next to Elvis Presley square, enjoy a relaxing swim and sauna.
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Lukacs Baths
25-29 Frankel Leó útIf you don't like the weekend crowds at the Széchényi then come and relax at the Lukács thermal baths. Located in Buda right next to Elvis Presley square, enjoy a relaxing swim and sauna.
Take the family and kids to one of the most famous zoos in Europe. This can be an all day affair, get there around lunch time and you can feed apples to the elephants.
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Zoológico y Jardín Botánico de Budapest
6-12 Állatkerti krt.Take the family and kids to one of the most famous zoos in Europe. This can be an all day affair, get there around lunch time and you can feed apples to the elephants.
Sightseeing
Take a tour of one of the largest synagogues in the world and see a part of history. There is a museum and a memorial garden which was created with the support of Tony Curtis.
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Dohány Street Synagogue
2 Dohány u.Take a tour of one of the largest synagogues in the world and see a part of history. There is a museum and a memorial garden which was created with the support of Tony Curtis.
If you like to jog or just walk around and enjoy some green space then Margit Island is for you. A spacious wooded park located in the middle of the Danube with lots of sights and a few cafés.
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Mini Zoo de la Isla Margaret
MargitszigetIf you like to jog or just walk around and enjoy some green space then Margit Island is for you. A spacious wooded park located in the middle of the Danube with lots of sights and a few cafés.
You're not a true fan of Elvis if you don't visit Elvis Presley square. More like a small park located on the Buda side of Margit Bridge and close to numerous cafés and restaurants.
Elvis Presley tér
You're not a true fan of Elvis if you don't visit Elvis Presley square. More like a small park located on the Buda side of Margit Bridge and close to numerous cafés and restaurants.
Don't forget to take a tour of St. Stephen's basilica. If you're in the mood they have organ concerts weekly. The small chapel at the back has the mummified right hand of St. Stephen in a reliquary.
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Szent István Bazilika
Don't forget to take a tour of St. Stephen's basilica. If you're in the mood they have organ concerts weekly. The small chapel at the back has the mummified right hand of St. Stephen in a reliquary.
Take a stroll across one of the most historic bridges in Europe. Opened in 1849, designed by William Tierney Clark, it united the cities of Buda and Pest, the rest is history.
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Puente de las Cadenas
Széchenyi LánchídTake a stroll across one of the most historic bridges in Europe. Opened in 1849, designed by William Tierney Clark, it united the cities of Buda and Pest, the rest is history.
Visit the northern most holy Muslim shrine, the tomb of Gül Baba or Father Rose. A poet who lived and died in Buda, the neighbourhood Rozsadomb is named after him. It is now a national monument.
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Gül Baba y el Jardín de Rosas
14 Mecset u.Visit the northern most holy Muslim shrine, the tomb of Gül Baba or Father Rose. A poet who lived and died in Buda, the neighbourhood Rozsadomb is named after him. It is now a national monument.
Get a birds eye view of the city from this spot. Take a tour of the citadella, see some of the weapons used during the siege of Budapest. At the southern foot of Gellért you'll find the cave church.
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Colina Gellért
Get a birds eye view of the city from this spot. Take a tour of the citadella, see some of the weapons used during the siege of Budapest. At the southern foot of Gellért you'll find the cave church.
Arts & Culture
Take in a ballet or opera at one of the most beautiful opera houses in the word. Opened in 1884 it has hosted performances by Liszt, Mahler and Otto Klemperer, yes, Col. Klink's father.
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Opera M station
Take in a ballet or opera at one of the most beautiful opera houses in the word. Opened in 1884 it has hosted performances by Liszt, Mahler and Otto Klemperer, yes, Col. Klink's father.
Drinks & Nightlife
Enjoy some live jazz, blues and soul by local bands and hang out with some expats from all over the world.
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Old Man's Cafe
13 Akácfa utcaEnjoy some live jazz, blues and soul by local bands and hang out with some expats from all over the world.
Enjoy a pint of Guiness or some fish and chips at this traditional Scottish pub. Take in a football or cricket match on one of their TV's or just enjoy the ambience.
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Caledonia Skót Pub & Ajándék Üzlet
9 Mozsár u.Enjoy a pint of Guiness or some fish and chips at this traditional Scottish pub. Take in a football or cricket match on one of their TV's or just enjoy the ambience.
If you want to chill and enjoy some good Tokaj wine then this is the place for you. Have some snacks with your wine or spritzer, sometimes the kitchen has delicious stews or goulash on the menu.
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Tokaji Wine Tavern
32 Falk Miksa u.If you want to chill and enjoy some good Tokaj wine then this is the place for you. Have some snacks with your wine or spritzer, sometimes the kitchen has delicious stews or goulash on the menu.
Enjoy a cold beer and some pub food at this cozy underground pub. Located close to Jászai Mari square on the famous Falk Miksa street.
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Tóth kocsma
17 Falk Miksa u.Enjoy a cold beer and some pub food at this cozy underground pub. Located close to Jászai Mari square on the famous Falk Miksa street.
Ever been to a ruin pub? The Szimpla opened up n 2002 and has been popular with tourists, students and locals ever since. Enjoy some beer and pálinka with some friends, the Szimpla is open until 4am
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Kazinczy u. 14
14 Kazinczy utcaEver been to a ruin pub? The Szimpla opened up n 2002 and has been popular with tourists, students and locals ever since. Enjoy some beer and pálinka with some friends, the Szimpla is open until 4am
Essentials
If you need some quick groceries this convenient store is truly convenient. It is open 24 hours and has everything from fruits and vegetables to canned goods, wine beer, snacks and sandwiches.
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Bajcsy-Zsilinszky út
If you need some quick groceries this convenient store is truly convenient. It is open 24 hours and has everything from fruits and vegetables to canned goods, wine beer, snacks and sandwiches.