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Börze is determined, high-quality, and beautiful interior with an atmosphere similar to old coffeehouses.
33 locals recommend
Börze
23 Nádor u.Börze is determined, high-quality, and beautiful interior with an atmosphere similar to old coffeehouses.
A place like your grandmother would have invited you to lunch, but also a fresh and stylish downtown restaurant with unique vintage dishes and family photos 60 years ago. Real, authentic, homely Hungarian dishes: beef, lamb, chicken, pork stew, sweet cottage cheese dumpling, goulash.
151 locals recommend
Gettó Gulyás
18 Wesselényi u.A place like your grandmother would have invited you to lunch, but also a fresh and stylish downtown restaurant with unique vintage dishes and family photos 60 years ago. Real, authentic, homely Hungarian dishes: beef, lamb, chicken, pork stew, sweet cottage cheese dumpling, goulash.
Here you can taste Hungarian dishes while receiving international hospitality. A place where really respect of the guest. The owner, Tibor Rosenstein, prefers homely flavours, and his credo is that restaurants are not only places for feasting, but also for recharging the soul and the spirit. In addition to the better-known dishes of Hungarian cuisine, the menu includes specialities, such as a heavenly cholent and other Jewish delicacies. You can choose anything from the menu, you won't be disappointed.
106 locals recommend
Rosenstein Vendéglő
3 Mosonyi u.Here you can taste Hungarian dishes while receiving international hospitality. A place where really respect of the guest. The owner, Tibor Rosenstein, prefers homely flavours, and his credo is that restaurants are not only places for feasting, but also for recharging the soul and the spirit. In addition to the better-known dishes of Hungarian cuisine, the menu includes specialities, such as a heavenly cholent and other Jewish delicacies. You can choose anything from the menu, you won't be disappointed.
Hidden gem at the Andrássy Avenue, beautiful interior, amazing atmosphere in the terrace.
12 locals recommend
MagNet Közösségi Ház
98 Andrássy útHidden gem at the Andrássy Avenue, beautiful interior, amazing atmosphere in the terrace.
Favourite spas
You mustn't miss the Széchenyi Thermal Bath. Built in 1913 over hot springs, they have an extravagant neo-Baroque style, complete with indoor and outdoor pools, spectacular statuary, soaring cupolas, and long, curving colonnades, rather like a Pompeian extravaganza. The baths are filled with people of every social description, tightly packed: children swept around at the center in a "whirling corridor"; water-borne chess players, aquatic gentleman loafers, groups of gossiping ladies. I love the evening hours because when I sit in the hot water and I can see the moon and stars through the steam curtain - mysterious experience!
1248 locals recommend
Széchenyi Thermal Bath
9-11 Állatkerti krt.You mustn't miss the Széchenyi Thermal Bath. Built in 1913 over hot springs, they have an extravagant neo-Baroque style, complete with indoor and outdoor pools, spectacular statuary, soaring cupolas, and long, curving colonnades, rather like a Pompeian extravaganza. The baths are filled with people of every social description, tightly packed: children swept around at the center in a "whirling corridor"; water-borne chess players, aquatic gentleman loafers, groups of gossiping ladies. I love the evening hours because when I sit in the hot water and I can see the moon and stars through the steam curtain - mysterious experience!
Budapest has at least fifteen large thermal spas, open to the public and evocatively designed in various period styles. Two Turkish baths that survive are particularly enchanting: one of my favorite the Rudas Medicinal Baths. I recommend the Night Bathing every Friday and Saturday night between 22:00 till 4:00. This is an unforgettable experiance, if you try the hot water pools in the Turkish part or the pool on top of the bath, where is an amazing view of the city.
540 locals recommend
Rudas Baths
9 Döbrentei térBudapest has at least fifteen large thermal spas, open to the public and evocatively designed in various period styles. Two Turkish baths that survive are particularly enchanting: one of my favorite the Rudas Medicinal Baths. I recommend the Night Bathing every Friday and Saturday night between 22:00 till 4:00. This is an unforgettable experiance, if you try the hot water pools in the Turkish part or the pool on top of the bath, where is an amazing view of the city.
Authentic entertainment
The story started around 2001, so the story goes, with a bunch of young men looking for cheap places to drink. From their thirst and shallow pockets, some of the most lively and stylish places to drink in Budapest were born -- the so-called ruin bars. Derelict buildings and unused outdoor spaces have been transformed into friendly, pleasingly chaotic bars.
Szimpla Kert was the first ruin bar and remains iconic, it moved around before settling into its home in the Jewish Quarter of Budapest's 7th district in 2004. It hosts a regular farmers' market and flea market, while live music and film screenings are also a regular feature.
1582 locals recommend
Szimpla Kert
14 Kazinczy u.The story started around 2001, so the story goes, with a bunch of young men looking for cheap places to drink. From their thirst and shallow pockets, some of the most lively and stylish places to drink in Budapest were born -- the so-called ruin bars. Derelict buildings and unused outdoor spaces have been transformed into friendly, pleasingly chaotic bars.
Szimpla Kert was the first ruin bar and remains iconic, it moved around before settling into its home in the Jewish Quarter of Budapest's 7th district in 2004. It hosts a regular farmers' market and flea market, while live music and film screenings are also a regular feature.
Must-see attractions
Also known as the Royal Palace, Buda Castle sits atop Castle Hill on the Buda side of the city. The site of lavish ceremonies during the Austro-Hungarian Empire, it is now home to the Budapest History Museum, the Hungarian National Gallery, and the National Széchényi Library.
812 locals recommend
Buda Castle
2 Szent György térAlso known as the Royal Palace, Buda Castle sits atop Castle Hill on the Buda side of the city. The site of lavish ceremonies during the Austro-Hungarian Empire, it is now home to the Budapest History Museum, the Hungarian National Gallery, and the National Széchényi Library.
Over 700 years old, Mátyás-templom was the site of the coronation of Franz Joseph I of Austria and his wife Elizabeth, which marked the establishment of the Austro-Hungarian Empire in 1867. Its roof is tiled in ceramics from the renowned Zsolnay factory of Hungary.
421 locals recommend
Matthias Church
2 Szentháromság térOver 700 years old, Mátyás-templom was the site of the coronation of Franz Joseph I of Austria and his wife Elizabeth, which marked the establishment of the Austro-Hungarian Empire in 1867. Its roof is tiled in ceramics from the renowned Zsolnay factory of Hungary.
One of several landmarks that were built in the late 1800s to celebrate the 1000-year anniversary of the founding of Hungary, the Fisherman's Bastion is made up of 7 towers, representing the 7 Magyar tribes that founded the nation. Sitting atop Castle Hill, the Bastion provides some of the most spectacular views of the Danube and city.
666 locals recommend
Fishermen's Bastion
Szentháromság térOne of several landmarks that were built in the late 1800s to celebrate the 1000-year anniversary of the founding of Hungary, the Fisherman's Bastion is made up of 7 towers, representing the 7 Magyar tribes that founded the nation. Sitting atop Castle Hill, the Bastion provides some of the most spectacular views of the Danube and city.
- The House of the Nation, or Hungarian Parliament building, is the third largest parliament building in the world. Finished in 1902 after nearly 20 years of construction, it was built almost exclusively with Hungarian materials and contains 691 rooms. It also houses the Hungarian Crown Jewels
1905 locals recommend
Hungarian Parliament Building
1-3 Kossuth Lajos tér- The House of the Nation, or Hungarian Parliament building, is the third largest parliament building in the world. Finished in 1902 after nearly 20 years of construction, it was built almost exclusively with Hungarian materials and contains 691 rooms. It also houses the Hungarian Crown Jewels
- Hike up Gellert Hill to the Citadel, a former stronghold that was built after the Revolution of 1848/49. Paved paths and steps thread up to the top where the Hungarian Statue of Liberty, the 45-foot-high statue of a woman holding a palm leaf, commemorates the country's liberation from Fascist rule. The path is steep but if you want an aerobic workout, it's a very brisk 20-minute walk to the summit. On the way are benches, including one set in an alcove that's a retreat for lovers. The views from the top are some of the city's best - you'll see all bridges that span the Danube, as well as the Basilica, Margaret Island, Kopaszi Dyke and St. Matthias Church.
733 locals recommend
Citadella Folklór Étterem
1 Citadella stny.- Hike up Gellert Hill to the Citadel, a former stronghold that was built after the Revolution of 1848/49. Paved paths and steps thread up to the top where the Hungarian Statue of Liberty, the 45-foot-high statue of a woman holding a palm leaf, commemorates the country's liberation from Fascist rule. The path is steep but if you want an aerobic workout, it's a very brisk 20-minute walk to the summit. On the way are benches, including one set in an alcove that's a retreat for lovers. The views from the top are some of the city's best - you'll see all bridges that span the Danube, as well as the Basilica, Margaret Island, Kopaszi Dyke and St. Matthias Church.
The Dohány Synagogue is the largest synagogue in Europe and second largest synagogue in the world. Constructed in the 1850s, it's style has influenced that of later synagogues, most notably New York City's Central Synagogue
1302 locals recommend
Dohány Street Synagogue
2 Dohány u.The Dohány Synagogue is the largest synagogue in Europe and second largest synagogue in the world. Constructed in the 1850s, it's style has influenced that of later synagogues, most notably New York City's Central Synagogue
The largest church in Budapest, St. Stephen's Basilica was built over the course of 50 years in the 1800s. Originally the design of architect József Hild, it's construction was mostly overseen by the renowned Miklós Ybl.
1262 locals recommend
St. Stephen's Basilica (Szent Istvan Bazilika)
1 Szent István térThe largest church in Budapest, St. Stephen's Basilica was built over the course of 50 years in the 1800s. Originally the design of architect József Hild, it's construction was mostly overseen by the renowned Miklós Ybl.
Its beautiful architecture and interiors weret the lif’s work of the great Hungarian architect, Ybl Miklós.
949 locals recommend
Hungarian State Opera
22 Andrássy útIts beautiful architecture and interiors weret the lif’s work of the great Hungarian architect, Ybl Miklós.
Located at the end of the famous Andrássy Avenue, Heroes Square is a Unesco World Heritage site. Home to the Museum of Fine Arts and the Műcsarnok, its most prominent feature is the Millenium Memorial, built in 1900 to commemorate the 1000-year anniversary of the arrival of the Magyar tribes to the region that is now Hungary.
942 locals recommend
Heroes' Square
Hősök tereLocated at the end of the famous Andrássy Avenue, Heroes Square is a Unesco World Heritage site. Home to the Museum of Fine Arts and the Műcsarnok, its most prominent feature is the Millenium Memorial, built in 1900 to commemorate the 1000-year anniversary of the arrival of the Magyar tribes to the region that is now Hungary.
Located in Budapest's City Park, Vajdahunyad Castle hosts various festivals and events throughout the year, as well as the exhibitions of the Hungarian Agricultural Museum. During the summer and fall, residents and tourists can boat leisurely on the lake, while in winter it becomes an ice skating rink.
444 locals recommend
Vajdahunyad Castle
Vajdahunyad sétányLocated in Budapest's City Park, Vajdahunyad Castle hosts various festivals and events throughout the year, as well as the exhibitions of the Hungarian Agricultural Museum. During the summer and fall, residents and tourists can boat leisurely on the lake, while in winter it becomes an ice skating rink.
Formerly the New York Palace, is the New York Café, a traditional coffeehouse of muraled ceilings and gilded columns that was at the forefront of Budapest's café scene at the turn of the 19th century.
465 locals recommend
New York Palace
9-11 Erzsébet krt.Formerly the New York Palace, is the New York Café, a traditional coffeehouse of muraled ceilings and gilded columns that was at the forefront of Budapest's café scene at the turn of the 19th century.