Guidebook for Budapest
Food Scene
One of the best burger places in the city, it is a chain with a few location (I know of three) but this one I think is the best. If you're looking for a good burger, this is you're place.
22 locals recommend
Bamba Marha Burger Bár
3 Deák Ferenc térOne of the best burger places in the city, it is a chain with a few location (I know of three) but this one I think is the best. If you're looking for a good burger, this is you're place.
To be entirely honest, good pizza is quite hard to come by in Budapest. This place is a hidden gem though. It has the best pizza in the city and it will leave both you and your wallet full as it is very reasonably priced. Definitely worth a visit.
19 locals recommend
Pizza Manufaktura
4 Erkel u.To be entirely honest, good pizza is quite hard to come by in Budapest. This place is a hidden gem though. It has the best pizza in the city and it will leave both you and your wallet full as it is very reasonably priced. Definitely worth a visit.
Incredible atmosphere, incredible dishes. If you like Israeli food you'll not be disappointed. If you like Hummus (if you don't you probably should) then this is a must. Prices are very reasonable too. Also try to reserve a table if you can, it is a popular place (you will see for yourself why).
306 locals recommend
Mazel Tov
47 Akácfa u.Incredible atmosphere, incredible dishes. If you like Israeli food you'll not be disappointed. If you like Hummus (if you don't you probably should) then this is a must. Prices are very reasonable too. Also try to reserve a table if you can, it is a popular place (you will see for yourself why).
Drinks & Nightlife
Instant Club
51 Akácfa u.A great party place, somewhat less tourst-y than Simpla Kert.
An iconic music place, Aquarium is located under the artificial lake on Deák Square the unofficial heart of the city. If you just want to get a drink here go on a nice warm summer night, as the tables are only outside.
379 locals recommend
Akvárium Klub
12 Erzsébet térAn iconic music place, Aquarium is located under the artificial lake on Deák Square the unofficial heart of the city. If you just want to get a drink here go on a nice warm summer night, as the tables are only outside.
A craft beer place with an unbeatable industrialist/steampunk style. There is an incredibly wide array of craft beers, with fantasy names that will tell you nothing :) ask the bartender what they are or just pick one at random, that's what I always do. They are all just so good.
158 locals recommend
Élesztő
22 Tűzoltó u.A craft beer place with an unbeatable industrialist/steampunk style. There is an incredibly wide array of craft beers, with fantasy names that will tell you nothing :) ask the bartender what they are or just pick one at random, that's what I always do. They are all just so good.
Sightseeing
The Hungarian Parliament is one of the biggest but most definitely the most beautiful parliament building in the world. It is absolutely iconic.
1905 locals recommend
Hungarian Parliament Building
1-3 Kossuth Lajos térThe Hungarian Parliament is one of the biggest but most definitely the most beautiful parliament building in the world. It is absolutely iconic.
One of the biggest and most beautiful Synagogues in Europe. You probably already seen it walking by, it's literally two minutes away.
1302 locals recommend
Dohány Street Synagogue
2 Dohány u.One of the biggest and most beautiful Synagogues in Europe. You probably already seen it walking by, it's literally two minutes away.
Heroes Square is something you should check out. It has a beautiful display of statues and has two of the largest Museums sandwiching it from left and right. The entrance to the largest park of Budapest is just behind it, with the Budapest Zoo near as well.
942 locals recommend
Heroes' Square
Hősök tereHeroes Square is something you should check out. It has a beautiful display of statues and has two of the largest Museums sandwiching it from left and right. The entrance to the largest park of Budapest is just behind it, with the Budapest Zoo near as well.
This castle is a actual live size replica of the castle of one of Hungary's most prominent kings. The lake surrounding it and the park nearby make it a lovely place to check out.
444 locals recommend
Vajdahunyad Castle
Vajdahunyad sétányThis castle is a actual live size replica of the castle of one of Hungary's most prominent kings. The lake surrounding it and the park nearby make it a lovely place to check out.
Andrássy Street carries the biggest brands. If you want glamour shopping this is your street. It connects Deák Square with Heroes Square. It is also beautiful lit during Christmas.
830 locals recommend
Andrássy út
Andrássy útAndrássy Street carries the biggest brands. If you want glamour shopping this is your street. It connects Deák Square with Heroes Square. It is also beautiful lit during Christmas.
Váci utca runs along the very inner city. It's a nice, slightly narrow walking street with lots of souvenir shops, cafés and restaurants. Definitely drop it in one of you're sightseeing journeys.
800 locals recommend
Vaci Street
Váci utcaVáci utca runs along the very inner city. It's a nice, slightly narrow walking street with lots of souvenir shops, cafés and restaurants. Definitely drop it in one of you're sightseeing journeys.
If you want an unmatched bird eye view of the city this is your place. Have a breathtaking view of the city at the foot of Hungary's Liberty Statue.
733 locals recommend
Citadella Folklór Étterem
1 Citadella stny.If you want an unmatched bird eye view of the city this is your place. Have a breathtaking view of the city at the foot of Hungary's Liberty Statue.
Buda Castle is a must see. An absolutely huge castle with a beautiful castle district to match.
812 locals recommend
Buda Castle
2 Szent György térBuda Castle is a must see. An absolutely huge castle with a beautiful castle district to match.
Fisherman's Bastion is also an interesting sight. You'll have a great view of the city too!
666 locals recommend
Fishermen's Bastion
Szentháromság térFisherman's Bastion is also an interesting sight. You'll have a great view of the city too!
A beautiful and very unique temple. Check it out if you're in the castle district!
421 locals recommend
Matthias Church
2 Szentháromság térA beautiful and very unique temple. Check it out if you're in the castle district!
A nice place to take a walk in. An beautiful, romantic place. Take a walk here during the evening and take in the lights of the city.
83 locals recommend
Várkert Bazár
A nice place to take a walk in. An beautiful, romantic place. Take a walk here during the evening and take in the lights of the city.
I really like this part of the city. Just the scenery, the beautiful Liberty Bridge, the buildings.
53 locals recommend
Fővám tér
Fővám térI really like this part of the city. Just the scenery, the beautiful Liberty Bridge, the buildings.
Parks & Nature
A beautiful park-island, this is the go to place if you had it with the city's noise. The entire island is a beautiful park. Also if you're a jogger run an island-lap in the morning. Nothing better to start your day.
1643 locals recommend
Margaret Island Mini Zoo
MargitszigetA beautiful park-island, this is the go to place if you had it with the city's noise. The entire island is a beautiful park. Also if you're a jogger run an island-lap in the morning. Nothing better to start your day.
City Park
Largest Park in Budapest.
Essentials
Tesco
20 Rákóczi útIt's a shop. It has groceries. It's near by.
Entertainment & Activities
An art cinema that screens interesting artsy films. Probably not the best stop for that good old Avengers dose we all need, but if you want to see Cannes award wining films it is a nice place. Also most a the films are subtitled.
64 locals recommend
Toldi
36-38 Bajcsy-Zsilinszky útAn art cinema that screens interesting artsy films. Probably not the best stop for that good old Avengers dose we all need, but if you want to see Cannes award wining films it is a nice place. Also most a the films are subtitled.
Budapest Zoo is a beautiful park that is worth a visit.
679 locals recommend
Budapest Zoo & Botanical Garden
6-12 Állatkerti krt.Budapest Zoo is a beautiful park that is worth a visit.
Getting Around
Astoria Metro Station is the closest large public transport hub to you. Metro line M2 passes through that will take you to Buda.
120 locals recommend
Astoria station
Astoria Metro Station is the closest large public transport hub to you. Metro line M2 passes through that will take you to Buda.
Largest public transport hub in the city. Metro M1, M2 and M3 meet here. It's also within walking distance.
78 locals recommend
Deák Ferenc tér
Largest public transport hub in the city. Metro M1, M2 and M3 meet here. It's also within walking distance.
The biggest transportation hub in North Buda. Metro M2 crosses here.
71 locals recommend
Széll Kálmán tér
Széll Kálmán térThe biggest transportation hub in North Buda. Metro M2 crosses here.
Large public transport hub of South Buda, metro M4 crosses here.
10 locals recommend
Móricz Zsigmond körtér
Large public transport hub of South Buda, metro M4 crosses here.