Guidebook for Budapest
Food Scene
Small and cosy restaurant that used to be a small transformer house. Excellent burgers and daily soup, friendly staff, free WiFi. Majorka is along the bike road running towards Szt. János Hospital.
24 Einheimische empfehlen
Majorka Cafe
16 Szilágyi Erzsébet fasorSmall and cosy restaurant that used to be a small transformer house. Excellent burgers and daily soup, friendly staff, free WiFi. Majorka is along the bike road running towards Szt. János Hospital.
lovely little coffee with home made pastries and 100% organic coffee
https://www.facebook.com/pismanypekseg
Krisztina körút 31
31 Krisztina körútlovely little coffee with home made pastries and 100% organic coffee
https://www.facebook.com/pismanypekseg
Café with the theme of the 30s based on the life of legendary Hungarian actress Katalin Karády.
karadykavahaz.hu
20 Einheimische empfehlen
Lövőház Street
Lövőház utcaCafé with the theme of the 30s based on the life of legendary Hungarian actress Katalin Karády.
karadykavahaz.hu
Csalogány 26
26 Csalogány u.Lovely small restaurant, one of the best in Budapest.
If you are looking for a traditional Hungarian restaurant but want to experience it in the hip way rather than the tourist way than 21 is a must. Excellent traditional meals with a twist.
19 Einheimische empfehlen
21 - Magyar Vendéglő
21 Fortuna u.If you are looking for a traditional Hungarian restaurant but want to experience it in the hip way rather than the tourist way than 21 is a must. Excellent traditional meals with a twist.
Pest-Buda is one of the oldest restaurants of Hungary. Grandma’s home style Hungarian kitchen, using the best ingredients, with love and care.
58 Einheimische empfehlen
Budapest Bistro
3 Fortuna u.Pest-Buda is one of the oldest restaurants of Hungary. Grandma’s home style Hungarian kitchen, using the best ingredients, with love and care.
located in a 13th century old bakery house Pierot is owned by a restaurateur family, and had a prestigious clientele of Depeche Mode, AC/DC, M. Mastroiani, Sir Roger Moore, A. Banderas and many more
13 Einheimische empfehlen
Pierrot
14 Fortuna u.located in a 13th century old bakery house Pierot is owned by a restaurateur family, and had a prestigious clientele of Depeche Mode, AC/DC, M. Mastroiani, Sir Roger Moore, A. Banderas and many more
Lovely Italian restaurant, their house-made pastas are wonderful!
23 Einheimische empfehlen
Porcellino Grasso Ristorante
19 Ady Endre u.Lovely Italian restaurant, their house-made pastas are wonderful!
We call them pancakes but are rather crépes, still very very Hungarian and at Nagyi's (Granny's) you can taste a wast selection of these sweet and savory goodies in fast food style.
22 Einheimische empfehlen
Nagyi's Crêperie
5 Batthyány térWe call them pancakes but are rather crépes, still very very Hungarian and at Nagyi's (Granny's) you can taste a wast selection of these sweet and savory goodies in fast food style.
with a french bakery and patisserie right on the premises, live music, fresh international papers and a lively terrace, Déryné is a landmark Brasserie with style since 1914.
146 Einheimische empfehlen
Déryné Bisztró
3 Krisztina térwith a french bakery and patisserie right on the premises, live music, fresh international papers and a lively terrace, Déryné is a landmark Brasserie with style since 1914.
Close to Normafa lookout this restaurant has picnic baskets to take away during summer and an ever burning fireplace with mulled wine in the winter.
Normakert vendéglő
59 Eötvös útClose to Normafa lookout this restaurant has picnic baskets to take away during summer and an ever burning fireplace with mulled wine in the winter.
This area used to filled with boat houses and weekend houses in the 1950s. Unfortunately many have been taken down but the vibe is still intact, don't miss trying the HEKK.
53 Einheimische empfehlen
Római part
Római partThis area used to filled with boat houses and weekend houses in the 1950s. Unfortunately many have been taken down but the vibe is still intact, don't miss trying the HEKK.
Everything Else
24/7 Pharmacy
After normal opening hours there is only a little window open and you have to line up on the street.
Déli Gyógyszertár
1/B Alkotás u.24/7 Pharmacy
After normal opening hours there is only a little window open and you have to line up on the street.
11 500 m2 sport centre offering squash, football, tennis, skating, ice skating
http://marczibanyi.hu/en/main_page
City Squash Club
13 Marczibányi tér11 500 m2 sport centre offering squash, football, tennis, skating, ice skating
http://marczibanyi.hu/en/main_page
Szent János's Hospital and North Buda Unified Hospitals
1 Diós árokClosest ER at St. János Hospital
Popular outdoor destination for a stroll in the woods. Don't miss the wonderful "rétes" of you choice of filling from the little wooden cabins.
Hotel Normafa
41 Eötvös útPopular outdoor destination for a stroll in the woods. Don't miss the wonderful "rétes" of you choice of filling from the little wooden cabins.
Rudas is a recently renovated bath originating from the 16th century!
540 Einheimische empfehlen
Rudas Baths
9 Döbrentei térRudas is a recently renovated bath originating from the 16th century!
Lukács Thermal Bath is a lot more retro than Rudas but still nicely renovated and with a very interesting layout of different pools.
221 Einheimische empfehlen
Lukacs Baths
25-29 Frankel Leó útLukács Thermal Bath is a lot more retro than Rudas but still nicely renovated and with a very interesting layout of different pools.
Grab a lángos with lots of garlic, sour cream and cheese and mingle with the locals while you browse for honey, fresh fruits and veg.
44 Einheimische empfehlen
Fény utcai piac
Grab a lángos with lots of garlic, sour cream and cheese and mingle with the locals while you browse for honey, fresh fruits and veg.
Millenáris is a great public park behind the Mammut shopping centers. They have excellent exhibitions, concerts and design and produce market on weekends.
114 Einheimische empfehlen
Millenáris park
16-20 Kis Rókus u.Millenáris is a great public park behind the Mammut shopping centers. They have excellent exhibitions, concerts and design and produce market on weekends.
Turkish bath with 5 pools with different water temperature, Finnish sauna, steam bath, jacuzzi etc. Open between 6am-12am and 3pm-9pm every day. Entrance is from Árpád fejedelem street 7.
Budai Irgalmasrendi Kórház
17-19 Frankel Leó útTurkish bath with 5 pools with different water temperature, Finnish sauna, steam bath, jacuzzi etc. Open between 6am-12am and 3pm-9pm every day. Entrance is from Árpád fejedelem street 7.
Sightseeing
Buda Castle
2 Szent György térBuda Castle - National Gallery
http://www.mng.hu/en
Beautiful Roman Catholic church in front of the Fishermens' Bastion
More info on opening hours:
http://www.matyas-templom.hu/eng/idegenforgalom.html
421 Einheimische empfehlen
Matthias Church
2 Szentháromság térBeautiful Roman Catholic church in front of the Fishermens' Bastion
More info on opening hours:
http://www.matyas-templom.hu/eng/idegenforgalom.html
A terrace with a breathtaking view of Budapest in neo-Gothic and neo-Romanesque style situated on the Buda bank of the Danube
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fisherman%27s_Bastion
666 Einheimische empfehlen
Fishermen's Bastion
Szentháromság térA terrace with a breathtaking view of Budapest in neo-Gothic and neo-Romanesque style situated on the Buda bank of the Danube
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fisherman%27s_Bastion
Historical cog-wheel railway running since 1929 with "new" vehicles from the 70s. It takes you up to the Széchenyi Mountain where you can have nice walk and enjoy the beautiful view of the city.
33 Einheimische empfehlen
Budapest Cog-wheel Railway
VárosmajorHistorical cog-wheel railway running since 1929 with "new" vehicles from the 70s. It takes you up to the Széchenyi Mountain where you can have nice walk and enjoy the beautiful view of the city.
They offer sightseeing and restaurant cruises on the Danube, in winter time only twice a day but more frequently during the rest of the year.
18 Einheimische empfehlen
Legenda City Cruises
7 Jane Haining rkp.They offer sightseeing and restaurant cruises on the Danube, in winter time only twice a day but more frequently during the rest of the year.
2 acre little paradise created by novelist Jókai Mór in the 1850s'. Home to a wide range of birds, squirrels and also houses the Hungarian Ornithologist Association. On weekdays it is a public park.
Jókai-kert Természetvédelmi terület
2 acre little paradise created by novelist Jókai Mór in the 1850s'. Home to a wide range of birds, squirrels and also houses the Hungarian Ornithologist Association. On weekdays it is a public park.
Very interesting 60 minute tour of the historical wartime hospital and the cold war bunker. It is 15-18 C inside all year round inside, although not part of the cave system under the castle.
90 Einheimische empfehlen
Hospital in the Rock Nuclear Bunker Museum
4/c Lovas útVery interesting 60 minute tour of the historical wartime hospital and the cold war bunker. It is 15-18 C inside all year round inside, although not part of the cave system under the castle.
Built in 1931, all houses in the street are part of a Bauhaus architectural experiment of 19 small wonderful villas. Well worth a visit if you are into architecture and beautiful buildings!
Napraforgo Street
Built in 1931, all houses in the street are part of a Bauhaus architectural experiment of 19 small wonderful villas. Well worth a visit if you are into architecture and beautiful buildings!
Tours to the cave start every hour and last 40 minutes, but it is closed on Tuesdays. It is a 250 m walk among the stalagmites in 12 C degrees, the air is very good for asthma and allergies!
20 Einheimische empfehlen
Szemlő Mountain Cave
35 Pusztaszeri útTours to the cave start every hour and last 40 minutes, but it is closed on Tuesdays. It is a 250 m walk among the stalagmites in 12 C degrees, the air is very good for asthma and allergies!
Get a ride up to the Royal Palace and enjoy the view over the Danube on the way!
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Budapest Castle Hill Funicular station
Clark Ádám térGet a ride up to the Royal Palace and enjoy the view over the Danube on the way!
Interesting selection of new and run down houses in one of the few cobbled medieval streets of Buda, as such being the steepest as well.
18 Einheimische empfehlen
Gül Baba Street
Gül Baba utcaInteresting selection of new and run down houses in one of the few cobbled medieval streets of Buda, as such being the steepest as well.
Built in the 1540s for the third pasha in Buda during its occupancy by the Ottoman Empire.
91 Einheimische empfehlen
Gül Baba and Rosegarden
14 Mecset u.Built in the 1540s for the third pasha in Buda during its occupancy by the Ottoman Empire.
Orthodox Jewish Cemetery at 55 Csörsz street (little further on the street not where the map suggests) with Hebrew tombstone only. Visits must be arranged at the Orthodox community at VII. Dob utca 35
Csörsz Street
Csörsz utcaOrthodox Jewish Cemetery at 55 Csörsz street (little further on the street not where the map suggests) with Hebrew tombstone only. Visits must be arranged at the Orthodox community at VII. Dob utca 35
Visible remains of the 2000 years of Roman settlement a healthy bike ride away. If you are here don't miss the Római Part on the shore of the Danube with its restaurant and boat houses.
24 Einheimische empfehlen
Aquincum
Visible remains of the 2000 years of Roman settlement a healthy bike ride away. If you are here don't miss the Római Part on the shore of the Danube with its restaurant and boat houses.
Shopping
Mammut
2-6 Lövőház u.Mammut Shopping Centre
http://mammut.hu/lang/en/
Arts & Culture
Marczibányi Cultural Centre
1022 Budapest, Marczibányi tér 5/a
Offering concerts, courses, kids programs, lectures and entertainment for all ages.
Marczibányi Téri Művelődési Központ
5/A Marczibányi térMarczibányi Cultural Centre
1022 Budapest, Marczibányi tér 5/a
Offering concerts, courses, kids programs, lectures and entertainment for all ages.
Entertainment & Activities
Millipop playhouse for kids, creative workshops, gigantic slides and lots and lots of exciting games for kids ages 1-14.
114 Einheimische empfehlen
Millenáris park
16-20 Kis Rókus u.Millipop playhouse for kids, creative workshops, gigantic slides and lots and lots of exciting games for kids ages 1-14.