Guidebook for Budapest
Food Scene
Excellent omelette and other breakfast options (and lunch and dinner) :) affordable prices nice terrace to sit and enjoy the lovely weather.★10 MINUTES ON FOOT★
198 locals recommend
Két Szerecsen
14 Nagymező u.Excellent omelette and other breakfast options (and lunch and dinner) :) affordable prices nice terrace to sit and enjoy the lovely weather.★10 MINUTES ON FOOT★
This is a confectionery where the locals go, outside the tourist circuit. Great variety of local pastries, torts and pies, absolutely local vibes, nothing fancy. ★3 MINUTES ON FOOT★
Hamdi Cukrászda
16 Jókai u.This is a confectionery where the locals go, outside the tourist circuit. Great variety of local pastries, torts and pies, absolutely local vibes, nothing fancy. ★3 MINUTES ON FOOT★
Big selection of strudels, great coffee, nice atmosphere ★1 MINUTE ON FOOT★
10 locals recommend
Strudel Hugó
Big selection of strudels, great coffee, nice atmosphere ★1 MINUTE ON FOOT★
Darjeeling Teaház
47 Wesselényi u.Wide selection of teas and good breakfast ★2 MINUTES ON FOOT★
This funky little cafe is great for those who want something delish to eat. It's a cafe (note it has no kitchen) but the food is varied enough for a great little breakfast (the croissant are super yum and the coffee was on point!) There's also a bunch of funky things to buy (bags, watches, wooden bow ties) ★4 MINUTES ON FOOT★
8 locals recommend
VINYL & WOOD - Get Lost in Wonderland
23 Wesselényi u.This funky little cafe is great for those who want something delish to eat. It's a cafe (note it has no kitchen) but the food is varied enough for a great little breakfast (the croissant are super yum and the coffee was on point!) There's also a bunch of funky things to buy (bags, watches, wooden bow ties) ★4 MINUTES ON FOOT★
Cool Hungarian restaurant with the interior design of a modern canteen, but in the same time very nice food. Usually a reservation is recommended. Nice wine selection. ★8 MINUTES ON FOOT★
548 locals recommend
Menza Restaurant
2 Liszt Ferenc térCool Hungarian restaurant with the interior design of a modern canteen, but in the same time very nice food. Usually a reservation is recommended. Nice wine selection. ★8 MINUTES ON FOOT★
Hungarian cuisine, live pianist in the evenings, great vine selection, affordable price. Popular place among Hungarian politicians during workday lunch hours. ★14 MINUTES BY TRAM 4 AND 6★
52 locals recommend
Firkász Kávéház Étterem
18 Tátra u.Hungarian cuisine, live pianist in the evenings, great vine selection, affordable price. Popular place among Hungarian politicians during workday lunch hours. ★14 MINUTES BY TRAM 4 AND 6★
Fresh and tasty pastries, excellent for breakfast ★1 MINUTES ON FOOT★
34 locals recommend
Lipóti pékség
24 Mester u.Fresh and tasty pastries, excellent for breakfast ★1 MINUTES ON FOOT★
Fabulous food/cocktails/drinks menu in a charming indoor courtyard space, all lit up with fairy lights. The live jazz music makes a great atmosphere. A mix of Lebanese and other Middle-Eastern cuisine and lots of vegetarian choices. ★4 MINUTE ON FOOT★
306 locals recommend
Mazel Tov
47 Akácfa u.Fabulous food/cocktails/drinks menu in a charming indoor courtyard space, all lit up with fairy lights. The live jazz music makes a great atmosphere. A mix of Lebanese and other Middle-Eastern cuisine and lots of vegetarian choices. ★4 MINUTE ON FOOT★
Drinks & Nightlife
A place with many rooms, many bars and different kind of music. Free for girls, small entrance fee for guys but it's worth it ★5 MINUTES ON FOOT★
226 locals recommend
Doboz - Ruin Pub Budapest
10 Klauzál u.A place with many rooms, many bars and different kind of music. Free for girls, small entrance fee for guys but it's worth it ★5 MINUTES ON FOOT★
Open air rooftop bar with DJs and an amazing view of the city. ★10 MINUTES ON FOOT★
308 locals recommend
360 Bar
39 Andrássy útOpen air rooftop bar with DJs and an amazing view of the city. ★10 MINUTES ON FOOT★
Small bar and club for those, who do not like the mainstream party places. Often has salsa nights, or retro parties. ★13 MINUTE ON FOOT★
10 locals recommend
Szilvuplé
Small bar and club for those, who do not like the mainstream party places. Often has salsa nights, or retro parties. ★13 MINUTE ON FOOT★
Wilde range of small brewery crafted fine tap beers, brilliant burgers and nice vegetarian choices.★4 MINUTES ON FOOT★
45 locals recommend
Kandalló
33 Kertész u.Wilde range of small brewery crafted fine tap beers, brilliant burgers and nice vegetarian choices.★4 MINUTES ON FOOT★
The best known ruinpub among the locals and the tourists, as well. Not only a cafè in the afternoon and a cool bar in the evening, but on Sundays, they also host the coolest farmer’s market in the capital called Szimpla Farmers Market. ★7 MINUTES ON FOOT★
1582 locals recommend
Szimpla Kert
14 Kazinczy u.The best known ruinpub among the locals and the tourists, as well. Not only a cafè in the afternoon and a cool bar in the evening, but on Sundays, they also host the coolest farmer’s market in the capital called Szimpla Farmers Market. ★7 MINUTES ON FOOT★
From the huge roof terrace - open in Summer until morning - you can have a unique view to the roofs, the neon ads, the huge cranes working, and the hills of Buda, as well. From Autumn till Spring you have to go one floor down to an indoor area bathed in red light reminding you of the colours and shapes of the 1980’s. And then we haven’t mentioned the wide selection of electronic music, which is one of the strong points of Corvin Terrace.★8 MINUTES ON FOOT★
288 locals recommend
Corvin Club & Roof Terrace
1-2 Blaha Lujza térFrom the huge roof terrace - open in Summer until morning - you can have a unique view to the roofs, the neon ads, the huge cranes working, and the hills of Buda, as well. From Autumn till Spring you have to go one floor down to an indoor area bathed in red light reminding you of the colours and shapes of the 1980’s. And then we haven’t mentioned the wide selection of electronic music, which is one of the strong points of Corvin Terrace.★8 MINUTES ON FOOT★
One of my favorite ruin pub. Grandio is a 2in1 hostel and ruin pub. The inner courtyard of the building is covered so thickly with plantain-like plants that the usual ruinpub-furnishings (old and tattered garden chairs and tables with a new coat of paint) placed amongst them are separated into small, intimate spaces. ★6 MINUTES ON FOOT★
35 locals recommend
Grandio Party Hostel
8 Nagy Diófa u.One of my favorite ruin pub. Grandio is a 2in1 hostel and ruin pub. The inner courtyard of the building is covered so thickly with plantain-like plants that the usual ruinpub-furnishings (old and tattered garden chairs and tables with a new coat of paint) placed amongst them are separated into small, intimate spaces. ★6 MINUTES ON FOOT★
4es6os Wesselényi
28 Erzsébet krt.Bar with pinball and table football ;) ★1 MINUTE ON FOOT★
Parks & Nature
The Island offers a completely different atmosphere. Calm green area, great for a picnic, a walk or sports. During summer many bars have parties with DJs. ★10 MINUTES BY TRAM 4 OR 6★
1643 locals recommend
Margaret Island Mini Zoo
MargitszigetThe Island offers a completely different atmosphere. Calm green area, great for a picnic, a walk or sports. During summer many bars have parties with DJs. ★10 MINUTES BY TRAM 4 OR 6★
Klauzál tér
Klauzál térPark and playground for kids ★5 MINUTES ON FOOT★
Almássy tér
Park and playground for kids ★5 MINUTES ON FOOT★
Shopping
Farmer's Market open Mon-Sun: 07:00 - 22:00 ★5 MINUTES ON FOOT★
88 locals recommend
Klauzal Ter Market Hall
42-48 Akácfa u.Farmer's Market open Mon-Sun: 07:00 - 22:00 ★5 MINUTES ON FOOT★
One of the largest shopping mall in Budapest ★12 MINUTES BY TRAM 4 OR 6★
970 locals recommend
Westend Shopping Center
1-3 Váci útOne of the largest shopping mall in Budapest ★12 MINUTES BY TRAM 4 OR 6★
Essentials
Roni ABC
66 Dohány u.24/7 grocery store ★4 MINUTES ON FOOT★
PHARMACY Open: Mon-Fri: 7:30-19:00, Sat: 8:00-13:00, Sun: closed ★1 MINUTE ON FOOT★
Körúti Viktória Pharmacy
23 Erzsébet krt.PHARMACY Open: Mon-Fri: 7:30-19:00, Sat: 8:00-13:00, Sun: closed ★1 MINUTE ON FOOT★
Drugstore Open Mon-Fri: 8:00-20:00, Sat: 9:00-16:00, Sun: closed ★2 MINUTES ON FOOT★
26 locals recommend
Rossmann
10 Rákóczi útDrugstore Open Mon-Fri: 8:00-20:00, Sat: 9:00-16:00, Sun: closed ★2 MINUTES ON FOOT★
Cheap grocery store Open: Mon-Sat: 7:00-22:00, Sun: 8:00-18:00 ★4 MINUTES ON FOOT★
73 locals recommend
City SPAR
27 Erzsébet krt.Cheap grocery store Open: Mon-Sat: 7:00-22:00, Sun: 8:00-18:00 ★4 MINUTES ON FOOT★
Entertainment & Activities
One of the largest spa complexes in Europe. Its outdoor pool with the steam rising from its surface on winter nights and the complacent elderly men playing chess in the water is a world famous symbol of Budapest. ★23 MINUTES BY THE TROLLEY-BUS 74★
1248 locals recommend
Széchenyi Thermal Bath
9-11 Állatkerti krt.One of the largest spa complexes in Europe. Its outdoor pool with the steam rising from its surface on winter nights and the complacent elderly men playing chess in the water is a world famous symbol of Budapest. ★23 MINUTES BY THE TROLLEY-BUS 74★
The best known historical bath of Budapest along with Széchenyi. It has several indoor thermal pools and swimming pools, a large outdoor adventure pool and an outdoor wave pool. ★20 MINUTES BY BUS 7 or 133E / TRAM 4 OR 6 AND GREEN (M4) METRO★
897 locals recommend
Gellért Thermal Bath
4 Kelenhegyi útThe best known historical bath of Budapest along with Széchenyi. It has several indoor thermal pools and swimming pools, a large outdoor adventure pool and an outdoor wave pool. ★20 MINUTES BY BUS 7 or 133E / TRAM 4 OR 6 AND GREEN (M4) METRO★
Getting Around
Stop for: M2/ Red Metro, Tram 4 and 6 and several buses ★6 MINUTES ON FOOT★
236 locals recommend
Blaha Lujza tér
Stop for: M2/ Red Metro, Tram 4 and 6 and several buses ★6 MINUTES ON FOOT★
Stop for trams 4 and 6 (running 24/7) ★1 MINUTE ON FOOT★
36 locals recommend
Wesselényi utca / Erzsébet körút
Stop for trams 4 and 6 (running 24/7) ★1 MINUTE ON FOOT★