Guidebook for Budapest
Sightseeing
Castle District" - Spread atop the Castle Hill is the Castle District, one of Budapest's landmarks and part of the UNESCO World Heritage. Entering through the gate called Bécsi kapu it's as if you were immediately thrown back to the past. The time-honoured walls embrace treasures like the 7 bastions of the Fishermen's Bastion, Mathias' Church with its colourful roof tiles, the Hungarian National Archives or the Hungarian President's residence, the Sándor Palace. In between the sights, dedicate some time to refill you energy with the help of Ruszwurm Confectionery's mille feuille or a glass of Villány red wine at Baltazár Budapest.
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Castle District
2 Országház u.Castle District" - Spread atop the Castle Hill is the Castle District, one of Budapest's landmarks and part of the UNESCO World Heritage. Entering through the gate called Bécsi kapu it's as if you were immediately thrown back to the past. The time-honoured walls embrace treasures like the 7 bastions of the Fishermen's Bastion, Mathias' Church with its colourful roof tiles, the Hungarian National Archives or the Hungarian President's residence, the Sándor Palace. In between the sights, dedicate some time to refill you energy with the help of Ruszwurm Confectionery's mille feuille or a glass of Villány red wine at Baltazár Budapest.
Andrássy Avenue" - is the Hungarian Champs-Élysées. It was built for the millennial celebrations of 1896 and connects Városliget and Heroes’ Square to the downtown area. Underneath the widest and most elegant street in Budapest runs the Millennium Underground line. The whole area is part of the UNESCO World Heritage. Andrássy Avenue is divided into four parts. The section between Erzsébet Square and Oktogon is dominated by world-famous luxury brands. In addition to haute-couture parlours, you'll also find the Opera, the “Broadway of Pest”, Liszt Ferenc Square, and the Paris Department Store here. From Oktogon to Kodály Körönd, the avenue is expanded by a service road and a tree-lined walkway
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Andrássy út
Andrássy útAndrássy Avenue" - is the Hungarian Champs-Élysées. It was built for the millennial celebrations of 1896 and connects Városliget and Heroes’ Square to the downtown area. Underneath the widest and most elegant street in Budapest runs the Millennium Underground line. The whole area is part of the UNESCO World Heritage. Andrássy Avenue is divided into four parts. The section between Erzsébet Square and Oktogon is dominated by world-famous luxury brands. In addition to haute-couture parlours, you'll also find the Opera, the “Broadway of Pest”, Liszt Ferenc Square, and the Paris Department Store here. From Oktogon to Kodály Körönd, the avenue is expanded by a service road and a tree-lined walkway
Arts & Culture
Heroes' Square" - One of the landmarks of Budapest and the "foyer" of Városliget, the Heroes' Square (Hősök tere) is found at the end of Andrássy út. The square was built for the millennial celebrations of 1896, to commmorate the first 1000 years of the Hungarian state. The two colonnades displaying 14 emblematic historical figures of Hungary form a semi-circle around an column, which is surrounded by the seven Magyar chieftains and topped by archangel Gabriel. The Heroes' Square is the most distinctive and most spacious square of Budapest. The Museum of Fine Arts and the Kunsthalle stand on its opposite sides. The square often gives place to large-scale public events and celebrations, while
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Hősök Tere
Heroes' Square" - One of the landmarks of Budapest and the "foyer" of Városliget, the Heroes' Square (Hősök tere) is found at the end of Andrássy út. The square was built for the millennial celebrations of 1896, to commmorate the first 1000 years of the Hungarian state. The two colonnades displaying 14 emblematic historical figures of Hungary form a semi-circle around an column, which is surrounded by the seven Magyar chieftains and topped by archangel Gabriel. The Heroes' Square is the most distinctive and most spacious square of Budapest. The Museum of Fine Arts and the Kunsthalle stand on its opposite sides. The square often gives place to large-scale public events and celebrations, while
Jewish Quarter" - The part of Erzsébetváros that falls closer to the downtown of Budapest has been referred to as 'the Jewish Quarter' since the 2000s. This is a historical label: the district has been home to the religious centres of the Orthodox Jews of Budapest since the 19th century. This includes the synagogue in Dohány utca (the second largest synagogue in Europe), the Synagogue in Rumbach utca, and the synagogue in Kazinczy utca. In 1944, this area (between Király utca, Kertész utca, Dohány utca and Károly körút) was allotted to be the ghetto, which segregated several thousands of Jews.
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Dohány Street Synagogue
2 Dohány u.Jewish Quarter" - The part of Erzsébetváros that falls closer to the downtown of Budapest has been referred to as 'the Jewish Quarter' since the 2000s. This is a historical label: the district has been home to the religious centres of the Orthodox Jews of Budapest since the 19th century. This includes the synagogue in Dohány utca (the second largest synagogue in Europe), the Synagogue in Rumbach utca, and the synagogue in Kazinczy utca. In 1944, this area (between Király utca, Kertész utca, Dohány utca and Károly körút) was allotted to be the ghetto, which segregated several thousands of Jews.
The Hungarian National Museum (Magyar Nemzeti Múzeum) standing in Kiskörút is the largest museum of Hungary. It is a building of unique beauty, which introduces Hungarian culture and history in approx. 8000 square metres. Throughout the 200+ years since its foundation, the museum has collected a huge amount of artefacts, archaeological, historical, and ethnical relics, which bring closer the history of the people of the Carpathian Basin. The museum has also hosted temporary exhibitions, like the Robert Capa or the press photo exhibition. The museum paints a realistic picture of Hungarian history, with all its grief and joy, thus it is an important and educational point of interest.
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Hungarian National Museum
14-16 Múzeum krt.The Hungarian National Museum (Magyar Nemzeti Múzeum) standing in Kiskörút is the largest museum of Hungary. It is a building of unique beauty, which introduces Hungarian culture and history in approx. 8000 square metres. Throughout the 200+ years since its foundation, the museum has collected a huge amount of artefacts, archaeological, historical, and ethnical relics, which bring closer the history of the people of the Carpathian Basin. The museum has also hosted temporary exhibitions, like the Robert Capa or the press photo exhibition. The museum paints a realistic picture of Hungarian history, with all its grief and joy, thus it is an important and educational point of interest.
Parks & Nature
The Gellért Hill" - 235 meters high, Gellért Hill rises from the view as romance's incarnation: parks, trees, benches with couples' names carved in them, a great view on the Pest side equal a perfect place for relaxation. In addition to its many great features, here's the Philosopher's Garden, one of the most ideal outdoor places of the city in our opinion.
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Gellert Hill
The Gellért Hill" - 235 meters high, Gellért Hill rises from the view as romance's incarnation: parks, trees, benches with couples' names carved in them, a great view on the Pest side equal a perfect place for relaxation. In addition to its many great features, here's the Philosopher's Garden, one of the most ideal outdoor places of the city in our opinion.
Drinks & Nightlife
A lot has changed since then, but Gozsdu Udvar, a small city within the city, is blooming again. You can find a whole bunch of cafés, bars, restaurants, shops, and clubs here, like Spíler, DiVino, Kolor, Blue Bird Café, or Szomszéd, and also enjoy art exhibitions, fairs, concerts, and other events all year long, so it's always worth a visit. On Saturdays, from 2 to 8 in the afternoon, they hold a craft and vintage market, which is worth visiting, since we can fall in love with anything from posters to lamps.
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Gozsdu Court
Gozsdu udvarA lot has changed since then, but Gozsdu Udvar, a small city within the city, is blooming again. You can find a whole bunch of cafés, bars, restaurants, shops, and clubs here, like Spíler, DiVino, Kolor, Blue Bird Café, or Szomszéd, and also enjoy art exhibitions, fairs, concerts, and other events all year long, so it's always worth a visit. On Saturdays, from 2 to 8 in the afternoon, they hold a craft and vintage market, which is worth visiting, since we can fall in love with anything from posters to lamps.
Corvin Club is located on the top floor of Corvin Áruház, which is situated right in the middle of Blaha Lujza Square. During summertime Corvin Club is famous for its huge rooftop terrace, but this is a frequented party venue all year long, and its underground atmosphere indoors make it attractive for top Hungarian and European electronica icons, as well as their fans.
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Corvin Club & Roof Terrace
1-2 Blaha Lujza térCorvin Club is located on the top floor of Corvin Áruház, which is situated right in the middle of Blaha Lujza Square. During summertime Corvin Club is famous for its huge rooftop terrace, but this is a frequented party venue all year long, and its underground atmosphere indoors make it attractive for top Hungarian and European electronica icons, as well as their fans.
Entertainment & Activities
Rudas Bath" - Rudas Bath is the only thermal bath of Budapest that has been in business since 1520. Since its original opening, it has naturally undergone several transformations and renovations, still, it remains the eldest traditional bath of the capital. The saunas, steam rooms, the sunbathing terrace and jacuzzi on the panoramic roof, and the nighttime opening hours and parties that attract young people, all add to the prestige and popularity of Rudas. The Rudas is found a few steps in front of the rocks of Gellért-hegy, near the Hungária, Attila and Juventus springs. There are nighttime baths on Fridays and Saturdays.
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Rudas Baths
9 Döbrentei térRudas Bath" - Rudas Bath is the only thermal bath of Budapest that has been in business since 1520. Since its original opening, it has naturally undergone several transformations and renovations, still, it remains the eldest traditional bath of the capital. The saunas, steam rooms, the sunbathing terrace and jacuzzi on the panoramic roof, and the nighttime opening hours and parties that attract young people, all add to the prestige and popularity of Rudas. The Rudas is found a few steps in front of the rocks of Gellért-hegy, near the Hungária, Attila and Juventus springs. There are nighttime baths on Fridays and Saturdays.
Food Scene
Kőleves (stone soup, which might not be that tasty), situated on the corner of Dob utca and Kazinczy utca, provides a silent snug among the hustling and bustling venues of the Drinking District.
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Kőleves Vendéglő
37-41 Kazinczy u.Kőleves (stone soup, which might not be that tasty), situated on the corner of Dob utca and Kazinczy utca, provides a silent snug among the hustling and bustling venues of the Drinking District.
This restaurant is not for the faint-hearted. The requirements are as follows:- You must possess a huge appetite, be ready for a real sword fighting duel and a daring fire eater.
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Sir Lancelot Medieval Restaurant
14 Podmaniczky u.This restaurant is not for the faint-hearted. The requirements are as follows:- You must possess a huge appetite, be ready for a real sword fighting duel and a daring fire eater.
Gerbeaud, one of Vörösmarty tér’s (Vörösmarty Square) emblematic venues, is arguably the most famous confectionery and coffee house in Budapest, which also belongs to the cream of the crop in Europe, and has been operating a unit in Tokyo since 2009. The inmeasurable experience of a 164-year-long history determines Gerbeaud’s enviable selection, which is basically an exhibition of confectionery art. The interior is dominated by three materials – marble, gold, and wood -, and recalls the atmosphere of early 20th century Budapest, when once-in-a-generation poets and writers were café-hopping all day long.
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Café Gerbeaud
7-8 Vörösmarty térGerbeaud, one of Vörösmarty tér’s (Vörösmarty Square) emblematic venues, is arguably the most famous confectionery and coffee house in Budapest, which also belongs to the cream of the crop in Europe, and has been operating a unit in Tokyo since 2009. The inmeasurable experience of a 164-year-long history determines Gerbeaud’s enviable selection, which is basically an exhibition of confectionery art. The interior is dominated by three materials – marble, gold, and wood -, and recalls the atmosphere of early 20th century Budapest, when once-in-a-generation poets and writers were café-hopping all day long.