Guidebook for Budapest

Rudolf
Guidebook for Budapest

Food Scene

4 min walk, 280 m The best caffe you can get in Budapest! They have super breakfast offers as well.
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Coyote Coffee & Deli
4 Markovits Iván u.
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4 min walk, 280 m The best caffe you can get in Budapest! They have super breakfast offers as well.
A noble restaurant just 3 minutes walk. I recommend the daily 3 course lunch menu: 3.100 Ft. – The prices for the menus at evening are much higher, but can be really nice if you want to have something special. (Eight courses: 16.000 Ft.-With wine pairing: 23.000 Ft.) Monday and Sunday closed!
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Csalogány 26
26 Csalogány u.
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A noble restaurant just 3 minutes walk. I recommend the daily 3 course lunch menu: 3.100 Ft. – The prices for the menus at evening are much higher, but can be really nice if you want to have something special. (Eight courses: 16.000 Ft.-With wine pairing: 23.000 Ft.) Monday and Sunday closed!
One of the most authentic pancake bars of Budapest established more than 20 years ago. They offer a wide sortiment of sweet and salty pancakes and baked potatoes non-stop. Price: 300-400 Ft / pancake
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Nagyi's Crêperie
5 Batthyány tér
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One of the most authentic pancake bars of Budapest established more than 20 years ago. They offer a wide sortiment of sweet and salty pancakes and baked potatoes non-stop. Price: 300-400 Ft / pancake
3 min walk, 240 m Good vegan restaurant Open: 8:00 - 20:00
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Édeni Vegán
31 Iskola utca
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3 min walk, 240 m Good vegan restaurant Open: 8:00 - 20:00
4 min walk, 400 m Child friendly restaurant They offer traditional thin and crusty Italian pizzas, authentic pastas, salads and grilled dishes, some of Italy’s best wines, Italian coffee and homemade desserts . Their pizzas, dough balls and breads are handmade one by one which really makes a difference. Nice view to the Parlament Home delivery: +36 1 354 54 54 or online between 11:00 - 23:45 Open: 10:00 - 24:00
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Pizza EATaliano
6 Batthyány tér
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4 min walk, 400 m Child friendly restaurant They offer traditional thin and crusty Italian pizzas, authentic pastas, salads and grilled dishes, some of Italy’s best wines, Italian coffee and homemade desserts . Their pizzas, dough balls and breads are handmade one by one which really makes a difference. Nice view to the Parlament Home delivery: +36 1 354 54 54 or online between 11:00 - 23:45 Open: 10:00 - 24:00
2 min walk, 190 m Real cheap fast food buffet. Open: Mo-Fr: 10:00 - 16:00 Sa, Su closed
Csoda Csibe Sandwich Bar
2 Batthyány u.
2 min walk, 190 m Real cheap fast food buffet. Open: Mo-Fr: 10:00 - 16:00 Sa, Su closed
2 min walk, 170 m A nice coffe, ice and good hungarian cakes. You should try the Hunagrian "pogácsa" this is a type of biscuit made from yeast-based dough that has many variations. Potato (krumplis ), cheese (sajtos ), cottage cheese (túrós ) and cracklings (tepertős ) are the most common types. Open: Mo - Fr 7:00 - 18:00 Sa, Su: 10:00 - 18:00
Pillók Cukrászda
15 Batthyány u.
2 min walk, 170 m A nice coffe, ice and good hungarian cakes. You should try the Hunagrian "pogácsa" this is a type of biscuit made from yeast-based dough that has many variations. Potato (krumplis ), cheese (sajtos ), cottage cheese (túrós ) and cracklings (tepertős ) are the most common types. Open: Mo - Fr 7:00 - 18:00 Sa, Su: 10:00 - 18:00
3 min walk, 210 m Lovely small designer coffee bar, which offer very delicious breakfast options, Sundays brunch. Go for eggs Benedict - super yummy! The place can be busy - but it's worth waiting for the seat. It is rather expensive. Open Mo – Fr: 7:30 – 19:00 Sa – Su: 8:00 – 16:00
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Cinnamon
21 Csalogány u.
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3 min walk, 210 m Lovely small designer coffee bar, which offer very delicious breakfast options, Sundays brunch. Go for eggs Benedict - super yummy! The place can be busy - but it's worth waiting for the seat. It is rather expensive. Open Mo – Fr: 7:30 – 19:00 Sa – Su: 8:00 – 16:00
Vigadó étterem és sörözö A good place to try Hungarian food. For example: HORTOBÁGYI PALACSINTA „Pancake stuffed with meat in a creamy paprika sauce al’a Hortobágy” 950 Ft HALÁSZLÉ „Piquant Hungarian fish soup” 1.350 Ft GULYÁS LEVES Goulash soup 1.500 Ft PAPRIKÁS CSIRKE, GALUSKA Chicken breast slices, creamy paprika sauce, noodles 2.700 Ft BÉLSZÍN CSÍKOK, LECSÓ, GOMBA, KOLBÁSZ, TARHONYA Hungarian beef Goulash, hot spicy sauce, mushrooms, sausages, pearl-shaped pasta 4.000 Ft Open: 10:00 – 22:00
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Vigadó Étterem és Söröző
4 Markovits Iván u.
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Vigadó étterem és sörözö A good place to try Hungarian food. For example: HORTOBÁGYI PALACSINTA „Pancake stuffed with meat in a creamy paprika sauce al’a Hortobágy” 950 Ft HALÁSZLÉ „Piquant Hungarian fish soup” 1.350 Ft GULYÁS LEVES Goulash soup 1.500 Ft PAPRIKÁS CSIRKE, GALUSKA Chicken breast slices, creamy paprika sauce, noodles 2.700 Ft BÉLSZÍN CSÍKOK, LECSÓ, GOMBA, KOLBÁSZ, TARHONYA Hungarian beef Goulash, hot spicy sauce, mushrooms, sausages, pearl-shaped pasta 4.000 Ft Open: 10:00 – 22:00
15 min walk, 1,1 km One of the best 5 pastry shops in Budapest. Established in 1870. The original shop was destroyed by a bomb during WWII and then the state took ownership during the communist era. The Auguszts reopened their business in Fény utca in 1957 and they have been making delicious pastries, cakes and ice-creams according to the original recipes ever since. Try their krémes, bejgli or E80 cake.
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Auguszt
8 Fény u.
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15 min walk, 1,1 km One of the best 5 pastry shops in Budapest. Established in 1870. The original shop was destroyed by a bomb during WWII and then the state took ownership during the communist era. The Auguszts reopened their business in Fény utca in 1957 and they have been making delicious pastries, cakes and ice-creams according to the original recipes ever since. Try their krémes, bejgli or E80 cake.

Parks & Nature

Rumini playground is one of the theme playground in Budapest. Rumini is a very popular Hungarian children book series about a mouse`s see adventures. Closed between 9:00 PM and 8:00 AM. It is really quiet during the morning hours, but can be crowded in the afternoon (the next building is a school).
Rumini Játszótér
6 Mária tér
Rumini playground is one of the theme playground in Budapest. Rumini is a very popular Hungarian children book series about a mouse`s see adventures. Closed between 9:00 PM and 8:00 AM. It is really quiet during the morning hours, but can be crowded in the afternoon (the next building is a school).
Budavári Mátyás király játszótér
24 Hunyadi János út
A really nice playground.
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Margaret Island Mini Zoo
Margitsziget
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Built in 2009, Zöld Péter is one of the oldest thematic playgrounds in Budapest. It’s located in Buda’s Millenáris Park, and features a wide variety of characters from the fairy-tale universe, such as the little swineherd boy greeting visitors at the entrance. The ground is pebbly, so wearing closed-toe shoes is highly recommended.
Zöld Péter Népmese Játszótér / Folk-Themed Playground
Built in 2009, Zöld Péter is one of the oldest thematic playgrounds in Budapest. It’s located in Buda’s Millenáris Park, and features a wide variety of characters from the fairy-tale universe, such as the little swineherd boy greeting visitors at the entrance. The ground is pebbly, so wearing closed-toe shoes is highly recommended.

Getting Around

Underground M2 Suburban Railway H5 (Excursion to Szentendre) Busz 39, 109, 11, 111, 990 Tram 19, 41,
Batthyány tér
Batthyány tér
Underground M2 Suburban Railway H5 (Excursion to Szentendre) Busz 39, 109, 11, 111, 990 Tram 19, 41,
The MOL Bubi public bike-sharing system is a new public transport mode in Budapest comprising 126 docking stations and 1,526 bikes. The system is accessible with a ticket or pass 24/7.
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MOL Bubi
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The MOL Bubi public bike-sharing system is a new public transport mode in Budapest comprising 126 docking stations and 1,526 bikes. The system is accessible with a ticket or pass 24/7.

Entertainment & Activities

Millipop indore playhouse is the biggest and newest cultural and entertainment venue of Budapest for families. The onetime factory covering more than 2000 square meters. My children love it! Entrance fee: < 2 years free Children: 3000 Ft (weekend, holidays) / 2500 Ft Children after 6:00 PM 1500 Ft / 1250 Ft Adults: 1000 Ft / 700 Ft Open: 10:00-20:00 15 minutes walk
Millipop
18-20 Fény u.
Millipop indore playhouse is the biggest and newest cultural and entertainment venue of Budapest for families. The onetime factory covering more than 2000 square meters. My children love it! Entrance fee: < 2 years free Children: 3000 Ft (weekend, holidays) / 2500 Ft Children after 6:00 PM 1500 Ft / 1250 Ft Adults: 1000 Ft / 700 Ft Open: 10:00-20:00 15 minutes walk
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5 Elements Balinese Day Spa
4a Csalogány u.
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17 min walk, 1,2 km The Invisible Exhibition Budapest is a unique interactive journey to an invisible world, where in total darkness you find your way only by touch, sounds and scent. For the foreign language ( English, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, French, Dutch, Russian and Romania) guidance pre-registration is required! e-mail (info@lathatatlan.hu) or phone (+36 20 771 42 36) Ticket: 2400 Ft weekend /2100 Ft Visiting the exhibition is not allowed under the age of 7. They also offer Invisible Dinner and Invisible Massage
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Hindi Nakikita na Eksibisyon
1 Népligeti út
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17 min walk, 1,2 km The Invisible Exhibition Budapest is a unique interactive journey to an invisible world, where in total darkness you find your way only by touch, sounds and scent. For the foreign language ( English, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, French, Dutch, Russian and Romania) guidance pre-registration is required! e-mail (info@lathatatlan.hu) or phone (+36 20 771 42 36) Ticket: 2400 Ft weekend /2100 Ft Visiting the exhibition is not allowed under the age of 7. They also offer Invisible Dinner and Invisible Massage
12 min (walk+4 stop with the tram 41 or 19 from Batthyányi tér) You have to go there!!! Ticket: Thermal bath: 4000 Ft (weekend) / 3500 Ft Swimming pool: 2500 Ft / 2200 Ft Combined (thermal and swimming pool) ticket: 4700 Ft / 4200 Ft Night (Friday, Saturday: 10:00 PM – 4:00 AM): 5100 Ft Opening hours: 06:00 AM - 10:00 PM The water of the other baths is not recommended under the age of 14. In case parents insist to come with a baby, he/she can enter the pools only if toilet-trained. Wearing a swimming cap is obligatory. You can find one in the drawer chest (left upper drawer).
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Rudas Gyógyfürdő
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12 min (walk+4 stop with the tram 41 or 19 from Batthyányi tér) You have to go there!!! Ticket: Thermal bath: 4000 Ft (weekend) / 3500 Ft Swimming pool: 2500 Ft / 2200 Ft Combined (thermal and swimming pool) ticket: 4700 Ft / 4200 Ft Night (Friday, Saturday: 10:00 PM – 4:00 AM): 5100 Ft Opening hours: 06:00 AM - 10:00 PM The water of the other baths is not recommended under the age of 14. In case parents insist to come with a baby, he/she can enter the pools only if toilet-trained. Wearing a swimming cap is obligatory. You can find one in the drawer chest (left upper drawer).
6 min walk (450 m) A smaller very nice old bath just around the corner. Ticket 2500 Ft Open: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM Children under the age of 14 are not allowed to visit the bath. Wearing a swimming cap is obligatory. You can find one in the drawer chest (left upper drawer).
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Kiraly Thermal Bath
84 Fő u.
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6 min walk (450 m) A smaller very nice old bath just around the corner. Ticket 2500 Ft Open: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM Children under the age of 14 are not allowed to visit the bath. Wearing a swimming cap is obligatory. You can find one in the drawer chest (left upper drawer).
About one hour with public transport - Taxify about 25 min ca. 7000 Ft I can honestly recommend this water park to visit if you have some extra time in Budapest or the weather is not so nice. 11 slides, jacuzzi, indoor, outdoor pools, saunaworld, aqua spray park, indoor playhouse You can learn to dive, to surf or jump from the 2m high stand. Total relaxation for whole day. Also with children who are not toilet trained Swimming cap is not compulsory TICKET: Daily: adult 6300 Ft Child (3-13y): 3000 Ft 3 hours, family ticket cheaper 23 min to Heroes` square FREE SHUTTLE BUS SERVICE from from Heroes’ Square 09:30, 13:30, 17:30, 19:30 OR if you miss it the Bus 30 until Homoktövis Street
Káposztásmegyer, Aquaworld
About one hour with public transport - Taxify about 25 min ca. 7000 Ft I can honestly recommend this water park to visit if you have some extra time in Budapest or the weather is not so nice. 11 slides, jacuzzi, indoor, outdoor pools, saunaworld, aqua spray park, indoor playhouse You can learn to dive, to surf or jump from the 2m high stand. Total relaxation for whole day. Also with children who are not toilet trained Swimming cap is not compulsory TICKET: Daily: adult 6300 Ft Child (3-13y): 3000 Ft 3 hours, family ticket cheaper 23 min to Heroes` square FREE SHUTTLE BUS SERVICE from from Heroes’ Square 09:30, 13:30, 17:30, 19:30 OR if you miss it the Bus 30 until Homoktövis Street
Palace of wonders 14 min= 6 min walk to Batthyányi tér, 6 stops with tram 19 until Kolosy tér 5000 m², 2 Floors, 250 Interactive games, 5D, 9D and circle cinema, physics shows (Sa, Su 14:00 in English) Csopa Science Center is an interactive scientific playing area for all age groups who wish to play to know more. You can spend a whole day there! TICKET: adult 3600 Ft / children 2800 Ft + 500 Ft show + 400-600 Ft cinema OPEN: Mon-Sun 9:00 - 19:00
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Palace of wonders
38-44 Bécsi út
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Palace of wonders 14 min= 6 min walk to Batthyányi tér, 6 stops with tram 19 until Kolosy tér 5000 m², 2 Floors, 250 Interactive games, 5D, 9D and circle cinema, physics shows (Sa, Su 14:00 in English) Csopa Science Center is an interactive scientific playing area for all age groups who wish to play to know more. You can spend a whole day there! TICKET: adult 3600 Ft / children 2800 Ft + 500 Ft show + 400-600 Ft cinema OPEN: Mon-Sun 9:00 - 19:00

Essentials

You can buy here everything what you need. Open: Mo-Fr 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM Sa: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM Su: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM They have a really cheap hungarian(so no burgers) fast food restauarant Left from the entrance. We go there regularly to eat there or take the food home and eat it on the roof terrace...
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SPAR szupermarket Budapest
5-6 Batthyány tér
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You can buy here everything what you need. Open: Mo-Fr 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM Sa: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM Su: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM They have a really cheap hungarian(so no burgers) fast food restauarant Left from the entrance. We go there regularly to eat there or take the food home and eat it on the roof terrace...
The next big drugstore. Elevator right from the entrance.
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dm-drogerie markt Kft.
5-6 Batthyány tér
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The next big drugstore. Elevator right from the entrance.
Pékmühely = Bakery The best bread you can buy in the area.
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Pékműhely
24 Batthyány u.
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Pékmühely = Bakery The best bread you can buy in the area.
14 min walk, 1 km OR 4 min walk, 270 m, 2 stops with the bus 39 and 4 min walk, 300 m (Bus 39 comes only every 20-30 min so it doesn`t make to wait, During the week: every hour 10, 30, 50 Weekend and after 20:00: every hour 20, 50) This Market is the most popular market of the Buda-side of town. The secret? In Budapest, it has probably the largest selection of organic and protected origin goods. Perhaps it is not the cheapest market in town, but the prices are still reasonable for pensioners to shop here. Open: Mo – Fr: 6:00 – 18:00 Sa: 6:00 – 14:00 Su: closed
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Fény Street Market
12 Lövőház u.
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14 min walk, 1 km OR 4 min walk, 270 m, 2 stops with the bus 39 and 4 min walk, 300 m (Bus 39 comes only every 20-30 min so it doesn`t make to wait, During the week: every hour 10, 30, 50 Weekend and after 20:00: every hour 20, 50) This Market is the most popular market of the Buda-side of town. The secret? In Budapest, it has probably the largest selection of organic and protected origin goods. Perhaps it is not the cheapest market in town, but the prices are still reasonable for pensioners to shop here. Open: Mo – Fr: 6:00 – 18:00 Sa: 6:00 – 14:00 Su: closed

Shopping

Big shopping maul with different shops, restaurants, cinema, indoor playground etc. STORES Mon-Sat 10am-9pm Sun 10am-6pm SPAR Mon-Sat 6:30am-10pm Sun 8am-8pm
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Mammut
2-6 Lövőház u.
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Big shopping maul with different shops, restaurants, cinema, indoor playground etc. STORES Mon-Sat 10am-9pm Sun 10am-6pm SPAR Mon-Sat 6:30am-10pm Sun 8am-8pm

Drinks & Nightlife

2 min walk, 160 m Live music every evening This a good place to try Hungarian food ! Open: Mo - Sa: 12:00 - 23:00 Su: closed
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Polo Pub Angol Söröző
4 Batthyány u.
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2 min walk, 160 m Live music every evening This a good place to try Hungarian food ! Open: Mo - Sa: 12:00 - 23:00 Su: closed