Guidebook for Budapest

Mihaly
Guidebook for Budapest

Food Scene

Good restaurant right on the corner
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ROKFORT Étterem
3 Szalay u.
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Good restaurant right on the corner
My favourite restaurant in the Var (Buda Castle). More informal than the other spots but gives you an outstanding culinary experience! Also has a very charming inner courtyard! http://www.varaspeiz.hu
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Vár: a Speiz
6 Hess András tér
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My favourite restaurant in the Var (Buda Castle). More informal than the other spots but gives you an outstanding culinary experience! Also has a very charming inner courtyard! http://www.varaspeiz.hu
Traditional place in the Buda Castle with very elegant interior and a classy atmosphere and prices accordingly. http://www.alabardos.hu/site.php
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Alabárdos
2 Országház u.
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Traditional place in the Buda Castle with very elegant interior and a classy atmosphere and prices accordingly. http://www.alabardos.hu/site.php
If you're interested how a cafe looked like under communism this is the place you should go as nothing has changed here since those times.
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Bambi Café
2-4 Frankel Leó út
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If you're interested how a cafe looked like under communism this is the place you should go as nothing has changed here since those times.
A charming and relaxing cafe and restaurant in a building which little bit looks like a monastery standing next to the Saint Ann temple.
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Angelika Étterem és Kávéház
7 Batthyány tér
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A charming and relaxing cafe and restaurant in a building which little bit looks like a monastery standing next to the Saint Ann temple.
Trendy little cafe with a terrace on summers.
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Gusto Cafe
12 Frankel Leó út
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Trendy little cafe with a terrace on summers.
Cozy cafe where you get on of the best breakfast in Budapest, also has a charming terrace.
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Gerlóczy Cafe & Brasserie
1 Gerlóczy u.
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Cozy cafe where you get on of the best breakfast in Budapest, also has a charming terrace.
Slightly unusual cafe with an interesting interior and menu.
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VakVarjú Restaurant
7 Paulay Ede u.
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Slightly unusual cafe with an interesting interior and menu.
Very elegant cafe and restaurant next to the Opera.
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Callas
20 Andrássy út
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Very elegant cafe and restaurant next to the Opera.
Very popular outdoor (terasz=terrace) place where you can taste the famous Hungarian spritzer (wine and mineral water combo, called 'fröccs' in different versions) with very good wine selection.
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Fröccsterasz
11-13 Erzsébet tér
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Very popular outdoor (terasz=terrace) place where you can taste the famous Hungarian spritzer (wine and mineral water combo, called 'fröccs' in different versions) with very good wine selection.
Popular bar with club nights and serbian food.
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400 Bar Restaurant
52 Kazinczy u.
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Popular bar with club nights and serbian food.
Combination of a French bistro and a Hungarian contemporary family restaurant with a worth to visit result. Very good food and huge wine selection of course.
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Borkonyha Winekitchen Restaurant
3 Sas u
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Combination of a French bistro and a Hungarian contemporary family restaurant with a worth to visit result. Very good food and huge wine selection of course.
The Hungarian member of the worldwide Japanese-South American fusion restaurant chain inside the Kempinski hotel.
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Nobu Restaurant
7-8 Erzsébet tér
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The Hungarian member of the worldwide Japanese-South American fusion restaurant chain inside the Kempinski hotel.
Cyberpunk themed club with big selection of Japanese food and cocktails. One of the few places in Budapest with progressive electronic club nights.
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TOKIO Budapest
7-8 Széchenyi István tér
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Cyberpunk themed club with big selection of Japanese food and cocktails. One of the few places in Budapest with progressive electronic club nights.
French pastry shop, bakery and cafe with real French ingredients. Excellent place for breakfasts.
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á table
16 Arany János u.
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French pastry shop, bakery and cafe with real French ingredients. Excellent place for breakfasts.
Israeli owned Middle-East restaurant, probably the best in the city in its category with a large selection. Excellent hummus and falafel but also has a large selection of meat food. Own made laffah!
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hummusbar
19 Október 6. u.
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Israeli owned Middle-East restaurant, probably the best in the city in its category with a large selection. Excellent hummus and falafel but also has a large selection of meat food. Own made laffah!
Certainly a strange name for a Chinese (actually Hong-Kong) restaurant with mostly North-Chinese food. Very good food.
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Momotaro Restaurant
16 Nádor u.
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Certainly a strange name for a Chinese (actually Hong-Kong) restaurant with mostly North-Chinese food. Very good food.
Very popular restaurant with lots of celebrities yet a friendly atmosphere. Probably the best pizza in Budapest but generally excellent Italian food.
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Trattoria Pomo D'Oro
9 Arany János utca
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Very popular restaurant with lots of celebrities yet a friendly atmosphere. Probably the best pizza in Budapest but generally excellent Italian food.
Italian restaurant mostly famous for their pizza what is one of the best in Budapest.
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Da Mario Budapest
3 Vécsey u.
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Italian restaurant mostly famous for their pizza what is one of the best in Budapest.
Very good Italian restaurant with a countryside milieu in the heart of the city.
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Trattoria Mamma
3 Hercegprímás u.
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Very good Italian restaurant with a countryside milieu in the heart of the city.
Trendy and very expensive Italian restaurant
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Tom George Osteria
8 Október 6. u.
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Trendy and very expensive Italian restaurant
Very good restaurant with many creatively presented Hungarian food and other meaty foods.
LaciPecsenye
11 Sas u
Very good restaurant with many creatively presented Hungarian food and other meaty foods.
Impeccable American style steakhouse with a large selection of beefs from all over the World (US prominently included of course). Very good but very expensive restaurant.
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KNRDY Bistro & Steaks
15 Október 6. utca
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Impeccable American style steakhouse with a large selection of beefs from all over the World (US prominently included of course). Very good but very expensive restaurant.
Bourgeois styled restaurant with many Hungarian food and large selection of wines.
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Tigris Restaurant
10 Mérleg u.
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Bourgeois styled restaurant with many Hungarian food and large selection of wines.
Good authentic Brazilian restaurant and bar.
Casabrasil - Bar & Churrascaria
34 Andrássy út
Good authentic Brazilian restaurant and bar.
Creative food compositions based on the Hungarian kitchen from quality ingridients in an elegant place in the Kempinski hotel.
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ÉS Bisztró
12 Deák Ferenc u.
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Creative food compositions based on the Hungarian kitchen from quality ingridients in an elegant place in the Kempinski hotel.
Very friendly and inviting with large selection of traditional Hungarian foods and good quality.
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Café Kör
17 Sas u
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Very friendly and inviting with large selection of traditional Hungarian foods and good quality.
Homey restaurant true to the traditions of this neighborhood. excellent place to taste the Hungarian meat soup (try with matzo ball and beef).
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Biarritz étterem és kávézó
2 Balassi Bálint u.
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Homey restaurant true to the traditions of this neighborhood. excellent place to taste the Hungarian meat soup (try with matzo ball and beef).
Indian restaurant with mixed opinions.
Salaam Bombay
4 Garibaldi u.
Indian restaurant with mixed opinions.
Very good bistro and cafe with lots of creatively presented Hungarian food as well.
Manuel Caffe - M. Coffee Import Ltd.
4 Márton u.
Very good bistro and cafe with lots of creatively presented Hungarian food as well.
The second restaurant getting the Michelin star in Hungary, quite justifiably. Taking Hungarian kitchen to the next level. Reserve ahead!
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Onyx
7-8 Vörösmarty tér
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The second restaurant getting the Michelin star in Hungary, quite justifiably. Taking Hungarian kitchen to the next level. Reserve ahead!
A very inviting place with a nice and cozy decor and with fairly good food.
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Két Szerecsen
14 Nagymező u.
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A very inviting place with a nice and cozy decor and with fairly good food.
The best Italian restaurant (no pizza here!) in the city. Has a bistro section too, called Osteria with somewhat cheaper prices but still very good food.
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Fausto's
5 Dohány u.
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The best Italian restaurant (no pizza here!) in the city. Has a bistro section too, called Osteria with somewhat cheaper prices but still very good food.
Fine dining restaurant with french cuisine and large fish food selection. Very good food!
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Csalogány 26
26 Csalogány u.
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Fine dining restaurant with french cuisine and large fish food selection. Very good food!
Legendary place with nice interior design, good food and affordable prices.
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Apacuka Étterem
54-56 Nagymező u.
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Legendary place with nice interior design, good food and affordable prices.
Michelin recommended restaurant by the famous Bock chef family and with mostly Hungarian food in excellent quality.
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Bock Bisztró
43-49 Erzsébet krt.
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Michelin recommended restaurant by the famous Bock chef family and with mostly Hungarian food in excellent quality.
One of the few places in the "very typical Hungarian restaurant" category which isn't a tourist rip off. It's not cheap either but you get what you paid for: very good Hungarian food.
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Alföldi Vendéglő-vendéglő, bárány különlegességek, gulyás, tengeri hal, humusz pita
4 Kecskeméti u.
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One of the few places in the "very typical Hungarian restaurant" category which isn't a tourist rip off. It's not cheap either but you get what you paid for: very good Hungarian food.
Very elegant, very good but of course very expensive Russian Restaurant.
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Arany Kaviár Étterem
19 Ostrom u.
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Very elegant, very good but of course very expensive Russian Restaurant.
Small restaurant in the fashion of 70s Hungary but with fairly good food. Affordable prices!
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Tüköry Étterem
15 Hold u.
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Small restaurant in the fashion of 70s Hungary but with fairly good food. Affordable prices!
Another member of the Israeli Hummus Bar chain, this one is only vegetarian food. But of course that shouldn't bother all the hummus and falafel lovers.
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Hummus Bar
Kecskeméti utca
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Another member of the Israeli Hummus Bar chain, this one is only vegetarian food. But of course that shouldn't bother all the hummus and falafel lovers.
If you want to taste the Hungarian specialty "fozelek" (different vegatable foods solidified using wheat, usually with meat topping) this is a fast food place to go.
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Főzelékfaló Ételbár
18 Nagymező u.
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If you want to taste the Hungarian specialty "fozelek" (different vegatable foods solidified using wheat, usually with meat topping) this is a fast food place to go.
World famous elegant pastry shop where the Gerbeaud cake originated
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Café Gerbeaud
7-8 Vörösmarty tér
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World famous elegant pastry shop where the Gerbeaud cake originated
Cozy and trendy restaurant on the Buda side. Good but fairly expensive.
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Déryné Bisztró
3 Krisztina tér
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Cozy and trendy restaurant on the Buda side. Good but fairly expensive.
Very good restaurant and wine bar. Huge wine selection and many typical Hungarian food creatively recreated in excellent quality.
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Borbíróság
5 Csarnok tér
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Very good restaurant and wine bar. Huge wine selection and many typical Hungarian food creatively recreated in excellent quality.

Everything Else

Beautiful building, now completely renovated and surrounded with a newly reconstructed square and the Danube. Together giving you a breathtaking view. http://www.parlament.hu/en/web/latogatokozpont
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Gusali ng Parlamento ng Hungary
1-3 Kossuth Lajos tér
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Beautiful building, now completely renovated and surrounded with a newly reconstructed square and the Danube. Together giving you a breathtaking view. http://www.parlament.hu/en/web/latogatokozpont
One of the most beautiful squares of Budapest with plenty of green space and surrounded with great architecture.On the south side there is a newly built very controversial World War II memorial.
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Lapangan ng Kalayaan
Szabadság tér
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One of the most beautiful squares of Budapest with plenty of green space and surrounded with great architecture.On the south side there is a newly built very controversial World War II memorial.
The oldest and especially nighttime, when it's all lighted up, the most beautiful bridge of Budapest. Designed by the English engineer William Tierney Clark.
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Tulay ng Chain
Széchenyi Lánchíd
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The oldest and especially nighttime, when it's all lighted up, the most beautiful bridge of Budapest. Designed by the English engineer William Tierney Clark.
One of the most beautiful buildings of Budapest now home to the 5 star Four Seasons Hotel, it used to be the headquarter of the Gresham insurance company. Hence the name Gresham Palace.
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Four Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace Budapest
5-6 Széchenyi István tér
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One of the most beautiful buildings of Budapest now home to the 5 star Four Seasons Hotel, it used to be the headquarter of the Gresham insurance company. Hence the name Gresham Palace.
The museum houses a collection of Hungarian folk objects from the 19th century. The collection includes pieces from everyday Hungarian life from before World War II, including pottery, costumes, boats
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Museo ng Etnograpiya
35 Kossuth Lajos tér
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The museum houses a collection of Hungarian folk objects from the 19th century. The collection includes pieces from everyday Hungarian life from before World War II, including pottery, costumes, boats
Breathtakingly beautiful building built in neo-classical style. It's the most important Christian church building and the third highest in Hungary with an amazing view of Budapest from the tower.
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Basilika ng St. Stephen (Szent Istvan Bazilika)
1 Szent István tér
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Breathtakingly beautiful building built in neo-classical style. It's the most important Christian church building and the third highest in Hungary with an amazing view of Budapest from the tower.
Named after the designer of the Chain Bridge and a flower sculpture in the middle of it, it's also point from where you should approach the Buda Castle.
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Clark Ádám tér
Clark Ádám tér
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Named after the designer of the Chain Bridge and a flower sculpture in the middle of it, it's also point from where you should approach the Buda Castle.
A special way to go up to the Buda Castle. Giving you a nice view of Budapest as it's slowly climbs up to the Castle Hill. It also has a nostalgic feel, originally built in 1870.
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Budapest Castle Hill Funicular
Budavári Sikló
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A special way to go up to the Buda Castle. Giving you a nice view of Budapest as it's slowly climbs up to the Castle Hill. It also has a nostalgic feel, originally built in 1870.
The last remaining medieval neighborhood of Budapest, home to the Buda Castle and the St. Mathias Church among others. If not for these then for the breathtaking view it provides,you shouldn't miss it
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Castle Hill
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The last remaining medieval neighborhood of Budapest, home to the Buda Castle and the St. Mathias Church among others. If not for these then for the breathtaking view it provides,you shouldn't miss it
Pastry shop operating continuously here since 1827 with original biedermeier furniture. http://www.ruszwurm.hu/flash/angol.html
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Ruszwurm Confectionery
7 Szentháromság utca
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Pastry shop operating continuously here since 1827 with original biedermeier furniture. http://www.ruszwurm.hu/flash/angol.html
Three story building built in the 15th century under King Mathias in gothic style with an almost complete original facade.
Úri Street
Úri utca
Three story building built in the 15th century under King Mathias in gothic style with an almost complete original facade.
Three original building from the 14th-15th century (somewhat restructured in the 18th century) giving a good picture of what the neighbourhood looked like back then.
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Országház Street
Országház utca
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Three original building from the 14th-15th century (somewhat restructured in the 18th century) giving a good picture of what the neighbourhood looked like back then.
Francis temple built in the 13th century currently not in the best condition unfortunatly but still worth to visit
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Simbahan ng Saint Mary Magdalene
6 Kapisztrán tér
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Francis temple built in the 13th century currently not in the best condition unfortunatly but still worth to visit
Built around 1830 as a garrison operates as a museum since 1937 and went through a serious improvement recently making it more user friendly and interactive.
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Instituto at Museo ng Kasaysayan ng Militar
11-12 Kapisztrán tér
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Built around 1830 as a garrison operates as a museum since 1937 and went through a serious improvement recently making it more user friendly and interactive.
The only luxury hotel built under the communism in 1976, signing the start of th opening of the regime. It was built using the elements of a Jesuit monastery and Dominic temple formerly standing here!
Hilton Budapest
1-3 Hess András tér
The only luxury hotel built under the communism in 1976, signing the start of th opening of the regime. It was built using the elements of a Jesuit monastery and Dominic temple formerly standing here!
One of most famous spot of the Castle Hill due to the breathtaking view of Budapest from here. http://www.fishermansbastion.com/
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Bastion ng mga Mangingisda
Szentháromság tér
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One of most famous spot of the Castle Hill due to the breathtaking view of Budapest from here. http://www.fishermansbastion.com/
Officially named as the Church of Our Lady, it has been popularly named after King Matthias who held both of his wedding here. Originally built in the 14th century. http://www.matyas-templom.hu/
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Simbahan ng Matthias
2 Szentháromság tér
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Officially named as the Church of Our Lady, it has been popularly named after King Matthias who held both of his wedding here. Originally built in the 14th century. http://www.matyas-templom.hu/
Unusual tourist destination built from 1939 as a war hospital, then used as an atom bunker under the communist era.Entrance only as part of a guided tour, call ahead! http://www.sziklakorhaz.eu/en
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Hospital sa Bato Museo ng Nuclear Bunker
4/c Lovas út
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Unusual tourist destination built from 1939 as a war hospital, then used as an atom bunker under the communist era.Entrance only as part of a guided tour, call ahead! http://www.sziklakorhaz.eu/en
Built as a Carmelite temple in 1736 and was the first Hungarian language theatre since 1790 now houses the National Dance Theater. http://www.dancetheatre.hu/
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Nemzeti Táncszínház
16-20 Kis Rókus u.
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Built as a Carmelite temple in 1736 and was the first Hungarian language theatre since 1790 now houses the National Dance Theater. http://www.dancetheatre.hu/
The most beautiful remaining Classicist building on the Castle Hill, built in 1806, designed by the famous Hungarian architect Mihaly Pollack. Now used as Presidential Office.
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Sandor Palace
2 Szent György tér
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The most beautiful remaining Classicist building on the Castle Hill, built in 1806, designed by the famous Hungarian architect Mihaly Pollack. Now used as Presidential Office.
An eclectic building built and rebuilt several times during the centuries. It is home to the National Gallery where many famous Hungarian paintings can be found.
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Buda Castle
2 Szent György tér
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An eclectic building built and rebuilt several times during the centuries. It is home to the National Gallery where many famous Hungarian paintings can be found.
Part of the Buda Castle the museum exhibiting the history of the Hungarian capital since prehistoric times to our days.
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Museo ng Kasaysayan ng Budapest
2 Szent György tér
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Part of the Buda Castle the museum exhibiting the history of the Hungarian capital since prehistoric times to our days.
A bohemian and romantic "village" inside of Budapest active until the 1930s when it was mostly demolished and now only remnants of it can be found, but still worth a visit!
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Tabán
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A bohemian and romantic "village" inside of Budapest active until the 1930s when it was mostly demolished and now only remnants of it can be found, but still worth a visit!
Another beautiful square in Hungary, was even more so before the cars "took over" the square at the down of modern times but still worth a visit adorned by beautiful classicist and romantic buildings!
József nádor tér
József nádor tér
Another beautiful square in Hungary, was even more so before the cars "took over" the square at the down of modern times but still worth a visit adorned by beautiful classicist and romantic buildings!
Budapest's second three story building built in 1838-39 owned originally by a Greek textile trader. The courtyards keeps its original structure, so you can see where horses used to park.
József Attila Street
József Attila utca
Budapest's second three story building built in 1838-39 owned originally by a Greek textile trader. The courtyards keeps its original structure, so you can see where horses used to park.
Beautiful building built in 1844 and was home to the famous Hungarian impressionist painter Bela Czobel. In the garden there is a memorial statue for him.
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Október 6. Street
Október 6. utca
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Beautiful building built in 1844 and was home to the famous Hungarian impressionist painter Bela Czobel. In the garden there is a memorial statue for him.
A typical early modern tenant building block showcasing a new architecture trend starting to spread in the 1930s, which put as much as emphasis on practicality and optimal use than on the aesthetics.
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Bajcsy-Zsilinszky Way
Bajcsy-Zsilinszky út
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A typical early modern tenant building block showcasing a new architecture trend starting to spread in the 1930s, which put as much as emphasis on practicality and optimal use than on the aesthetics.
Open Society Archivum www.osaarchivum.org A big private collection, now in danger, focusing on progressive contemporary art.
Nyílt Társadalom Archívum. Könyvtár
12 Október 6. u.
Open Society Archivum www.osaarchivum.org A big private collection, now in danger, focusing on progressive contemporary art.
The building of the central bank of Hungary built in 1901(used to be called Austrian-Hungarian Bank) in eclectic style with secessionist ornament.Designed by the famous Hungarian architect Ignac Alper
Nemzeti Bank
55 Szabadság tér
The building of the central bank of Hungary built in 1901(used to be called Austrian-Hungarian Bank) in eclectic style with secessionist ornament.Designed by the famous Hungarian architect Ignac Alper
Built after the war in memory of the fallen Soviet soldiers who liberated Budapest. It is periodically under attack because of the following Soviet occupation since 1948
Alaala ng Digmaang Sobyet
14 Szabadság tér
Built after the war in memory of the fallen Soviet soldiers who liberated Budapest. It is periodically under attack because of the following Soviet occupation since 1948
Built in 1901, originally for the Hungarian Royal Saving Bank. It was designed by the famous seccessionist architect Odon Lechner bearing his typical style mixing simple structures with folk motives.
Hungarian State Treasury
4 Hold u.
Built in 1901, originally for the Hungarian Royal Saving Bank. It was designed by the famous seccessionist architect Odon Lechner bearing his typical style mixing simple structures with folk motives.
In memory of Count Batthyany, one of the leader of the 1848/49 suppressed freedom fight. He was shot on this spot (which stood on the courtyard of a garrison back then). The lamp has to be on forever.
Batthyány-örökmécses
In memory of Count Batthyany, one of the leader of the 1848/49 suppressed freedom fight. He was shot on this spot (which stood on the courtyard of a garrison back then). The lamp has to be on forever.
Also known as the Bedő house. Renovated in the early 2000s based on original photos of the building. The developer Tivadar Vad then housed his own Art Nouveau collection here and opened a cafe.
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House of Hungarian Art Nouveau
3 Honvéd u.
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Also known as the Bedő house. Renovated in the early 2000s based on original photos of the building. The developer Tivadar Vad then housed his own Art Nouveau collection here and opened a cafe.
The square was redesigned and reconstructed recently and it's truly magnificent now (tho the replacing of some of the statue was a questionable choice). Adorned by some very beautiful building.
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Kossuth Lajos Tér
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The square was redesigned and reconstructed recently and it's truly magnificent now (tho the replacing of some of the statue was a questionable choice). Adorned by some very beautiful building.
Hard to reach but very moving memorial for the thousands of Jews who were shot into the Danube from the bank under the nazi collaborator regime in 1944. Made by Gyula Pauer, based on Can Togay's idea.
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Idősebb Antall József rakpart
Idősebb Antall József rakpart
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Hard to reach but very moving memorial for the thousands of Jews who were shot into the Danube from the bank under the nazi collaborator regime in 1944. Made by Gyula Pauer, based on Can Togay's idea.
Family owned, traditional pastry shop since 1917 (in a different location then tho). Operated privately under the communism too since 1953 in this location. http://szalaicukraszda.hu/
Szalai Cukrászda
Family owned, traditional pastry shop since 1917 (in a different location then tho). Operated privately under the communism too since 1953 in this location. http://szalaicukraszda.hu/
Fine food store with a huge selection of foods from all over the World. Large selection of US and UK brands as well. A restaurant also operates here during the day. http://www.culinaris.hu/
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Culinaris Parlament
7 Balassi Bálint u.
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Fine food store with a huge selection of foods from all over the World. Large selection of US and UK brands as well. A restaurant also operates here during the day. http://www.culinaris.hu/
Traditionally the home of art and antique dealers and private galleries.
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Falk Miksa Street
Falk Miksa utca
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Traditionally the home of art and antique dealers and private galleries.
One of the biggest auction house and art gallery operating since 1984 (based on long traditions before). http://www.nagyhazi.hu/english/index.php
Nagyházi Gallery and Auction House
8 Balaton u.
One of the biggest auction house and art gallery operating since 1984 (based on long traditions before). http://www.nagyhazi.hu/english/index.php
Gallery and store of the famous silver smith Peter Vladimir. http://www.wladisgaleria.hu/
WLADIS Galéria
25 Hajós utca
Gallery and store of the famous silver smith Peter Vladimir. http://www.wladisgaleria.hu/
Famous and big private gallery and auction house. http://viragjuditgaleria.hu/en/
Virág Judit Galéria
30 Falk Miksa u.
Famous and big private gallery and auction house. http://viragjuditgaleria.hu/en/
Probably the biggest art gallery and auction house in Budapest. http://www.kieselbach.hu/?lang=en
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Kieselbach Gallery, shop and auction house
5 Szent István krt.
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Probably the biggest art gallery and auction house in Budapest. http://www.kieselbach.hu/?lang=en
Its ironic nickname reflects the fact that before the fall of communism this was the headquarter of the Central Bureau of the Hungarian Communist Party under the era (1956-1988) of Janos Kadar.
National Assembly Office Building
19 Széchenyi rkp.
Its ironic nickname reflects the fact that before the fall of communism this was the headquarter of the Central Bureau of the Hungarian Communist Party under the era (1956-1988) of Janos Kadar.
Budapest's second permanent bridge built between 1872-76, designed by Ernest Gouin. It was recently renovated.
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Margaret Bridge
3 Jászai Mari tér
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Budapest's second permanent bridge built between 1872-76, designed by Ernest Gouin. It was recently renovated.
A little green island in the middle of Budapest. Perfect for a morning or evening running, but you can even find guerrilla yoga classes and a lot of other activity or can just simple hang out.
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Margaret Island Mini Zoo
Margitsziget
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A little green island in the middle of Budapest. Perfect for a morning or evening running, but you can even find guerrilla yoga classes and a lot of other activity or can just simple hang out.
One of the biggest beach in Budapest with a lots of swimming pools (one with artificial waves) and slides. Tend to be pretty crowded during the summer.
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Palatinus Strand Baths
1 Soó Rezső stny.
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One of the biggest beach in Budapest with a lots of swimming pools (one with artificial waves) and slides. Tend to be pretty crowded during the summer.
Somewhat of a continuation of the Pest central with similar architecture and lot of nice building. Please avoid this area during the night tho, especially the darker areas!
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Irgalmasok Veli Bej Bath
7 Árpád fejedelem útja
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Somewhat of a continuation of the Pest central with similar architecture and lot of nice building. Please avoid this area during the night tho, especially the darker areas!
One (it's been the only one for a good while) of the two synagogues on the Buda side with an active and somewhat younger community.
Leo Frankel Synagogue
49 Frankel Leó út
One (it's been the only one for a good while) of the two synagogues on the Buda side with an active and somewhat younger community.
A good destination if you look for a bath for hanging out and regenerating.
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Kiraly Thermal Bath
84 Fő u.
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A good destination if you look for a bath for hanging out and regenerating.
Chapel of Saint Florence, built in the 18th century by Mate Nepauer, its fresco painted in 1936 by Jeno Medveczky. Serves currently as the parish temple of the Greek Catholic Church.
Budapesti Szent Ferenc sebei templom
43 Fő u.
Chapel of Saint Florence, built in the 18th century by Mate Nepauer, its fresco painted in 1936 by Jeno Medveczky. Serves currently as the parish temple of the Greek Catholic Church.
At 3 the Hikisch house (1795) stands named after its builder. At the 4 you find the only rococo monument (ca. 1730) of Budapest what used to be the 'White Cross hostelry', laterwas a sort of cabaret.
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Batthyány tér
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At 3 the Hikisch house (1795) stands named after its builder. At the 4 you find the only rococo monument (ca. 1730) of Budapest what used to be the 'White Cross hostelry', laterwas a sort of cabaret.
Slick, ornamented building, its construction started in 1740 but was only finished in 1805 by Kristof Hikisch whos house also stands on this square.
Felsővízivárosi Szent Anna templom
7 Batthyány tér
Slick, ornamented building, its construction started in 1740 but was only finished in 1805 by Kristof Hikisch whos house also stands on this square.
Beautifully renovated building opened in 1900 and it held mostly music performances. Currently you find the Hungarian Heritage House, the Hungarian Culture Institute and the Fine Arts Departmenthere.
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Hungarian Heritage House
8 Corvin tér
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Beautifully renovated building opened in 1900 and it held mostly music performances. Currently you find the Hungarian Heritage House, the Hungarian Culture Institute and the Fine Arts Departmenthere.
Designer boutique hotel based on four baroque building standing here. It was opened in 2000, designed by Attila Komjathy and Zsuzsanna Toth. Its interior design was created by Donald Sultan.
art'otel budapest
16-19 Bem rkp.
Designer boutique hotel based on four baroque building standing here. It was opened in 2000, designed by Attila Komjathy and Zsuzsanna Toth. Its interior design was created by Donald Sultan.
Opened in 1992 in a newly built building (Georges Maurios, 1989) to promote the French culture in Hungary. It has great programs all through year and holds a big street festival on every July 14th.
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French Institute
17 Fő u.
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Opened in 1992 in a newly built building (Georges Maurios, 1989) to promote the French culture in Hungary. It has great programs all through year and holds a big street festival on every July 14th.
Used to be called Roosevelt tér, now named after the big Hungarian reformer and inventor who also has a statue on this square built in 1880. Ferenc Deak another big statesmen also has a statue here.
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Széchenyi István tér
Széchenyi István tér
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Used to be called Roosevelt tér, now named after the big Hungarian reformer and inventor who also has a statue on this square built in 1880. Ferenc Deak another big statesmen also has a statue here.
As many other important public institute it was built in the reform era in 1862-1684, built from the money of Count Szechenyi. It was the first neorenaissance building in Budapest.
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Hungarian Academy of Sciences
9 Széchenyi István tér
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As many other important public institute it was built in the reform era in 1862-1684, built from the money of Count Szechenyi. It was the first neorenaissance building in Budapest.
Evangelical museum and temple.
Lutheran Museum
4 Deák Ferenc tér
Evangelical museum and temple.
The Champs Elysee of Budapest adorned by beautiful buildings and home to trendy and mostly classy restaurants, bars and cafes and stores.
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Andrássy út
Andrássy út
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The Champs Elysee of Budapest adorned by beautiful buildings and home to trendy and mostly classy restaurants, bars and cafes and stores.
A long and narrow with many trendy restaurants and cafes.
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Liszt Ferenc tér
4 Liszt Ferenc tér
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A long and narrow with many trendy restaurants and cafes.
Somewhat the poor cousine of Liszt Ferenc square, but it has a few interesting bohemian places worth to visit.
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Jókai tér
7 Jókai tér
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Somewhat the poor cousine of Liszt Ferenc square, but it has a few interesting bohemian places worth to visit.
Originally built in 1882 it was renovated and partly rebuilt using mixed technique in 1994.
Andrássy Palace Irodaház Parkolója Budapest
Originally built in 1882 it was renovated and partly rebuilt using mixed technique in 1994.
The highlight of Andrassy way and one of the most important building of the Hungarian architecture, built in 1884, designed by the famous Hungarian architect Milkos Ybl and has concerts all year.
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Hungarian State Opera
22 Andrássy út
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The highlight of Andrassy way and one of the most important building of the Hungarian architecture, built in 1884, designed by the famous Hungarian architect Milkos Ybl and has concerts all year.
Home of the Hungarian Photography Art.
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Hungarian House of Photography - Mai Mano House
20 Nagymező u.
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Home of the Hungarian Photography Art.
One of the most trendy cafe and club of Budapest currently with mostly popular electronic music.
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Trafiq
Hercegprímás utca
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One of the most trendy cafe and club of Budapest currently with mostly popular electronic music.
Very popular club with melodic house music mostly. Tend to be very crowded.
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Ötkert
4/A Zrínyi u.
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Very popular club with melodic house music mostly. Tend to be very crowded.
A major meeting for all walk of Hungarians and foreigners as well. Lots of green and an artificial lake plus tons of popular place all around. On the summers you also find a huge ferris wheel here.
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Erzsébet tér
Erzsébet tér
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A major meeting for all walk of Hungarians and foreigners as well. Lots of green and an artificial lake plus tons of popular place all around. On the summers you also find a huge ferris wheel here.
Trendy club in Budapest with a somewhat progressive than the usual music selection. During the daytime it's a cafe and restaurant.
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Anker Klub
1-3 Anker köz
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Trendy club in Budapest with a somewhat progressive than the usual music selection. During the daytime it's a cafe and restaurant.
Unique wine bar with a large selection of the famous Hungarian spirit, Palinka as well. Plus tapas and other food nice next to a glass of wine.
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Drop Shop Wine Bar
27 Balassi Bálint u.
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Unique wine bar with a large selection of the famous Hungarian spirit, Palinka as well. Plus tapas and other food nice next to a glass of wine.
If you're looking for a place where you will definitely will find a party and huge crowd even on weekdays and sunday then this is the place to go. Huge 'ruin bar' with 3 dancefloor.
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Instant Club
51 Akácfa u.
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If you're looking for a place where you will definitely will find a party and huge crowd even on weekdays and sunday then this is the place to go. Huge 'ruin bar' with 3 dancefloor.
A small market hall, ideal destination if you're looking for traditional Hungarian ingridients (like the paprika) and foods (goose liver for instance) and produce, fruits and vegetables.
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Hold Street
Hold utca
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A small market hall, ideal destination if you're looking for traditional Hungarian ingridients (like the paprika) and foods (goose liver for instance) and produce, fruits and vegetables.
The US. Embassy in an imposing and sealed off building.
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Embassy of the United States of America
12 Szabadság tér
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The US. Embassy in an imposing and sealed off building.
One of the central square of Budapest where all three metro lines has a stop
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1051
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One of the central square of Budapest where all three metro lines has a stop

Drinks & Nightlife

Another trendy club in Budapest usually with club, vocal and funky house.
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URIMURI
15 Sas u
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Another trendy club in Budapest usually with club, vocal and funky house.
Used to be the Gödör klub, it is now much less progressive but still home to crowded club nights and concerts with a somewhat snobbish clientele plus lot of tourists. Very good sound system and lights
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G3 Gödör
10 Király u.
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Used to be the Gödör klub, it is now much less progressive but still home to crowded club nights and concerts with a somewhat snobbish clientele plus lot of tourists. Very good sound system and lights
One of the few real cocktail bars of Budapest with a posh interior design.
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Boutiq Bar
5 Paulay Ede u.
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One of the few real cocktail bars of Budapest with a posh interior design.
Used to be Creol club with more popular funky and top40 music. The new place kept these nights but now experimenting with more progressive club nights as well.
Creol dinner & bar
Used to be Creol club with more popular funky and top40 music. The new place kept these nights but now experimenting with more progressive club nights as well.
As the name suggest it's a champagne and tapas bar. Big selection of drinks, authentic food.
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Zizi Bar
12 Hercegprímás utca
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As the name suggest it's a champagne and tapas bar. Big selection of drinks, authentic food.

Shopping

Good organic vegetarian restaurant and store
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Napos Oldal Vegetáriánus Étterem és Biobolt
7 Jókai u.
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Good organic vegetarian restaurant and store