Guidebook for Budapest
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The main hub of the city. You can easily reach just about everything from here.
The palace is an amazing place, at least from the outside. Unfortunately it was completely burnt down during the long siege in WWII. Museums and library inside but the promenade offers a superb view.
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Hungarian National Gallery (Magyar Nemzeti Galeria)
2 Szent György térThe palace is an amazing place, at least from the outside. Unfortunately it was completely burnt down during the long siege in WWII. Museums and library inside but the promenade offers a superb view.
My favorite park in the entire solar system and maybe even beyond! Beats Margaret Island by miles.
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Kopaszi-gát
Kopaszi-gátMy favorite park in the entire solar system and maybe even beyond! Beats Margaret Island by miles.
Essentials
Don't let the ugly building fool you, Lehel Market is an excellent daily market where farmers offer their locally grown products. From a quick breakfast to tasteful dinner, it has everything and more
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Lehel tér M
Don't let the ugly building fool you, Lehel Market is an excellent daily market where farmers offer their locally grown products. From a quick breakfast to tasteful dinner, it has everything and more
Probably my number one favorite spot as far as food goes, nothing beats the Old Marketplace. Locally grown food, amazing stands, good prices, vendors who generally do speak English!
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中央市场
1-3 Vámház krt.Probably my number one favorite spot as far as food goes, nothing beats the Old Marketplace. Locally grown food, amazing stands, good prices, vendors who generally do speak English!
Shopping
One of the biggest malls in the country, it has it all. At least a mile long, has retail stores, food court, cinema, all your shopping needs.
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Westend Shopping Center
1-3 Váci útOne of the biggest malls in the country, it has it all. At least a mile long, has retail stores, food court, cinema, all your shopping needs.
Psychostore, the closest swag haven we know. All the usual skateboard brands plus some unique designs, solid decks, super nice customer service.
Podmaniczky u. 6
6 Podmaniczky utcaPsychostore, the closest swag haven we know. All the usual skateboard brands plus some unique designs, solid decks, super nice customer service.
Gold Money Exchange - don't get ripped off by visiting Western Union in the Railway Station, this one has legit exchange rates.
Podmaniczky u. 2
2 Podmaniczky utcaGold Money Exchange - don't get ripped off by visiting Western Union in the Railway Station, this one has legit exchange rates.
瓦茨街
Váci utcaThe main shopping street. Beware of the uniform souvenir shops though.
Another mall and shopping place if you get tried of the giants and always croweded WestEnd. Easy to reach with Metro line 4.
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阿莱购物中心
8-10 Október huszonharmadika u.Another mall and shopping place if you get tried of the giants and always croweded WestEnd. Easy to reach with Metro line 4.
Sightseeing
Not only a beautiful railway station (opened in 1877 and designed by Gustav Eiffel's company) but a major transportation hub.
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布达佩斯西站
Not only a beautiful railway station (opened in 1877 and designed by Gustav Eiffel's company) but a major transportation hub.
Margitsziget (Margaret's Island), a island/park in the middle of the busy city, satisfies all your rec needs, from the ruins of the old Monastery to the swimming pools and cotton candy stands.
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玛格丽特岛迷你动物园
MargitszigetMargitsziget (Margaret's Island), a island/park in the middle of the busy city, satisfies all your rec needs, from the ruins of the old Monastery to the swimming pools and cotton candy stands.
The biggest and most beautiful park in town. Perfect for a stroll. Also the site of the Zoo and Vajdahunyad vára.
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城市公园
The biggest and most beautiful park in town. Perfect for a stroll. Also the site of the Zoo and Vajdahunyad vára.
Although just a replica, this hundred year old Transylvania castle is still beautiful and spooky enough.
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沃伊达奇城堡
Vajdahunyad sétányAlthough just a replica, this hundred year old Transylvania castle is still beautiful and spooky enough.
Budapest zoo is one of the oldest in the world (opened in 1866), a constatnyl renovated little jewel box. No San Diego for sure, but they don't make 'em like this anymore.
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布达佩斯动物园和植物园
6-12 Állatkerti krt.Budapest zoo is one of the oldest in the world (opened in 1866), a constatnyl renovated little jewel box. No San Diego for sure, but they don't make 'em like this anymore.
The Hungarian version of the Concorde square with giant statues of long dead nomad chieftains and a 1000 years of kings and failed revolutionaries. It is probably the number 2 selfie spot in town.
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英雄广场
Hősök tereThe Hungarian version of the Concorde square with giant statues of long dead nomad chieftains and a 1000 years of kings and failed revolutionaries. It is probably the number 2 selfie spot in town.
Andrássy boulevard 60. known for being the HQ of both Fascist killing squads and the Communist Secret Police, it is not a Museum of Terror, good educational value and entertainment.
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恐怖之屋
60 Andrássy útAndrássy boulevard 60. known for being the HQ of both Fascist killing squads and the Communist Secret Police, it is not a Museum of Terror, good educational value and entertainment.
The middle of the bridge is a splendid place, you can either walk there or just get off the 4-6 tram. One of the best views in town.
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玛格丽特桥
3 Jászai Mari térThe middle of the bridge is a splendid place, you can either walk there or just get off the 4-6 tram. One of the best views in town.
Though not as old as other churches (just a 110 years), you cannot miss the third tallest thing in the country. You will see it from anywhere in the city so why not go in? Yes, and mummies!
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圣伊什特万大教堂
1 Szent István térThough not as old as other churches (just a 110 years), you cannot miss the third tallest thing in the country. You will see it from anywhere in the city so why not go in? Yes, and mummies!
The biggest Synagogue in all of Europe with a unique neolog/moorish style, a beautiful garden cemetery and memorials.
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多瓦尼街犹太教堂
2 Dohány u.The biggest Synagogue in all of Europe with a unique neolog/moorish style, a beautiful garden cemetery and memorials.
There is a non-stop skatepark, occasionally market stands in the winter, more kids sitting all over the grass and the Micheal Jackson Tree! A landmark for some reason beyond our comprehension.
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Erzsébet tér
Erzsébet térThere is a non-stop skatepark, occasionally market stands in the winter, more kids sitting all over the grass and the Micheal Jackson Tree! A landmark for some reason beyond our comprehension.
The central square of the town with expensive shops, Gerbeaud, street musicians and all the rest.
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弗洛斯马提广场
3 Vörösmarty térThe central square of the town with expensive shops, Gerbeaud, street musicians and all the rest.
A stroll along the Danube with the Castle on the opposite side, the Chain Bridge, Gellért hill and all the rest. If you don't fall in love with this city right here and now, you are beyond saving.
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Duna korzó
Duna korzóA stroll along the Danube with the Castle on the opposite side, the Chain Bridge, Gellért hill and all the rest. If you don't fall in love with this city right here and now, you are beyond saving.
The famous Chain Bridge, the first across the river, anno 1849. Don't forget to check out the lion on both ends.
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塞切尼链桥
Széchenyi LánchídThe famous Chain Bridge, the first across the river, anno 1849. Don't forget to check out the lion on both ends.
This is the Castle District, probably your number one destination in town anyways, even better on a clear and sunny day.
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城堡山
2 Országház u.This is the Castle District, probably your number one destination in town anyways, even better on a clear and sunny day.
A beautiful, newly renovated church, where the crowed kings of the past and married daughters of prime ministers lately.
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马加什教堂
2 Szentháromság térA beautiful, newly renovated church, where the crowed kings of the past and married daughters of prime ministers lately.
Officially the best view in town and probably the universe, the sight of G.W. Bush's speech and 98% of all tourist selfies.
If I only had half an hour to show you Budapest, I would take you here.
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匈牙利自由女神像
Officially the best view in town and probably the universe, the sight of G.W. Bush's speech and 98% of all tourist selfies.
If I only had half an hour to show you Budapest, I would take you here.
The hundred years old giant hotel and even more famous thermal bath. Tons of people visit the country just to stay here. You can go in for a dip anytime, though tickets are not cheap.
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Danubius Hotel Gellért
2 Szent Gellért térThe hundred years old giant hotel and even more famous thermal bath. Tons of people visit the country just to stay here. You can go in for a dip anytime, though tickets are not cheap.
The northern entrance of the party district, just 20 minutes from the apartment with the tram.
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Oktogon
OktogonThe northern entrance of the party district, just 20 minutes from the apartment with the tram.
Arts & Culture
Apparently Széchényi thermal baths is rapidly becoming a world-famous partyplace. We have never been but we trust all our foreign friends who travel to Hungary exclusively for this.
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塞切尼温泉
9-11 Állatkerti krt.Apparently Széchényi thermal baths is rapidly becoming a world-famous partyplace. We have never been but we trust all our foreign friends who travel to Hungary exclusively for this.
Fine Arts Museum, giant neoclassical building worth checking out for the architecture only. My Mom had to drag me away by brute force from the Egyptian section when I was a little kid. It still rock
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Museum of Fine Arts
41 Dózsa György útFine Arts Museum, giant neoclassical building worth checking out for the architecture only. My Mom had to drag me away by brute force from the Egyptian section when I was a little kid. It still rock
The Austrian fort, you have to pay an entrance and the places are overpriced. So it might be better if you just simply take the stairs to the Szabadság statu from the other side.
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Citadella Folklór Étterem
1 Citadella stny.The Austrian fort, you have to pay an entrance and the places are overpriced. So it might be better if you just simply take the stairs to the Szabadság statu from the other side.
At the end of Váci street, and the start of Szabadság bridge, a pretty nice square and place to hang out.
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Fővám tér
Fővám térAt the end of Váci street, and the start of Szabadság bridge, a pretty nice square and place to hang out.
A bookshop that has a wide range of foreign books, albums and humanities textbooks.
Atlantisz Könyvsziget
2 Király u.A bookshop that has a wide range of foreign books, albums and humanities textbooks.
Food Scene
The best Italian in town. Cool design, killer pizza, bella Italia!
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Okay Italia Ristorante Pizzeria
The best Italian in town. Cool design, killer pizza, bella Italia!
All you can eat Japanese running sushi and wok place. Amazing design, you can stuff yourself with good quality seafood, mid range pricing.
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Wasabi Sushi & Wok Étterem
21 Podmaniczky u.All you can eat Japanese running sushi and wok place. Amazing design, you can stuff yourself with good quality seafood, mid range pricing.
A super nice Philippine guy who grows and roasts his own coffee from the family plantation, knows everything about coffee, will make you the best cup you ever had, that is for sure!
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Barako Káveház
46 Török u.A super nice Philippine guy who grows and roasts his own coffee from the family plantation, knows everything about coffee, will make you the best cup you ever had, that is for sure!
Szendzsó is the place for breakfast and lunch, truly unique. Everything is locally produced, home made, menu changes daily. About 20 minutes away from the apartment.
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Breakfast Café-KicsiZso
11 Frankel Leó útSzendzsó is the place for breakfast and lunch, truly unique. Everything is locally produced, home made, menu changes daily. About 20 minutes away from the apartment.
The most famous brewing place in town. Incredibly nice coffee for your inner hipster.
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Espresso Embassy
15 Arany János u.The most famous brewing place in town. Incredibly nice coffee for your inner hipster.
This whole neighborhood is full of chic restaurants, burger, stake joints, Vine bars and more traditional Hungarian places.
Be prepared to eat good but pay the price for it.
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Szent István tér
Szent István térThis whole neighborhood is full of chic restaurants, burger, stake joints, Vine bars and more traditional Hungarian places.
Be prepared to eat good but pay the price for it.
A new Hungarian milk bar/breakfast place with awesome milkshakes, hot chocolate and giant sandwiches.
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Cserpes Tejivó
2 Sütő utcaA new Hungarian milk bar/breakfast place with awesome milkshakes, hot chocolate and giant sandwiches.
Multitude of different kinds of awesome tiny sandwiches. Take away at least a dozen in a paper box. Always a nice snack.
Duran Szendvics Hungaria Kft.
7 Bajcsy-Zsilinszky útMultitude of different kinds of awesome tiny sandwiches. Take away at least a dozen in a paper box. Always a nice snack.
The best bakery in town, although it is quite far away, it is always worth a trip.
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Daubner confectionary
50 Szépvölgyi útThe best bakery in town, although it is quite far away, it is always worth a trip.
The world-famous bakery/coffee house but it really is a tourist trap. Worth trying out once for sure, the interior design is amazing.
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Café Gerbeaud
7-8 Vörösmarty térThe world-famous bakery/coffee house but it really is a tourist trap. Worth trying out once for sure, the interior design is amazing.
Another hub, especially for universities. Lot of cheaper and quality food places, a street full of antique book shops. You should not miss this place!
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加尔文广场
Kálvin térAnother hub, especially for universities. Lot of cheaper and quality food places, a street full of antique book shops. You should not miss this place!
Tapas Bar in Budapest? A really good Tapas Bar in Budapest? You heard it right. Reservations are a must though, it is a real local favorite.
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Pata Negra Pest
8 Kálvin térTapas Bar in Budapest? A really good Tapas Bar in Budapest? You heard it right. Reservations are a must though, it is a real local favorite.
A street full of restaurants, all different kinds, from mid to higher price ranges. If you can't pick a place on TripAdvisor, 5 minutes on this street will do the trick.
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Ráday Street
Ráday utcaA street full of restaurants, all different kinds, from mid to higher price ranges. If you can't pick a place on TripAdvisor, 5 minutes on this street will do the trick.
Japanese/American fusion place, from milkshakes to ramen, also one of the best burger joints in town.
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Manga Cowboy!
31 Ráday u.Japanese/American fusion place, from milkshakes to ramen, also one of the best burger joints in town.
Another street sided by countless different restaurants and bars. Daily menus for a reasonable price around lunchtime.
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Jókai tér
7 Jókai térAnother street sided by countless different restaurants and bars. Daily menus for a reasonable price around lunchtime.
Soul Food - a real Creol/Soul kitchen. If the ribs are not the best you had ever, they will refound you (or at least this is when they claimed one time). No one ever took this option though.
Kazinczy u. 32
32 Kazinczy utcaSoul Food - a real Creol/Soul kitchen. If the ribs are not the best you had ever, they will refound you (or at least this is when they claimed one time). No one ever took this option though.
Just having its one-year anniversary, Mazel Tov is a great ruin pub and an even better restaurant, probably the best Eastern Mediterranean in town!
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Mazel Tov
47 Akácfa u.Just having its one-year anniversary, Mazel Tov is a great ruin pub and an even better restaurant, probably the best Eastern Mediterranean in town!
It gives you all that you can except from a place called Soul Food any maybe even more! Hands down, the best ribs in town.
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Soul Food
32 Kazinczy u.It gives you all that you can except from a place called Soul Food any maybe even more! Hands down, the best ribs in town.
A local legend with fair pricing, lots of choices, including Hungarian beef, hot-dogs, American beverages and more.
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Magic Burger
A local legend with fair pricing, lots of choices, including Hungarian beef, hot-dogs, American beverages and more.
The best place to grab an espresso (or a flat white), a nice specialty coffee place with an always friendly staff and lots of expertise. Coffee comes from The Barn of Berlin. Special, exotic brews too
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Addicted2Caffeine
62-64 Bartók Béla útThe best place to grab an espresso (or a flat white), a nice specialty coffee place with an always friendly staff and lots of expertise. Coffee comes from The Barn of Berlin. Special, exotic brews too
The best place for a filter coffee close to the city center. Also, do try the Rocket on tap!
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Kontakt - speciality coffeeshop
22 Károly krt.The best place for a filter coffee close to the city center. Also, do try the Rocket on tap!
Drinks & Nightlife
Hard Rock Cafe
3-5 Deák Ferenc u.Yes, we even have one of these now.
An always changing menu of 14 different craft beers on tap!. It is a heaven for beer lovers. This phenomena is relatively new to us but is spreading like wildfire!
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Élesztő
22 Tűzoltó u.An always changing menu of 14 different craft beers on tap!. It is a heaven for beer lovers. This phenomena is relatively new to us but is spreading like wildfire!
Apparently among the top 5 best bars in the world, the first 'ruin pub' in the city, definitely worth a visit. Almost exclusively foreigners though.
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Szimpla Kert
14 Kazinczy u.Apparently among the top 5 best bars in the world, the first 'ruin pub' in the city, definitely worth a visit. Almost exclusively foreigners though.
Yet another great ruin pub with excellent atmosphere and frequent programs such as an antique market on Sundays.
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Anker't romkocsma
33 Paulay Ede u.Yet another great ruin pub with excellent atmosphere and frequent programs such as an antique market on Sundays.
The place to go if you want an introduction to 'Fröccs', the national drink of good wine + soda. Open only in the summer. Refreshment 120%.
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Fröccsterasz
11-13 Erzsébet térThe place to go if you want an introduction to 'Fröccs', the national drink of good wine + soda. Open only in the summer. Refreshment 120%.