Budapest – one of the world’s most beautiful cities - has succeeded in preserving its
soul, although the city has been rapidly modernised in recent years. Today the
Danube, the old Art Nouveau palace and the wide boulevards have been joined by
gourmé restaurants and trendy bars. This is where those who are interested in
history or likes to party come - and anyone who wants to relax in the city’s many
steam baths.
soul, although the city has been rapidly modernised in recent years. Today the
Danube, the old Art Nouveau palace and the wide boulevards have been joined by
gourmé restaurants and trendy bars. This is where those who are interested in
history or likes to party come - and anyone who wants to relax in the city’s many
steam baths.
monarchy. Budapest became one of the most important
ports on the Danube and soon also an industrial centre.
ports on the Danube and soon also an industrial centre.
Budapest will keep you busy with its lovely restaurants,
beautiful opera, indoor- and outdoor baths, and dierent
exciting quarters to explore. There is no problem nding
things to do in Budapest, on the contrary- you will struggle
nding the time to do them all.
beautiful opera, indoor- and outdoor baths, and dierent
exciting quarters to explore. There is no problem nding
things to do in Budapest, on the contrary- you will struggle
nding the time to do them all.
You are either on route to – or have just arrived in – a city
which is not only beautiful and full of historical
monuments and dramatic memories, it is also excellent for
both walking around in or on exciting expeditions.
The River Danube ows right through the heart of
Budapest and thus creates a point of reference for visitors
who are either on the old cobbled streets on the Buda
side, or in the 19th century boulevards on the Pest side.
Your interests will decide on which side of the Danube you
will spend most of your time. Anyone interested in history
will nd it dicult to tear oneself away from Buda, where
the Palace summit creates an atmosphere of medieval
Budapest. Shopaholics will very soon be enticed by the
other side of the river where the shops and nightlife
compete for everyone’s attention.
Budapest is really the fusion of three towns, Buda, Óbuda
and Pest. Back in 106 AD, the Romans founded the city of
Aquincum in the north-east corner of the Danube. Several
changes of population later, at the end of the ninth
century, the Magyars arrived. They were descended from a
Finnish-Ugrian tribe with roots in Siberia. The Magyar city,
with its palace and ring-wall, came to be called Buda, and
Aquincum was later called Óbuda. The other side of the
river was also settled, in the area which would later be
called Pest. Having been invaded by the Turks - and later
by the Austrian army - in 1867 Hungary was elevated to
an equal partner in the Austro-Hungarian double
which is not only beautiful and full of historical
monuments and dramatic memories, it is also excellent for
both walking around in or on exciting expeditions.
The River Danube ows right through the heart of
Budapest and thus creates a point of reference for visitors
who are either on the old cobbled streets on the Buda
side, or in the 19th century boulevards on the Pest side.
Your interests will decide on which side of the Danube you
will spend most of your time. Anyone interested in history
will nd it dicult to tear oneself away from Buda, where
the Palace summit creates an atmosphere of medieval
Budapest. Shopaholics will very soon be enticed by the
other side of the river where the shops and nightlife
compete for everyone’s attention.
Budapest is really the fusion of three towns, Buda, Óbuda
and Pest. Back in 106 AD, the Romans founded the city of
Aquincum in the north-east corner of the Danube. Several
changes of population later, at the end of the ninth
century, the Magyars arrived. They were descended from a
Finnish-Ugrian tribe with roots in Siberia. The Magyar city,
with its palace and ring-wall, came to be called Buda, and
Aquincum was later called Óbuda. The other side of the
river was also settled, in the area which would later be
called Pest. Having been invaded by the Turks - and later
by the Austrian army - in 1867 Hungary was elevated to
an equal partner in the Austro-Hungarian double
The Széchenyi Baths
Budapest is famous for its baths, the hot water that flows
from a hundred streams. The Széchenyi Bath is Budapest’s
most famous outdoor swimming bath. This beautiful bath,
in New Baroque style, is open all year round. The bathing
from a hundred streams. The Széchenyi Bath is Budapest’s
most famous outdoor swimming bath. This beautiful bath,
in New Baroque style, is open all year round. The bathing
Szoborpark (the Statue Park
Here you will nd one of Budapest’s most remarkable
attractions. When the proletarian dictatorship’s enormous
monuments and statues were no longer politically correct
– after 1989-90 – they were moved from their
conspicuous locations in the centre to a suburb of Buda.
Here – in this “Communist theme park” – among other
things, is the gigantic statue of Lenin and Cubist statues of
Marx and Engels
Here you will nd one of Budapest’s most remarkable
attractions. When the proletarian dictatorship’s enormous
monuments and statues were no longer politically correct
– after 1989-90 – they were moved from their
conspicuous locations in the centre to a suburb of Buda.
Here – in this “Communist theme park” – among other
things, is the gigantic statue of Lenin and Cubist statues of
Marx and Engels
EATING
Hungarian food is honest and despite today’s inuences
from all over the world they are still preserving their
traditions. Modern Hungarian cuisine is among the best in
Europe and also inexpensive. You will nd most
restaurants, and the best ones, on the Pest side.
from all over the world they are still preserving their
traditions. Modern Hungarian cuisine is among the best in
Europe and also inexpensive. You will nd most
restaurants, and the best ones, on the Pest side.
Castle Of Buda
The palace on Buda Hill contains several museums,
including the Ludwig Museum, the National Gallery and the
Budapest Historical Museum. There are also narrow alleys
and magnicent churches. The walled Castle Hills
(Várhegy) are a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Hungarian State Opera
Budapest, together with Vienna, is an international capital
of opera. The beautiful State Opera, completed in 1884, is
worth a visit even if you are not interested in listening to
opera. If you do like opera, you must book in good time
and be prepared for a festive occasion.
The palace on Buda Hill contains several museums,
including the Ludwig Museum, the National Gallery and the
Budapest Historical Museum. There are also narrow alleys
and magnicent churches. The walled Castle Hills
(Várhegy) are a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Hungarian State Opera
Budapest, together with Vienna, is an international capital
of opera. The beautiful State Opera, completed in 1884, is
worth a visit even if you are not interested in listening to
opera. If you do like opera, you must book in good time
and be prepared for a festive occasion.
Buda Hills
On a clear day you should take the tram or bus to Buda
Hills, via the cog railway. Here you will nd peace and calm
high above the city, with a magnicent view from
János-hegy, at the same time make sure to visit some of
the caves that are open to the public. In the Pálvölgy cave,
among other things, you can see the unique dripstone
gures ”The Elephant” and ”Crocodile”. The air in the caves
is said to be good for respiratory infections
On a clear day you should take the tram or bus to Buda
Hills, via the cog railway. Here you will nd peace and calm
high above the city, with a magnicent view from
János-hegy, at the same time make sure to visit some of
the caves that are open to the public. In the Pálvölgy cave,
among other things, you can see the unique dripstone
gures ”The Elephant” and ”Crocodile”. The air in the caves
is said to be good for respiratory infections
Arcade
One of the best restaurants on the Buda side is Arcade,
with the same founder as the Café Kör. The owners have
chosen a somewhat more luxurious style here, both in the
menus and the decor, and serve modern Hungarian cuisine
with influences from France and Italy.
One of the best restaurants on the Buda side is Arcade,
with the same founder as the Café Kör. The owners have
chosen a somewhat more luxurious style here, both in the
menus and the decor, and serve modern Hungarian cuisine
with influences from France and Italy.
Budapest has many lovely cafés, ranging from the most
delicious confectionary to breakfast places or a cozy
venue where you can sit down to just sip on a coee.
Gerbeaud
Gerbeaud should really come under the heading of
“Do&See”. This is where the aristocracy went during the
time of the Double Monarchy. The large halls have
preserved their appearance to this day
delicious confectionary to breakfast places or a cozy
venue where you can sit down to just sip on a coee.
Gerbeaud
Gerbeaud should really come under the heading of
“Do&See”. This is where the aristocracy went during the
time of the Double Monarchy. The large halls have
preserved their appearance to this day
Baraka
Dicult to nd, but well worth the eort: something as
unusual as a gourmet restaurant with a personal
atmosphere in a back street on the Pest side. The chef,
Viktor Segal, mixes French and Asian but does not neglect
his Hungarian roots.
Dicult to nd, but well worth the eort: something as
unusual as a gourmet restaurant with a personal
atmosphere in a back street on the Pest side. The chef,
Viktor Segal, mixes French and Asian but does not neglect
his Hungarian roots.
Bar & Café Minyon
The bar Minyon in Budapest is located in one of the
upcoming areas of Budapest downtown, Király utca.
During the day, Bar Minyon is more or less a café with
small snacks, fresh coee and cakes and in the afternoon
and evening they serve dinner
The bar Minyon in Budapest is located in one of the
upcoming areas of Budapest downtown, Király utca.
During the day, Bar Minyon is more or less a café with
small snacks, fresh coee and cakes and in the afternoon
and evening they serve dinner
Budapest has all kinds of nightlife, from smoky beer halls
to Bohemian artists’ clubs and expensive champagne bars.
Spoon
Spoon is a good choice if you want to enjoy a long drink
and the view across the Danube. It is a large ship anchored
by the Pest quay, with a couple of popular champagne
bars and sushi restaurants
to Bohemian artists’ clubs and expensive champagne bars.
Spoon
Spoon is a good choice if you want to enjoy a long drink
and the view across the Danube. It is a large ship anchored
by the Pest quay, with a couple of popular champagne
bars and sushi restaurants
California Coffee Company
If you are on your way through the city and want to grab a
fast coee these places are perfect and fast. They oer
free Wi, dierent sandwiches, cakes and some more stu
to eat as well as tea but also cold drinks
If you are on your way through the city and want to grab a
fast coee these places are perfect and fast. They oer
free Wi, dierent sandwiches, cakes and some more stu
to eat as well as tea but also cold drinks
Alcatraz
Alcatraz Music Club & Restaurant has a unique interior
that transports you to the American prison island of
Alcatraz. Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday evening
means live jazz music and the waiters wear striped
Alcatraz Music Club & Restaurant has a unique interior
that transports you to the American prison island of
Alcatraz. Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday evening
means live jazz music and the waiters wear striped
Budapest is famous for its moderately priced antiques
which you can nd in places such as the Falk Miksa utca
quarter. One of the most popular Hungarian souvenirs is
handmade Herend porcelain, which has been in production
since 1828. The beautiful, hand-painted vases, dishes and
porcelain have won many gold medals at various world
exhibitions. The factory’s own shop is on József Nádor
square.
Around the corner lies Vörösmarty Square, where you can
either gather energy with a cup of coee and a cream
cake at the city’s most famous patisserie, Café Gerbeaud,
or carry on to the former Luxus department store with the
international fashion houses’ most famous stores.
The Váciutca pedestrian street between Vörösmarty
square and the Market Square is Budapest’s largest
shopping centre. This is where you will nd the
international fashion houses’ own stores, souvenir shops,
wine shops and several galleries. Do not miss the small
cross-streets with their sweet little shops and upscale
wine merchants. Many Budapest residents think that the
prices in this area are too high and instead do their
shopping in Pest’s gigantic Westend or in the shops in the
Great Ring, which is what they call the boulevard around
the city centre.
The new, young shops are scattered around the centre on
the Pest side. Király Street is being transformed into
which you can nd in places such as the Falk Miksa utca
quarter. One of the most popular Hungarian souvenirs is
handmade Herend porcelain, which has been in production
since 1828. The beautiful, hand-painted vases, dishes and
porcelain have won many gold medals at various world
exhibitions. The factory’s own shop is on József Nádor
square.
Around the corner lies Vörösmarty Square, where you can
either gather energy with a cup of coee and a cream
cake at the city’s most famous patisserie, Café Gerbeaud,
or carry on to the former Luxus department store with the
international fashion houses’ most famous stores.
The Váciutca pedestrian street between Vörösmarty
square and the Market Square is Budapest’s largest
shopping centre. This is where you will nd the
international fashion houses’ own stores, souvenir shops,
wine shops and several galleries. Do not miss the small
cross-streets with their sweet little shops and upscale
wine merchants. Many Budapest residents think that the
prices in this area are too high and instead do their
shopping in Pest’s gigantic Westend or in the shops in the
Great Ring, which is what they call the boulevard around
the city centre.
The new, young shops are scattered around the centre on
the Pest side. Király Street is being transformed into
Fat Mo´s Music Club
Fat Mo’s has a speakeasy theme, which in the 1920’s and
1930’s was an establishment that illegally sold alcohol,
this period was called Prohibition. During this time,
alcoholic beverages were completely banned in the United
States, and two of the most infamous prohibition agents
were "Fat Mo" Smith and Izadore "Izzy" Einstein
Fat Mo’s has a speakeasy theme, which in the 1920’s and
1930’s was an establishment that illegally sold alcohol,
this period was called Prohibition. During this time,
alcoholic beverages were completely banned in the United
States, and two of the most infamous prohibition agents
were "Fat Mo" Smith and Izadore "Izzy" Einstein
Palacio de la Salsa
Palacio de la Salsa boasts two of the most famous latin
DJ’s in Hungary: DJ Jose and DJ Antonio. They play the
best of the latin beats, salsa, reggaeton, bachata and
timbo, to mention a few.
Palacio de la Salsa boasts two of the most famous latin
DJ’s in Hungary: DJ Jose and DJ Antonio. They play the
best of the latin beats, salsa, reggaeton, bachata and
timbo, to mention a few.
SLEEPING
Hotel Marmara
Hotel Marmara is located in the heart of the city, in the
Nagy Ignac Street, and it invites you to the breathtaking
world of the Orient. The four star design hotel provides it’s
guests with harmony and traquility away from the frantic
city. The rooms are comfortable and stylishly equipped
with a beautiful view of the calm Atrium patio from the
balcony.
Hotel Marmara is located in the heart of the city, in the
Nagy Ignac Street, and it invites you to the breathtaking
world of the Orient. The four star design hotel provides it’s
guests with harmony and traquility away from the frantic
city. The rooms are comfortable and stylishly equipped
with a beautiful view of the calm Atrium patio from the
balcony.
Hotel Charles Budapest
Hotel Charles is in the center of Buda side with very good
public transport connection. It is one of the most booked
hotels in Budapest because it is very cheap and oers
good services.
Hotel Charles is in the center of Buda side with very good
public transport connection. It is one of the most booked
hotels in Budapest because it is very cheap and oers
good services.
Town Hall Apartments
Town Hall Apartments oers a
friendly face and a
comfortable home in an
unbeatable location, only 10
minutes walk from the river
Danube. With an exceptional
sta and their self-catering apartments in Kiraly Street the
hotel oers everything needed. Get access to free bikes,
underground parking, air-conditioning and the breakfast
menu to enjoy on your own sunny balcony. Be a part of
this unique Budapest experience at Town Hall Apartments
Town Hall Apartments oers a
friendly face and a
comfortable home in an
unbeatable location, only 10
minutes walk from the river
Danube. With an exceptional
sta and their self-catering apartments in Kiraly Street the
hotel oers everything needed. Get access to free bikes,
underground parking, air-conditioning and the breakfast
menu to enjoy on your own sunny balcony. Be a part of
this unique Budapest experience at Town Hall Apartments
Taxi
It is better to ask your hotel or restaurant to telephone for
a taxi than to hail one on the street. Only use licensed cars
with yellow registration plates. The following companies
are reliable:
It is better to ask your hotel or restaurant to telephone for
a taxi than to hail one on the street. Only use licensed cars
with yellow registration plates. The following companies
are reliable:
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