Best things to do in Budapest
Discover the city according to locals. Find the best things to do, places to eat, and get priceless advice from the people who live here.
Experiences you might enjoy
Here are some activities hosted by locals that would help you explore the city.
Locals’ favorite places
Here’s your definitive guide to the best parks, restaurants, landmarks and local spots, all according to locals
Bence says “Szimpla Kert" - The legendary Szimpla Kert is the most complex and best-known ruin pub in Budapest. ...” ·
Szilvi says “The Great Market Hall or Central Market Hall (Hungarian "Nagyvásárcsarnok") is the largest and oldes...” ·
3. Gozsdu udvar
Gozsdu udvar
465local recommendations
Éva says “Cool party center:
Gozsdu Udvar (meaning "Gozsdu Courtyard" in Hungarian) was named after a Romanian...” ·
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4. City Park
263local recommendations
Bence says “Városliget" - One of the first public parks of the world, Városliget (also referred to as City Park)...” ·
Violeta And Robert says “Instant is truly the enchanted forest of Budapest's ruin pubs and bars. Featuring 26 rooms, 7 bars, ...” ·
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6. Váci Street
Váci u.
297local recommendations
Bence says “Váci Street" - is the most renowned pedestrian shopping street of Budapest. It stretches to a little...” ·
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7. Andrássy út
Andrássy út
278local recommendations
Ilona says “At the time of its completion in 1885, Andrássy Avenue was considered a masterpiece of city planning...” ·
Éva says “The masterpiece venue of Miklós Ybl – one of Hungary’s greatest architects – set on the lengthy lane...” ·
Peter says “Situated on Zrínyi Street, the club Ötkert stands just a few minutes away from the Basilica and the ...” ·
Andrea says “Among the trendy restaurants of Liszt Ferenc Square, you can find Menza, a vintage place where the t...” ·
Éva says “Gracefully shaping Pest’s skyline, Europe’s second biggest Parliament building is one of Budapest’s ...” ·
Alisa says “It is an scene of Hungarian literary life, the meeting point of tourists and art enthusiasts, and th...” ·
Peter says “St. Stephen's Basilica (Szent István-bazilika) is the largest church of Budapest. The building was f...” ·
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14. Margaret Island
466local recommendations
Zsuzsa says “As one of Budapest’s largest parks, this Danube isle of open space is a cherished oasis for generati...” ·
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15. Dohány Street Synagogue
2 Dohány u.
434local recommendations
Peter says “The Dohány Street Synagogue (Hungarian: Dohány utcai zsinagóga/nagy zsinagóga, Hebrew: בית הכנסת הגד...” ·
Edina says “Gerbeaud, one of Vörösmarty tér’s (Vörösmarty Square) emblematic venues, is arguably the most famous...” ·
Dávid says “This is a club below a glass bottom pool, built inside a large whole originaly dug to build the Nati...” ·
Éva says “Embark on a time-transcending journey to Budapest’s communist era, get a feel of the country’s times...” ·
Peter says “The Budapest Zoo and Botanical Garden (Fővárosi Állat- és Növénykert) is one of the eldest zoos of t...” ·
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20. Gellért-hegy
158local recommendations
James says “Gellért Hill (Gellért-hegy), a gemstone of Budapest, rises above the skyline of Buda with its 235 me...” ·
Lili says “The Hungarian National Museum (Magyar Nemzeti Múzeum) standing in Kiskörút is the largest museum of ...” ·
Violeta And Robert says “If you walk into the right wing of the Paris Department Store on Andrássy Avenue and step into the e...” ·
Massimo says “If you want to try a special sandwich, this is the right place. Opened by a group of boys, it has be...” ·
Peter says “Besides courtyards and parks, we can find an exciting place, which is Corvintető. The roof terrace w...” ·
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25. Ráday Street
Ráday u.
126local recommendations
Krisztián says “The Calvin and connecting Boráros space Raday utca Ferencváros 900 meters of a dominant. Often nickn...” ·
Agi & Istvan says “Morrison's music pub 2 is the biggest club of Budapest city centre.The club is waiting for its guest...” ·
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27. Kazinczy Street
Kazinczy u.
118local recommendations
Erno & Maria says “The Jewish Quarter's busiest and rather narrow lane bears the name Kazinczy Street since 1897, and c...” ·
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28. Heroes' Square
Hősök tere
294local recommendations
Ilona says “Laid out in 1896 to mark the thousandth anniversary of Hungary, Heroes' Square (Hősök tere) is the l...” ·
Ági says “The City Park Ice Rink offers its ice surface of 12 thousand square metres both for sporting activit...” ·
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30. Chain Bridge
Széchenyi Lánchíd
269local recommendations
Alisa says “The Széchenyi Chain Bridge is a suspension bridge that spans the River Danube between Buda and Pest,...” ·