Budapest
city guide
Getting around &
making the most
of your stay
Airport shuttle
Two direct services from the airport to your flat:
- MiniBud — per person, book online
- ShuttleBudapest — per car · +36 70 611 1300
Tram number 2
Along the Danube past Parliament & Castle. Rated best tram in Europe by National Geographic.
Getting around by taxi
Always order in advance — don't hail on the street.
Budapest card
Unlimited transport + free museums + 10–50% off at 100+ venues.
- Museum of History, Aquincum, Kiscelli, Vasarely
- Hungarian National Gallery · Szt. Lukács Thermal Bath
- 2 free English walking tours (Buda + Pest)
Tours & guided experiences
- Danube river cruises — city lights by night or day
- Walking tours through Buda Castle & the Jewish Quarter
- Thermal bath packages & spa day combos
- Day trips to the Danube Bend & wine country
Where to eat
10 handpicked spots — from neighbourhood classics to Budapest's finest
Nostalgic retro-socialist interior meets modern Hungarian cooking. Great outdoor terrace — excellent goulash and beef stew.
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Parisian bistro meets Viennese coffeehouse. Buzzy and characterful — great from breakfast through to dinner.
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English pub vibes with build-your-own burgers, thick chips, and a solid selection of beers and ciders.
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Part restaurant, part bar, part gallery — surreal décor by local artists, great cocktails, bohemian crowd.
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Cozy neighbourhood tavern on Ráday Street. Generous portions of classic paprika dishes, stews, and proper Hungarian hospitality.
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Family-run for decades near Keleti station. Masterful blend of Hungarian and Jewish heritage cooking — try the cholent or roasted goose.
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Much-loved neighbourhood gem in Újlipótváros, steps from the Danube. Catfish paprikash, cold cherry soup, no-frills charm.
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Grand classic interior, lively atmosphere. Wide menu from Hungarian classics to steaks — extensive beer, wine, and cocktails.
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Elegant early-20th-century institution in Újlipótváros. Refined game meats, goose specialties, calm bourgeois atmosphere.
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Budapest's most iconic restaurant since 1894 near City Park. Palatial interior, live string music — the legendary Gundel crêpe is a must.
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Historic coffeehouses, great shopping, and a night at the movies
One of the most spectacular café interiors you will ever see. Pricey, but absolutely worth the experience.
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Over 150 years old and still going strong. Famous for its own chocolatier and handmade pralines on Vörösmarty tér.
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A little piece of Paris tucked into inner Pest. Charming terrace, great breakfasts, live piano evenings.
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Budapest's most iconic market. Fresh produce, paprika, Hungarian salami, handcrafted souvenirs — all under one spectacular roof.
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Entirely handmade traditional Hungarian crafts — the staff tell the story behind every piece. A genuine, non-touristy gem.
Régi posta u. 12 · Mon–Fri 10–18h, Sat 10–15h
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Founded by the famous Szimpla ruin bar next door. Original Budapest-themed designs, prints, and handcrafted souvenirs.
Kazinczy u. 14 · Wed–Fri 14–19h, Sat 12–19h, Sun 10–15h
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