Pest - Pest

Pest
(Budapest)
View of Pest with the Chain Bridge in the foreground
Coat of arms
Pest - Coat of arms
StateHungary
RegionCentral Hungary

Pest is a district of the city of Budapest.

To know

View of the riverside of Pest
Buda and Pest connected via the Chain Bridge

Pest is a historic city ofHungary which in 1873 merged with Buda ed Óbuda to give life to the city of Budapest, of which today it constitutes the whole part east of the Danube. Pest is the most commercial and industrial area of ​​Budapest. The homonymous province of which it is the capital takes its name from it.

The name Pest derives from a Slavic word meaning "furnace", "oven", probably with reference to a local cave, where the fire was burning.

Geographical notes

Its territory includes about two thirds of the city.

Background

Pest was a separate and independent city, with references already appearing in writings dating back to 1148. In previous centuries there were ancient Celtic and Roman settlements. Pest became an important economic center during the 11th-13th centuries. It was destroyed in 1241 by the invasion Mongolian ofHungary but rebuilt shortly after. In 1838 it was flooded by the Danube. In 1849 the first suspension bridge, the Chain Bridge, was built over the Danube connecting Pest with Buda. Consequently, in 1873, the two cities were unified with Óbuda to become Budapest.

How to orient yourself

Neighborhoods

In the center
  • Belváros - Belváros, the fifth district of Budapest, is the real center of Pest, with a Baroque style that stretches along the river in front of the castle hill. The area it embraces is that between the Kiskörút (Little Course) and the Danube, there is also the beautiful covered market of Vásárcsarnok which can be considered one of the largest in Europe. Here is the real commercial, economic and administrative center of the city. It is also the most elegant area of ​​Pest.
Out of the center
  • Erzsébetváros (in GermanElisabethstadt) - The seventh district of Budapest, located on the bank of the Danube. The inner part of the district is the historic Jewish quarter of Pest. The Great Synagogue, the largest existing synagogue in Europe, is located in this district which acts as a reference point for visitors. It is a quiet place and you can still see the remains of the old synagogues, as well as small shops that retain the appearance of many decades ago. One of the architectural themes that recur in this district are the small courtyards and alleys interconnected between the various buildings.
  • Józsefváros (in GermanJosefstadt) - The eighth district of Budapest, is part of the city center in the extended sense as an old suburb of the 17th-19th century adjacent to Belváros. Its zip code is H-108X. A cheerful neighborhood with branches of students crowding cafes and pizzerias. Keleti Station (Eastern) is located where the VII, VIII and XIV districts meet.
  • Terézváros - The sixth district of Budapest whose postal code is H-106X.
  • Újpest (New Pest) - The fourth district of Budapest whose postal code is H-104X. The Újpest District was founded by the Jewish community before being annexed to Budapest. Among the boroughs it is the newest in the city with the first house built in 1832. Its postal code is H-104X.


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How to get around


What see

  • 1 CET, IX. Fővám tér 11-12 (Tram: 2 to Fiovam ter), @. Simple icon time.svg9:30-20:00. Also called BÁLNA (Whale) it is the privileged place for cultural encounters and some of the finest exhibitions in the district. All arranged in a beautiful glass building, built by Kas Oosterhuis, and located near the market square. 
  • 2 Holocaust Remembrance Center (Holokauszt Emlékközpont), IX. 39 Páva St (Bus / tram stop: Corvin-negyed or Bokréta Street), ☎ 36 1 455 33 33, @. Simple icon time.svgTue-Sun 10 am-6pm. This was once a synagogue, the Pava Synagogue. Its construction dates back to 1920 and today it is a temple-museum dedicated to the Hungarian Jewish victims of the Holocaust. 
  • 3 Széchenyi Spa (Széchenyi fürdö), XIV. Állatkerti út 11 (Metro line 1 yellow: Széchenyi furdo), ☎ 36 1 363-3210. Ecb copyright.svgDay ticket 14/16 €; Afternoon ticket (from 19:00) 13 €; On weekends 2/3 €. Simple icon time.svg6:00-22:00. One of the largest spa / bathing complexes in Europe and also the oldest in Pest. The ticket includes a large number of wellness services, access to saunas, gym, aerobics and water aerobics groups. See section Thermal baths in the main article for more information. 
Vajdahunyad Castle
  • 4 Vajdahunyad Castle (Vajdahunyad vára), XIV. Vajdahunyadvár (Metro line 1 yellow: Hősők tere), ☎ 36 1 422 0765. Ecb copyright.svgThe visit to the court is free. Simple icon time.svgOpen 24 hours a day. This fortress is a copy, actually not perfect, of a castle of the Transylvania, built in 1896 for the celebrations of the thousand years of Hungary. The structure is divided into three distinct wings: one Gothic, one Romanesque and one Baroque, creating a strange effect to say the least when viewed from a distance. However, as you get closer to the structure, it will reveal all its magic to you; thanks to the moat and the vegetation, in fact, you will only be able to see one wing at a time, which will take you on a journey through time through the various styles. The beauty is that this marvel was intended to be temporary but the people of Budapest admired the castle so much that they rebuilt it permanently. Today it can be admired on the island in the middle of a park. 
Statue to the anonymous writer
Detail of the Monument to the 1000 years of Hungary
  • 5 Statue of the Anonymous, XIV. Next to the Vajdahunyad chapel (Metro line 1 yellow: Hősők tere). Ecb copyright.svgFree. Simple icon time.svgOpen 24 hours a day. A hooded monk representing the unknown historian who compiled the annals of the earliest Hungarian age at the time of King Béla. It is not even known which of the 3 kings Bela is the one to whom the work is dedicated. Hungarian writers still today make pilgrimages to the site where this statue is placed to touch it in hopes of receiving inspiration. 
  • 6 Jak chapel in Vajdahunyad castle (Jáki kápolna), XIV. Vajdahunyadvár (Entrance from the castle courtyard). Ecb copyright.svgFree. Simple icon time.svgFrom March to October on Sundays (services). 
  • 7 Monument of the 1000 years (Milleniumi emlékmű), XIV. Hosok tere (Metro line 1 yellow: Hosok tere). Ecb copyright.svgFree. Simple icon time.svgOpen 24 hours a day. Built for Hungary's 1,000th birthday in 1896, this monument is dedicated to the many Hungarian statesmen, kings and heroes who have made Hungary a better place and an independent nation. The high column in the center is surmounted by the statue of the archangel Gabriel. 

Elizabethan City (Erzsébetváros)

Sacred places

Dohány Street Synagogue in Elizabethtown
  • 8 Great Synagogue and Jewish Museum (Dohány utcai zsinagóga és a Zsidó Múzeum), VII. Dohány ut. 2-8 (Metro line 1 yellow: Astoria), ☎ 36 1 343-0420, @. Ecb copyright.svgAdults: € 8, students: € 4, Budapest card: € 7, for students: € 3.5. Simple icon time.svgFrom March to October: Sun-Thu 10: 00-18: 00, Fri: 10: 00-16: 30; Winter: early closure of an hour and a half. This synagogue is unique in the world both for its size and for its onion domes, strange in the architecture of the synagogues. Some domes are even 43 meters high. The reason for the presence of the onion domes, typical of Hungarian Catholic buildings, lies in the fact that the architect in charge of building the synagogue, Ludwig Forster was in fact a Catholic. With his work he managed to mix a little Catholicism even in the construction of a Jewish temple. 
  • 9 Kazinczy Street Synagogue (Sasz-Chevra ortodox nagyzsinagóga, Kazinczy utcai zsinagóga), VII. Kazinczy u. 29-31 (Metro line 2 red: 'Astoria' or Metro line 1 yellow: Opera). The city's congregation of Orthodox Jews decided to build its own synagogue, detached from other Jewish currents, in 1909. The result was this example of a late art noveau synagogue, completed in 1912-1913 by the Löffler brothers who also cared for the interior decor. This particular building includes a Jewish school and a common meeting room, both dating from 1911. The facade is the emblem of post-secessionist Hungarian art. On the east wall is the Ark of the Covenant. There are also two marble columns, one of the rabbi and the other is the one with the star of David used for reading the Torah. The Ark of the Covenant was made by Valkai István. The lights on the central chandelier and the lamps trace the shape of the menorah. 
  • 10 Rumbach Street Synagogue (Rumbach utcai zsinagóga), VII. Rumbach Sebestyén utca 11-13 (Metro line 1 yellow,Metro line 2 red,Metro line 3 blue: 'Deák Ferenc tér'). Following the Great Synagogue, this one too has an architectural motif in yellow-orange. In front there is a "House of Adoration" for those Jews who are not allowed to enter the heart of the temple. The synagogue was built in 1872 to a design by the Viennese architect Otto Wagner, who here in Hungary only built this synagogue. The building follows the romantic style with strong oriental influences. The two towers are reminiscent of Muslim minarets while the interior is octagonal, spacious and high with slender iron columns. The capitals of the columns are decorated in a style reminiscent of the grandiose Alhambra complex in Granada. The predominant colors are gold, blue and red of the reliefs on the walls. 
Parish of St. Elizabeth
  • 11 Parish of St. Elizabeth (Árpád-házi Szent Erzsébet Templom), VII. Rózsák tere, 8 (Metro line 2 red, Metro line 4 green 'Keleti pályaudvar' or Bus Nr. 7 (Rákóczi út - Hotel Hungária).), ☎ 36 1 322 41 17. Simple icon time.svgMass: Mon-Sat 7:30 am and 6:00 pm; Sun 7:30, 9:00, 11:00 and 18:00. Confessions: Fri 16: 00-17: 30; Sun 9: 00-9: 40, 11: 00-11: 40, 18: 00-18: 40. Offices: Mon and Wed 15: 00-18: 00; Thu 9: 00-12: 00, 15: 00-18: 00. The building stands out for its two 76-meter high towers. The spacious interior can hold 2600 people. S. Elisabetta is in fact the largest parish in the entire VII district. On an artistic level, the church recovers the French Gothic by mixing it with modern solutions in the construction field. The church has three naves, one of which, the northern one, houses the main entrance. On the main door there is the statue of St. Elizabeth and a Gothic rose window. The facade is externally decorated with the statues of S. Ladislao, Santo Stefano and S. Maria. 
  • 12 Reformed Church of Fasori (Phasors református templom), VII. Városligeti fasor 7., ☎ 36 1 3427 311, 36 1 32 24 499, @. Designed by the architect Árkay Aladár, the structure follows the English styles mixed with the Finnish ones. The facade is covered with ceramic slabs decorated with motifs of Hungarian folk art. This effect is still found inside below the organ on the level that also houses the pulpit. The four vaulted portals move the dome. Inside this church are often hosted musical events. 
  • 13 Lutheran Church of Fasori (Phasors Evangélikus Egyházközség), VII. Damjanich u. 28 / b (Bus 30, 30A, trolley 75, 79 to 'Damjanich utca / Dózsa György út'), ☎ 36 1 322 28 06, 36 20 770 37 00 (Mobile), fax: 36 1 322 2806, @. 
  • 14 Reformed Church on Gyulai Pál Street (Gyulai Pál utcai Református templom), VII. Gyulai Pál u. 9. (Metro line 2 red 'Blaha Lujza tér' or Tram: 4, 6 to 'Blaha Lujza tér'), ☎ 36 1 2689612, @. Simple icon time.svgAdoration: Sun 11:30 am. The temple was founded in 1948 and has a capacity of 300 people. In the church there are three stained glass windows representing the four evangelists and Christ. The bell tower houses three bells, the largest of which weighs 710 kg. A Crucifix by Miksa Roth is painted on the choir. 
  • 15 Chapel of Our Lady of Hungary (Magyarok Nagyasszony Kápolna), Damjanich utca 50 (Bus 30, 30A, trolley 75, 79 to 'Damjanich utca / Dózsa György út'). 

Other monuments

  • 16 Almássy Square Recreation Center (Almássy téri Szabadidőközpont, Almássy téri Úttörő és Ifjúsági Ház, Szabadidőközpont), VII. Almássy tér, 6. Simple icon time.svgIt is possible to visit only the external part. The leisure center is housed in a modern building designed by Eva Straub and Zoltán Jakab. The large 5-storey building has a capacity of 470 people for the main entrance only, plus a room for 120 people, an auditorium, a ballroom and some rooms for clubs and study groups. As per Hungarian tradition, a swimming pool on the ground floor cannot be missing. All this to make the stay of the beautiful and active community that makes up the center as pleasant as possible and that organizes courses of various kinds, recreational activities, sports and cultural events such as exhibitions, concerts, theatrical performances and more. Since 2007 we are also thinking about the creation of a hotel in the structure. 
New York Building, District VII, Elizabethtown
  • 17 Gozsdu complex (Gozsdu-udvar), VII. Király utca 13. and Dob utca 16. and Holló utca 10 (Metro line 1 yellow,Metro line 2 red,Metro line 3 blue 'Deak tér'). The complex includes seven 4-storey buildings and 6 gardens plus a detached building in Hollò utca. The buildings bear the name of the foundation that financed the construction work, the Gozsdu Foundation in 1901 while the architect was Czigler Gyõzõ. 
  • 18 Hungaria bath (Hungária fürdő), VII.Dohány utca 44 (Metro line 2 red: 'Blaha Lujza tér'). This was once a traditional public bathhouse, perfectly known to citizens for being the third largest in Pest. Its opening dates back to 1820 and today it can only be glimpsed between the Art Noveau building in Dohány utca as much of the center was destroyed. 
  • 19 Klauzál square market (Klauzál téri vásárcsarnok), VII. Akácfa u. 42-48. (Tram: 4, 6 to 'Király utca'). Simple icon time.svgMon-Fri 07: 00-20: 00, Sat 07: 00-15: 00. The market was opened in 1897. It was designed by Kommer József and Klunzinger Pál. Here you can go for fresh fruits, vegetables and daily foods. 
  • 20 New York building (New York-palota), VII. Erzsébet körút 9 (Metro line 2 red: Astoria), ☎ 36 1 886 6111. Formerly known as The New York CAFÉ, it now houses a luxury hotel. 
  • 21 Roth Miksa House Museum (Róth Miksa Emlékház), VII. Nefelejcs utca 26 (Metro line 2 red,Metro line 4 green: 'Keleti pályaudvar'), ☎ 36 1 341 6789. 
  • 22 Offices of ING (ING Biztosító), VII. Dózsa György utca 84 b (Metro line 1 yellow: Hősök tere, 300 meters southeast of Felvonulási tér), ☎ 36 40 464464. Ecb copyright.svgFree. Simple icon time.svg9:00–16:00. The building was designed by Dutch architect Eric van Egeraat for the ING insurance company. 

City of Jósef (Józsefváros)

  • 23 Józsefváros railway station (Józsefvárosi pályaudvar), VIII. Orczy tér (Tram 24, 28, 37 to 'Orczy tér'). It was a historic terminus of the Hungarian railways. This station was built in 1867 from 1885 to 1936 and was used only for freight trains, then it was also open to the transport of people and in 2005 it was decommissioned. Today you can only enter from gate 10 but you will need to obtain a permit to visit it. 
  • 24 Hungarian National Museum (Nemzeti Múzeum), VIII. Múzeum körút 14/16 (Metro line 2 red: Astoria or M3: Kálvin tér), ☎ 36 1 338-2122, @. Ecb copyright.svg€ 5.50, € 3, photos € 2, concerts € 5, discounts with the Budapest card. Simple icon time.svgFrom March to October: Tue-Sun 10: 00-18: 00; From November to March: 10 am-5pm. Not to be confused with the Hungarian National Gallery ( Nemzeti Galeria), which instead is located in the Buda Castle. Founded in 1802 by Count Ferenc Széchenyi, whose possessions (manuscripts, maps, coins and collections) formed the core of the museum repertoire, the Gallery was designed and built by the architect Mihály Pollack between 1837 and 1847. When it was inaugurated , was the fourth largest museum in Europe. However, it was far enough from the city proper that it was often overrun by passing cattle or escaping sale at the weekly market in Kalvin Square. Before entering, pause to look at the artwork that is the outside of the museum itself, a fine example of neoclassical architecture, with a wonderful porch. Eight Corinthian columns support a frieze with an ornamental frame and a large pediment. The pediment presents the allegorical figure of Pannonia (Pannonia was the Roman name for the province of Hungary) sitting flanked by the Hungarian coat of arms and surrounded on the sides by Science and Art. The exterior of the museum is also significant for what has historically happened here. According to a popular urban legend during the revolutions of 1848 that swept through central Europe, and precisely on March 15, Sándor Petőfi (perhaps the most famous patriotic poet in Hungary) recited his poem full of nationalistic sentiments, the National Anthem, to a large crowd from the left column of the external staircase of the National Museum. The poem urged the popular masses to rise up to free Hungary from Habsburg oppression. Not everyone was impressed. The museum director noted in his diary that a noisy crowd gathered outside the building that day, disturbing his work so much that he had to leave the museum to continue working in peace at his home! Today the main attractions of the museum are the collections donated by the Kubinyi, Pyrker, Marczibányi and Jankovich families. In the late 19th century, some collections were separated from the original collection to be housed today in other more recent specialized museums such as the Museum of Fine Arts, that of Applied Arts, that of Natural Sciences and that of Ethnography. The national museum is therefore today divided into five main sections (archeology, medieval times, modern times, numismatics, historical paintings), two permanent exhibitions, and the archaeological library (with over 100,000 volumes!) Which overall make it one of the richest museums Central Europe. 
  • 25 Eötvös Loránd University (Hungarian: Eötvös Loránd Tudományegyetem), VIII. Múzeum körút (Metro line 2 red: Astoria. Opposite Hotel Astoria, and between the National Museum and a modern office block.). The university was founded in 1635 by Péter Pázmány, titular cardinal of Esztergom and soon became one of the most prestigious universities in the nation. The humanities campus is located within the historic walls of the building and is attended by 8000 students as well as a vibrant community of foreign students. The former library and studio of Loránd Eötvös, the famous Hungarian physicist, is located in the D arm of the university but many other "treasures" can be admired in the rooms of the faculties. Outside visitors can rest in the lush Trefort garden or have a bite to eat in the Bölcsész Terasz, an open-air cultural garden where musical bands often perform and great Hungarian food is offered. 
  • 26 Semmelweis University (Hungarian: Semmelweis Egyetem), VIII. (M4 'Kávin tér1). It is the oldest medical school in Hungary. The faculty became independent after World War II and soon developed as an autonomous center for teaching medicine, dentistry, pharmacy and medical sciences as well as a center for sports and physical sciences. The painting with the portrait of Maria Theresa of Austria, present in the University Hall, recalls the date of its foundation: 1769. 
  • 27 Academy of Theater and Film (Színház- és Filmművészeti Egyetem), VIII. Vas u. 2 / c (Metro line 2 red: 'Blaha'), ☎ 36 1 318 8111. This is the headquarters of the educational institution. It was built by the National Alliance of Christian Youth in 1942-1944 and was to be their headquarters. The academy has been based there since 1951. 
  • 28 Classrooms of the Faculty of Film and Television Sciences (A Film- és Televízió főtanszak oktatási épülete), Szentkirályi utca 32 / a (Metro line 3 blue, Metro line 4 green: Kálvin tér). The classrooms of the faculty are now housed in the former palace of Countess Karolyi. After the reconstruction of the building in 1971-1972, the stately building was, in fact, converted into an academy. 
  • 29 Faculty of Theater Sciences, Casa Urania (Színházi Főtanszak oktatási épülete, URÁNIA ház), Rákóczi út 21 (Metro line 2 red: 'Blaha' or bus 5, 7, 8, 8A, 112,178 to the 'Urania' stop). The building was built to a design by Henrik Schmahl in 1895. Today it is a monument protected by the Superintendence of Cultural Heritage. The history of this faculty is curious considering that it has functioned for years as a night club, then as a theater, then as a cinema and only in recent decades as a venue for teaching theatrical sciences and acting. 
  • 30 Ervin Szabó Library (Wenckheim Palace, Fővárosi Szabó Ervin Könyvtár Központi Könyvtára), VIII. Szabó Ervin tér 1. (Metro line 3 blue, Metro line 4 green: 'Kálvin tér'), ☎ 36 1 411 5000. Former Wenckheim palace. The 'Budapest Collection' is kept here 
  • 31 Central body of the Károli Gáspár University of the Reformed Church (Károli Gáspár Református Egyetem, Pesti Theológiai Akadémia), VIII. Reviczky u. 4 (Metro line 3 blue, Metro line 4 green: 'Kálvin tér'). Former theological academy of Pest, it was opened in 1855. Today it is the seat of the humanities faculties (especially foreign languages ​​and cultures) of the Karoli Gaspar University. 
  • 32 Classical Music Collection at the Pálffy Palace (Pálffy Palace, Fővárosi Szabó Ervin Könyvtár Zenei Gyűjteménye), VIII. Ötpacsirta u. 4 (Metro line 3 blue, Metro line 4 green: 'Kálvin tér'). Former palace Pálffy Palace. It boasts of having the largest music collection in Hungary. 
  • 33 Center for Foreign Languages (Eötvös Loránd Tudományegyetem Idegennyelvi Továbbképző Központ), VIII. Rigó utca 16 (M4 'Rákóczi tér', bus 9, trolley 83 to 'Harminckettesek tere'). The oldest, most efficient and prestigious center for studies and certification for foreign languages ​​in Hungary. 
  • 34 Natural History Museum (Magyar Természettudományi Múzeum), VIII. Ludovika tér 2-6 (Metro line 3 blue: Kliniká), ☎ 36 1 210 1085, @. Ecb copyright.svgPermanent exhibitions 1,600 HUF, Dinosaurs fromArgentina (temporary) 1,950 HUF, Dinosaur Garden 400 HUF. About half of the students.. Simple icon time.svgWed-Mon 10: 00-18: 00. Museum containing mainly the treasures of the earth, i.e. a collection of minerals that previously belonged to the Ludovika military academy. 
Batthyány Mausoleum, National Pantheon, Kerepesi Cemetery
  • 35 Kerepesi Monumental Cemetery (Nemzeti Pantheon (Kerepesi temető, Kerepesi temető, Kerepesi úti temető, Fiumei úti temető, korábban Mező Imre úti temető, Fiumei úti Nemzeti Sírkert), VIII. Fiumei út 16 (Tram 37 'Magdolna utca'), ☎ 36 1 323-5231, 36 1 323-5229, fax: 36 1 323-5231. Simple icon time.svgFrom October to February: 7: 30-17: 00; March 7: 00-17: 30; April 7: 00-19: 00; from May to July 7: 00-20: 00; August 7: 00-19: 00; September 7: 00-18: 00. It is one of the most famous and monumental museums in the whole of Hungary with mausoleums of the most important national personalities. The cemetery is spread over a site of 56 hectares (the Arboretum) with sycamores of 80 or 100 years of age and lines of bushes and limes and acacias that make it a fascinating place even for those who do not normally visit the cemeteries. In addition to history buffs, this place also attracts many ornithological scholars or enthusiasts for the vast presence of bird species of all kinds. Inside the cemetery there is also a unique museum of its kind, at least in Hungary, the Museum of Burials and Funerals. A little macabre to say but certainly interesting. To visit. 
  • 36 Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus (Mária utcai Jézus Szíve Templom), VIII. Mária utca 25. (tram 4, 6 'Harminckettesek tere'or Metro line 3 blue,Metro line 4 green: 'Kálvin tér'), ☎ 36 1 318 3479, fax: 36 1 327 4056. Simple icon time.svgMass Mon-Sat 06:00, 07:00, 08:00, 18:00; Sundays and holidays: 08:00, 09:00, 11:00, 00:15, 18:00. Mass in English is held on Saturday at 5pm. The church was built between the 19th and 20th centuries on a project by József Kauser and is the reference church for the entire Hungarian Jesuit order. 
  • 37 Statue of Mikszáth Kálmán (Mikszáth Kálmán szobra), VIII. Mikszáth Kálmán tér (Metro line 3 blue,Metro line 4 green: 'Kálvin tér' or tram 4, 6 to 'Harminckettesek tere'). The statue to the famous Hungarian writer and politician from the 1800s was erected here by the artist Kocsis András in 1960. 
  • 38 Former seat of Parliament (Régi Országház), VIII. Bródy Sándor utca (Metro line 2 red: 'Astoria' or Metro line 3 blue,Metro line 4 green: 'Kálvin tér'). The former parliament of Pest was built by the architect Miklós Ybl and today houses the center of Italian culture in Budapest. 
  • 39 Colony of Artists (Százados úti művésztelep), VIII. Százados út (tram 1 stop of 'Hős utca'). This was the first artists' colony in Budapest and is the oldest still active in Europe. Fifteen houses on the ground floor accompanied by 20 galleries at the "edge of time". Cemeteries, Railways and military barracks were separated from the city. However, the artists do not form a homogeneous group but prepare their works together for the most diverse events, clients and in the most diverse styles. 
  • 40 Monumental buildings of Vas utca 9-11 (Vas utca 9–11 Műemléképületek), VIII. Vas utca 9-11 (Metro line 2 red: 'Blaha' or bus 5, 7, 8, 8A, 112,178 to the 'Urania' stop). The buildings were designed by Béla Lajta. Today they house the Higher School of Commerce. 
  • 41 Church of Our Lady of Hungary (Rezső téri Magyarok Nagyasszonya templom), VIII. Rezső square (Metro line 3 blue: 'Népliget' or Metro line 3 blue: 'Nagyvárad tér'). 
  • 42 Cas Gutenberg (Gutenberg-otthon), VIII. Gutenberg tér (tram 4, 6 to 'Rákóczi tér' or Metro line 4 green: 'Rákóczi tér'). Art Noveau building protected by the Hungarian Superintendency for Cultural Heritage and built at the beginning of the 20th century. Its size is impressive with its 4 floors extremely elaborate externally. They were once rented apartments, artists' rooms, bookstores and even assembly halls for small shows and meetings. On the ground floor there are interesting shops. Note the particular and beautiful internal staircase. 
  • 43 Music school and kindergarten (Józsefvárosi Zeneiskola és Bölcsődemúzeum), VIII. Nap utca 33., Nagytemplom utca 1-3. (Metro line 3 blue: 'Corvin-negyed' or bus 9, trolley 83 to 'Horváth Mihály tér' stop), ☎ 36 1 3343781, @. Simple icon time.svgSchool office: Mon, Tue, Thu: 8: 00-16: 00; Wed 8: 00-18: 00; Fri: 8: 00-14: 00. Ask them for information on the museum or musical events. Protected monument, it was built by Miklos Ybl in 1875 in a neo-Renaissance style. The Simor Institute was located here between 1910 and 1945. The Sisters of Charity of St. Vincent (a Catholic religious order), also known as the Gray Sisters because of their dress, opened a kindergarten and a still functioning elementary school here. 
  • 44 Botanical Garden (Füvészkert, Budapesti Botanikuskert Természetvédelmi terület), VIII. Illés u. 25 (Metro line 3 blue: 'Klinikák'), ☎ 36 1 2101074, fax: 36 1 3140535, @. Ecb copyright.svg850 HUF (2014). Simple icon time.svgFrom April 1st to October 31st: Mon-Sun 9:00 am-5:00pm. The botanical garden is maintained by the Faculty of Agriculture of the Eötvös Loránd University. Among the major attractions are the Amazonian trees and lianas as well as the centuries-old pines. 
  • 45 Gas Museum (Gázmúzeum), VIII. II. János Pál pápa tér (former Köztársaság tér) 20. (Metro line 4 green: 'II. János Pál pápa tér 'or tram 28, 37 to' II. János Pál pápa tér '), ☎ 36 1 477-1347, @. Ecb copyright.svgFree. Simple icon time.svgTue-Sat 9: 00-17: 00. Museum of the industrial history of the extraction and gas industry in Hungary .... for experts and laymen. 
  • 46 Reformed Church Emlékezet (Emlékezet Temploma, Nagyvárad téri Református Egyházközség temploma), VIII. Üllői street 90 (Metro line 3 blue: 'Nagyvárad tér'). Church consecrated in 1935 
  • 47 Radio Museum (Rádiómúzeum), VIII. Bródy Sándor utca 5-7. (Metro line 2 red: 'Astoria' or Metro line 3 blue,Metro line 4 green: 'Kálvin tér'), ☎ 36 1 328-8844, @. Simple icon time.svgOn appointment. 
  • 48 National Library and Museum of Education (Országos Pedagógiai Könyvtár és Múzeum), VIII. (M3 'Népliget'), ☎ 36 1 323 5513, @. Simple icon time.svgNar-Fri 10: 00-18: 00; Sat 10: 00-14: 00. Highlights: university equipment of physics courses in the 18th century, Helvetius celestial sphere (1728), experiments on equilibrium, Leyden jar (prototype of the condenser), instruments by Jedlik Anyos, instruments used at Eötvös Loránd University (scales measurement, hanging, electric meters) and a huge collection of photos and historical documents (we are talking about tens of thousands of finds). 
  • 49 Police History Museum (Rendőrség-történeti Múzeum), VIII. Mosonyi utca 7. (Metro line 2 red,Metro line 4 green: 'Keleti'), ☎ 36 1 477-2183, @. Simple icon time.svgTue-Sun 9: 00-17: 00. Exhibitions on the history of crime and its hunting with particular focus on the Hungarian one. More information. 
  • 50 Flag Museum (Zászlómúzeum), VIII. József krt. 68. (Metro line 3 blue: 'Corvin-negyed'), ☎ 36 1 334-0159, @. Simple icon time.svgTue-Fri 11: 00-18: 00; Sat-Sun 11: 00-15: 00. Founded in 1985, the museum collects the symbols of nations and their governments. There are also around 17,000 postcards on display. 

City of Teresa (Terézváros)

  • 51 Budapest Stock Exchange (Budapest Értéktőzsde (BÉT)), YOU. Andrássy út 93 (Metro line 1 yellow: Bajza utca), ☎ 36 1 429-6700, @. Simple icon time.svgMon-Fri 09: 00-17: 00. Reopened in 1990, it performs the functions of the Hungarian Stock Exchange and is the key institution for the nation's finance. 
  • 52 Former Ballet Institute (Balettintézet), YOU. Andrássy út 27 (Metro line 1 yellow: Opera). This was the former Drechsler palace, home to the Ballet Institute. 
  • 53 Church of St. Teresa of Avila (Avilai Szt.Teréz templom), YOU. Pethő Sándor utca 2. (Metro line 1 yellow: Opera), ☎ 36 1 342 0534. Founded in 1777 in a (then rural) wooden building. The masonry church was built here in 1801-1809 while the interior furnishings were completed by Mihály Pollack in 1831. 
  • 54 Bencur house (Bencur Ház), YOU. Benczúr u. 27. (Metro line 1 yellow: Bajza utca), ☎ 36 1 322 4240, @. Built in 1880, Casa Bencur is a 3-storey estate. The second and third now host the Post Museum, while on the ground floor there is a café-restaurant. 
  • 55 Budapest Western Station (Budapest-Nyugati Railway Terminal, Nyugati pályaudvar), At the intersection of the main avenue with the Váci avenue. (Metro line 3 blue: 'Nyugati pályaudvar' or Tram: 4, 6 or bus 9, 26, 91, 191, 226, 291). The station was designed by August de Serres and built by the Eiffel Company. The building was inaugurated on October 28, 1877. Before this, another station stood here, the first Hungarian railway line operating on the Pest-Vac route (built in 1846). The old building was demolished to build the Budapest Ring Road (known as the Grand Avenue), big only in name today because it is much smaller than the outer ring road (Hungária körút - Hungary Boulevard) and the newly opened ring road M0 (2008 ). - The station gave its name to the adjacent Nyugati tér (Western Square), an important intersection between Teréz körút (Theresia Boulevard), Szent István körút (Santo Stefano Boulevard), Váci út (Váci Avenue), and Bajcsy-Zsilinszky út (Bajcsy -Zsilinszky Avenue). The square also acts as a transport hub for several bus lines, tram lines 4 and 6, and for the M3 line of the Budapest metro. - Since 2007, the Hungarian Railways (MÁV) have opened a connection service between the square and the airport. The journey takes 25 minutes and costs 365 HUF. - Westend City Center shopping mall is located next to the train station. - This building looks like a building from another time, especially as regards the ticket office. There is a corridor between the main station entrance and McDonald's on the right hand side of the main entrance. The Mc Donald of this station is known for being the most elegant in the world. In addition to the sophisticated lighting, note the ceiling moldings and the general decor of the fast-food restaurant. Don't forget to take a look at the 'Royal Waiting Room', built for Emperor Franz Joseph I and located about 100 m on the left after the main hall of the station. 
  • 56 Anker Palace (Anker Palota), Bajcsy-Zsilinszky út 1-3 (Metro line 1 yellow,Metro line 2 red,Metro line 3 blue: 'Deák tér'). 
  • Andrássy Avenue (Andrássy út), Andrássy út (Metro line 1 yellow: Several stops.). It is an iconic boulevard for Budapest. Its history began in 1872. It connects Erzsébet Square with the Városliget. The course of the avenue is marked by spectacular Renaissance palaces Neo-Renaissance palaces and terraced houses with beautiful facades: The avenue has been recognized as World Heritage Site in 2002. It is also one of the main shopping streets in Budapest, with excellent cafes, restaurants, theaters and luxury boutiques. Qui si trovano anche edifici di notevole importanza: L'Hungarian State Opera House, Casa Drechsler, Il "Broadway di Pest": un incrocio di Nagymező utca con quattro teatri squisiti ai quattro angoli, piazza Franz Liszt: un quadrato con l'Accademia di Musica e una moltitudine di caffetterie. All'incrocio con Grand Boulevard si trova la Casa del Terrore (Terror Háza): per commemorare i due principali regimi oppressori in Ungheria, il fascismo e il comunismo, e le loro vittime, la Casa-Museo di Franz Liszt e l'antica Accademia di Musica, Zoltán Kodály Memorial House, L'accademia delle Belle Arti, Hopp-East Asian Art Museum Ferenc, Piazza degli Eroi: all'ingresso del parco della città, con il Monumento del Millennio, il Palazzo delle Arti (Budapest), il Museo delle Belle Arti (Budapest) e di recente sono stati aperti negozi di moda di lusso di fama mondiale come Dolce & Gabbana, Louis Vuitton, Armani, Gucci e altro ancora. 
Teatro dell'opera nazionale
  • 57 Teatro Nazionale (Magyar Állami Operaház), VI. Andrássy ut 22 (Metro line 1 yellow: Opera), ☎ 36 1 8147408, @. Ecb copyright.svgTour 3,30€; Nello stage 1,50€; Operaball 30-300€. Costruito nel 1875-1884 dal più importante architetto del tempo:Miklós Ybl, che lavorò anche alla vicina cattedrale di S.Stefano. È il più economico teatro d'Opera del mondo con il suo biglietto d'ingresso che costa 1.5 € 
  • 58 Museo Ernst Museum (Ernst Múzeum Budapest), VI. Nagymező utca 8 (Metro line 1 yellow: Opera), ☎ 36 1 341 4355. Ecb copyright.svg2,50€, 1,50€. Simple icon time.svgMar-Dom 10:00-18:00, 11:00-19:00. Museo d'arte contemporanea a Budapest. Fa parte del complesso 'Műcsarnok'. 
  • 59 Museo ebraico (Zsidómúzeum), VII. Dohány utca ? (Metro line 2 red: Astoria.- Tram: 47, 49 fino alla fermata 'Astoria', Trolleybus: 74 per 'Károly Boulevard'), ☎ 36 1 342 8949. - Maggiori informazioni in Obuda. 
  • 60 Museo Kodály (Kodály Zoltán Emlékmúzeum és Archívum), VI. Andrássy út 87-89. (Metro line 1 yellow: 'Kodály körönd'), ☎ 36 1 352-7106, @. Ecb copyright.svgAdulti 3€, 1,50€. Simple icon time.svgMer, Gio, Ven 10:00-12:00, 12:00-16:30. Il museo è gestito dalla Fondazione Kodaly ed è dedicato al grande scultore di Budapest: Zoltán Kodály. Si tratta di una semplicissima raccolta di testimonianze sulla vita di questo incredibile artista. 
  • 61 Museo Liszt (Liszt Ferenc Emlékmúzeum és Kutatóközpont), VI. Vörösmarty utca 35 (Metro line 1 yellow: Vörösmarty utca), ☎ 36 1 322-9804, @. Ecb copyright.svgAdulti 4,40€, 2€, Audioguida 2,40€. Simple icon time.svgLun-Ven: 10:00-18:00; Sab 09:00-17:00. Casa Museo di Franz Liszt, il più conosciuto compositore ungherese. Nel museo è conservata la collezione dei suoi oggetti personali e strumenti. Il centro in onore del grande compositore fu aperto nel 1986 nell'ancora non finita Accademia di Musica. 
  • 62 Museo di Arte Orientale Ferenc Hopp (Hopp Ferenc Kelet-Ázsiai Művészeti Múzeum), VI. Andrássy út 103. (Metro line 1 yellow: Bajza utca), ☎ 36 1 322 84 76. Ecb copyright.svgAdulti: 1.000 HUF; Studenti & pensionati: 500 HUF; Famiglie: 2.300 HUF. Simple icon time.svgMer-Dom 10:00-18:00. Il museo Hopp conserva più di 20.000 oggetti d'arte e d'uso comune asiatici, collegati alle culture indiana, coreana, vietnamita, indonesiana e musulmana in generale. Inoltre dispone di due grandi collezioni d'arte cinese e giapponese. 
  • 63 Museo György Ráth (Ráth György Múzeum), VI. Városligeti fasor 12 (Metro line 1 yellow: Bajza utca), ☎ 36 1 342 39 16, @. Ecb copyright.svgAdulti: 1.000 HUF; Studenti e pensionati: 500 HUF, Famiglie: 2.300 HUF. Simple icon time.svgVen-Dom: 10:00-18:00. Mostra permanente: Hamvas őszibarack és mohamedánkék ovvero l'arte delle ceramiche cinesi oltre ad una vasta collezione di oggetti orientali, soprattutto giapponesi, provenienti dalla collezione del conte Péter Vay. Nel museo è presente anche una sala dedicata alla memoria di György Ráth. 
La casa del terrore
  • 64 Museo del Terrore (Terror Háza), VI. Andrássy út 60 (Metro line 1 yellow: Vörösmarty;angolo con via Csengery ad un centinaio di metri da Oktogon). Ecb copyright.svgAdulti 6€. Simple icon time.svgTue-Sun 10 am-6pm. L'edificio è sito nel blocco di via Andrássy út 60. Questa casa fu utilizzata tanto dai nazisti quanto dai comunisti come uffici per la polizia segreta. Al piano terra esiste ancora un labirinto di stanze utilizzato come prigione nei periodi di dittatura. Moltissimi ungheresi furono qui imprigionati e lasciati morire di fame o picchiati a morte. Nel 2002 la Casa del terrore fu convertita in museo dedicato agli orrori dei due regimi. La visita in questo luogo aiuterà i visitatori a comprendere la storia ungherese del XX secolo. Disponibili audioguide in inglese. 
  • 65 Museo dell'arte asiatica sudorientale Zelnik Istvan (Aranymúzeum), VI. Andrássy út 110 (Metro line 1 yellow: 'Bajza utca'), ☎ 36 1 482 3190, @. Ecb copyright.svgAdulti 12€, 6€; gratuito per gli ultrasettantenni. Simple icon time.svgMar-Dom 11:00-17:00. Uno dei maggiori musei europei in questo settore. I manufatti coprono un arco di tempo impressionante descrivendo le culture del Sud-Est asiatico dal I millennio a.C. ai giorni nostri. 

Nuova Pest (Újpest)

Altri musei

Statue nella Piazza degli Eroi
  • 95 Museo della Ferrovia (Magyar Vasúttörténeti Park), XV. Tatai út 95, ☎ 36 1 450 1497, @. Situato in una stazione ferroviaria delle Ferrovie dello Stato ungheresi (MÁV). Il museo si estende su oltre 70.000 metri quadrati e dispone di oltre un centinaio di reperti, compresi i veicoli ferroviari e attrezzature. I visitatori possono ammirare non solo le vecchie macchine: possono addirittura provarle. 
  • 96 Museo delle Belle Arti (Szépművészeti Múzeum), XIV. Dózsa György utca, 41 (Metro line 1 yellow: 'Hősök tere'), ☎ 361 1429-759. Ecb copyright.svgEsibizione permanente 6€; Esibizione temporanea 7/11€; Ampia varietà di biglietti scontati. Simple icon time.svgTue-Sun 10 am-6pm. Il museo dispone di una gamma incredibile di opere d'arte europea dai tempi greci e romani ai nostri giorni. È divenuto celebre per la sua collezione spagnola: è qui conservata, infatti, la più grande collezione al mondo di dipinti spagnoli al di fuori della Spagna. Vi è una vasta collezione greca e romana, una collezione egizia, molte opere di scultura italiana (ma non mancano quelle francesi, tedesche e olandesi), tra cui una statua di un uomo a cavallo di da Vinci, e una grande raccolta di 10.000 disegni e 100.000 incisioni paragonabile solo da collezioni di Berlino. Non lontano si trova la Piazza degli Eroi ('Hősök tere') - con il Monumento del Millennio nel mezzo e due musei sui due lati. 
  • 97 Palazzo dell'Arte (Műcsarnok), XIV. Hősők tere (Metro line 1 yellow: 'Hősők tere'), ☎ 36 1 460 7000, @. Ecb copyright.svgAdulti 6€, studenti 3€. Simple icon time.svgTue-Sun 10 am-6pm. Una Sala d'arte e museo con esposti numerosi lavori d'arte moderna di artisti internazionali e ungheresi. Se ci si trova nelle vicinanze è sempre il caso di dare un'occhiata all'evento organizzato perché cambiano in continuazione e sono sempre affascinanti. 
  • 98 Museo dell'Agricoltura (Mezőgazdasági múzeum), XIV. Vajdahunyadvár (Metro line 1 yellow: 'Hősök tere'), ☎ 36 1 422-0765, @. Ecb copyright.svg4€ o studenti 2€. Simple icon time.svgMar-Ven 10:00–16:00 (1 Nov–31 Mar), 10:00–17:00 (Apr.1–Ott.31), Sab-Dom 10:00–17:00. Situato nell'ala barocca del castello di Vajdahunyad, qui sono organizzate mostre su agricoltura, pesca e allevamento del bestiame. Vale la pena visitarlo anche soltanto per l'architettura del museo se non si è interessati ai suoi reperti. 
  • 99 Museo della Bibbia (Ráday Gyűjtemény - Biblia Múzeum), IX. Ráday utca 28 (Metro line 3 blue: Corvin negyed), ☎ 36 1 217-6321, @. Simple icon time.svgMar-Dom 10:00-17:00. Attualmente chiuso per restauro, questo museo offre un interessante tour tra il mondo della bibbia e quello dell'Archeologia. 
  • 99 Museo delle Arti applicate (Iparművészeti Múzeum), IX. Üllői út 33-37 (Metro line 3 blue: 'Corvin-negyed' oppure Tram: 4, 6), ☎ 36 1 456 5107. Ecb copyright.svgEsibizione permanente 7€; Studenti 3€. Bigot-pavilon lo stesso, Combinato: 10€; Studenti 4€. Simple icon time.svgTue-Sun 10 am-6pm. L'edificio è un capolavoro dell'ungherese Art Nouveau, costruita tra il 1893 e il 1896 su progetto di Ödön Lechner e Gyula Partos. Tra le altre sono presenti le collezioni di: mobili, ceramiche, vetri, lavori in metallo, tessuti e costumi. 
  • 99 Centro per la Memoria dell'Olocausto (Holokauszt Emlékközpont), IX. Páva u. 39 (Tram 4,-6: Corvin-negyed; Metro line 3 blue: stazione di Corvin-negyed Tram: 51-51A – fermata in via Bokréta), ☎ 36 1 455-3399, @. Ecb copyright.svgAdulti 5€, scontato 2,30€. Simple icon time.svgTue-Sun 10 am-6pm. Gli ospiti sono accolti in uno spazio conosciuto come il più imponente di Budapest, costruito da Frank Owen Gehry, uno dei più importanti architetti dell'età moderna. Il moderno edificio è organicamente legato alla sinagoga di via Páva, che una volta era il secondo più grande sito di culto ebraico a Budapest. 
  • 99 Museo Ludwig di Arte moderna (Ludwig Múzeum – Kortárs Művészeti Múzeum, Művészetek Palotája), IX. Komor Marcell u. 1. (Tram: 2 oppure 1 to Lágymányos bridge), ☎ 36 1 555 3444, @. Ecb copyright.svgAdulti 2,70€, 1,40€. Simple icon time.svgMar 10:00-20:00; Mer-Dom 10:00-18:00. Il museo si concentra sull'arte dell'Europa orientale e centrale, si pone anche un accento particolare sulla presentazione l'arte ungherese dagli anni '60 a giorni nostri, il tutto in un contesto internazionale. 
  • 99 Museo dei trasporti (Magyar Műszaki és Közlekedési Múzeum), XIV. Városligeti krt. 11 (Metro line 1 yellow: 'Széchenyi fürdő' poi attraversate a piedi il parco cittadino), @. Ecb copyright.svgAdulti 5,50€, 3€. Simple icon time.svgMar-Ven 10:00-16:00; Sab-Dom 10:00-17:00. Mostre: Storia delle motociclette, Storia dell'automobile, 150 anni di ferrovie ungheresi, Navigazione in Ungheria, Hall of celebrities del traffico urbano, La locomotiva a vapore 424 001. 

Altri parchi

  • 99 Parco cittadino (Városliget), Olof Palme sétány (Metro line 1 yellow: Széchenyi Fűrdő). Ecb copyright.svgFree. Simple icon time.svgAperto 24 ore su 24. Dal parco c'è la possibilità di partire per escursioni in barca sul Danubio. Oppure potete decidere di rimanere nel parco e sfruttare uno dei tanti tavolini da ping-pong presenti all'interno. 
  • 99 Zoo di Budapest e giardino botanico (Budapesti Állat és Növénykert), Állatkerti krt. 6-12 (Metro line 1 yellow: Széchenyi Fűrdő), ☎ 36 1 2734900, @. Si tratta di un normale zoo. L'attività preferita dei turisti è da dar mangiare all'enorme ippopotamo che qui vive. 
  • 99 Giardino Orczy (Orczy-kert), VIII. Orczy út 1. (Metro line 3 blue: Nagyvárad tér). Si tratta di uno dei più grandi giardini di Budapest. All'interno si trovano campi da calcio, da corsa e da basket, aree di intrattenimento, percorsi pedonali e un lago. 


What to do

Terme

  • 1 Corinthia Grand Hotel Royal Spa, VII. Erzsébet körút 43-49 (Metro line 1 yellow: Oktogon poi proseguire con il tram: 4-6), ☎ 36 1 479-4000, fax: 36 1 479-4333, @. Ecb copyright.svgBiglietto giornaliero 35€. Simbolo di storia, cultura, architettura e tradizione di ospitalità il Royal Spa è uno dei più costosi a Budapest. Si tratta di uno spettacolo di opulenza e lusso in una cornice art deco incredibile. Incluso nel prezzo c'è accappatoio, asciugamani, armadietti, idromassaggio, succhi di frutta e acqua. Anche se costoso, è un'esperienza davvero indimenticabile. 
  • 2 Dagály Spa (Dagály Fürdő és Uszoda), XIII. Népfürdő u. 36 (Metro line 3 blue: Árpad Híd, Tram: 1.), ☎ 36 1 452 4556, @. Ecb copyright.svgIntera giornata: ~8€. Mezza giornata (dopo le 16:00): 6€. Un assistente assicurerà sotto chiave i propri abiti. Mancia all'uscita: 100 HUF. Simple icon time.svgLun-Dom 06:00–20:00. Qui si trova una piscina olimpionica all'aperto aperta tutto l'anno e una piscina di 25 metri coperta e in uso d'inverno. Ci sono, inoltre, 2 grandi vasche idromassaggio all'aperto. Una riscaldata a 33°C e l'altra a 36°C. In estate, sono disponibili diverse enormi piscine circondate da prati e alberi per prendere il sole o per rinfrescarsi all'ombra. L'architettura rispecchia lo stile classico moderno. Assicuratevi di portare con voi dei sandali da bagno da indossare al bordo piscina. I pavimenti non sono sempre puliti. Il personale non parla inglese, ma è comunque sempre disponibile e paziente. 
  • 3 Danubius Grand Hotel/Thermal Hotel Margitsziget, Margitsziget (Isola di Margherita) (A nord dell'Isola Margitsziget, Bus 26 da Metro line 3 blue: Nyugati o Bus 34, 106 da Metro line 3 blue fino alla fermata di Árpád híd,raggiungibile anche con la linea 1 del tram), ☎ 361 889-4700, fax: 36 1 889-4939, @. Ecb copyright.svgLun-Ven 5.700 HUF, Sab-Dom 7.000 HUF. Ingresso senza limiti di tempo, e da l'accesso a tutte le strutture della spa incluso una grande palestra. Solarium e trattamenti medici dovranno essere pagati separatamente (1.300 HUF per 10 minuti). Simple icon time.svgFino alle 21:30. Hotel e Spa di alto livello, offre anche una grande scelta di trattamenti benessere. Ci sono due piscine immersione totale e un corridoio d'acqua fredda con le pietre sul pavimento; una piscina; bagni di vapore separati; sauna comune. C'è una fontanella con acqua minerale ricca di proprietà curative. Gli asciugamani sono offerti dalla reception senza tassa o deposito. Mentre gli accappatoi vanno affittati pagando una piccola tariffa. Non ci sono cabine (dato che spesso le famiglie alloggiano al piano di sopra nello stesso albergo). Tuttavia troverete anche moltissimi "esterni", soprattutto russi che nella stagione di Capodanno (e a maggio) costituiscono circa l'80% degli ospiti dell'Hotel. 
  • 4 Bagni pubblici Palatinus (Palatinus Strandfürdő), Margitsziget (Isola di Margherita) (Metro line 3 blue: Nyugati poi prendere il bus 26 da Margitsziget o il tram: 4, 6.), ☎ 361 236 0040, @. Ecb copyright.svgAdulti 9/11€; studenti 6,50-7,30€; adulti pomeridiano (dalle 16:00) 6,50€. Si tratta di tre piscine riempite con acqua terapeutica oltre a 11 piscine normali (per un'estensione totale di 17.5 ettari). Di fronte ai bagni c'è un bellissimo giardino di rose, e nelle vicinanze, un palcoscenico all'aperto dove si tengono spettacoli di opera e balletto, oltre a un cinema all'aperto utilizzato durante l'estate. Servizi: Pedicure € 6,5, custodia oggetti di valore € 2, noleggio asciugamani 1 € (cauzione: € 4), noleggio Costumi da bagno 3 € (cauzione: € 9). Tra le varie tipologie di piscine ci sono: Piscina a onde, piscina terme, due piscina per bambini, Corsi di nuoto, Piscina Avventura, Piscina esterna. 
Interni delle terme di Széchenyi
  • 5 Széchenyi Spa (Széchenyi Fürdő), XIV. Állatkerti krt. 11 (proprio accanto allo Zoo; Metro line 1 yellow: Széchenyi fürdő), ☎ 36 1 363 3210, @. Ecb copyright.svgCi sono due tipi di ingressi. Cabina: Lun-Ven: 4.600 HUF, Sab-Dom: 4.800 HUF o Locker: Lun-Ven: 4.100 HUF, Sab-Dom: 4.300 HUF. Simple icon time.svgLa parte interna: Lun-Dom 6:00-19:00; La parte esterna: Lun-Dom 6:00-22:00 in inverno (d'estate l'orario potrebbe variare). Costruita nel 1909 nella attuale Parco cittadino, questa è la più grande stazione termale d'Europa, e probabilmente anche la più bella di Budapest. La Széchenyi Spa è un vasto complesso termale immerso tra bellezze architettoniche, con ben 3 piscine all'aperto, tra cui una grande piscina olimpionica, almeno 3 saune, e diverse piscine coperte a diverse temperature. Si consiglia di non conservare oggetti di valore negli armadietti - utilizzare le cassette di sicurezza per 500 HUF. L'addetto vi chiederà di scrivere un "codice" su un pezzo di carta; questo documento viene inserito nella cassetta insieme con i vostri oggetti di valore. Quando si recuperano i vostri articoli, l'addetto ti chiederà il "codice" affinché possiate riprendervi i vostri oggetti. Si consiglia di portare il proprio asciugamano o accappatoio, gli asciugamani disponibili per l'affitto sono poco più che lenzuola. All'aperto si trovano due piscine calde (30 gradi C e 38 gradi C) e una piscina a26-28 ° C, tutte a cielo aperto (anche in inverno). Tutte le strutture sono condivise da uomini e donne (ad eccezione di doccia e servizi igienici). Un'altra particolarità di questo centro è la tradizione a giocare a scacchi, mentre si è seduti in acqua - anche in inverno. Nel complesso sono presenti anche un paio di bar, mentre i succhi di frutta si possono prendere direttamente sul bordo piscina accanto alle cabine. Un ultimo servizio offerto è quello dei trattamenti benessere tipo saune, acqua.gym, vasche idromassaggio e vasche d'acqua fredda. Si consiglia di usare le piscine più settentrionali del centro perché sono le più moderne e pulite. 
  • 6 Halassy Olivér Sport Centrum, IV.Pozsonyi utca 4/C (Metro line 3 blue: Újpest-Központ proseguire con i tram: 12, 14 to 'Tél utca'), ☎ 36 1 369-2118, @. Simple icon time.svgSala sportiva: 06:00-23:30; Palestra: 06:00-23:00; Bowling: 06:00-23:00; Piccole stanze: 06:00-23:00. 
  • 7 Swimming Pool of Ujpest (Újpesti Uszoda), IV. Arpad út angolo con Rozsa utca (Metro line 3 blue: Újpest-Központ poi prendere un qualsiasi bus che viaggi verso est e scendere dopo 2 fermate.). 

Ciclismo

  • Critical Mass. Ecb copyright.svgFree. Simple icon time.svgVari orari. Purtroppo, ci sono poche piste ciclabili e molti automobilisti pericolosi in Ungheria. Tuttavia, con gruppi organizzati come Critical Mass che operano in città, le cose stanno lentamente diventando sempre più favorevoli per gli amanti del ciclismo. Pest è pianeggiante di nome e di fatto e perciò è l'ideale per andare in bicicletta. Assicuratevi solo di prestare più attenzione del solito in attraversamenti e nella percorrenza delle strade cittadine, perché molti automobilisti possono essere meno attenti di voi. 
  • 8 Isola popolare (Népsziget), Zsilip út (Metro line 3 blue: 'Újpest-Városkapu'). In questo parco è possibile camminare, andare in bici o semplicemente rilassarsi nelle giornate calde. 

Noleggio biciclette

  • 9 TreeHugger Dans Bookstore & Cafe, Lázár u. 16 (Metro line 1 yellow: Opera), ☎ 36 70 5162716, @. Simple icon time.svgLun-Ven: 09:30-18:30; Sab-Dom: 10:00-16:00. D'estate Lun-Dom 9:30-20:00. Libreria di libri usati inglesi, noleggio biciclette e caffetteria. Si può fumare all'interno e lo staff è molto disponibile anche se i prezzi dei libri sono esorbitanti. Un ottimo punto per iniziare una visita in bici della città e prendere una mappa di Budapest con personale preparato a darvi indicazioni utili. 
  • 10 Yellow Zebra Bikes, Lázár utca 16 (Metro line 1 yellow: Opera), ☎ 36 1 269384. Ecb copyright.svg2/6€ dipende dal tipo; 10/16€ più di metà giornata (più ingressi nello stesso giorno). Simple icon time.svgAprile-Ottobre: 9:00-20:30; Novembre-Febbraio 9:00-19:00. Noleggio bici e possibilità di partecipare a city-tour in bici. 

Pattinaggio sul ghiaccio

  • 11 Parco sul lago (Városligeti csónakázótó), Olof Palme sétány 5. (Metro line 1 yellow: Hősők tere, Trolley 75, 79), ☎ 36 1 3632673, @. Ecb copyright.svgPattinaggio: Lun-Ven mattina 600ft, Ven sera-Dom. Noleggio pattini: si cerchi l'insegna "Roces" nei pressi della piazza degli Eroi; deposito 15.000ft o la consegna di un documento con foto; noleggio orario: 600ft., Giro in barca estivo: 1500 HUF/ora. Simple icon time.svgLun-Ven 9:00-13:00, 16:00-20:00; Sab-Dom 10:00-14:00, 16:00-20:00, solo durante l'inverno. In inverno pattinaggio e skate su ghiaccio all'aperto.D'estate gite in lago con barca. 
  • 12 WestEnd City Center, Váci út 1-3 (Metro line 3 blue: Nyugati), ☎ 36 1 2387777. Simple icon time.svgda ottobre/novembre fino a marzo. C'è una pista vicino al centro commerciale WеstEnd. Anche se è molto più piccolo di altri, è di solito meno trafficato e potrete divertirvi senza essere immersi in una folla di gente. 

Tennis


Shopping

Paprika e altro, esposti nel grande mercato centrale

Váci utca è la via principale dello Shopping a Budapest e di conseguenza anche la più cara. Semplificando si può dire che le grandi firme che si trovano in Ungheria sono le stesse dell'Europa occidentale, solo a volte leggermente più economiche. I costi elevati sono dovuti all'alto tasso dell'IVA che in Ungheria raggiunge il 25%.

  • 1 Volksbank, VIII. Rákóczi út 7 (Metro line 2 red Astoria). Simple icon time.svgLun-Mer 08:00-16:00; Gio 08:00-18:00; Ven 8:00-14:00. 

Markets

Mercato di Lehel
  • 2 Great Market Hall (Nagy Vásárcsarnok), Vámház körút 1-3 (Tram: 2, 47, 49 per Fővám tér oppure Metro line 4 green: 'Fővám tér'), ☎ 36 1 366-3300. Simple icon time.svgLun 06:00-17:00; Mar-Ven 06:00-18:00; Sab 06:00-15:00. Un grande vecchio mercato coperto su tre piani, con un supermercato moderno nel seminterrato, piccole bancarelle che vendono oggetti per lo più alimentari al piano terra (paprica e il fegato d'oca) e i prodotti d'artigianato al secondo piano. E un mercato molto turistico e poco tipico oggigiorno, ma merita comunque una visita. In ogni caso prima di acquistare vi conviene sempre cercare di contrattare o confrontare i prezzi in più negozi. 
  • 3 Mercato di piazza Lehel (Lehel téri piac, Kofahajó), Váci út, 15-19 (Metro line 3 blue: Lehel tér), ☎ 36 1 288 6887. Simple icon time.svgLun-Ven 6:00-18:00; Sab 6:00-14:00; Dom 6:00-13:00. Qui si vendono principalmente alimenti freschi e di qualità. Fondato nel 1945, demolito nel 2000 e ricostruito nel 2002 con una spesa di 15 milioni di dollari, questo mercato si articola in 4 edifici con 2 parcheggi. Qui i mercanti possono affittare uno dei 349 spazi di vendita, oltre ai più di 80 piccoli produttori fissi. Nel mercato esiste anche un ufficio postale. Adibite alla vendita sono solo il primo piano e il piano terra mentre il seminterrato è utilizzato per lo scarico merci, tuttavia anche qui si è insediato un più piccolo mercato. Nel piccolo mercato si trovano alcuni carini negozi, un pub e un supermercato. L'intero edificio è accattivante per le sue mura decorate da una miriade di colori, - soprattutto rosso, giallo e blu, - che sono i colori ufficiali di Budapest. 
  • 4 Mercato degli agricoltori di Ujpest (Újpesti Piac), IV. Szent István tér (Metro line 3 blue: Újpest-Központ 300m). 

Centri commerciali e grandi magazzini

  • 5 Aréna Pláza, Kerepesi út 9 (Metro line 2 red: Keleti pályaudvar & navette 80, 80A), ☎ 36 1 880 7000, @. Simple icon time.svgNegozi: Lun–Sab 10:00-21:00; Dom 10:00-19:00. Ristoranti Lun-Dom 08:00-24:00. Ipermercato TESCO: 6:00-24:00. Cinema: 9:30–22:30. 
  • 6 Árkád (ÁRKÁD Örs vezér tere Bevásárlóközpont), Örs vezér tere 25/a (Metro line 2 red: Örs vezér tere), ☎ 36 1 433-1400, @. Simple icon time.svgLun–Sab 6:50-22:00; Dom: 7:50-20:00. Drogheria: Lun–Mar e Sab 7:00-21:00, Ven 7:00-22:00, Dom 8:30-19:30; Negozi: Lun–Sab 10:00-21:00, Dom 10:00-19:00. Ristoranti, negozi di moda, scarpe e unna farmacia. 
  • 7 Duna Plaza (Duna Pláza), Váci út 178 (Metro line 3 blue: Gyöngyösi utca), ☎ 36 1 465 1666, @. Simple icon time.svgRistoranti e caffè: Lun–Sab 10:00-19:00; Negozi: Lun–Sab 10:00-21:00, Dom 10:00-19:00. 
  • 8 Centro commerciale Sugár (Sugár Üzletközpont), Örs vezér tere 24 (Metro line 2 red: Örs vezér tere), ☎ 36 1 469 5300, @. Simple icon time.svgLun–Sab 10:00-20:00, Dom 10:00-18:00. Costruito nel 1980. Offre più di 100 negozi e servizi (piano terra e primo piano) e più di 20 ristorazioni, locali di intrattenimento e di servizi vari (secondo piano). 
  • 9 WestEnd City Center, VI. Váci út 1-3 (Metro line 3 blue: Nyugati tér, At the southern end of Váci út), ☎ 36 1 238-7777, @. Simple icon time.svgNegozi: Lun–Sab: 10:00-20:00/21:00, Dom: 10:00-18:00/19:00. Un tempo era il più grande centro commerciale dell'Europa centrale con oltre 400 negozi. Fate un salto nel gradevole giardino coperto per una pausa. - Nel centro c'è anche un cinema e non lontano una pista di pattinaggio. 

Supermercati

  • 10 CBA Supermarket, IV. István utca (Metro line 3 blue: Újpest-Központ 150m). 


How to have fun

Shows

Cinema

  • 1 Cinema Művész (Művész Mozi), Teréz körút 30 (Metro line 1 yellow, Tram: 4, 6 fino a Oktogon), ☎ 36 1 3326726. Ecb copyright.svg920-1.050 HUF. Simple icon time.svg11:00-23:30. È probabilmente il miglior esempio di teatro “Art Mozi” a Budapest. Molti film ungheresi sono proiettati con sottotitoli in inglese. Chiedete in biglietteria. 
  • 2 Museo del Video Örökmozgó (Örökmozgó Filmmúzeum), Erzsébet krt. 39 (Tram: 4, tram 6, fermata Király utca), ☎ 36 1 342-2167, @. “Movimento perpetuo” (questo il significato del nome) è il luogo perfetto se hai voglia di vedere un film dell'epoca in cui Leonardo di Caprio era solo un bambino. Molti sono in lingua originale con sottotitoli in ungherese. 
  • 3 Teatro nazionale Urania (Uránia Nemzeti Filmszínház, Rákóczi út 21, metro 2 fino a Blaha Lujza tér, tickets HUF 890-990), VIII. Rákóczi út. 25 (Metro line 2 red: Astoria), ☎ 36 1 486-3400, 36 1 486-3413, @. Ecb copyright.svg4/5€. Simple icon time.svgLun–Dom 10:30–22:30. Qui vengono proiettati tradizionali film d'autore europei e nuovi film ungheresi, questi ultimi solo a volte sottotitolati in inglese. 
  • 4 Palazzo del Film Corvin Budapest (Corvin Mozi), VIII. Corvin köz 1. (Metro line 3 blue: Ferenc körút, tram 4, tram 6 fino a Üllői út). Ecb copyright.svgBiglietti 1.150 HUF, entro le 16:00 950 HUF, il mercoledì 750 HUF. Uno dei più antichi cinema, sebbene completamente rimodernato per chi è stanco delle moderne sale cinematografiche dei centri commerciali. Sulle mura sono presenti rilievi commemorativi della rivoluzione del 1956; Il cinema è un monumento di per sé e merita una visita. 
  • 5 Palazzo Westend, Váci út 1-3, 4th floor (in Westend City Center. Linea metro 3 blu, Tram: 4, tram 6 fino a Nyugati pályaudvar)), ☎ 36 40 600600. Ecb copyright.svgFilm 2D 5,30€; Film 3D 7€. Simple icon time.svg9:30-22:30. Il cinema più centrale e più frequentato del distretto. 
  • 6 Cinema City Arena, Kerepesi út 9., nei pressi della stazione Keleti (Linea metro 4 verde: 'Keleti'), ☎ 36 40 600600. Simple icon time.svgLun–Dom 9:30-22:30. Il cinema si trova al primo piano del centro commerciale Arena. Dispone di camere VIP, sala IMAX. Accessibile per i disabili. 

Theaters

  • 7 Petőfi Csarnok (Petőfi Hall), Városliget, Zichy Mihály út 14. (Linea metro 1 gialla: 'Széchenyi fürdő'), ☎ 36 1 848 0206, @. Simple icon time.svgLun–Ven 10:00-16:00. Spesso chiamata PeCsa, è l'unico centro ricreativo per giovani di Budapest. Situato nel Városliget, è un luogo popolare per concerti pop/rock e organizza ogni anno migliaia di iniziative culturali, mostre e ospita dei fan club. PeCsa è dotato di una sala di 930 metri quadrati e un palco all'aperto con una capacità di 6000 persone. 
  • 8 Magyar Theatre (Magyar Színház,Hungarian Theatre (former National Theatre, volt Nemzeti Színház)), VII. Hevesi Sándor square 4 (Linea metro 1 gialla: 'Vörösmarty utca', trolley 73, 74, oppure 76 per Izabella utca oppure Linea metro 2 rossa: 'Blaha Lujza tér'), ☎ 36 1 341-3849, @. Ecb copyright.svg~4.000-12.000 HUF (2014) sconti con la Hungary Card. Simple icon time.svgLun–Ven 10:00-18:00. Disegnato da Adolf Láng e fondato dalla famiglia Rákosi-Beöthy family, fu costruito nel 1897 in quella che oggi è piazza Hevesi Sándor (ex piazza Izabella). La prima fu il 16 ottobre 1897. L'auditorium può ospitare fino a 996 persone. Il teatro fu ricostruito nel 1914 dall'architetto Laszlo Editor, e fu aggiunta un nuovo salone d'ingresso. L'ultimo grande restauro risale agli anni 1964-66 quando il teatro fu ricostruito su un progetto dell'architetto Alexander Azbej. Le faccade sono decorate con un bassorilievo con 757 elementi creati dalla scultrice Gyula Illes. All'ingresso è presenta un grande mosaico che riprende motivi greci. La sala degli attori è decorata con dipinti a muro del pittore Szinte Gabor. Oggi il teatro può ospitare 665 persone. 
  • 9 Budapest Operetta Theatre (Budapesti Operett Színház), VI. Nagymezõ utca 19 (Linea metro 1 gialla: Opera oppure Tram: 4, 6 fermata: Oktogon). Ecb copyright.svgbiglietti 950/15.000 HUF. Il teatro Operetta di Budapest organizza spettacoli basati su operette vecchio stile per i nostalgici. Il teatro è il principale rivale nei musical del Madách. 
  • 10 Teatro di Danza dell'Europa centrale (Bethlen Square Theatre, Közép-Európa Táncszínház, Bethlen Téri Színház), VII. Bethlen Gábor tér 3 (Linea metro 2 rossa: fino a Keleti Pályaudvar, Trollley 78), ☎ 36 1 3427163, @. Ecb copyright.svg1.200 HUF, anziani 700 HUF, studenti 800 HUF. Aperto nel 1929 come teatro di cabaret, nel 1937 prende il nome dall'Hollywood Movie Theater, poi dal 1942 funziona come cinema e prende il nome di Bethlen Cinema. Dal 1988 l'edificio ha ospitato il Rock Theater, e infine il KET. - La Galleria Bethlen ospita anche una mostra fotografica mentre la Società CEDT mette qui in scena i celebri spettacoli di danza contemporanea teatro. 
  • 11 RaM Colosseum, XIII. Kárpát u. 23. (Linea metro 3 blu: Dózsa György út, Linea metro 3 blu: Lehel tér, bus 15 per Tisza utca), ☎ 36 1 222 5254, @. Ecb copyright.svg~2.800 HUF. Simple icon time.svgAlle 15:00 o alle 19:00. In questo teatro, una celebre compagnia mette in scena spettacoli di danza popolare ungherese in un contesto moderno. 
  • 12 Palazzo delle arti (Művészetek Palotája), Komor Marcell utca 1 (Tram: 2 per Millenniumi Kulturális Központ), ☎ 36 1 555 3301, @. Ecb copyright.svg700/9.800 HUF; studenti 200 HUF ma solo un ora prima di ogni spettacolo. Simple icon time.svg09:00-18:00. Questo moderno edificio che a vederlo sembra una cetrale elettrica, nasconde un eccellente museo di arte moderna (Ludwig Múzeum), un teatro del festival (Fesztivál Színház) e il meraviglioso Salone nazionale dei concerti Béla Bartók ( Bartók Béla Nemzeti Hangversenyterem) , dove hanno luogo i più grandi concerti in Ungheria di musica classica, jazz e world music ungherese e internazionale, programmi speciali per bambini e le migliori prestazioni d'opera in Europa centrale. Il festival annuale dedicato a Wagner nel mese di giugno è un must. Eventi di ogni genere si svolgono tutto l'anno. Prenota il tuo biglietto presso il sito internet del Palazzo delle Arti senza costi aggiuntivi. 
  • 13 Teatro Madách (Madách Színház), VII. Erzsébet körút 29-33 (Linea metro 2 rossa: Blaha Lujza tér, Tram: 4, 6 fermata di Wesselényi utca), ☎ 36 1 478 2000, @. Ecb copyright.svg6/30€. Simple icon time.svg10:00-12:30 e 13:00-18:30. If you want to see the Hungarian version of a hit musical like Il Phantom of the Opera, this is your place. Madách is very popular with music fans even the most severe critics. 
  • 14 Belvárosi Theater (Belvárosi Színház), VII. Károly krt. 3 / A. (Linea metro 2 rossa: Astoria), ☎ 36 1 266-7130. Simple icon time.svgOperetta shows: from 8:30 pm sharp. This theater used for various reasons. Magnificent performances, concerts, graduation ceremonies and award ceremonies, press conferences, professional presentations, seminars, conferences, regular meetings, fashion shows, auctions, associated meetings and conferences can be held here. 
  • 15 Örkény Theater (Örkény István Színház), VII. Madách I. ter 6. (Linea metro 1 gialla,Linea metro 2 rossa,Linea metro 3 blu: 'Deák Ferenc tér'), ☎ 36 1 267-3770. 
  • 16 R.S.9 Theater. (R.S.9. Színház), VII. Rumbach S. u. 9. (Linea metro 1 gialla,Linea metro 2 rossa,Linea metro 3 blu: 'Deák Ferenc tér' or Astoria on metro line 2), ☎ 36 1 269-6609. 
  • 17 Spinoza Restaurant, Theater-Art Gallery-Cafeteria, VII. Dob u. 15. (Linea metro 2 rossa: Astoria), ☎ 36 1 4137489, fax: 36 1 4137488, @. Ecb copyright.svg3-course dinner 7,500 HUF per person (2014). Concerts every Friday (Sabbathsong) starting at 7pm 
  • 18 Trafó contemporary art salon (Trafó Kortárs Művészetek Háza), Liliom utca 41 (Linea metro 3 blu: 'Ferenc körút', Tram: 4-6to Üllői út). Ecb copyright.svg1.000 / 2.500 HUF, 25% discount for students. Simple icon time.svg16:00-22:00. In a renovated building there is the Trafò, the most important contemporary cultural center of Budapest which with its activities presents the world with Hungarian and international experimental dance, theater and music performances. In the basement there is a disco room and a lively bar upstairs. 
  • 19 Hungarian National Opera House (Magyar Állami Operaház), YOU. Andrássy út, 22 (Linea metro 1 gialla: 'Opera'), ☎ 36 1 814 7100, @. Ecb copyright.svgTour € 3.40, stage only € 2.4, kabin or places box: 17/27€. Simple icon time.svgGuided tours: Mon – Sun 3:00 pm and 4:00 pm. It is home to the Budapest Opera and Ballet Theater, an association dating back to 1886. Before the closing of the Budapest "Népszínház", it was the second largest theater in Budapest. Today it is the first not only in Budapest but in all of Hungary. Despite the high cost of tickets, the best theater productions in the nation are staged here and you will surely enjoy them even if you are not a fan of opera. You can get the cheapest tickets during the summer when there are opera festivals. Most of the works are in Italian even if one of the tasks of the ancient association is to subtitle everything in Hungarian. The main hall is beautiful and still retains its original splendor. Just try to go here with appropriate clothing: suits or coats for men, dress or skirt / blouse for women. 
  • 20 Thália Theater (Thália Színház), YOU. Nagymező u. 22-24 (Linea metro 1 gialla: Oktogon, or Tram: 4,6 to Oktogon, Trolley 70, 78), ☎ 36 1 312-4230. Ecb copyright.svg2,900 / 4,900 HUF. Simple icon time.svgMon – Fri 10: 00-21: 00; Sat-Sun 14: 00-19: 00. Some of the most important theater companies in the country operate here, including that of the National Opera Theater described above. 
  • 21 Erkel Theater (Erkel Színház), VIII. János Pál pápa tér 30 (Linea metro 2 rossa: Blaha Lujza tér and / or Tram 28, 37 II. János Pál pápa tér or bus 99 Kiss József utca), ☎ 36 1 333 010. Simple icon time.svgExpected opening in 2014. It was the largest theater building in Budapest, run by the state theater company for decades. Today it is closed for restoration but is expected to reopen soon. 
  • 22 Planetary (Planetárium), Népliget (Linea metro 3 blu: Népliget or Tram: 1 to Népliget), ☎ 36 1 263 1811, @. Ecb copyright.svg5€. Two shows in English: - The Hubble Universe (32 min), - Wonders of the sky (50 min) 
  • 23 Barka Theater (Bárka Színház), VIII. Üllői út 82 (Linea metro 3 blu: Nagyvárad tér), ☎ 36 1 303 6505, @. 
  • 24 Ódry Theater (Ódry Színpad), VIII. Vas u. 2 / c (Bus 5, 7, 8, 8A, 112, 178 to 'Uránia'), ☎ 36 1 338-4758, @. 
  • 25 Eva Ruttkai Theater (Ruttkai Éva Színház), VIII. Kálvária tér 6 (Linea metro 3 blu: 'Klinikák' 600 m), ☎ 36 1 215-5020, @. Theater founded in 2009. 
  • 26 Maladype Theater (Maladype Színház (Bázis)), VIII. Mikszáth Kálmán tér 2 (Linea metro 3 blu,Linea metro 4 verde: 'Kálvin tér'), ☎ 36 20 531-9103, @. 
  • 27 Fészek Theater (Fészek Színház), VIII. Orczy út 46-48, ☎ 36 30 650-0259, @. 

Night clubs

In Pest there are dozens of romkocsma (literally: ruins pub). They are premises built in old abandoned or dilapidated houses that very often do not look anything like a local and therefore are very difficult to identify. The only solution is to ask the locals for advice and live this interesting experience of fun with a post-socialist flavor.

Bar & Club

  • 28 For Sale Pub, Vámház körút 2 (BKV busz symbol.svg: 5, Tram: 83, Tram: 2, 47, 49 to Fővám tér). A rustic style pub located at the Szabadság bridge. Although small, it has two floors. They serve good food and many types of beers as well as brighten the atmosphere with live music. Shelled peanuts are served free with beer and you can have fun tossing them around, which is perfectly legal and allowed; This pub has been open for over 10 years and the walls are covered with business cards, receipts and mementos from its visitors. Be sure to attach yours while you are there! Only sore point: the staff are a bit rude. 
  • Fregatt Pub, V. Molnár u. 26 (Linea metro 2 rossa:), ☎ 36 1 318-9997. British style pub, very popular with foreign visitors. 
  • 29 Kuplung, Király utca 46 (Linea metro 1 gialla: Oktogon). An underground-style venue located in an old garage, hence the name Kuplung, which means "clutch" in English. It has dancing, frequent live music, friendly bartenders, and decent drink prices. The walls are decorated with graffiti. Usually crowded, especially late in the evening. Also, as with most Hungarian bars, it has a couple of foosball (CSO-CSO) tables that are almost always busy. 
  • 30 Morrisons English Pub, YOU. Revay utca, 25 / Andrássy út 20 (Linea metro 1 gialla: Opera), ☎ 36 1 269-4060. Another underground club, this time loved by both tourists and locals alike. It's a nice place to go for a cheap beer and listen to some music or play karaoke. 
  • 31 Szimpla Kert / Mozi, V. Kazinczy utca 14 (Linea metro 2 rossa: Astoria, or bus: 5, 7, 7A, 8, 112, 178, 239 to Uránia), @. Ecb copyright.svgHungarian pizza in the oven: 600 HUF; Snack 780 HUF; Salads 880 HUF; Hot sandwiches 850 HUF; Hot vegetarian sandwiches 800 HUF; Burgers (giant) 1,200 HUF; Hotdog 600 HUF; Fried onion rings 600 HUF; French fries 650 HUF; Ratatouille with sausage 850 HUF; Chicken liver 850 HUF; Sausage 850 HUF. Aside from the look of a run-down bar / club / cinema, this venue is popular with Hungarians and foreigners alike. "Szimpla" is also the name of a project in support of alternative culture for profit. The place is definitely worth a visit: good atmosphere, good music, nice people and a very interesting location. 
  • 32 Szóda, Wesselényi u. 18 (Linea metro 2 rossa: Astoria, or bus: 5, 7, 7A, 8, 112, 178, 239 to Uránia), ☎ 36 1 461-0007, @. During the day it is a café in the old Ghetto; close to the Shul, but at night it is a strange, not to say unique, bar where you can dance and enjoy Budapest! Be sure to visit this typically Hungarian venue. 
  • 33 Macska Cafe and Galleria (Macska Kávézó és Galéria), VIII., Bérkocsis u. 23? (Linea metro 2 rossa: Blaha Lujza tér), ☎ 36 1 786 8370. Simple icon time.svgMon – Sun 16: 00-01: 00. Macska which means "cat" in Hungarian is a charming, eclectic pub as well as a vegetarian restaurant in the 8th district. The neighborhood may have a bit of a bad reputation, but it's safe enough if you're close to Jozsef Ringroad. This is a ruined pub decorated with recycled, retro pieces, proving once again that in Hungary one man's trash is another man's treasure. Art exhibitions, musical evenings with DJ sets and craft beer are also organized here, as well as delicious vegetarian snacks, meals and desserts. Wifi, friendly staff and interesting people. 

Wine bar

On the Buda hill there were places where you can taste wine for free; these places are closed today although some guides still suggest to go to these places. A new one was opened in a catacomb on a cliff at the end of the main road up the hill. You pay a fee for the tour based on how many and which wines will be tasted at the end.


Where to eat

There are three areas full of bars, restaurants and clubs:

  • Liszt Ferenc tér (immediately after Andrássy út, between Opera is Oktogon) It's a nice area to wander around looking for the perfect restaurant to dine at. There are many trendy clubs frequented by both locals and passing tourists.
  • Ráday utca (starting from Kálvin tér), full of restaurants.
  • 1 Andrássy avenue (Andrássy út), YOU. Andrássy út (Linea metro 1 gialla or bus). It starts at Elizabeth Square and ends at Hősök tere. It starts at Erzsebet Square and finishes at Heroes' Square. Area full of bars and restaurants. 

Moderate prices

  • 2 Central Bistro (Központ Bisztró), IV. Szent István tér 1. (Linea metro 3 blu: Újpest-Központ 400m), ☎ 36 20 912 7596. Simple icon time.svgMon – Fri 12: 00-22: 00; Sat-Sun 12: 00-24: 00. 
  • Csupa Csibe Chicken (Csupa Csibe Csirke-Falatozó), IV. Árpád út 98. (Linea metro 3 blu: Újpest-Központ 300m further east of the restaurant), ☎ 36 70 645 8085. Ecb copyright.svgFried 220/350 HUF for 100 grams. Simple icon time.svgMon – Fri 10 am-5pm. Also take away with shipping 
  • 3 Arriba! Taqueria (Arriba Teréz krt.), Terez Krt. 25 (Linea metro 1 gialla: Oktogon. - after Aradi st., one block northwest of Octogon), ☎ 36 1 374-0057, @. Ecb copyright.svgSalad, tortilla soup 2 / 2.50 €, Fish tacos with soft drink 6.30 €. Simple icon time.svgMon – Wed 11: 00-22: 00; Thu-Sat 11: 00-24: 00; Sun 11: 00-22: 00. A good taqueria in Budapest! Chips with sauces, Guacamole, Jalapeno. Other locations: Széna tér 1 / A. (Buda, M2: Széll Kálmán), Arriba Allee Pláza, Október huszonharmadika u. 8-10 (Buda, near Móricz Zsigmond square 
  • 4 Pozsony tavern (Pozsonyi kisvendéglő), Radnóti Miklós utca 38 (near Margaret Bridge, on the corner with Pozsonyi út and Radnóti utca, Tram: 2, 4 or 6), ☎ 36 1 787 4877. Ecb copyright.svg3/6€. Simple icon time.svg10:00-24:00. Traditional Hungarian cuisine, intimate atmosphere, friendly staff and excellent, yet affordable menu. The portions are very generous, so only those who are really hungry will be able to eat two courses. 
  • 5 Stex Cafe-Restaurant (Stex Kávézó - Étterem - Söröző), Jozsef korut 55-57 (At the corner of Baross street and Jozsef Boulevard) (Tram: 4-6, bus 9, red 17, trolleybus 83, M3: Corvin-negyed), ☎ 361 318 57 16, @. Ecb copyright.svgMenu € 3.50; breakfast 2/3 €; appetizers 6/8 €; Vegetarian food 4/8 €; Soups 2/3 €; Salads 5/8 €; Cold salads 3 €; Fish 6/9 €; Meatballs (for 2 people) 18 €. Simple icon time.svgMon – Sat: 08: 00-04: 00; Sun: 09: 00-02: 00. Pub, restaurant and casino. Good quality food at an average price. 

Cafe

  • 6 Bambi Ice Cream (Bambi fagyizó), IV.Berda József utca 50-54. (Linea metro 3 blu: Újpest-Központ then take the Tram: 14 to Tél utca), ☎ 36 30 566-5364. Simple icon time.svgMon-Sun 10 am-8pm. 
  • 7 Vadgesztenye Confectionary (Vadgesztenye Cukrászda), IV.Telkes utca 14 (At the corner of Telkes utca and Vadgesztenye utca - Linea metro 3 blu: Újpest-Központ then bus 220 to 'Nádor utca' or bus 96 to 'Bucka utca'), ☎ 36 1 233 1380. Simple icon time.svgMon – Fri 11: 00-19: 00; Sat-Sun 10: 00-19: 00. 
  • 8 Alexandra Book Café (Alexandra Könyvesbolt Kávézója), Andrássy út 39 (Linea metro 1 gialla: Oktogon), ☎ 36 1 461 5830. Ecb copyright.svgAverage price for 3 courses: HUF 3,500; Wine: 420 HUF / dl (2012). Simple icon time.svgMon – Sun 10 am-10pm. In the 19th century it was a casino, today it contains a large library. Bookcafé is located on the second floor of the former Paris Department Store, which now houses the bookshop Alexandra. Quiet with large spaces, the bar is decorated with chandeliers and frescoes by Károly Lotz. Its frescoes also decorate the rooms of the Parliament building. These decorations make the visitor feel like inside the residence of an aristocrat who once lived on Andrássy Avenue. The thing that makes this bar interesting is the fact that inside it combines examples of Art Nouveau and Renaissance style - The menu contains small dishes of excellent quality such as salmon, bagels (bread rolls), cheeses and a large variety of desserts. reasonable prices. Free WIFI. 
  • 9 SugarShop (cukorkaboltok), Paulay Ede utca 48. (Linea metro 1 gialla: Opera), @. Simple icon time.svgMon 12: 00-22: 00; Tue-Sun 10: 30-22: 00. Pastries, cakes, muffins, sweet chocolates, ice cream and rice milk, another location is in Petőfi utca 35 
  • 10 Zila Café (Zila Kávéház Krisztina Cukrászda és Étterem), Üllői út 452 (Linea metro 3 blu: Határ út then continue with Tram: 50, bus: 93, 93A, 236, 236A to get off at Szarvas csárda tér), ☎ 36 1 2902417, @. Ecb copyright.svgCold appetizers 1.690 / 2.890 HUF; Soups 890 / 1.290 HUF; Hot appetizers 1,490 / 1,890 HUF; Salads 1,990 / 2,390 Ft; Sandwich 790 / 1.890 HUF; Fish dishes 2,990-3,390 HUF; Chicken dishes 2,590 / 3,490 HUF; Pork dishes 690 / 2.790 HUF; Veal and beef dishes 2.390 / 4.390 HUF; Lamb dishes 2,890 / 3,290 HUF; Pasta 1,590 / 2,390 HUF; Homemade pickles and fresh salad 500 HUF. Simple icon time.svgMon – Sun 10: 00-22: 00. 

fast food

  • 11 McDonald's Restaurant, West End, YOU. distr. Vaci ut. 1-3. (Linea metro 3 blu Nyugati, Tram: 4, 6). Simple icon time.svgSun-Thu 08: 00-22: 00; Fri-Sat 08: 00-24: 00. All locations, more than 30 in Pest, have wifi. Other offices are in: IV. distr. VÁCI ÚT 94-98. (Tel: 36 399 0141, daily: 07: 00-23: 00, McDrive, McCafé, McReggeli, Parking), IV. KER. ÁRPÁD ÚT 183-185. (Tel: 36 1 272 0105, McDrive, McReggeli, Car Park), VÁCI ÚT 95. (All fiorni 07: 00-02: 00, McDrive, McReggeli), XIII. KER. SZENT ISTVÁN KRT 2. (Tel: 36 339 8641, Every day 07:00 -23: 00, McReggeli) 
  • McDonald's Restaurant, X. KER. BORÁROS TÉR 4 (Tram: 2). Simple icon time.svgMon – Sun. - McCafé, McReggeli, Wifi 
  • 12 Burger King (Keleti BURGER KING®), Baross ter 14 (Linea metro 2 rossa Keleti p.u.), ☎ 36 1 413 6234. Simple icon time.svg08:00-23:00. Other locations: Oktogon Burger King, 1056, Oktogon tér 1, WiFi, 07: 30-24: 00; XIII. Szent István körút 10; 
  • 13 Burger King (Astoria BURGER KING®), 1088, Rákóczi út 1-3 (Linea metro 2 rossa Astoria), ☎ 36 1 266 0702. Other locations: Astoria BURGER KING®, 1088, Rákóczi út 1-3., 1 266 0702; Nyugati BURGER KING® (1065, Nyugati tér, 1 269 0616); Emke BURGER KING® (1107, Akácfa utca, 1 321 8147); Aréna BURGER KING® (1087, Kerepesi út 9, 36 1 323 1732). 
  • 14 Lecso Fast food Restaurant (Lecsó Gyorsétterem), XIII. Szent István körút 10 (Tram: 2, 4-6, to get off Jászai Mari tér, troli 75, bus to get off Tátra u. 206, 26 o Linea metro 3 blu: Nyugati), ☎ 36 1 349 3580, @. Simple icon time.svgSun-Thu 11: 00-24: 00; Fri-Sat 11: 00-02: 00. 
  • McDonald's Árpád út, IV. Árpád út 183-185. (Linea metro 3 blu: Újpest-Központ buses versp east to get off at 'Víztorony'), ☎ 36 1272 0105. Simple icon time.svg7: 00-23: 00, McDrive: open 24 hours a day. Other locations in the district 4 Váci út 94-98. (open from 7:00 to 23:00, Tel: 06 1/399 0141, 06 30/682 0584) 

Average prices

  • 15 Bagolyvár (Bagolyvár Étterem), Gundel Károly út 4. (Linea metro 1 gialla: Hősök tere), ☎ 36 1 468-3110, fax: 36 1 363-1917, @. Ecb copyright.svgMenu 11/30 €; with wine 34 €; meat dishes € 10/22; dessert 3/7 €; fish € 17/21; soups 5/8 €. Simple icon time.svg12:00–23:00. It claims to be the only Hungarian restaurant where women cook and serve food. The soups can be served in small bowls, a great option if you are in a group and want to try all types of soups. Grilled cheese with caramelized nuts and fruit it is definitely a dish to try, especially if accompanied by a semi-sweet wine Tokaji. There Viennese cutlet it is very big, be careful. The name wine soup it looks inviting, but not everyone appreciates it. Excellent is also the Creamy game soup with croutons. I The (of the brand Impria) are average, but the hot chocolate is really good. Buying a bottle of wine that is appreciated in the cellar of the restaurant saves almost 50% compared to the price of the restaurant. Many locals also go to the restaurant, but the restaurant is mainly frequented by tourists. 
  • 16 Berliner Pub (Berliner Sörkatakomba - Söröző - Pub - Bár), district IX, Ráday utca 5 (near Linea metro 3 blu 'Kalvin ter'), ☎ 36 1 217-6757, @. Ecb copyright.svgAppetizers 3/8 €; soups € 3; pasta 6/8 €; classic Berlin 6/8 €, beer (33 cl) 3.30 / 3.60 €. Simple icon time.svgMon-Sat: 11: 00-24: 00, Su: 11: 00-23: 00. Go to this restaurant if you want to eat excellent food at an average price. Great service. 
  • 17 Firkász Cafe-Restaurant (Firkász Kávéház Étterem), Tátra utca 18 (Linea metro 3 blu: Nyugati tér), ☎ 36 1 450 1118, @. Ecb copyright.svgFirst course 5/11 €; Soups 3/7 €; Unique Hungarian dishes 11/20 €; menu € 26; International dishes and specialties 10/20 €; "Firkász" for two: 38 €; Side dishes € 2; Salads 3/6 €; Dessert 4/5 €. All prices are inclusive of the service. (2014). Simple icon time.svgMon – Sun 12: 00-23: 00. Small restaurant with a great atmosphere (the walls are decorated with news items related. Great Hungarian food and wine. 
  • 18 Magdalena Merlo restaurant (Magdalena Merlo Étterem), Király u. 59 / b (Linea metro 1 gialla: Oktogon. Close to the music academy.), ☎ 36 1 322-3278, @. Ecb copyright.svgMain courses under € 15 (2014). Simple icon time.svg10:00-24:00. Great interior 
  • 19 Indigo Restaurant (Indigó Indiai Étterem), Jokai utca 13 (Linea metro 1 gialla: Oktogon), ☎ 36 1 428-2187, @. Ecb copyright.svgSoups 2/3 €; Appetizers 3/6 €; Tandoori dishes 6/15 €; Vegetarian dishes 4/6 €; Chicken dishes 7/8 €; Lamb dishes € 10; Seafood dishes € 10/11; Rice dishes 2/10 €; Indian bread € 1.50 / € 2; Salad and Raita 2/3 €; Dessert € 2; Soft drinks € 1.30 €. Simple icon time.svg12:00-23:00. Great Indian food, even for vegetarians. 
  • 20 Múzeum (Múzeum Kávéház és Étterem), Múzeum Körút 12 (Linea metro 2 rossa: Astoria, near National Museum), ☎ 36 1 267-0375, @. Ecb copyright.svgMain courses: 12/18 €; glasses of wine 2/3 € / dl. Simple icon time.svgMon-Sat: 18: 00-24: 00. Great place to try Hungarian food and wine, albeit a bit pricey. The interior decorated in an old style is reminiscent of a museum. The restaurant is frequented by both durists and locals in evening dress. Typically, it is customary to tip. 
  • 21 Leroy Cafe, Váci út 1-3 (Linea metro 3 blu: Nyugati tér), ☎ 36 1 238 7109, 36 70 333 2074, @. Ecb copyright.svgSoups 3/5 €; main courses € 7/18; dessert 4 €; salads € 3; coffee 2/3 €. Simple icon time.svgMon – Sun 11: 00-24: 00. It often offers live music. Medium-high priced restaurant offering Hungarian, Italian and other European cuisine. Read the menu carefully before entering and insist on speaking to someone who speaks English. When you eat here check the price of the service: it could cost you a fortune. 
  • 22 Raday Pest Restaurant (Ráday Pesti Vendéglő), Ráday utca 11 (Linea metro 3 blu: Kálvin tér), ☎ 36 1 219 5451, @. Ecb copyright.svgSnack 5/8 €; Hamburger € 8.80 / 12; Vegetarian dishes 5/8 €; Soups € 3.50; Salads € 3.50 / 7; Pickles € 2.80; Typical Hungarian dishes 2.8 / 15 €; Chicken dishes € 7.10 / 14; Pork dishes € 8.20 / € 11.50, Beef and veal dishes € 7.10 / 21.40; Meat dishes € 9.60 / 12.30; Fish (100 gr) 3.60 / 10.30 €; Prawns 15 €; Side dishes € 2 / 3.5; Dessert 3.50 / 4.30 €. 
  • 23 Rákóczi Restaurant (Rákóczi Grillház), Rákóczi út 57 (Linea metro 2 rossa: Blaha Lujza tér or M2: Keleti pályaudvar), ☎ 36 1 333 1342, @. Ecb copyright.svgFormula All you can eat € 9/10; With the addition of unlimited drinks 15/17 € (service excluded). Simple icon time.svgMon – Sun 12: 00-24: 00. Eat all you can restaurant. 

High prices

  • 24 The Third Circle Restaurant, VII. Dohány utca 40, (Linea metro 2 rossa: Astoria station, Tram: 47 or 49, bus: 7 or 78), ☎ 36 1 354 0788. Ecb copyright.svgAppetizers / Soups / Salads / Pasta / Seconds / Desserts 2.500 / 1.300-2.500 / 2.200 / 2.000-3.300 / 2.200-5.000 / 1.000-1.200 HUF. Simple icon time.svgMon – Sun 12: 00-23: 30. Italian restaurant and pizzeria 
  • Chez Daniel Restaurant (Chez Daniel Étterem), 1063. Szív utca 32, (Linea metro 1 gialla: Kodály körönd station or bus 105), ☎ 36 1-302-4039. Simple icon time.svgMon – Sun 12-15 and 19-23. French restaurant, French and Hungarian wines. 
  • Haxen Restaurant (Haxen Király Étterem), 6th district, Király utca 100 (Linea metro 1 gialla Vorosmarty utca station or trolleybus: 73, 76, 78), ☎ 36 1 351-6793. Simple icon time.svgSun-Thu 24: 00-12: 00; Fri-Sat 24: 00–1: 00. Popular Bavarian brewery that also cooks great pork. 
  • Momotaro Ramen, 6th dist, Széchenyi utca 16 (Linea metro 2 rossa: Kossuth Lajos tér station, Tram: 2 or 2A, bus 15), ☎ 36 1 269 3802. Ecb copyright.svgMeal 3,000 HUF. Simple icon time.svgMon – Sun 11: 00-22: 00. Chinese and Japanese restaurant 
  • Taiwan Restaurant, 19th dist., Gyáli út 3 (Linea metro 3 blu: Nagyvárad tér station), ☎ 36 1 215 1236. Simple icon time.svgMon – Sun 24: 00-12: 00. One of the best Chinese restaurants in the city. 
  • Pampas Argentine Steakhouse Restaurant, Vámház körút 6. (near the Central Market Hall. Linea metro 3 blu: Kálvin tér station, Tram: 2, 2A, 47 or 49), ☎ 36 1-411-1750. Simple icon time.svgMon – Sun 24: 00–2: 00. Chilean, Argentinian and French wine at reasonable prices. Steaks in portions of 200g, 320g and 480g. A beef steak lover's paradise. 
  • 25 Gundel, Állatkerti út 2 (Linea metro 1 gialla: Hősök tere), ☎ 36 1 468-4040, fax: 36(1)363-1917, @. Ecb copyright.svgMeal 6,600 with drinks, 5,600 without. Simple icon time.svg11:30-15:00. Flagship for Hungarian cuisine for decades. Jackets mandatory for gentlemen in the evening. The restaurant serves a brunch buffet on Sundays, reservations recommended. 
  • The Gresham Palace: Part of a recently refurbished art nouveau hotel, considered the most luxurious in the city.
  • 26 Kiskakukk, Pozsonyi út 12, after the Margaret bridge, between Katona Jozsef and Radnoti Miklos streets (Tram: 4, 6 to Margaret Bridge (Pest)), ☎ 36 1 4500-829. Ecb copyright.svg7000 HUF for 2 courses including beer and a good house wine. Traditional Hungarian cuisine in a unique setting with friendly staff who speak good English. Large portions. 
  • 27 Trophy, Visegrádi u. 50A (Linea metro 3 blu: Lehel tér). Ecb copyright.svg€ 18 on weekends, lower prices on weekdays. rich buffet - restaurant eat and drink all you can. Other locations at the final station of metro 1 in the 9th district. 

Cafe

  • 28 Dunapark Cafe & Restaurant (Dunapark Kávéház), Pozsonyi út 38 (Linea metro 3 blu: Lehel tér), ☎ 36 1 786 1009, @. Ecb copyright.svgSoups € 5; Sandwich 8/11 €; Appetizers and salads 6/11 €; Main courses € 10/15. Simple icon time.svgMon – Fri 8: 00-23: 00; Sat 10: 00-23: 00; Sun 10: 00-22: 00. A bar opened in 1937 great for eating sweets or food while listening to music. Located in the quiet and not very touristic neighborhood of Újlipótváros in the XIII district. 
  • 29 New York Café (New York Kávéház), Erzsébet körút 9-11 (Linea metro 2 rossa: Blaha Lujza tér), ☎ 36 1 322-1648, @. Ecb copyright.svgSnack 11 €; soups € 7; main courses € 14/18; coffee: 3/4 €; tea 6 €. Simple icon time.svg9:00-24:00. The bar was hit by a Russian tank in 1956 and was not repaired until 2006. 


Where stay

Moderate prices

There are many hostels in Pest.

  • 1 2night Hostel, Szt. Istvan krt, 22, press '96' (Linea metro 3 blu: Nyugati pályaudvar, or direct access by train from the terminal 1 station), ☎ 36-30-388-7116. Ecb copyright.svgPrices per person in the following accommodations. Low season: 4-bed room 11 €, 6-bed room: 10 €, double 16 €; High season: 4-bed room 15 €, 6-bed room: 13 €, double room 22 €. Large room, no bunks, free internet. It offers spacious double rooms and dormitories. 
  • 2 Aboriginal hostel, Bródy sándor utca 46 (Tram: 4, 6 to stop at Rákóczi tér, Linea metro 2 rossa: Blaha Lujza), ☎ 36 1 2668646. Immediately after the National Museum in the heart of the city. The staff are friendly and speak good English. 
  • 3 Astoria City Hostel, Rakoczi ut 4 (Linea metro 2 rossa: Astoria, Tram: 47, 49, Bus: 5, 7, 7A, 8, 9, 15 112, 133E, 178, 233E, 239), ☎ 36 1 266-13-27, @. Ecb copyright.svgDormitory 6/8 beds 14/18 €, Triple 72 € / room, Double 56/64 € / room; Double 56 € / room (August 2014). It offers dorms, private rooms and apartments. 
  • 4 Bed 'n Roses (vendégház), Zichy Jenő utca, 20 (Linea metro 3 blu: Arany János station, Linea metro 1 gialla,Linea metro 2 rossa,Linea metro 3 blu: Deak ter Linea metro 1 gialla: Opera house; Zichy Jenő / Hajós u.), ☎ 36 20 332-6322, @. Ecb copyright.svg5 bed dorm 16 € (only between June and September), Single / Double Sun-Thu and the first night 44/50 €, from the second night 34-38 / 36-40 €, EXTRA 10 € / room / night for each Fri and Sat. It offers quality accommodation at an average price. 
  • 5 Carpe Noctem Party Hostel, Szobi utca 5, Doorbell 13 (Linea metro 3 blu: Nyugati station), ☎ 36 20 365-8749. Ecb copyright.svgMinimum 2 nights from 4500 HUF / night in 8 bed dorms. On weekends the prices are increased by 12%!. Perfect hostel for singles and young people who want to stay in a hostel a lot I live. 
  • 6 Dominik Hotels (Central Hotel 21), 8th dist, Mária utca 10 (Linea metro 2 rossa: Blaha Lujza tér, Tram: 4, 6 to Rákóczi tér), ☎ 36 1 783 0533, fax: 36 1 783 0536, @. Ecb copyright.svgsingle / double from 12.700 / 20.000 HUF. Three-star hostel in a quiet and recently renovated area. The center can be reached with a 5-minute walk. 
  • 7 easyHotel Budapest Oktogon, Eotvos utca 25 / a (Linea metro 1 gialla: Oktogon), ☎ 36 1 411 1982. Ecb copyright.svgSingle from 39 €. Budget hotel with small rooms. 
  • 8 Friends Hostel Budapest, 6th district, Teréz köút 4, 2nd floor (Linea metro 1 gialla: Oktogon square, Linea metro 2 rossa: Blaha Lujza square at 0.7km), ☎ 36 20 265 05 78, @. Ecb copyright.svgSingle / double / triple from € 33/38/45. Bed in 5-bed dormitory: 12 €, extra night 5 €. Discounts for off-season stays (May 2014). Small hostel with a great location. Clean, with great facilities and friendly staff. 
  • 9 Locomotive light hostel, Baross ter 2 (Linea metro 2 rossa Keleti p.u.), @. Ecb copyright.svgDormitory 5/6 beds 13/14 €, Single / double 30/36 €. No curfew, with a free internet connection. Free use of the kitchen, you can rent bikes near the hostel. 
  • 10 Mellow mood Marco Polo hostel, Nyár utca 6 (Linea metro 2 rossa: Blaha Lujza tér). Ecb copyright.svgSingle / double 33-40 / 40-48 €. 12 bed dorm 11.50 / 14 €. Staff not particularly welcoming. Clean and well maintained hostel. Easy to find, breakfast is free, but internet connection is expensive. 

Camping

Camping Haller, Budapest
  • 11 Bikercamp Camping & Pansion, Benyovszky Móric utca 40 (m3 Népliget), ☎ 36 1 3337059, fax: 36 1 3034438, @. Ecb copyright.svgCamping € 10 / person, Single / double € 30/40, Breakfast (opening hours: 6: 00-10: 00) 5 €; Dinner (6 pm-9pm) 12 €. Check in: 12:00, check-out: 12:00. 2 double rooms and one triple room. The campsite has been run by a cyclist since 1991 and is equipped with showers, a pub and a laundry service. Free parking. The campsite has 25 pitches for 25 small tents. 
  • 12 Camping Haller **, Haller utca 27. (Linea metro 3 blu: Nagyvárad tér then continue with Tram: 24 to stop at 'Balázs Béla utca'), ☎ 36 1 476-3418, 36 20 367 4274 (Mobile), @. Ecb copyright.svg€ 5 per person, € 9 per tent, € 13 per van. Free car park. Every fourth night free 

Average prices

  • 13 Viktória hotels, IV. Váci út 27-29 (regular boat services (D11 line) or Linea metro 3 blu: Újpest-Központ then continue with bus 104, 104A to 'Károlyi István utca'), ☎ 361 785 9069, fax: 361 379 7389, @. Ecb copyright.svgSingle standard / superior 50/65 €; Double 70/75 (from April to September). Three star hotel 
  • 14 Karin Hotel, IV. Fóti út 75 (Linea metro 3 blu: Újpest-Központ and bus), ☎ 36 1 3704731, fax: 36 1 2310146, 36 1 2310147, @. Ecb copyright.svgSingle / double / triple from € 52/57/64. The hotel has twenty double rooms with air conditioning. Accept the Budapest card. 
  • 15 Hotel Hostel (1 star), Sip utca 5 (Linea metro 2 rossa: Astoria), ☎ 36-20-915-1029, @. Ecb copyright.svgSingle / double 18,000 HUF. Check in: 11:00-21:00, check-out: 09:30-10:00. Cheap hostel in the city center, groups are accepted. 
  • 16 Aventura Boutique Hostel, 1132 Visegrádi str.12; doorbell 5 (Linea metro 3 blu: Nyugati pályaudvar), ☎ 36 1 239-0782, @. Ecb copyright.svg5 bed dorm 18 €, 6-8 beds 14 €, double room 15.000 / 18.000 HUF (2014). Unique and intimate environment. From here, most of the city's tourist spots are within walking distance, but tram and metro stops are also within walking distance. The staff are very friendly and the rooms are clean and well furnished. The breakfast is great. Free internet connection. 
  • 17 Hotel Gloria Budapest City Center ***, Blathy Otto street 22 (Linea metro 3 blu: Népliget), ☎ 36 1 210 4120, @. Ecb copyright.svgMarch-October single / double from 44/56 €. Discounts in low season (2014). Small hotel in a green area of ​​the city. Rooms with breakfast. 
  • 18 K K Hotel Opera, Revay utca 24 (Linea metro 1 gialla Opera), ☎ 36-1 2690222, fax: 36-1 2690230, @. Ecb copyright.svgDouble 128 €. Discounts in low season (2014). “Váci utca” is within walking distance, while the metro station “Opera” is practically next door. 
  • 19 King's Hotel, Nagy Diofa utca 25-27 (Linea metro 2 rossa: Blaha Lujza tér and a short walk; or by trolleybus 74 to Nyár utca), ☎ 36 1 352-7675, fax: 36-1-352-7696, @. Ecb copyright.svgSingle / double 60/70 € (2014). Check in: 11:00, check-out: 15:00. Three-star hotel in what was once the Jewish ghetto. Rates include breakfast. 179 rooms. 
  • 20 Lion's Garden Hotel Budapest, Cházár András utca 4 (Linea metro 2 rossa: Keleti pályaudvar bus 7, get off the bus at Cházár A. utca; trolleybus 79 or 75 to 'Ajtósi Dürer sor'), ☎ 36 1 273-2070, fax: 36-1 221-4274, @. Ecb copyright.svgFrom 18,000 HUF. The four-star hotel has a large wellness area and a total of 30 rooms. 
  • 21 Beautiful Opera Apartment, Dalszinhaz utca, district V (Linea metro 1 gialla: Opera). Superb location, from the windows of the top floor you can admire the splendid view of the Opera House. Quiet and elegant, the apartments are available for short and long periods. 

High prices

  • 22 Grand Hotel Royal and SPA (Corinthia Hotel Budapest), Erzsébet körút 43 (Tram: 4, 6 to the Király utca stop, Linea metro 1 gialla: Oktogon), ☎ 36 1 479 4000, fax: 36 1 479 4333, @. Ecb copyright.svgDouble from € 514. A symbol of history, culture, architecture and traditional hospitality that opens its doors in all its original splendor as Corinthia Grand Hotel Royal. Opened in 1886, the Royal Spa has been beautifully restored to its original splendor and now offers state-of-the-art spa facilities and treatments. More information in the "What to do" section of this article. 


How to keep in touch

Post office

  • 1 Post Office (Mail), IV. Lörinc utca 47 (Linea metro 3 blu: Újpest-Központ). 

Useful information

  • 2 Arany Horgony Pharmacy (Arany Horgony GYÓGYSZERTÁR), IV. Pozsonyi u. 19. (Linea metro 3 blu: Újpest-Központ and Tram: 12, 14 to 'Tél utca'), ☎ 36 1 389-4079. Simple icon time.svgMon-Fri 8: 00-20: 00, Sat 8: 00-13: 00. Pharmacy in the Újpest district, designated to be operational 24 hours a day. 
  • 3 Aréna pharmacy (Aréna Gyógyszertár), VIII. Kerepesi út 9 (Aréna Plaza). 


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