Guidebook for Budapest
Food Scene
Édeni Vegán
31 Iskola utcaVegan organic restaurant, local's favourite.
ZONA
7 Lánchíd u.One of Budapest's top restaurants.
Gusto Cafe
12 Frankel Leó útNice tiny restaurant with Italian food.
Famous retro styled bar that has the same design since its opening in the 60s.
54 residents recomanen
Bambi Café
2-4 Frankel Leó útFamous retro styled bar that has the same design since its opening in the 60s.
Breakfast Café-KicsiZso
11 Frankel Leó útGood for breakfast and brunch.
MÓKA Kávézó (Módszertani Kabinet)
9 Varsányi Irén u.Nice café favoured by locals.
Wasabi
15 Szépvölgyi útBest sushi place in town.
One of the best restaurants in Budapest.
From the website of WeLoveBudapest:
Csalogány 26 is a tiny but quite famous restaurant in a small Buda street near the Castle District. This place is was born from the marriage of traditional kitchen and the Michelin-star: constantly changing, seasonal dishes, impeccable ingredients, top quality and precise methods. Despite being one of the best in town, this restaurant is far less pretentious than some of its Pest-side brothers. It is an elegant, modest restaurant with simple, harmonious flavours and a rich wine selection. The cream of the products by the best Hungarian wineries (Káli Kövek, Villa Tolnay) are all there on its wine card.
43 residents recomanen
Csalogány 26
26 Csalogány u.One of the best restaurants in Budapest.
From the website of WeLoveBudapest:
Csalogány 26 is a tiny but quite famous restaurant in a small Buda street near the Castle District. This place is was born from the marriage of traditional kitchen and the Michelin-star: constantly changing, seasonal dishes, impeccable ingredients, top quality and precise methods. Despite being one of the best in town, this restaurant is far less pretentious than some of its Pest-side brothers. It is an elegant, modest restaurant with simple, harmonious flavours and a rich wine selection. The cream of the products by the best Hungarian wineries (Káli Kövek, Villa Tolnay) are all there on its wine card.
Nemo Fish & Chips Házhozszàllítás/Delivery
8 Török u.Quick good quality fish and chips.
Marxim
23 Kis Rókus u.More like a pub, with reliquias and decoration from the communist era.
Kino Café
1 Ditrói Mór u.Nice cakes and salads, also functions as a cinema.
Babka Budapest
3 Pozsonyi útVery nice restaurant with oriental food. Local's favourite.
Nagyi Kifőzdéje
36 Frankel Leó útGrandma style resturant with traditional Hungarian dishes.
Restaurante Picante
7 Victor Hugo u.Small Portugese eatery. For quick bites.
Sarki Fűszeres
53-55 Pozsonyi útLocal's favourite, nice cakes.
Szimpla Kert
14 Kazinczy u.Farmers market in Szimpla every Sunday.
Cultic eatery mostly inspired by the characteristics of the French cuisine, and we can devour these on tiny tables, amid wallpapers with drawings, and a slightly alternative but charming milieu here.
42 residents recomanen
M Restaurant
48 Kertész u.Cultic eatery mostly inspired by the characteristics of the French cuisine, and we can devour these on tiny tables, amid wallpapers with drawings, and a slightly alternative but charming milieu here.
Pékműhely
24 Batthyány u.Best bakery in town.
Barako Káveház
46 Török u.Authentic Philippine Coffee Beans
Cinnamon
21 Csalogány u.Comfortable breakfast place.
IGEN
60 Margit körútBest (Naoli) pizza in town.
The head confectioner of Dolcissima, Davide Deligio, moved to Hungary from Bari and has been creating sweet treats since 2015, much to the delight of the sweet-toothed residents of Buda.
6 residents recomanen
Dolcissima
21 Frankel Leó útThe head confectioner of Dolcissima, Davide Deligio, moved to Hungary from Bari and has been creating sweet treats since 2015, much to the delight of the sweet-toothed residents of Buda.
Essentials
Free- a Gluténmentes Pékség
28-30 Dob u.Gluten-free bakery.
Mammut
2-6 Lövőház u.Organic food shop 1st floor of Mammut shopping centre.
CBA Margit krt.
52 Margit körútSzent Margit Gyógyszertár
22 Frankel Leó útPharmacy
Ne Pazarolj Zero Waste Shop & Café
79 Fő u.Eco-friendly shop, aptly called Ne Pazarolj (‘No Waste’).
Sightseeing
Built in 1888 on the site of an older prayer house, the Újlak Synagogue is still in use. You can peek at it through the locked gate.
Frankel Leó út 49
49 Frankel Leó útBuilt in 1888 on the site of an older prayer house, the Újlak Synagogue is still in use. You can peek at it through the locked gate.
The tomb of Gül Baba is the most northerly Islamic shrine, stunning views and rose garden.
91 residents recomanen
Gül Baba i Rosaleda
14 Mecset u.The tomb of Gül Baba is the most northerly Islamic shrine, stunning views and rose garden.
Shopping
Antique Ómama
7 Frankel Leó útVintage clothes and jewellery, quality stuff for collectors too.
Drinks & Nightlife
Very nice winery with locally produced and sourced cheeses, sausages, live music on Wednesdays.
6 residents recomanen
Cintányéros
52 Bókay János u.Very nice winery with locally produced and sourced cheeses, sausages, live music on Wednesdays.
Entertainment & Activities
Irgalmasok Veli Bej Bath
7 Árpád fejedelem útjaTurkish bath.
Children
Places to have fun with children.
Palace of wonders
38-44 Bécsi útAn interactive science museum designed for children.
Voted several times as best 'family-friendly' museum in Budapest.
41 residents recomanen
Museu d'Història Natural de Hongria
2-6 Ludovika térVoted several times as best 'family-friendly' museum in Budapest.
Müpa Budapest
1 Komor Marcell u.Concerts and a variety of musical activities for kids too.
Miniversum Budapest
12 Andrássy útThousands of miniature figures and a hundred toy trains.
Bicycle rental, indoor & outdoor pools, playgrounds, a small petting zoo and no traffic make it ideal for a family outing.
1643 residents recomanen
Mini zoo de l'illa Margaret
MargitszigetBicycle rental, indoor & outdoor pools, playgrounds, a small petting zoo and no traffic make it ideal for a family outing.
Palatinus on the Margaret Island is the oldest open-air beach in Budapest, always attracting a jolly crowd of people who would like to plunge into a pool in the heart of the city. Palatinus is found about halfway through the island on the left-hand side.
Once inside, we can chill in any of the many pools, enjoy twisting slides or even practice surfing in the wave pool. After a thorough renovation, Palatinus is now open all-year-round.
121 residents recomanen
Palatinus Strand Baths
1 Soó Rezső stny.Palatinus on the Margaret Island is the oldest open-air beach in Budapest, always attracting a jolly crowd of people who would like to plunge into a pool in the heart of the city. Palatinus is found about halfway through the island on the left-hand side.
Once inside, we can chill in any of the many pools, enjoy twisting slides or even practice surfing in the wave pool. After a thorough renovation, Palatinus is now open all-year-round.
Jardí d'Orczy
1 Orczy útAn adventure park with canopy walks and zip-lines.
Don't miss the 'Kindergarten' with various baby animals.
679 residents recomanen
Budapest Zoo & Botanical Garden
6-12 Állatkerti krt.Don't miss the 'Kindergarten' with various baby animals.
Aquariums, exotic birds, tropical fish, reptiles, sharks and more...
57 residents recomanen
Tropicarium
37-43 Nagytétényi útAquariums, exotic birds, tropical fish, reptiles, sharks and more...
Playgrounds plus several kids programs to choose from year-round.
114 residents recomanen
Parc del Mil·lenari
16-20 Kis Rókus u.Playgrounds plus several kids programs to choose from year-round.
A petting zoo and a wild animal park in the Buda Hills.
14 residents recomanen
Parc de fauna salvatge de Budakeszi
0210/12 HrszA petting zoo and a wild animal park in the Buda Hills.
Zugliget Chairlift
It takes you to the Buda Hills.