Central Hungary
Budapest
Two cities, one river, endless thermal water.
Hungary's capital spans the Danube: hilly, historic Buda on the west bank and flat, lively Pest on the east. Grand 19th-century architecture, thermal baths and a famous café and ruin-bar culture make it the natural starting point of most trips.
Highlights
- The Parliament and the Danube embankment
- Buda Castle District and Fisherman's Bastion
- Historic thermal baths
- Evening walks across the Chain Bridge
Places in Budapest
Hungarian Parliament Building
The neo-Gothic icon of the Danube, completed in the early 20th century.
Buda Castle
The royal palace complex on Castle Hill, home to major museums.
Fisherman's Bastion
Fairy-tale turrets with sweeping views over the Danube and Pest.
Matthias Church
A richly decorated church with a colourful Zsolnay-tiled roof.
Széchenyi Thermal Bath
A grand neo-baroque spa with steaming outdoor pools in City Park.
Rudas Thermal Bath
A 16th-century Ottoman-era bath under a domed roof, plus a rooftop pool.
St. Stephen's Basilica
Budapest's largest church, with a panoramic dome terrace.
Great Market Hall
A cathedral-like 19th-century market full of paprika, salami and pickles.
Heroes' Square & City Park
A monumental square at the end of Andrássy Avenue and a large green park.
Margaret Island
A car-free island park in the middle of the Danube.
Gellért Hill
A wooded hill with the city's most famous panoramic views.
Dohány Street Synagogue
Europe's largest synagogue, with a memorial garden.
Jewish Quarter & Ruin Bars
Street art, courtyards and the city's famous ruin bars.
Shoes on the Danube Bank
A moving memorial to Jews murdered on the riverbank in 1944–45.
On the map
Where to eat in Budapest
Near the sights. Places with a traditional Hungarian feel come first.
Kádár Étkezde
Hungarian style
Klauzál tér 9
21 Magyar Vendéglő
Hungarian style
Fortuna utca 21
Andrássy Food and Wine
Hungarian style
Andrássy út 41
Anonymus Bar & More
Hungarian style
Kós Károly sétány 1
Belvárosi Disznótoros
Hungarian style
Károlyi utca 17
Bem Étterem – Söröző
Hungarian style
Bem József tér 1
Biarritz étterem és kávézó
Hungarian style
Balassi Bálint utca 2
Bödön Kifőzde
Hungarian style
Vámház körút 8
Café Astoria
Hungarian style
Kossuth Lajos utca 19-21
Cafe Brunch Budapest - Opera
Hungarian style · breakfast · brunch
Hajós utca 26/b
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