Adrienn & Gery's Guidebook to Budapest
Sightseeing
Budapest has become one of Europe's favourite short-break destinations. And for a myriad of good reasons. Vibe, culture and romance is all around. Through the middle runs the Danube, lights from illuminated bridges dancing at its surface. The hills of Buda rear from the western bank, home to the cobbled medieval quarter with its grand palace and multi-coloured Matthias Church and the peculiar Fisherman's Bastion. Across the river sits the magnificent domed Parliament building and around it the elegant 19th-century mansions that today contain the shops, bars and cafés that give Pest its buzz. No matter what you have on mind from submerging in the world famous Szechenyi Spa or treating yourself with a tasty traditional Hungarian dish to discovering 1000 years of history and culture or hanging out in one of the unique Budapest style ruin pubs you'll find everything you need to enjoy yourself in this magnificent city.
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Budapest
Budapest has become one of Europe's favourite short-break destinations. And for a myriad of good reasons. Vibe, culture and romance is all around. Through the middle runs the Danube, lights from illuminated bridges dancing at its surface. The hills of Buda rear from the western bank, home to the cobbled medieval quarter with its grand palace and multi-coloured Matthias Church and the peculiar Fisherman's Bastion. Across the river sits the magnificent domed Parliament building and around it the elegant 19th-century mansions that today contain the shops, bars and cafés that give Pest its buzz. No matter what you have on mind from submerging in the world famous Szechenyi Spa or treating yourself with a tasty traditional Hungarian dish to discovering 1000 years of history and culture or hanging out in one of the unique Budapest style ruin pubs you'll find everything you need to enjoy yourself in this magnificent city.
Not to be outdone by its Neo-Gothic façade, the interior of Hungary's parliament boasts stunning frescoes, statues, and stained glass mosaics, as well as the Holy Crown of Hungary.
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Hungarian Parliament Building
1-3 Kossuth Lajos térNot to be outdone by its Neo-Gothic façade, the interior of Hungary's parliament boasts stunning frescoes, statues, and stained glass mosaics, as well as the Holy Crown of Hungary.
Considered a wonder of the modern world upon its completion in 1849, Chain Bridge was the first to span the city's Danube river, eventually uniting Buda and Pest as one city. The Széchenyi Chain Bridge (Hungarian: Széchenyi lánchíd) is a chain bridge that spans the River Danube between Buda and Pest, the western and eastern sides of Budapest, the capital of Hungary. Designed by English engineer William Tierney Clark and built by Scottish engineer Adam Clark, it was the first permanent bridge across the Danube in Hungary. It was opened in 1849. It is anchored on the Pest side of the river to Széchenyi (formerly Roosevelt) Square, adjacent to the Gresham Palace and the Hungarian Academy of Sciences, and on the Buda side to Adam Clark Square, near the Zero Kilometre Stone and the lower end of the Castle Hill Funicular, leading to Buda Castle.
(Currently under renovation works. Expected completion date: Spring 2023)
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Chain Bridge
Széchenyi LánchídConsidered a wonder of the modern world upon its completion in 1849, Chain Bridge was the first to span the city's Danube river, eventually uniting Buda and Pest as one city. The Széchenyi Chain Bridge (Hungarian: Széchenyi lánchíd) is a chain bridge that spans the River Danube between Buda and Pest, the western and eastern sides of Budapest, the capital of Hungary. Designed by English engineer William Tierney Clark and built by Scottish engineer Adam Clark, it was the first permanent bridge across the Danube in Hungary. It was opened in 1849. It is anchored on the Pest side of the river to Széchenyi (formerly Roosevelt) Square, adjacent to the Gresham Palace and the Hungarian Academy of Sciences, and on the Buda side to Adam Clark Square, near the Zero Kilometre Stone and the lower end of the Castle Hill Funicular, leading to Buda Castle.
(Currently under renovation works. Expected completion date: Spring 2023)
A turbulent history has seen the Matthias Church undergo several incarnations, yet with its majestic dimensions and ornate style, it remains a star of Buda's Castle District.
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Matthias Church
2 Szentháromság térA turbulent history has seen the Matthias Church undergo several incarnations, yet with its majestic dimensions and ornate style, it remains a star of Buda's Castle District.
One of the most impressive landmarks on Andrassy Avenue is the Hungarian State Opera. Inside it's equally divine, and the world-class performances such as ballets and operas are must sees if you have the chance.
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Hungarian State Opera
22 Andrássy útOne of the most impressive landmarks on Andrassy Avenue is the Hungarian State Opera. Inside it's equally divine, and the world-class performances such as ballets and operas are must sees if you have the chance.
Named for the guild of fishermen that once defended Buda's Medieval riverbank, Fisherman's Bastion's dramatic views have made it one of Budapest's most visited attractions.
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Fishermen's Bastion
Szentháromság térNamed for the guild of fishermen that once defended Buda's Medieval riverbank, Fisherman's Bastion's dramatic views have made it one of Budapest's most visited attractions.
With its snapshot to Hungary's more than 1000 years of history, culture and heritage, the Heroes' Square a is truly magical place to visit, especially after sunset when it's all lit up in its glory.
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Hősök Tere
With its snapshot to Hungary's more than 1000 years of history, culture and heritage, the Heroes' Square a is truly magical place to visit, especially after sunset when it's all lit up in its glory.
Named in honor of Hungary's first king, St. Stephen's Basilica's outstanding beauty stands in stark contrast to the right hand of St. Stephen kept among its relics.
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St. Stephen's Basilica (Szent Istvan Bazilika)
1 Szent István térNamed in honor of Hungary's first king, St. Stephen's Basilica's outstanding beauty stands in stark contrast to the right hand of St. Stephen kept among its relics.
The House of Terror is not simply a museum but a memorial to the victims of the fascist and communist regimes analysed within its exhibits.
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House of Terror Museum
60 Andrássy útThe House of Terror is not simply a museum but a memorial to the victims of the fascist and communist regimes analysed within its exhibits.
The Buda Castle Garden Bazaar may suggest a collection of shops or some kind of market of the Royal Palace, but it has never been one, only in its name. In fact, the Bazaar could be more properly called a Cultural Palace with an Ornamental Garden south of the Buda Castle, covering the slopes and offering a beautiful entrance to the royal complex from the riverbank by the Danube.
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Castle Garden Bazaar
2-6 Ybl Miklós térThe Buda Castle Garden Bazaar may suggest a collection of shops or some kind of market of the Royal Palace, but it has never been one, only in its name. In fact, the Bazaar could be more properly called a Cultural Palace with an Ornamental Garden south of the Buda Castle, covering the slopes and offering a beautiful entrance to the royal complex from the riverbank by the Danube.
The Dohány Street Synagogue also known as the Great Synagogue or Tabakgasse Synagogue, is a historical building in the 7th district of Budapest. It is the largest synagogue in Europe, seating 3,000 people and is a centre of Neolog Judaism.
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Dohány Street Synagogue
2 Dohány u.The Dohány Street Synagogue also known as the Great Synagogue or Tabakgasse Synagogue, is a historical building in the 7th district of Budapest. It is the largest synagogue in Europe, seating 3,000 people and is a centre of Neolog Judaism.
Szabadság híd (in English: Liberty Bridge or Freedom Bridge) in Budapest, Hungary, connects Buda and Pest across the River Danube. It is the third southernmost public road bridge in Budapest, located at the southern end of the City Centre. It was originally named Ferenc József híd (Franz Joseph Bridge).
At its two ends are two public squares, Gellért tér (at the foot of Gellért Hill, with the Gellért Spa and Hotel Gellért) and Fővám tér (with the Great Market Hall).
The Liberty Bridge is the shortest bridge in Budapest's center. Initially built as part of the Millennium World Exhibition at the end of the 19th century, the bridge features art nouveau design, mythological sculptures and the country's coat of arms adorned on its side.
The northeastern house contains a museum on the bridges of Budapest. The bridge was the first in the city to be rebuilt after suffering heavy damage during World War II.
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Liberty Bridge
Szabadság híd (in English: Liberty Bridge or Freedom Bridge) in Budapest, Hungary, connects Buda and Pest across the River Danube. It is the third southernmost public road bridge in Budapest, located at the southern end of the City Centre. It was originally named Ferenc József híd (Franz Joseph Bridge).
At its two ends are two public squares, Gellért tér (at the foot of Gellért Hill, with the Gellért Spa and Hotel Gellért) and Fővám tér (with the Great Market Hall).
The Liberty Bridge is the shortest bridge in Budapest's center. Initially built as part of the Millennium World Exhibition at the end of the 19th century, the bridge features art nouveau design, mythological sculptures and the country's coat of arms adorned on its side.
The northeastern house contains a museum on the bridges of Budapest. The bridge was the first in the city to be rebuilt after suffering heavy damage during World War II.
Thermal Bath & Spa
With indoor and outdoor pools served by two different thermal springs, the Szechenyi Thermal Bath in Budapest's City Park forms the largest medicinal bath in Europe.
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Széchenyi Thermal Bath
9-11 Állatkerti körútWith indoor and outdoor pools served by two different thermal springs, the Szechenyi Thermal Bath in Budapest's City Park forms the largest medicinal bath in Europe.
Rudas Bath or Rudas Gyógyfürdő is a thermal bath in Budapest, which is claimed to have medicinal properties. It was first built in 1550, during the time of Ottoman rule. To date, it retains many of the key elements of a Turkish bath, exemplified by its Turkish dome and octagonal pool. It is located at Döbrentei tér 9 on the Buda side of Erzsébet Bridge. The bath has six therapy pools and one swimming pool where the temperature is in between 10 and 42 °C (50 and 108 °F). The components of slightly radioactive thermal water includes sulfate, calcium, magnesium, bicarbonate and a significant amount of fluoride ion. A sight-seeing brochure claims the water can help to treat degenerative joint illnesses, chronic and sub-acute joint inflammations, vertebral disk problems, neuralgia and lack of calcium in the bone system.
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Rudas Gyógyfürdő
Rudas Bath or Rudas Gyógyfürdő is a thermal bath in Budapest, which is claimed to have medicinal properties. It was first built in 1550, during the time of Ottoman rule. To date, it retains many of the key elements of a Turkish bath, exemplified by its Turkish dome and octagonal pool. It is located at Döbrentei tér 9 on the Buda side of Erzsébet Bridge. The bath has six therapy pools and one swimming pool where the temperature is in between 10 and 42 °C (50 and 108 °F). The components of slightly radioactive thermal water includes sulfate, calcium, magnesium, bicarbonate and a significant amount of fluoride ion. A sight-seeing brochure claims the water can help to treat degenerative joint illnesses, chronic and sub-acute joint inflammations, vertebral disk problems, neuralgia and lack of calcium in the bone system.
Neighborhoods
Flanked by Neo-Renaissance mansions, Andrássy Avenue, the city's main luxury shopping district, is a World Heritage Site lined with cafés, restaurants, museums, and theaters such as the Hungarian National Opera house, as well as luxury boutiques. The avenue leads to the magnificent Heros' Square surrounded by many museums and a big park with all year round activities.
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Andrássy út
Andrássy útFlanked by Neo-Renaissance mansions, Andrássy Avenue, the city's main luxury shopping district, is a World Heritage Site lined with cafés, restaurants, museums, and theaters such as the Hungarian National Opera house, as well as luxury boutiques. The avenue leads to the magnificent Heros' Square surrounded by many museums and a big park with all year round activities.
The Buda Castle complex dates back to 1265 and housed the Kings of Hungary right up until 1918. Budapest's largest and most famous sight cannot be missed. Literally!
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Castle Hill
The Buda Castle complex dates back to 1265 and housed the Kings of Hungary right up until 1918. Budapest's largest and most famous sight cannot be missed. Literally!
Home of the beautifully restored Gozsdu Courtyard, once the core of Budapest's Jewish quarter, is popular with locals. Packed with restaurants, pubs and bars, the place comes alive every evening. Gozsdu Courtyard (Gozsdu Udvar) was a row of buildings with a series of inner courtyards connecting Király street and Dob street, with apartments on the top floors, and small shops and workshops on the ground floor. Recent renovations converted the old passageway into a modern residential and entertainment complex with some great restaurants and pubs.
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Király Street
Király utcaHome of the beautifully restored Gozsdu Courtyard, once the core of Budapest's Jewish quarter, is popular with locals. Packed with restaurants, pubs and bars, the place comes alive every evening. Gozsdu Courtyard (Gozsdu Udvar) was a row of buildings with a series of inner courtyards connecting Király street and Dob street, with apartments on the top floors, and small shops and workshops on the ground floor. Recent renovations converted the old passageway into a modern residential and entertainment complex with some great restaurants and pubs.
Váci utca (Váci street) is one of the main pedestrian thoroughfares and perhaps the most famous street of central Budapest, Hungary. It features many restaurants and shops catering primarily to the tourist market. The Lonely Planet says "It's tourist central, but the line of cafés and shops are worth seeing — at least once."
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Vaci Street
Váci utcaVáci utca (Váci street) is one of the main pedestrian thoroughfares and perhaps the most famous street of central Budapest, Hungary. It features many restaurants and shops catering primarily to the tourist market. The Lonely Planet says "It's tourist central, but the line of cafés and shops are worth seeing — at least once."
Restaurants and Bars
Bálna is a commercial, cultural, entertainment and leisure centre. A meeting point and a place for experiences. It connects downtown and inner Ferencváros, the tourist zone and the gastro-zone. It has a unique way to create an intimate contact with the Danube. The building is a characteristic attraction, as well as the sight of the city from Bálna.
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Bálna Terasz
11-12 Fővám térBálna is a commercial, cultural, entertainment and leisure centre. A meeting point and a place for experiences. It connects downtown and inner Ferencváros, the tourist zone and the gastro-zone. It has a unique way to create an intimate contact with the Danube. The building is a characteristic attraction, as well as the sight of the city from Bálna.
KIOSK is the metropolitan meeting point, where you will find the perfect mood and ambiance, adjusted throughout the day. Whether it be a business lunch, or a dinner with friends, at KIOSK you will always find what you are looking for. The menu is made from freshly sourced Hungarian produce, prepared in our kitchens by our talented team of chefs. Our In-house confectioners, bakers and pastry chefs have created stunning desserts and mouth-watering ice creams . It really is the icing on the cake!
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Kiosk Budapest
4 Március 15. térKIOSK is the metropolitan meeting point, where you will find the perfect mood and ambiance, adjusted throughout the day. Whether it be a business lunch, or a dinner with friends, at KIOSK you will always find what you are looking for. The menu is made from freshly sourced Hungarian produce, prepared in our kitchens by our talented team of chefs. Our In-house confectioners, bakers and pastry chefs have created stunning desserts and mouth-watering ice creams . It really is the icing on the cake!