Information for: Budapest
The Hungarian capital (population – 1.7 million) is not short of good hotels, bars and restaurants. A city on the up, with prices heading that way too. It’s still very pleasing on the eye, and is without question one of the most striking places to visit in this part of Europe.
Hotels located in: Budapest
Four Seasons Hotel
Budapest’s Four Seasons is a stunning Art Nouveau landmark hotel. In a great location with views to match this is grand old-style 5-star luxury. All the modern facilities you could want are here too including excellent dining and a lovely spa on the top floor of the hotel.
Roosevelt tér 5-6Budapest
Tel No: +36 1 268 6000
Kempinski Hotel Corvinus
Budapest’s Kempinski Hotel Corvinus is a smart 5-star luxury hotel with a great central location. There are 3 restaurants offering International and Hungarian cuisine. There’s live entertainment in the bar. The spa and fitness facilities are world-class. Very impressive indeed.
Erzsébet tér 7-8Budapest
Tel No: +36 1 429 3777
InterContinental Budapest
The InterContinental Budapest is a large central 5-star offering from this high-end chain. A popular business choice it’s in a good location with views to match. Smart and business like but not too expensive. The hotel also offers beautiful rooms, good dining choices and a lovely spa.
Apaczai Csere Janos u. 12-14Tel No: +36 1 327 6333
Carlton Hotel Budapest
The Carlton Hotel in Budapest is a straightforward 4-star city option. In a great central location this hotel is far from expensive but still covers all the main bases. There’s not alot of activity going on inside. If your budget is just a little tight this place is ideal.
Apor Péter utca 3Budapest
Tel No: +36 1 224 0999
Mercure Budapest City Centre
The Mercure Budapest City Centre is a popular business destination hotel. A not-too-expensive 4-star option in a good location for both business and pleasure. It is an ideal ‘base’ without offering too much in the way of frills.
Váci utca 20Budapest
Tel No: +36 1 485 3100
MaMaison Andrássy Hotel
Located in the smart Embassy District the MaMaison Andrássy Hotel is a lovely boutique hotel. Streamlined and smart you’ll find great facilities and services here including unique 5-star gourmet offerings.
Andrássy út 111Budapest
Tel No: +36 1 462-2100
Culture & Entertainment Located in: Budapest
Articsoka
Articsoka is a very stylish restaurant and bar – one of the hottest tables in town. Popular with Budapest’s young and flashy crowd. Here you’ll find classy food and costly drinks! In addition this place is also an avenue for live music, theatre and fashion shows.
Zichy Jenő Street 17Budapest
Tel No: +36 1 302-7757
A38
A38 is a ship – now a nightclub -which floats on the Danube. It’s definitely one of the best of this kind of venue in the city. You can expect a good choice of drinks, a roof terrace, a good restaurant as well as the nightclub and lounge bar on 3 deck levels at this [...]
Petofi Hid, Budai hidfoBudapest
Tel No: +36 1 464-3940
Café Mediterrán
Surrounded by numerous other bars and clubs Cafe Mediterranean is a hip spot in a good location. You’ll find a laid back Mediterranean feel at this unique spot as well as the accompanying chilled out patrons. It’s not too expensive either.
Liszt Ferenc tér 9Budapest
Tel No: +36 1 344-4615
Negro Cafe
Negro Cafe is an atmospheric cafe-bar that’s popular with both locals and visitors. In a great location for outdoor terrace drinking you’ll also find a cool lounge bar vibe inside. Try to make time to come here for a drink or two.
Szent István tér 11Budapest
Tel No: +36 1 302 0136 ‎
Szoda
Szoda is a bohemian-chic chilled out spot. A unique venue you’ll come across a mix of locals and tourists making up the clientele here. If you’re stopping for food look out for the ‘no frills’ menu for breakfast and lunch. Worth having a couple of drinks in here before moving on.
Wesselényi Street 18Budapest
Tel No: +36 1 461-0007
White Heaven
Budapest’s White Heaven is an impressive stylish and striking hangout. Look out for the ‘oh-so-cool’ all white theme throughout as well as the young and vibrant clientele. Definitely a good starting point for a night out in the city.
Szent István tér 4Budapest
Tel No: +36 1 266-4737
Restaurants Located in: Budapest
Gundel
Gundel is Budapest’s culinary legend – perhaps the country’s most famous restaurant. Housed in a beautiful building this highly-decorated restaurant has a very impressive track record. Try to make a point of booking a table here then savour the Hungarian and International cuisine.
Allatkerti ut. 2Tel No: +36 1 468 4040
Fausto’s
Fausto’s is a highly-rated Italian restaurant located within the city centre. Expensive but unpretentious you’ll get a kick out of the kitsch design and interior but the food is the real star. The fresh pasta and daily specials are delicious.
Székely Mihály Street 2Budapest
Tel No: +36 1 877 6210
New Orleans Music Club & Restaurant
New Orleans Music Club & Restaurant is a large restaurant-club-venue. Louisiana specialities plus all the main American dishes are on the menu here as well as a wide range of Western drinks. There have quality music acts from the US and around the World complete the US-style picture.
Lovag utca 5Tel No: +36 204 517 525
Chan-Chan
Budapest’s only Thai restaurant Chan-Chan has a reputation for quality cuisine and good service. The menu includes some quirky Hungarian cross-over dishes to test your taste buds! The only word of warning – it’s expensive here- be prepared!
So utca 3Tel No: +36 1 318 4266
Iguana Bar & Grill
Budapest’s Iguana Bar & Grill is a Tex-Mex restaurant on 2 floors. Offering a decent-sized menu – with all the favourites you’d expect – this place is completely unpretentious and a lot of fun. There’s also a pretty lively atmosphere. It’s open til 5am!
Zoltan utca 16Tel No: +36 1 331 4352
Articsoka
Articsoka is in a great central location. There’s an International menu at this swanky affair although the Italian and Mediterranean influences tend to dominate. An expensive and cool place there’s also a very popular adjoining bar.
Zichy Jenő Street 17Budapest
Tel No: +36 1 302 7757 ‎
Sporting/Leisure/Beauty Located in: Budapest
Mammut Üzletház Rt
The 2 Mammut Shopping Malls in Budapest are located very close to each other. Mammut I opened in 1998 and its successful leisure mix led to the opening of Mammut II in 2001. The Mammuts tend to be slower-paced malls to shop in and include international brands such as Mango as well as local outlets. [...]
Lövőház utca 2Budapest
Tel No: +36 1 345 8020
WAMP
This is the place to visit if you’re looking to pick up quaint gifts such as jewellery ceramics and glassware or a piece of original artwork. The atmosphere is lively and the range of options exciting. This is a good way to get right into Budapest’s street culture.
Erzsébet térTel No: +36 1 784 8475 ‎
Birdland Golf & Country Club
Situated west of Budapest the Birdland Golf & Country Club is probably Hungary’s number one golf course. As well as the excellent course you’ll find an impressive Golf Academy with fully qualified professionals. There’s also a Radisson SAS Hotel on site to take care of all your other leisure and fitness requirements.
Bükfürdő Golf str. 2Tel No: +36 94 558 700
Gellert Baths & Spa
The best known and most prestigious Thermal Baths and Swimming Pool in Budapest. Gellert Baths & Spa boasts a famous sparkling bath, open-air pool with artificial waves and a comprehensive range of treatments. Built in 1918 the Art Nouveau main hall is topped by a vaulted glass roof, the gallery surrounding the pool is supported [...]
Kelenhegyi út 4Budapest
Tel No: +36 1 466 6166
Fashion Street
Fashion Street is a regenerated strip of Budapest located in the heart of the city. There’s a stylishness to the street that reflects the fashion brands that are here -Karl Lagerfeld, Boss, Mexx, Tommy Hilfiger, Just Cavalli etc. There are also a few good bars and restaurants helping to make this a great shopping destination.
Deák Ferenc utca 15Budapest
Tel No: +36 -1-235-2070
Arena Plaza
Arena Plaza opened in 2007 and is the biggest Shopping Centre in Budapest as well as one of the biggest in Central and Eastern Europe. With approximately 66,000 sqm of shopping space and more than 220 shops you’ll find it very easy to spend a few hours in here! Look out for Zara Hervis and [...]
Next to KeletiPalyaudvar
Tel No: +36 1 880 7010
Entertainment located in: Budapest
Magyar Nemzeti Gal
A real treat for art lovers the Hungarian National Gallery houses a comprehensive collection of Hungarian works ranging from painting and sculpture in the 10th century right through to the present day. This is a great way to really get a feel for the art history of the country as well as its overall history. [...]
Buda Palace Buildings A, B, C,Budapest, Szent György tér 2.
Tel No: +36 20 4397 325
Szépművészeti Múzeum
This spectacular building is home to a massive museum that focuses on international rather than Hungarian work. It’s especially noted for its Spanish collection. There’s also an interesting display of Roman vases and artefacts (lots of huge toga-holding safety pins!) Visiting hours can vary a little but are usually from 10am til 5.30pm Tuesday through [...]
Dózsa György Way 41Budapest
Tel No: +36 1 469 7100
Országgyűlés
This amazing and iconic building – 268 metres in length – stretches along the Danube embankment. Ornamented with white neo-gothic turrets and arches it forms the most outstanding landmark of the Pest side horizon. The unique interior design includes huge halls over 12.5 miles of corridors a 96 metre high central dome and 691 rooms. [...]
Kossuth Lajos terTel No: +36 1 441 4904
Saint Stephen’s Basilica
The largest church in Budapest and the second most important in Hungary is St Stephen’s Basilica. It was built in a neo-Renaissance-Classicist style. Hungary’s first Christian ruler -King Stephen the Saint’s (Istvan I) – his mummified right hand is kept here. It is worth climbing (orelevatoris an option) to the top of the Basilica’s south [...]
V. kerületBudapest
Tel No: +36 1 311 0839 ‎
Magyar Nemzeti M
The Hungarian National Museum- founded in 1802 – is housed in a gorgeous period building. Inside you’ll find a fascinating trip through Hungarian history. The permanent exhibition covers from the age of the Arpads all the way to the fall of Communism. The museum also offers regular temporary exhibitions. The permanent exhibition is free of [...]
Muzeum korut 14-16Tel No: +36 1 338 2122