My trip to Budapest in 2024. Recs for places to eat, drink & explore!
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Iconic & Must-See Views
Food & Drinks!
Iconic & Must-See Views
Fairy tale terraces with neo Gothic turrets and panoramic views over the Danube and Parliament. Best at sunrise for soft light and fewer people. It is one of the best photo spots you can find!
Fisherman's Bastion
Magnificetn building, especially at night! masterpiece. Great reflected shots across the river from the Buda side (e.g., near Batthyány Square).
Hungarian Parliament Building
Out of the many bridges connecting Buda to Pest, amazing at golden hour or at night when lit up.
Széchenyi Lánchíd Bridge
It is most iconic landmarks, located in the heart of Buda Castle right next to fisherman’s bastion. Didn’t go inside, but you don’t need to when you see gorgeous architecture like this!
Matthias Church Buda Castle Budapest
The Buda Castle Funicular is the quickest and most scenic way to reach Castle Hill from the Chain Bridge. It takes you up in just a few minutes, and from there it’s about a 10–15 minute walk through the charming streets of the Castle District to Fish...
Funicular in Buda Castle District
Hospital in the Rock is a fascinating underground museum hidden beneath Buda Castle. Originally built as a World War II emergency hospital and later converted into a Cold War nuclear bunker, it offers a powerful glimpse into Hungary’s wartime and nuc...
Hospital in the Rock Nuclear Bunker Museum - Budapest
Central Market Hall in Budapest was a really nice experience. The building itself is beautiful and full of character, and the atmosphere feels lively and authentic. There’s a great variety of local food, fresh produce, spices, and souvenirs, so it’s ...
Central Market Hall
Food & Drinks!
You can not go to Budapest and not to stop in this cafe. It is is one of the most iconic and visually stunning cafés in the world, famous for its grand, Baroque style interior. However, thoughts are mixed about the overall experience: it’s known for ...
New York Cafe
Menza Étterem és Kávézó is a traditional restaurant in Budapest offering a wide selection of delicious dishes. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, making it a perfect spot to relax and enjoy a meal. With reasonable prices and generous portions, it’s...
Menza Étterem
It is super great caffe with hungarian sweets. It is known for its cream cake, and I can say it is perfect. If you are not fan of creams there are many other great options! Only not good side is that place is small so you might stuck waiting for tabl...
Home – Ruszwurm – Magyarország legpatinásabb cukrászdája
Really nice pizza place! The atmosphere was fantastic. The restaurant has a beautifully designed interior with a stylish, vibrant vibe, and the DJ. The standout dishes for us were the arancini, the fresh homemade pasta, and the pizza, all perfectly c...
TG Osteria
Lángos is a must-eat when you visiting Budapest! The lángos are perfectly made: crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and full of flavor. They offer so many different Lángos flavours that it is hard to choose - from sweet to salty. You can find ...
Retro Lángos Budapest - Best langos in Budapest!
They have many different and nice flavours. It is cute little coffe shop, just service can be slow sometimes…
Flatty Coffee Shop
Tallest building in Budapest! The view is simply breathtaking, with cuisine that takes inspiration from local ingredients and dishes but presents them beautifully. The cocktails are creative, beautifully presented, and tasted amazing. Tip: You should...
VIRTU Restaurant - Breathtaking view!
We had absolutely lovely time here, we enjoyed food and atmosphere a lot. Food was very flavorful and texture was perfect.. Fondue itself was perfect, just like in France :)
Pavillon de Paris - Párizsi Kert, French Restaurant in Budapest