Attractions

1146 Budapest, Állatkerti krt. 9-11.

Széchenyi Baths is the largest bathing complex in Budapest, and indeed in the whole of Europe. Its thermal waters offer relief from numerous ailments. To this day, the locals play chess matches in the pool.

1118 Budapest, Kelenhegyi út 4.

The spa is a masterpiece of Art Nouveau architecture, and the recent renovation works have restored it to its former glory. Besides the medicinal thermal waters, its special atmosphere makes it a firm favourite of locals and tourists alike.

1013 Budapest, Döbrentei tér 9.

These baths were built during the Turkish occupation, in 1572, and have served those seeking to restore their health – with a few brief interludes – ever since then. The Rudas Baths also stay open at night on Friday and Saturday.

1014 Budapest, Szent György tér 2.

The museum, located in the Buda Castle, houses the largest collection of Hungarian visual art anywhere. Its permanent collections span the full range of Hungarian art from relics dating back to the settlement of the Carpathian basin, to works by contemporary Hungarian artists.

1088 Budapest Múzeum krt. 14–16.

The first Hungarian museum was founded by Ferenc Széchényi in 1802. The museum displays relics from Hungarian history. It was on the steps of this museum that the poet Sándor Petőfi recited his poem “National Song” at the start of the 1848 revolution.

1091 Budapest, Üllői út 33-37.

This masterpiece of Hungarian Art Nouveau architecture was built to the designs of Ödön Lechner and Gyula Pártos. The stunning interior space of the building, which is covered in Zsolnay tiles, is home to many rich exhibitions.

1223 Budapest, Balatoni út - Szabadkai utca sarok

This open air museum preserves 42 statues removed from Budapest’s public spaces during the change of political regime – mementoes of the socialist era from Lenin’s statue to the Hungarian Soviet Republic Memorial.

The second largest synagogue in the world, with a capacity for 3,000 persons, the special building of the beautifully restored Great Synagogue functions as both a place of worship and as a museum.

1031 Budapest, Szentendrei út 135.

The museum displays the relics of the Roman settlement of Aquincum that once stood on the site of today’s Óbuda district. The collection comprises a rich selection of parts of buildings, jewellery, statues and everyday objects.

1062 Budapest, Andrássy út 60.

Housed on several floors of the once infamous former secret police headquarters building, with its thematic exhibitions this museum – the only one of its kind – is intended to stand as a memorial to the victims of 20th-century dictatorships.

1061 Budapest, Andrássy út 22.

You don’t have to go to a performance to see the fresco-adorned interior of the Opera House, a Renaissance Revival masterpiece of the renowned Hungarian architect Miklós Ybl, as guided tours of the building are given twice a day.

1095 Budapest Komor Marcell u. 1.

The Palace of Arts (often referred to by its Hungarian acronym MÜPA) is a venue for musical, visual and theatrical performances and exhibitions that meets all the requirements of the 21st century.
It is known for its unique spaces, and the acoustics in its concert halls are excellent.

1065 Budapest Nagymező utca 17.

In recent years this institution has evolved into a modern, two-section theatre: in addition to the ever-popular operettas, it now also delights audiences with literary and historically-based musicals.

1095 Budapest, Bajor Gizi park 1.

This theatre, which has a 180-year history and was originally founded on the initiative of Count István Széchenyi, has awaited audiences in its new location, next to the Palace of Arts, since 2002.

Budapest, Margitsziget

With its huge parks and ancient trees, the island is a popular place to relax and unwind. For exercise-lovers there’s a swimming pool, bathing complex and running track. The musical fountain and the wildlife park are also worth a look.

1146 Budapest, Állatkerti krt. 6-12.

Hungary’s largest zoo, where the huge range of animal species offers a whole day of enjoyment for young and old alike. Its newest star attractions are the Koalas that arrived in 2015.

1146 Budapest Állatkerti krt. 12/a.

The only stone-built circus in Central Europe has entertained audiences in its City Park (Városliget) premises since 1889. The performances, enriched with spectacular displays of showmanship and other attractions make for a truly enjoyable experience.

One of Budapest’s most important transport nodes in the city centre: several bus routes and tram lines depart from here for various destinations in the city, and this is also the meeting point of 3 Metro lines.

1024 Budapest, Kis Rókus u.

This popular park in Central Buda is a cultural centre and a place to unwind, with a fishpond, playground, playhouse, theatre and exhibition rooms and cafés, as well as festivals and other programmes for visitors to enjoy.

This elegant pedestrianised street, which stretches from Vörösmarty tér to Fővám tér, is one of the city’s most famous shopping streets, with an abundance of fashion and jewellery shops, perfumeries and cafés with a special ambience.

The pedestrianised street leading from Deák tér to Vörösmarty tér, bordered with beautiful buildings, is home to the boutiques of international fashion brands (Benetton, Max Mara, Lloyd, Mexx, Byblos, etc.).

Known as the “Champs-Élysées of Hungary”, this is Budapest’s widest street. The section from Erzsébet tér to Oktogon has many famous landmarks, and it is also here that you’ll find the shops of world-famous luxury brands.

1093 Budapest, Vámház krt. 1-3.

Budapest’s largest and most beautiful covered market, the Great Market Hall offers a wide selection of food, spices, honey and even souvenirs on three floors. The building itself is a listed monument.

1087 Budapest, Kerepesi út 9.

This massive shopping centre, built on the site of the former horse racing track, houses an IMAX cinema, art gallery, cafés and a hypermarket in addition to masses of shops and boutiques.

1062 Budapest, Váci út 3.

The largest shopping centre in Central and Eastern Europe, complete with its own indoor waterfall and fountains, offers shoppers a plethora of shops and restaurants, a 14-screen multiplex cinema and an atmospheric roof terrace.