What to see in Budapest

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Buda Castle - Royal Palace (Kiralyi Palota)

For over seven centuries, the Royal Palace of Budapest has been demolished and reconstructed multiple times. In the mid-13th century, King Béla IV established the residence, and subsequent kings added to it. In 1686, the palace was destroyed...
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Parliament

Imre Steindl's ornate Parliament building, completed in 1902, boasts 691 lavishly decorated rooms. Join a guided tour of the North Wing to explore some of these, such as the Golden Staircase, the Dome Hall, which houses the Crown of St Stephen,...
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Fishermen's Bastion (Halászbástya)

In 1905, Frigyes Schulek, the architect behind Matthias Church, erected the Bastion, a neo-Gothic masquerade that appears as if from a medieval era, as a viewing platform in Budapest. Its moniker was taken from the medieval guild of fishermen...
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Chain Bridge (Szechenyi lanchid)

One of the most impressive bridges in Budapest is the Széchenyi Chain Bridge, with its two towers. Named after its initiator István Széchenyi, it takes on an especially beautiful form when illuminated at night. This is Budapest's oldest bridge,...
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Heroes' Square (Hősök tere)

Heroes’ Square, located in Budapest, is the largest and most symbolic square in the city. It is well-known for the Millenary Monument at its center, a 36-meter-high pillar topped by a golden statue of Archangel Gabriel, who holds the Hungarian...
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Szabadság híd

The Liberty Bridge

Szabadság híd is a bridge connecting the Buda and Pest sides of the city across the Danube. At one side of the bridge, you can find the famous Gellért Spa and Hotel Gellért.

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Erzsébet tér

The largest green space in downtown Pest

Erzsébet tér is a lovely green area in the heart of the inner city. It is named for Empress Elisabeth of Austria and Queen of Hungary, the wife of Emperor Franz Joseph I. At the heart of the...
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Mikszáth tér

Mikszáth Square: romantic and surrounded by cafes

Mikszáth tér(officially Mikszáth Kálmán tér) is a small square, named for a Hungarian novelist, Kálmán Mikszáth de Kiscsoltó. The monumental statue representing the writer was sculpted by...
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Kiskörút

Three historic boulevards, named as one

Kiskörút, or the Small Boulevard, is the colloquial name given to three thoroughfares that connect with each other: Károly körút, Múzeum körút and Vámház körút. In the Middle Ages, the Budapest city...
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Kopaszi gát

Perfect for serene evening walks, and more

A gorgeous little peninsula on the Danube, Kopaszi gát is a local family favorite, a stretch of land full of bars, restaurants, and cozy, relaxing places and parks to enjoy sunny...
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Liszt Ferenc Square

Cultural site full of music and good times

Liszt Ferenc Square is a pedestrian area in downtown Budapest, and is a popular hangout spot. Here you'll find a wide array of indoor and outdoor restaurants an cafes. The public art displayed...
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Matthias Church

The iconic Matthias Church dates back over 500 years, its most notable historical features being the carvings above the southern entrance. The church is named after King Matthias Corvinus, who married Queen Beatrix here in 1474. However, its...
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Normafa

Locals' favorite nature escape

If you want to enjoy beautiful nature and scenic views of the city, head up to Svábhegy to find Normafa, a beautiful woodland criss-crossed by hiking paths, which attract hundreds of local residents to these...
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Millenáris Park

Millennium Park is a beautiful outdoor space with a variety of features, including fountains, ponds, small bridges, an amphitheatre, a playground, and a gallery featuring the Invisible Exhibition.
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Nagykörút

The Grand Boulevard of Budapest

Nagykörút, in English the Grand Boulevard, is a major route in the city center of Budapest. Built in 1896, it counts as one of the most important thoroughfares of the city. It is formed of five connected...
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St. Stephen's Basilica (Szent Istvan Bazilika)

Visitors to the church can look out over the city of Budapest and the surrounding landscape. Budapest's neoclassical cathedral, which took almost a half-century to complete (1905), is the most sacred Catholic church in Hungary and houses the...
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Margaret Island (Margitsziget)

The imposing octagonal water tower, which stands 57 meters tall, was built in 1911 and is located in the north-central part of Margaret Island. Those willing to make the climb up the 152 steps to the Lookout Gallery (Kilátó Galéria) atop the...
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Gellert Hill and Statue (Gellert Hegy)

Medicinal springs and beautiful landscaps

Gellert Hill and Statue (Gellert Hegy) is possibily one of the most striking landscapes in Budapest. At Gellert Hill you'll find panoramic views of east Budapest, with tiered terraces. ...
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Vajdahunyad Castle

Built in 1896 to celebrate Hungary's millenary, the Hungarian Agricultural Museum's home, the Castle of Vajdahunyad, was modelled after a fortress in Transylvania. Its unique design includes Gothic, Romanesque, and baroque wings, showcasing...
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Great / Central Synagogue (Nagy Zsinagoga)

The Great Synagogue of Budapest, a magnificent structure built in 1859, stands as the largest Jewish house of worship outside of New York City. It is a striking example of a blend of Romantic and Moorish architectural styles. Within the...
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City Park (Városliget)

Pest's City Park acts as its "green lung," spanning almost a square kilometre of open space. This area was prominently featured in Hungary's 1000th anniversary celebrations in 1896. Nowadays, museums to the south of XIV Kós Károly sétány offer...
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City Park Ice Rink

Popular attraction near Vajdahunyad Castle

The City Park Ice Rink Városligeti Műjégpálya is one of the most popular attractions in the winter, for locals and tourists alike. The outdoor ice skating rink is the largest in Europe, and...
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Váci utca

The renowned shopping street of the capital is usually filled with chain stores, eateries with touristy appeal and some questionable bars. However, for those seeking something special, there are several noteworthy sights to explore. The flower...
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Öböl XI

Ideal for family outings of all kinds

Öböl XI is a recreational area at the Lágymányosi bay. It offers excellent facilities for visitors of all ages: playgrounds, picnic areas, pavilions and cafes. At the foot of Lágymányosi Bridge you...
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Citadella

The Citadella is a majestic fortress that has never experienced battle. Constructed by the Habsburgs in the aftermath of the War of Independence in 1848–49, the structure was intended to protect the city from further unrest. However, by the time...
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House of Terror Museum (Terror Háza)

The notorious headquarters of the ÁVH secret police, which contain the harrowing House of Terror, is dedicated to preserving the memory of the turbulent era of Hungary's fascist and Stalinist regimes. In the permanent exhibition "Double...
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Shoes on the Danube Promenade

The riverbank between Széchenyi István tér and Parliament in Budapest is home to the Shoes on the Danube monument, created by sculptor Gyula Pauer and film director Can Togay. This simple yet powerful memorial commemorates the Jews who were shot...
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Memento Park

Visit Memento Park, located 10km southwest of the city centre, for a mind-blowing experience. Marvel at the over 40 statues, busts and plaques of Lenin, Marx, Béla Kun and other admired figures from the past, all of which have been discarded...
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Budapest Zoo

This historic zoo, which opened with 500 animals in 1866, boasts a remarkable collection of big cats, hippos, bears, and giraffes, in addition to a number of well-crafted themed houses, such as Madagascar, wetlands, and nocturnal Australia. Don't...
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Museum of Applied Arts

The Museum of Applied Arts, housed in the stunning Ödön Lechner–designed building (1896) and adorned with Zsolnay ceramic tiles, was closed for renovation and due to reopen in early 2021. Its main collection comprises 18th and 19th century...
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Hungarian National Gallery (Magyar Nemzeti Galéria)

The Hungarian National Gallery is a breathtaking exhibition of art from centuries past to the present day. The collection is housed in the four wings and four floors of the palace, and features pieces such as medieval and Renaissance stonework,...
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National Museum (Magyar Nemzeti Múzeum)

Hungary's National Museum since 1802

When Count Ferenc Széchényi offered his rich collection to the nation to establish the National Museum (Magyar Nemzeti Múzeum) nobody suspected that the venue will grow so fast. There were 11884 prints,...
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Funicular (Budavári Sikló)

Beautiful nostalgic rides

The Funicular (Budavári Sikló) goes from Clark Ádám tér up to the Castle District. The line was opened on March 2, 1870, but was destroyed during the Second World War. It reopened on June 4, 1986. The line has two...
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Castle District

Where the attraction action is

Dominated by the hotchpotch Royal Castle, housing the Hungarian National Gallery, National Szechényi Library and Budapest History Museum, the Castle District is unsurprisingly tourist central.

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Children's Railway

Communist hangover is a treat for today's tourist

One of Budapest's most endearing attractions is the Children's Railway, set up as the Pioneer's Railway by the Communist authorities immediately after the war and still run by kids between...
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Erzsébet Lookout Tower

Best view in Budapest from the city's highest hilltop

Atop the highest point in Budapest, the 527-metre high János-hegy hill, the 23m-tall Erzsébet Lookout Tower has the appearance of a four-storey wedding cake. Built in the late 1880s and...
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Cave Church

Located just north of the iconic Danubius Hotel Gellért and its renowned thermal baths, the Pauline order's chapel is situated atop a small hill. Constructed within a cave in 1926, the chapel served as Hungary's Pauline order headquarters until...
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kArton Gallery

Original art project

There's one thing you can say about kArton Gallery with certainty: this is an original, creative art space, where anything goes, and everything is possible. kArton is hard to define. Instead, you must experience...
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Ludwig Museum of Contemporary Art

The Ludwig Museum, which houses Hungary's most important collection of international contemporary art, is situated in the Palace of Arts, an architectural structure that has been the subject of debate. Spanning the past half-century, its works...
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Szecesszió Háza

The Hungarian Art Nouveau House

Szecesszió Háza is Vidor Emil's first art-nouveau-style house in Budapest. It was built from 1901 to 1902 for Bedő Béla, and today is the headquarters of Magyar Szecesszió Házának (the House of Hungarian...