Discover Budapest’s 200 best Autumn spots for your trip

Hungarian State Opera

★ 4.7 · 24,955 reviews

Step into the Hungarian State Opera, a neoclassical landmark of gold, velvet, and painted ceilings. Attend an opera or ballet performance, or join a guided tour of the auditorium and its decorated halls.

Hospital in the Rock

★ 4.6 · 9,775 reviews

Go underground at the Hospital in the Rock, a WWII hospital and Cold War nuclear shelter beneath Buda Castle Hill. Join a guided tour through the preserved wards, corridors and bunker rooms.

Madách Színház

★ 4.8 · 12,764 reviews

Catch a show at Madách Színház, home to Budapest's big-name musicals on the Nagykörút. Take your seat among 800 others for a full evening of lavish costumes, live music and staged storytelling.

Széchenyi Thermal Bath

★ 4.2 · 67,477 reviews

Visit Széchenyi Thermal Bath, Budapest's grand neo-baroque spa in City Park. Float in steaming outdoor pools beneath its ornate facade, then try the indoor pools, saunas and water jets.

Vígszínház

★ 4.7 · 11,858 reviews

Experience Vígszínház, an ornate Fellner & Helmer theatre on the Nagykörút. Take a seat in the elegant auditorium for an evening of Hungarian drama or comedy.

Half-Day Countryside Wine Tour with Meal

★ 4.8 · 795 reviews

Discover Budapest's wine country on a half-day countryside tour to family-run cellars near Etyek. Taste four wines at each producer, hear the stories behind them, and finish with a home-cooked Hungarian meal.

Fiumei Road Graveyard

★ 4.7 · 619 reviews

Explore Fiumei Road Graveyard, a sprawling cemetery under old deciduous trees. Walk its winding paths past ornate mausoleums, mosaics and sculpted headstones in a hushed, contemplative setting.

Hungarian Parliament Building

★ 4.8 · 32,153 reviews

Tour the Hungarian Parliament Building, Budapest's Gothic Revival masterpiece on the Danube. Climb the gilded staircase, walk through the ornate halls and see the chamber that holds the Hungarian crown.

House of Music Hungary

★ 4.8 · 11,308 reviews

Explore the House of Music Hungary, a Sou Fujimoto-designed building set in Budapest's City Park. Wander its airy, light-filled halls, try the Sound Dome, and catch a temporary exhibition.

Central Market Hall

★ 4.3 · 125,238 reviews

Taste paprika, salami and langos in Budapest's grand neogothic market hall. A first-visit essential for food lovers and souvenir hunters.

Müpa Budapest

★ 4.8 · 13,149 reviews

Experience Müpa Budapest, the Palace of Arts, where world-class acoustics meet bold modern design. Attend a concert in the Bartók hall and, if time allows, explore the neighbouring contemporary art museum.

Centrál Grand Cafe & Bar

★ 4.8 · 16,560 reviews

Take a seat at Centrál Grand Cafe & Bar, an Art Nouveau cafe in central Budapest with marble tables and a balcony. Sample the Tasting Hungary cake selection and a hot chocolate in its elegant, high-ceilinged room.

Kelet Kávézó és Galéria

★ 4.7 · 4,235 reviews

Step into Kelet Kávézó és Galéria, a bookshelf-lined café in Budapest's 11th district with a relaxed, cosy feel. Sip a cappuccino made on a La Marzocco machine and stay on for breakfast or lunch among the books.

New York Café

★ 4.1 · 69,569 reviews

Step inside New York Café, an ornate 1894 coffeehouse in Budapest's 7th district full of frescoes and chandeliers. Order coffee and cake or a Hungarian dish, and take time to look around the interior.

Cube Coffee Bar - specialty coffee shop

★ 4.6 · 680 reviews

Drop into Cube Coffee Bar, a small specialty coffee shop in District VI with a park right opposite. Order a flat white and a slice of apple pie, then carry your cup outside to sit.

Café Astoria Restaurant

★ 4.3 · 1,136 reviews

Settle into Café Astoria Restaurant, set inside the 1914 Hotel Astoria in central Budapest. Enjoy coffee, afternoon tea or a Hungarian dish beneath chandeliers in a room that keeps the elegance of old-world Budapest.

Café Gerbeaud

★ 4.1 · 12,440 reviews

Treat yourself to a break at Café Gerbeaud, a grand coffee house in the heart of Budapest. Sit beneath chandeliers in the high-ceilinged room with coffee and cake, or try a Hungarian bistro dish.

Massolit Budapest Books and Café

★ 4.7 · 1,831 reviews

Browse Massolit Budapest Books and Café, a second-hand English-language bookshop with a garden in the 7th district. Pick a book, order coffee and a slice of cake, and read for as long as you like.

Napocska kávézó

★ 4.9 · 152 reviews

Pop into Napocska kávézó, a friendly neighbourhood coffee shop in Budapest's 13th district. Try the hojicha latte or a cortado with a freshly filled bagel for a quick, good-value start to the day.

Liberty Bridge

Cross Liberty Bridge, the green Art Nouveau span that ties Buda to Pest. Walk its length to spot the mythological Turul sculptures and enjoy open views along the Danube.

GUTENBERG (The ORIGINAL) COFFEE STAND since 2017

★ 4.7 · 822 reviews

Pause at Gutenberg Coffee Stand, a compact coffee spot in Budapest's 8th district that has been serving since 2017. Order a flat white with a pistachio croissant and enjoy it on the quiet outdoor patio.

Budapest Jazz Club

★ 4.7 · 4,026 reviews

Settle into Budapest Jazz Club, a cosy concert venue where live jazz sets the tone for the evening. Pick a table with a good view of the stage, order from the restaurant, and listen to a full set.

Classical Music Concerts in Matthias Church

★ 4.6 · 905 reviews

Enjoy Classical Music Concerts in Matthias Church, set high in Budapest's Castle District. Sit among the church's historic architecture while strings and a violin soloist perform Bach, Mozart, Vivaldi and more.

Franz Liszt Academy of Music

★ 4.8 · 390 reviews

Visit the Franz Liszt Academy of Music, one of Budapest's finest concert halls. Join a guided tour through its ornate interior, or take a seat for an evening concert.

Vivaldi – The Four Seasons & Greatest Hits

★ 4.6 · 803 reviews

Settle into St. Michael's Church for Vivaldi's Four Seasons and Greatest Hits. Under the Baroque vaults, a string orchestra plays about 75 minutes of classical favourites in an evening concert.

Vajdahunyad Castle

★ 4.7 · 27,812 reviews

Wander the grounds of Vajdahunyad Castle, a fairytale pile on the City Park lake. Walk between towers and bridges and spot the different architectural styles blended into one site.

Szimpla Kert

★ 4.6 · 75,420 reviews

Step into Szimpla Kert, the legendary ruin bar at the heart of Budapest's Jewish Quarter. Wander through eccentric rooms and a leafy garden, drink in hand, taking in the mismatched furniture, the old Trabant and any live music on the night.

9BAR

★ 4.8 · 2,589 reviews

Pause at 9BAR, a friendly coffee shop in District VI with a terrace facing the basilica. Order a flat white with yogurt and fruit or an iced matcha, then enjoy pastries in the stylish interior or outside.

Villa Bagatelle

★ 4.6 · 2,013 reviews

Escape to Villa Bagatelle in District XII for a relaxed brunch with a view. Order the fresh organic breads and vegetables and sip an iced strawberry matcha latte outside.

Zugliget Chairlift

★ 4.7 · 8,221 reviews

Ride the Zugliget Chairlift above the forest canopy of the Buda hills. At the top, climb the lookout tower for a view across Budapest before heading back down or hiking part of the way.