Discover Budapest’s 200 best spots for a Friend Groups' trip

Terézváros

Explore Terézváros, Pest's elegant district built around Andrássy Avenue. Admire the grand facades and opera house by day, then settle onto a terrace as the streets turn lively with dinner and drinks.

GoodSpirit Whisky & Cocktail Bar

★ 4.8 · 2,579 reviews

Discover GoodSpirit, a District V bar built around whisky and carefully made cocktails. Talk through the long bottle list with the bar team and settle in for an unhurried evening drink.

District V.

Walk through the monumental heart of Budapest, from the river to Parliament and the great basilica. A first-visit essential best explored on foot.

BloodThirsty Hungary: Walking tour & Dark Historical Stories

★ 4.9 · 913 reviews

Hear Hungary's darker stories from an actor in costume on an atmospheric night walk. Wander the lit-up streets of the Castle District and pause for photographs above the city.

Kadarka Wine Bar

★ 4.5 · 2,002 reviews

Discover Kadarka Wine Bar, a District VI spot devoted to Hungarian wines. Let the knowledgeable staff lead you through whites, reds and sweet Tokaji by the glass in a relaxed evening setting.

Hungarian Wine Tasting with 8 Wines and Tapas

★ 4.9 · 489 reviews

Discover Hungarian wine at a Budapest wine bar with an expert pouring eight different glasses. Compare whites and reds, nibble farm-sourced tapas, and note your favourites on a regional map.

Wine, Cheese, and Charcuterie Tasting

★ 4.9 · 738 reviews

Discover Hungarian wine with a sommelier over five carefully chosen glasses in Budapest's VIII district. Pair each pour with artisan cheese and charcuterie, and finish with a sweet Tokaj.

Buda Castle District Vampires and Myths Night Tour

★ 4.6 · 4,475 reviews

Wander Buda Castle Hill after dark and hear vampire legends from a costumed storyteller. Follow stories of Báthory and Dracula along the lit castle walls.

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.

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.

Elysian Bar Budapest

★ 4.9 · 431 reviews

Discover Elysian Bar, a bright and welcoming cocktail bar in Budapest's District VII. Sample precisely made drinks with unexpected flavours, guided by staff who know their ingredients.

Bortodoor City

★ 4.9 · 855 reviews

Discover Bortodoor City, a cosy wine bar in Budapest's District VI run by a passionate host. Work through a wine flight alongside a board of Hungarian cheeses and olives.

Margaret Island

★ 4.7 · 7,397 reviews

Escape the city traffic on Margaret Island, a car-free stretch of green in the middle of the Danube. Wander past the musical fountain and medieval ruins, and follow shaded paths with river views.

Flippermúzeum

★ 4.9 · 7,762 reviews

Drop into Flippermúzeum, a hall packed with pinball machines and vintage arcade games from across the decades. Play the tables as long as you like, from classic mechanical models to later electronic ones.

Castle Hill

Climb Buda's historic hill to find palaces, a Gothic church and sweeping Danube views. A first-visit essential that rewards a leisurely walk.

Budapest Food Walking Tour: Eat, Sip & Explore Like a Local

★ 4.8 · 1,570 reviews

Discover Budapest's Jewish Quarter on a food walk that lets you taste the district rather than just read about it. Follow your guide between four venues, sampling street food and heartier dishes while hearing the stories behind them.

Zwack Unicum Museum

★ 4.8 · 3,320 reviews

Raise a glass at the Zwack Unicum Museum in Budapest's IX district, home of the Hungarian herbal liqueur. Watch the family-legacy film, tour the factory and finish with a tasting of Unicum.

Élesztő kézműves söröző

★ 4.5 · 5,985 reviews

Discover Élesztő, a vast warehouse-style craft beer hall in Budapest's 9th district. Browse the long list of taps, order from the butcher counter and settle in indoors or on the terrace.

Hintaló Bár

★ 4.7 · 874 reviews

Discover Hintaló Bár, a cosy cocktail bar in District VIII with a friendly, living-room feel. Sip bartender-recommended cocktails or inventive non-alcoholic drinks while good music plays in the background.

Boutiq Bar

★ 4.7 · 1,487 reviews

Discover Boutiq Bar, a buzzing cocktail spot in Budapest's District VI. Pull up a seat, ask the bartenders for something off-menu and enjoy good music and a welcoming crowd.

Fisherman's Bastion

★ 4.8 · 119,129 reviews

Wander the white turrets of Fisherman's Bastion on Castle Hill. Climb its arcaded stairways for a framed view of the Danube and the Parliament, ideally timed for sunset.

Museum of Fine Arts

★ 4.7 · 16,984 reviews

Step into the Museum of Fine Arts, a neoclassical landmark in Budapest's XIV. district. Move from Egyptian antiquities through Renaissance works to 19th-century paintings, guided by clear signage in every room.

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.

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.

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.

Dinner Cruise with Live Music & Unlimited Drinks

★ 4.8 · 2,571 reviews

Hop aboard the River Diva for a Danube evening where dinner and drinks keep coming. Help yourself at the buffet, listen to the violinist and head up to the rooftop deck if the weather allows.

Gellért Hill

★ 4.7 · 2,793 reviews

Climb Gellért Hill for sweeping views over the Danube and the city's bridges. Follow green paths past scenic balconies, then descend a different side to see the skyline from new angles.

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.

Budapest Evening Cruise with Unlimited Prosecco, Wine & Beer

★ 4.4 · 1,268 reviews

Raise a glass on the Budapest Evening Cruise with Unlimited Prosecco, Wine & Beer. Glide along the Danube for 55 minutes, drink in hand, as the city's riverfront shifts from sunset glow to illuminated landmarks.

Gravity Brewing

★ 4.9 · 649 reviews

Step down into Gravity Brewing, a hidden underground beer bar in District IX. Work your way through an impressive tap list in a relaxed room, with staff happy to point you to something new.