Discover Budapest’s 200 best Unhurried Traveller spots for your trip

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.

St. Stephen's Basilica

★ 4.7 · 81,223 reviews

Step into St. Stephen's Basilica, the great domed church at the heart of Pest. Admire the marble and mosaic interior, and if you have energy, climb up for a panorama over the city.

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.

Heroes' Square

★ 4.7 · 88,261 reviews

Take in Heroes' Square, Budapest's great ceremonial plaza at the end of Andrássy Avenue. Read the statues of Hungary's founding chiefs and kings, then walk on into City Park.

Dohány Street Synagogue

★ 4.3 · 30,096 reviews

Step inside Budapest's Dohány Street Synagogue, the largest in Europe and a landmark of the Jewish quarter. Join a guided tour through the ornate sanctuary, museum and memorial garden to hear its history.

Shoes on the Danube Bank

★ 4.7 · 27,247 reviews

Pause at the Shoes on the Danube Bank, one of Budapest's most affecting memorials. Walk along the embankment among 60 iron shoes, read the plaques, and take a few quiet minutes by the river.

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.

The Church of Our Lady of Buda Castle

★ 4.8 · 26,880 reviews

Step inside Matthias Church, the Gothic landmark of Buda Castle Hill. Look up at the painted interior, then browse the ecclesiastical art museum before walking out to Fisherman's Bastion.

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.

Széchenyi Chain Bridge

★ 4.7 · 65,515 reviews

Cross the Széchenyi Chain Bridge, the span that first joined Buda and Pest. Walk between its stone pylons and iron chains, with the Danube below and the castle ahead.

Mazel Tov

★ 4.6 · 42,292 reviews

Step into Mazel Tov, the Jewish Quarter favourite with a leafy garden and an airy, open dining room. Settle in for shared plates and a drink under the greenery, or linger over a long dinner.

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.

Gundel Cafe Patisserie Restaurant

★ 4.7 · 5,364 reviews

Dine at Gundel, Budapest's classic Hungarian restaurant and patisserie beside the City Park. Settle into the elegant dining room or outdoor seating for a traditional meal with attentive service.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Menza Étterem és Kávéház

★ 4.5 · 23,055 reviews

Discover Menza, a Budapest eatery where retro wallpaper and a busy patio set the scene. Order traditional goulash or beef stew and soak up the lively, vintage-flavoured room.

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.

Gettó Gulyás

★ 4.6 · 17,139 reviews

Head to Gettó Gulyás in the heart of the Jewish District for an honest, homemade-tasting Hungarian meal. Share the bread, dig into goulash or stuffed paprika, and soak up the busy, convivial room.

Cirkusz Café

★ 4.7 · 7,331 reviews

Get to Cirkusz Café early for one of district VII's most talked-about brunches. Dig into a Pulled Pork Benedict with hash browns or a smoked salmon bagel, and expect a short wait at weekends.

Rudas Thermal Bath

★ 4.3 · 12,229 reviews

Soak in Rudas Thermal Bath, where Ottoman-era thermal pools sit beside the Danube. Move between the domed historic bath, the saunas and the rooftop pool for a long, restful session.

Ildikó Konyhája

★ 4.6 · 5,173 reviews

Settle in at Ildikó Konyhája, a warm Hungarian kitchen with red-checked tablecloths in the I. district. Choose classic home-style dishes, in full or smaller portions, and enjoy friendly multilingual service.

Trattoria Pomo D'Oro

★ 4.7 · 14,766 reviews

Settle into Trattoria Pomo D'Oro, a brick-walled Italian restaurant with a leafy courtyard in downtown Budapest. Order handmade pasta or a stone-baked pizza and soak up the lively trattoria atmosphere.

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.

By Night Sightseeing Cruise with Welcome Drink

★ 4.4 · 25,264 reviews

See the city glow on the By Night Sightseeing Cruise with Welcome Drink from a central Budapest dock. Sip your welcome drink on deck and follow the illuminated landmarks on the audio guide.

Bors Gastro Bar

★ 4.8 · 7,014 reviews

Pop into Bors Gastro Bar, the snug, trendy bistro in Budapest's VII. district. Slurp an inventive daily soup, pair it with a sandwich, and finish with a homemade dessert.

Kádár Étkezde

★ 4.4 · 1,071 reviews

Pull into Kádár Étkezde, the little canteen on Klauzál Square that has been feeding locals since the 1950s. Order soup and a hearty meat dish and eat the way Budapest does on a workday.

Budapest Parliament Panorama Cruise

★ 4.2 · 24,961 reviews

Take the Budapest Parliament Panorama Cruise for the classic view of the city from the river. Over about an hour, watch Parliament, the Royal Palace and a string of bridges slide past from the Danube.

Instant-Fogas Complex

★ 4.3 · 17,605 reviews

Get lost in a maze of themed rooms, courtyards and dance floors in one of Budapest's biggest venues. A must for a big night out with friends.