Off the tourist track guide. These are some suggestions of places, most of them close by, that should be less frequented by tourists.

Andrea
Off the tourist track guide. These are some suggestions of places, most of them close by, that should be less frequented by tourists.

Drinks & Nightlife

great atmosphere, a no frills alternative café, have personally bumped into journalists, philosophers and hip hop artists while eating my gulyás soup.
115 moradores locais recomendam
Café Csiga
2 Vásár u.
115 moradores locais recomendam
great atmosphere, a no frills alternative café, have personally bumped into journalists, philosophers and hip hop artists while eating my gulyás soup.
great alternative hangout, one of the largest selection of beers from Hungarian microbreweries
158 moradores locais recomendam
Élesztő
22 Tűzoltó u.
158 moradores locais recomendam
great alternative hangout, one of the largest selection of beers from Hungarian microbreweries
Famous student bar, cheap and cheerful and off the tourist track
29 moradores locais recomendam
Fecske Presszo
10 Baross u
29 moradores locais recomendam
Famous student bar, cheap and cheerful and off the tourist track
one of Budapest's most popular 'ruin pubs', with plenty of night life. check the site for concerts
743 moradores locais recomendam
Instant Club
51 Akácfa u.
743 moradores locais recomendam
one of Budapest's most popular 'ruin pubs', with plenty of night life. check the site for concerts

Food Scene

great to grab a bite very late at night, kitchen open til 11pm, bar until late
98 moradores locais recomendam
Stex Ház
55-57 József krt.
98 moradores locais recomendam
great to grab a bite very late at night, kitchen open til 11pm, bar until late
Local market, open every morning, Mon to Saturday. True local experience, unbeatable prices. Supermarket inside
117 moradores locais recomendam
Rákóczi Market Hall
7-9 Rákóczi tér
117 moradores locais recomendam
Local market, open every morning, Mon to Saturday. True local experience, unbeatable prices. Supermarket inside
on one of my favourite squares in Budapest, great café with sandwiches and cakes.
85 moradores locais recomendam
Lumen Café
5 Horánszky u.
85 moradores locais recomendam
on one of my favourite squares in Budapest, great café with sandwiches and cakes.
retro-trendy, good food, reasonably priced, a mix of traditional and contemporary Hungarian food. Try their garlic soup, lecsó (ratatouille) and turógomboc for dessert! 5 stops away by tram
548 moradores locais recomendam
Menza Restaurant
2 Liszt Ferenc tér
548 moradores locais recomendam
retro-trendy, good food, reasonably priced, a mix of traditional and contemporary Hungarian food. Try their garlic soup, lecsó (ratatouille) and turógomboc for dessert! 5 stops away by tram
formerly Budapest's smallest coffee place, also one of the best in the top-class barista tradition
38 moradores locais recomendam
Fekete
5 Múzeum krt.
38 moradores locais recomendam
formerly Budapest's smallest coffee place, also one of the best in the top-class barista tradition
Hungary’s first café operated by people with special needs. A great social project and a cool place to hang out
6 moradores locais recomendam
Nem Adom Fel Cafe&Bar
1 Magdolna u.
6 moradores locais recomendam
Hungary’s first café operated by people with special needs. A great social project and a cool place to hang out
good mix of Hungarian and Jewish cuisine.
33 moradores locais recomendam
Fülemüle Étterem
5 Kőfaragó u.
33 moradores locais recomendam
good mix of Hungarian and Jewish cuisine.
it means "architect". nice modern setting, mix of traditional and more world cuisine.
14 moradores locais recomendam
Építész Pince Étterem
2 Ötpacsirta u.
14 moradores locais recomendam
it means "architect". nice modern setting, mix of traditional and more world cuisine.
Closest specialty coffee, nice sandwiches and cakes.
7 moradores locais recomendam
Kaffeine Espresso Bar Kalvin
6 Baross utca
7 moradores locais recomendam
Closest specialty coffee, nice sandwiches and cakes.

Entertainment & Activities

one of the best entertainment programmes for music and theatre in Budapest
88 moradores locais recomendam
Trafó Kortárs Művészetek Háza
41 Liliom u.
88 moradores locais recomendam
one of the best entertainment programmes for music and theatre in Budapest
If you only go to the Baths once in Budapest, I recommend these, especially when it's warmer. Take the tram to Oktogon, then the yellow metro line to Széchényi Fürdô
1248 moradores locais recomendam
Termas de Széchenyi
9-11 Állatkerti krt.
1248 moradores locais recomendam
If you only go to the Baths once in Budapest, I recommend these, especially when it's warmer. Take the tram to Oktogon, then the yellow metro line to Széchényi Fürdô

Shopping

plenty of choice, discount supermarket
69 moradores locais recomendam
Penny Market
82 Király u.
69 moradores locais recomendam
plenty of choice, discount supermarket
yummy cakes and pastries
10 moradores locais recomendam
Kristaly Confectionery
53 József krt.
10 moradores locais recomendam
yummy cakes and pastries
Great place to buy sustainable, original presents and souvenirs, mostly made of wood. mostly for kids but not only.
Woodpecker Toy Store Baross Street
Great place to buy sustainable, original presents and souvenirs, mostly made of wood. mostly for kids but not only.

Sightseeing

together with Széchényi, the most popular baths, beautiful mosaics, an atmosphere from a few centuries ago. 20 min walk, or take the 83 bus to fôvám tér then cross the bridge on foot.
897 moradores locais recomendam
Gellért Thermal Bath
4 Kelenhegyi út
897 moradores locais recomendam
together with Széchényi, the most popular baths, beautiful mosaics, an atmosphere from a few centuries ago. 20 min walk, or take the 83 bus to fôvám tér then cross the bridge on foot.

Essentials

change your money here! "Correct change" very good exchange rates, much better than cash withdrawals or card payments
József krt. 40
40 József körút
change your money here! "Correct change" very good exchange rates, much better than cash withdrawals or card payments
mid size supermarket, slightly better quality than "penny market"
120 moradores locais recomendam
SPAR Szupermarket
7-8 Rákóczi tér
120 moradores locais recomendam
mid size supermarket, slightly better quality than "penny market"

Everything Else

This is the closest parking garage, if you are coming by car it's worthwhile leaving the car here for stays longer than a couple of days.
Köviko Kft.
52 Futó u.
This is the closest parking garage, if you are coming by car it's worthwhile leaving the car here for stays longer than a couple of days.
closest pharmacy, just across the road
Iris Gyógyszertár
2 Harminckettesek tere
closest pharmacy, just across the road