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 warga lokal merekomendasikannya
Café Csiga
2 Vásár u.
115 warga lokal merekomendasikannya
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 warga lokal merekomendasikannya
Élesztő
22 Tűzoltó u.
158 warga lokal merekomendasikannya
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 warga lokal merekomendasikannya
Fecske Presszo
10 Baross u
29 warga lokal merekomendasikannya
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 warga lokal merekomendasikannya
Klub Instant
51 Akácfa u.
743 warga lokal merekomendasikannya
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 warga lokal merekomendasikannya
Stex Ház
55-57 József krt.
98 warga lokal merekomendasikannya
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 warga lokal merekomendasikannya
Rákóczi Market Hall
7-9 Rákóczi tér
117 warga lokal merekomendasikannya
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 warga lokal merekomendasikannya
Lumen Café
5 Horánszky u.
85 warga lokal merekomendasikannya
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 warga lokal merekomendasikannya
Menza Restaurant
2 Liszt Ferenc tér
548 warga lokal merekomendasikannya
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 warga lokal merekomendasikannya
Fekete
5 Múzeum krt.
38 warga lokal merekomendasikannya
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 warga lokal merekomendasikannya
Nem Adom Fel Cafe&Bar
1 Magdolna u.
6 warga lokal merekomendasikannya
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 warga lokal merekomendasikannya
Fülemüle Étterem
5 Kőfaragó u.
33 warga lokal merekomendasikannya
good mix of Hungarian and Jewish cuisine.
it means "architect". nice modern setting, mix of traditional and more world cuisine.
14 warga lokal merekomendasikannya
Építész Pince Étterem
2 Ötpacsirta u.
14 warga lokal merekomendasikannya
it means "architect". nice modern setting, mix of traditional and more world cuisine.
Closest specialty coffee, nice sandwiches and cakes.
7 warga lokal merekomendasikannya
Kaffeine Espresso Bar Kalvin
6 Baross utca
7 warga lokal merekomendasikannya
Closest specialty coffee, nice sandwiches and cakes.

Entertainment & Activities

one of the best entertainment programmes for music and theatre in Budapest
88 warga lokal merekomendasikannya
Trafó Kortárs Művészetek Háza
41 Liliom u.
88 warga lokal merekomendasikannya
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 warga lokal merekomendasikannya
Kolam Renang Air Panas Széchenyi
9-11 Állatkerti krt.
1248 warga lokal merekomendasikannya
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 warga lokal merekomendasikannya
Penny Market
82 Király u.
69 warga lokal merekomendasikannya
plenty of choice, discount supermarket
yummy cakes and pastries
10 warga lokal merekomendasikannya
Kristaly Confectionery
53 József krt.
10 warga lokal merekomendasikannya
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 warga lokal merekomendasikannya
Gellert Thermal Bath
4 Kelenhegyi út
897 warga lokal merekomendasikannya
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 warga lokal merekomendasikannya
SPAR Szupermarket
7-8 Rákóczi tér
120 warga lokal merekomendasikannya
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