Home to the lovely city of Budapest, once one of the capitals of the mighty Austro-Hungarian Empire, this country boasts great food, wine, history, and nightlife
Home to the lovely city of Budapest, once one of the capitals of the mighty Austro-Hungarian Empire, this country boasts great food, wine, history, and nightlife
Itineraries
Eat & Drink
Budapest’s Ruin Bars
Budapest’s ruin bar scene is so much fun. After WWII and the Cold War, many buildings in the Jewish Quarter of Budapest had fallen into ruin. Some bar owners took over abandoned buildings and courtyards in Budapest’s historic center and re-purposed them into extremely cool bars. Once in, it’s sensory overload so with drink in […]
Mazel Tov
Mazel Tov is a unique, and highly recommended, gem in the Budapest restaurant scene. It serves delicious Mediterranean food in a setting green with plants and trees. The service left something to be desired (maybe not a great choice if you’re in a rush), but we loved everything else about this place.
Budapest Restaurant Scene
Dining: Borbíróság Mazel Tov Salt Stand25 Bisztró DNB Stand Gerloczy Babel Budapest Rosenstein Étterem Fáma Plachutta Costes Padron Szeráj Tranzit Art Café Dobrumba Café Kor Borkonyha Spago Central Café and Restaurant 1887 Laurel Budapest Vakvarju E’tterem Deryne Bistro Textúra Essência Baltazár Mák Onyx Borkonyha Winekitchen Restaurant Food Stalls at the Central Market Hall (Nagy Vásárcsarnok) […]
See
House of Terror Museum
Budapest museum dedicated to telling stories of oppression of the Hungarian people by the Nazis then the Soviet Communists regime
Hospital in the Rock
During WW2, a hospital was constructed inside a cave system in the hills above Budapest. During the Cold War, paranoia reigned supreme in many of the communist countries and a large bunker was added and the hospital was reopened. Today you can tour this time capsule from the Cold War
Budapest Baths
Somewhat unique to Budapest and a must do on any visit are the extensive public baths. The largest one (and most popular) is the Szechenyi Baths (built in 19915) with many indoor pools and 3 large outdoor pools set in a palace like building near the City Park. It does fill up at times in […]
Dohány Street Synagogue
This is the largest synagogue in Europe and really ornate. The attached museum is well worthwhile as well
Hungarian Parliament Building
This is one gorgeous and seriously large building. Set right on the banks of the Danube and completed in 1902 this building was built to express the pride of the newly formed Hungarian nation. It has opulent interiors to match the impressive exteriors. Tickets are popular so book in advance.