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

Entertainment & Activities

one of the best entertainment programmes for music and theatre in Budapest
88 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Trafó Kortárs Művészetek Háza
41 Liliom u.
88 (рекомендации местных жителей)
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 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Купальня Сеченьи
9-11 Állatkerti krt.
1248 (рекомендации местных жителей)
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 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Penny Market
82 Király u.
69 (рекомендации местных жителей)
plenty of choice, discount supermarket
yummy cakes and pastries
10 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Kristaly Confectionery
53 József krt.
10 (рекомендации местных жителей)
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 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Термальные ванны «Геллерт»
4 Kelenhegyi út
897 (рекомендации местных жителей)
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 (рекомендации местных жителей)
SPAR Szupermarket
7-8 Rákóczi tér
120 (рекомендации местных жителей)
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