Things To Do

Hungarian Parliament Building

• One of Europe’s most spectacular parliament buildings and the symbol of Budapest. • Construction: 1884–1904 • The dome is 96 metres high - matching the year of the Hungarian conquest (896). • Decorated with around 40 kg of gold. • Features 691 rooms and 10 courtyards. • The Holy Crown of Hungary and the coronation jewels have been displayed here since 2000. • The Parliament Library is Europe’s 5th largest parliamentary library.

Szent István Bazilika

The largest church in Budapest and one of Hungary’s most important religious buildings. • Built between 1851–1905. • Dome height: 96 metres. • Visited by Pope John Paul II in 1991. • The main altar statue of Saint Stephen is carved from Carrara marble. Nearby: -Erzsébet Square -Danube Promenade -Vörösmarty Square -Váci Street shopping area -Historic Gerbeaud Café pastry shop

Erzsébet park

Danube Promenade Tour

Vörösmarty tér

Széchenyi Lánchíd - Széchenyi Chain Bridge

The first permanent bridge connecting Buda and Pest. • Initiated by István Széchenyi. • Designed by English engineer William Tierney Clark. • Built between 1839–1849 by Scottish engineer Adam Clark. • Famous lion statues guard the bridge entrances. Across from the bridge: Four Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace Other Bridges: • Liberty Bridge • Elizabeth Bridge • Margaret Bridge • Rákóczi Bridge

Budavári Palota - Buda Castle

The historic royal palace complex overlooking the Danube. Inside the complex: • Hungarian National Gallery • Budapest History Museum • National Széchényi Library Matthias Church One of Budapest’s most iconic churches. • Originally built during the reign of King Béla IV. • King Matthias held both of his weddings here. • Franz Joseph I of Austria and Empress Elisabeth (“Sisi”) were crowned here in 1867. Nearby: • Fisherman's Bastion • Hilton Budapest

Andrassy Avenue

A UNESCO World Heritage boulevard often compared to the Champs-Élysées. Highlights from the area: • Europe’s first continental underground railway (1896) • House of Terror Museum • Liszt Ferenc Square • Budapest’s “Broadway” theatre district

Magyar Állami Operaház - Hungarian State Opera House

A Neo-Renaissance masterpiece completed in 1884 by Miklós Ybl. Located on: Andrássy Avenue

Hero´s Square

One of Hungary’s most important national monuments. • Central column topped by Archangel Gabriel. • Statues of the seven Magyar chieftains and major Hungarian rulers. • Gateway to City Park. Nearby: • Museum of Fine Arts • Kunsthalle Budapest

Magyar Nemzeti Múzeum - Hungarian National Museum

Hungary’s oldest and most important public museum. • Founded after Count Ferenc Széchényi donated his private collection in 1802. • Designed by Mihály Pollack.

Széchenyi Gyógyfürdő és Uszoda

Europe’s largest medicinal bath complex. Located in: City Park Nearby: • Vajdahunyad Castle • Gundel Restaurant • Budapest Zoo and Botanical Garden

Margit-sziget - Margaret Island

A peaceful green island in the middle of the Danube. Highlights: • Medieval monastery ruins • Open-air theatre • Musical fountain • Running tracks and bike paths • Danubius Grand Hotel Margitsziget • Danubius Health Spa Resort Margitsziget • Palatinus Strand Baths

Gellért Gyógyfürdő és Uszoda - Gellert Thermal Bath

The city’s most beautiful Art Nouveau bath. Part of: Danubius Hotel Gellért Nearby: • Gellért Hill • Citadella • Liberty Statue • Cave Church

Dohány utcai Zsinagóga - Dohany Street Synagogue

The largest synagogue in Europe. Nearby: • Jewish Museum • Holocaust memorials • The famous “Tree of Life” memorial by sculptor Imre Varga

UNIQUE BUDAPEST EXPERIENCES

• Budapest Metro Line 1: continental Europe’s oldest underground railway. • Buda Castle Funicular (pictured above) • Children's Railway • Budapest Cog-wheel Railway • Elizabeth Lookout Tower • Budapest Eye

HUNGARIAN CUISINE

Our must-try Hungarian dishes: • Goulash • Chicken paprikash • Lángos • Chimney cake • Dobos cake Recommended places: • Gerbeaud Café • Gundel Restaurant • Great Market Hall • Puli és Juhász • Italian: Trattoria Pomo D´Oro

FOR NIGHTLIFE

• Szimpla Kert • Instant-Fogas Complex (picture above) • Pontoon: riverside sunset bar under the Chain Bridge. (Pontoon)

EVENTS THIS WEEK (24–30 MAY 2026)

UEFA Champions League Final (30 May) 2026 UEFA Champions League Final Arsenal vs PSG at Puskás Aréna. Huge fan zones and nightlife expected across the city. Downtown Wine & Champagne Festival At Szabadság Square until 25 May. Wine tastings, food stands and live music. (Budapest Guide) Budapest Gourmet Festival (28–31 May) Held at Millenáris Park. One of Hungary’s biggest food festivals featuring top chefs and Hungarian wines. (Budapest Guide) Live Music & Nightlife • Ben Böhmer live at Buda Castle (23 May) • Nick Warren at Európa Boat (24 May) • Scooter at Budapest Park (30 May) (Ticketle) Riverside & Open-Air Culture Pontoon Open-air music venue under the Chain Bridge with DJs, live bands and sunset drinks by the Danube. (Pontoon)