Spring 2012 Spring 2013 All rights reserved!Publisher: BTDM Nonprot Kft.Address: 1518 Budapest, Pf. 141Telephone: (1) 266-0479, fax: (1) 266-7477info@budapestinfo.hu Text and translation: WeLoveBudapest.comCover and layout: K.G.B. Stdi Kft.Pagination: Vizulis MvekMaps: A&Z 1.1 Trkpmhely, 2012Cover photo: Tr Balzs, vanguard-photo.huPrinting: Komromi NyomdaThe publisher cannot be held responsible for any damage caused by possible changes as to the contents of this magazine.Next issue: April, 2013Advertising: (1) 328-4083Order at: www.budapestinfo.huImpressum:www.budapestinfo.hu1234564.Classic 11. Explorer18.Beyond Budapest2. SIGHTS23.Museums28.Music, dance and theatres30.Programme tips20. CULTURE32. FOOD & DRINK44. SHOPPING52. BY NIGHT64. BATHS & SPORT34.Bistronomy35.Restaurants 41.Cafs, Confectioneries46.Hungaricums 47.Hungarian designers 51.Markets54.Entertainment districts58.Bars 61.Clubs66.Thermal baths, wellness68.Sport, recreation69.Extreme adventuresOFFICIALStrategic partners:Budapestinfo Point Airport Terminal 1Liszt Ferenc Budapest Airport Terminal 1Opening hours: 8:0022:00Budapestinfo Point Airport Terminal 2ALiszt Ferenc Budapest Airport Terminal 2AOpening hours: 8:0023:00Budapestinfo Point Airport Terminal 2BLiszt Ferenc Budapest Airport Terminal 2BOpening hours: 10:0020:00Budapestinfo Point City Centre St utcaBudapest V. St u. 2. (Dek Ferenc tr station of M1, M2, M3)Opening hours: 8:0020:00Budapestinfo Point City Centre Liszt Ferenc trBudapest VI. Liszt Ferenc tr. 11. (Oktogon station of M1, tram 4, 6)Opening hours: 10:0020:00Budapestinfo Pont City CentreMemories of Hungary - BasilicaBudapest, V., Hercegprms utca 8. (Arany Janos utca station of M3)Opening hours: 10:0022:00AirpoOpening hours: 10:0020:00Budapest(Arany Janos utca sOpening hours: 10:0Non-stop tourist information hotline: +36 1 438 80 80City Centre Budapestinfo Point CSt utca2. Budapest V. St u. 2Ocial Tourist Information Points in Budapest~M13Whetheritsthemostpreciousor themosthiddentreasureofthe city, the Budapest sights, while be-ing attractive enough on their own, encourageyoutokeeponpursu-ing other venues of interest. Thats whywepresentvarioustourtips takeouradvicetogettoknow sightssuitingyourpersonalityand currentmood.Whatsthemost importantisthatyoushouldget lostinthedetailsofthecitywhile stillbeingabletoenjoyitsfasci-natingcomplexityanditsaspects thatcomplementorcontrasteach other.Thefollowingpageswill encompassatmosphericdistricts, housesencasingcountlessstories, synagoguesthatarearchitectural masterpiecesandnooksatadis-tancefromthenoiseofthecity. Yourjourneycouldtakeyoutoa myriadofplaces:HeroesSquare (Hsktere),forinstance,thatis knownwellabroad,too,these-crets hidden in Etyeks picturesque beauty or the attractions of Buda. A city will only be really exciting if by showing moreand more of itself, more and more questions are posed.A capital will be interesting if it manages to make animpression on its visitors so that they crave for more,Budapest is such it has something in stock for everyone, something that makes you even more hooked.SIGHTSClassic World Heritage Explorer For kids Trendy Open air DiscountSIGHTSBudapest with open eyesPhoto: Bla Duds OFFICIAL15SIGHTS CLASSIC ANDRSSY AVENUETheHungarianStateOpera(MagyarllamiOperahz),shopsof luxury brands of world-wide fame, colleges, palaces, embassies, museums and historical coffeehouses you walk past all of these on Andrssy Avenue (Andrssy t) that spans between Heroes Square (Hsktere)anddowntownBudapest.Theavenuecanbedivided into three distinctive parts: palaces and villas, then between Oktogon and Kodly Circus (Kodly krnd) there are rows of trees beside the road and nally the residential part with multistoried buildings. You might want to walk slowly because apart from the buildings worth to see, the avenue itself has a peculiar feel to it, too. D7F5HUNGARIAN STATE OPERAThe neo-Renaissance Opera designed by Mikls Ybl and opened in1884issoattractivethatthosewiththeslightestdesireto sit through a performance will denitely want to experience the allure of the historical stage. Though the auditorium of the opera with the third best acoustics in Europe can seat 1300 people, you might want to hurry with the reservation if you want to enjoy one oftheperformancesofvariousgenres.Ifyoudratherskipthis, you can also opt for a tourist ticket for an afternoon tour. E6SAINT STEPHENS BASILICA54yearsofdesign,96metersofheight,morethanacenturyof history, plenty of tourists from every corner of the world and light comingthroughtheenormouswindows,nottomentionthe high-browcelebrations:thisisSaintStephensBasilica(SzentIst-vn Bazilika). The mostly neo-Renaissance church was named after Hungarys rst king, whose naturally mummied right hand is kept in the Saint Right Chapel. Dont leave without visiting the panorama terrace to check out the wonderful view or you might as well sit on the stairs for some minutes to enjoy the rays of the sun. D7324We marked UNESCO Word Heritage Sites with a pictogram.Make sure to check them out!411SIGHTS CLASSIC4444444444444444444444444444444444444444444444444444444444444411111111111HEROES SQUAREHeroesSquare(Hsktere)belongsto Budapests World Heritage Sites. The square, together with the monument built for the mil-lenniumofHungarysfoundationisamust-see.Thefreedomemanatingfromthemwill denitely get to you. If it still doesnt satisfy you, here are the Museum of Fine Arts (Szp-mvszeti Mzeum), the Kunsthalle (Mcsar-nok),theVajdahunyadCastle(Vajdahunyad vra)andtheCityPark(Vrosliget),thats bound to be refreshing after so much culture. Finally,thosewhofeellikeexperiencing something more intense should check out the ZooortheMunicipalCircus,bothofwhich located nearby.Map: G517PARLIAMENTOne of the rst excursions of Hungarian children generally leads totheParliament,andrightlyso.TheHungarianattractionof world-widerenownoffersenoughsightstokeepyouoccupied forhalfaday.The268mlong,96mhighneo-Gothicbuil-dingwith691roomsbytheDanubedesignedbyImreSteindl isabreathtakingsight.Inaddition,oneofthehallsmadeof extremely precious materials houses the Holy Crown that rested on the head of even the rst kings of the rpd dynasty. C6SZABADSG SQUARESzabadsgSquare(Szabadsgtr)isundoubtedlyoneofthe mostbeautifulsquaresinBudapest.Thebuildings,eventsand emotions of history and present day coalesce in such a way that olden times are summoned in front of your very eyes. The Stock Exchange Palace (Tzsdepalota), once operating as the center for goods and valuables in Budapest, the Hungarian National Bank (MagyarNemzetiBank)andthebuildingoftheAmericanEm-bassy are all to be found here. The Soviet monument, a subject of ery debates, is worth a visit, not unlike the House of Hungarian Art Nouveau (Magyar Szecesszi Hza) nearby. D6MARGARET ISLANDThere are a number of beautiful places around Budapest where itsworthtogetouttoifyourefedupwiththenoiseofthe cityandwishforsomegreen.Margitszigetcouldbethemost time-savingchoice,though,asitssituatedintheheartof thecity.Theisland,namedafterSaintMargaretoftherpd dynasty, was once called the isle of rabbits. This pocket of nature drawsusinsidewithfreshair,variousora,alake,birds,the Danube, hidden nooks, a running track, a bath of thermal water, a Japanese garden, the Water Tower, a rose garden and even a singing fountain. C5D1SIGHTS CLASSICFurther info about the opening hours of the Parliament at: www.parlament.hu567{privcle) lcur: cnc {cirpcrl) lrcn:fer: in 8uccpe:l, Hungcry cnc Eurcpe {privcle) crui:e: cn lhe river DcnuLelhemclic cinner: cnc prcgrcm:evenl crgcnizclicnMlCE: meeling:, incenlive:,ccnference:, exhiLilicn:ccccmmccclicnguice: cnc inlerpreler:www.Luccpe:l-lcur:.hu infc@Luccpe:l-lcur:.huIe|.: {Mcn-Fri. :00-18:00): +3 1 2 0808 0-24h Ie|.: +3 70 282 07101023 8uccpe:l, Frcnke| Lec l 51-53.Fegi:lrclicn numLer: U-00122Mcre lhcn 15 yecr: cf experience in lcur cnc evenl crgcnizclicn fcrgrcup:, ccmpcnie: cnc incivicuc|:.0DNHDWU\ZLWKXVWe cre |ccking fcrwcrc lc ycur inuire:l7KH VW U DW HJL F SDU W QHURIW KH %XGDSHVW7RXU L VP 2I I L FH6SHFL DO L ]HG L Q JU RXS W RXU V DQG HYHQW V19BUDA CASTLEAt day its best to go up to the Castle (Budai Vr) by Sikl, a funicular railway,thus,savingenergyforexploringtheantiquelittlestreets oftheCastleHill,theFishermansBastion(Halszbstya)andthe Matthias Church (Mtys-templom). The Gothic residential buildings willamazeyouasyoutakeshortbreaksinbetweentheMuseum andInstituteofMilitaryHistory(HadtrtnetiIntzetsMzeum), the National Archives of Hungary (Magyar Orszgos Levltr) and the MaryMagdaleneChurch(MriaMagdolna-templom).Atnightthe Castle provides the atmosphere, the cityscape delights the eye, and the two together deliver romance. B6C8GELLRT HILLFrom the top of the steep cliff of Gellrt Hill (Gellrthegy) just above river Danube with its 140 meters one can marvel at the beauty of the less hilly side of the capital, Pest, from where, in exchange, the sight of Statue of Liberty (Szabadsg-szobor) welcomes us from the hill. The group of statues at the Garden of Philosophy (Filozai kert) provides a place of harmony for a little relaxation. On the hill, which can by the way be reached from two directions, Gellrt Square (Gel-lrt tr) and Elizabeth Bridge (Erzsbet-hd), there stands the Citadel (Citadella),thatonceservedasasymboloftyranny.Takeawalk after sunset, too, to experience the vibe of the city from up above. C8D9DUNA-KORZIf you want to breathe in a good deal of Budapest as keepsake but have no time to see all of the city, take a stroll on Duna-korz, a promenade by river Danube. Turn your head to both sides, Buda and Pest, and take your time to check out the sights by the second longest river in Europe while enjoying the fresh air. Some of them evendeservealongersipofsaidairtobehadat:Downtown ParishChurch(BelvrosiPlbniatemplom),Vigad,aconcert hall operating since the 19th century and the statue of the Little Princess (Kiskirlylny). D7D8SIGHTS CLASSICBoating on the Danube River is the best to thing to do! Among many boatcompanies, one of the most reliable is Legenda.8910V., Hercegprms street 8.www.memoriesofhungary.hu Hungarian souvenir shop andBistro next to the BazilikaV., Hercewww meON-LINE BOOKING: www. t i cket . i nf o. huD a n u b e c r u i s e w i t h l u n c h o r d i n n e rTickets & Information:(+36/1) 317-13-77starts EVERY DAY at 14.00 or 19.00 or 22.00 and lasts 1,5 hours1118hoas on Iha r|var ban|ohny 8IraaI 8ynagogua umbach 8IraaI 8ynagoguakat|ncty 8IraaI 8ynagogua ho|ocausI Namor|a| 0anIraotsdu 0ourIyardSIGHTS EXPLORERho|ocausI usI ocausITHE JEWISH MONUMENTS Thereformer,themoderateandconservative:three synagogues close to other in the 7thdistrict of the city. Theres one in Kazinczy Street, another in Rumbach Sebestyn Street and the fth biggest in the word is in Dohny Street, which containsamuseumofJewishhistiry,too.EarlierJewish merchantslivedinGozsducourtyardwhichcouldluckily retain its former atmosphere. The HolocaustMemorial Cent-re in Pva Street is oneof the museums to deal solely with the Holocaust. The shoes made of cast iron between Szchenyi IstvnSquareandKossuthSquareonthePestsideofthe Danubeareanabsurdandmovinglybeautifulsight.They commeroratethosewhowereshotintitheDanubebythe Arrow Cross. C7F9 Hungarian Folklore Dinner & Cruise Lunch & CruiseJewish Heritage tour Symphony Concert with cimbalom show Organ ConcertH u n g a r i a K o n c e r t p r e s e n t sPhone: ( +36/ 1) 317-13-77 www. t i c ke t . i nf o. hu113EgyaIamSquarekro|y| ardanrIhodox8arb|an 0hurch8tarv|Ia SquarePar|s0ourIyardNrc|us 16. Squarekamarmayar SquareItalian Cultural InstituteNational MuseumSzab ErvinLibraryN||stIhSquarekunsIha||aVajdahunyad 0asI|aNusaum oIF|na ArIsZooAmusamanI Par|8tchany|8aIhSIGHTS DOWTOWN13 13 113 13 3 13 3 13 3 13 13 13 13 3 13 3 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 3 13 3 13 13 13 3 13 13 13 13 13 13 3333 13 13 13 3333333 13 133333 13 33 113 13 333 13 33 13 333 13333333 11hSquareDOWNTOWNSquareoftheFranciscans(Ferenciektere)andits neighbourhoodapieceofParis,alittleFrenchairthis is what awaits you as you look around Kamermayer Square (Kamermayer tr) or have breakfast at Gerlczy Caf & Resta-urant. Visit the Moorish-style Paris courtyard (Prizsi udvar) rst, then munch on a cake at the retro confectionery, Jgb-f. Check out the oldest church on the Pest side, Downtown ParishChurch(BelvrosiPlbniatemplom)ordiscoverthe remains of Roman times below the glass oor at Mrcius 15. Square (Mrcius 15. tr). D81008III 800 Il80III00 I0 08l l00I8I.J00I 00l 08l Il0m 100 08lt 0I0 8IxI 8I WWW.tIxI.00lwww.sixt.hu115F Squarema| |var 8an|0og-Whaa| a||WayAqu|ncum8vb h|||0h||dran`s a||WayErtsbaI Loo|-ouIudas 8aIh0ava 0hapa|L|barIy 8r|dga8IaIua oI8I. a||rIbsarvaIory0|Iada|N|||anr|sV|anna aIaNusaum oIN|||Iary h|sIory kap|stIrn 8quaraand Nary Nagda|ana 0hurch0orv|n sIapsTIh rpd Promanada0ha|r-||II 68 77586SIGHTS TOURS IN BUDA15 115 15 15 155 15 15 15555 15 15 155 15 115 15 15 15 115 15 1111155 15 15 BUDAThe Castle and its neighbourhoodYou can get to the Castle District (Vrkerlet) walking the stairs thatstartfromCorvinSquare(Corvintr).Stoptoenjoythe wonderful panorama along the way. In Tth rpd Street (Tth rpd utca) on the north-western side of the Castle District you can delight in the sight of the Buda hills. Arriving at Kapisztrn Square(Kapisztrntr)itsadvisedtotakeinthebuildingsof theMaryMagdaleneChurch(Mria-Magdolna-templom),the MuseumofMilitaryHistory(HadtrtnetiMzeum)andthe NationalArchivesofHungary(OrszgosLevltr),whichwere all built in different styles. Since youre already there why dont yougothroughViennaGate(Bcsikapu)togettoMillenris, wherethePalaceofMiracles(CsodkPalotja)andthenicely designed environment will amaze kids, as well.B6B75141342KROLYI GARDEN KrolyiGarden(Krolyi-kert)isoneofthemostatmospheric parksinthecityfullofcollegestudents,childrenschatter,ro-manceandcolorfulowersifweatherpermits.Afteryouget refreshed in the green, make your way to Egyetem Square (Egye-tem tr) for an excellent coffee, then turn in Szerb Street (Szerb utca). Here youll nd the the Orthodox Serbian Church of Saint George (Szent Gyrgy Nagyvrtan szerb ortodox templom). Go along Veres Pln Street (Veres Pln utca) from here and dont forgettolookupwardsfromtimetotimetobeholdtheorna-mented facets of the downtown residential palaces. D8E8CITY PARK AND THE ZOOIn the park its wonderfull! - goes the Hungarian oldie. Of course, itsabouttheCityParkwasdesignedtobeapublicparkfrom the beginning sights push each other out of its bounds but the most special of them all is the Zoo, an oasis in the heart of the city. Come here on a day when youre already weary of crowded tourist targets and bustling. You had better nd quite some time for a visit to the Zoo because even after seeing all the 700 spe-cies of animals and 2000 species of plants, the Zoo has more to offer. F4G6PALACE DISTRICT PalaceDistrict(Palota-negyed)wasoncethemostprestigious neighborhoodinPest,whereeventheparliamentarysessions wereheld.Therecommendedstartingpointofthetourto explorethestillstandingpalacesofaristocraticfamiliesisthe gardenoftheHungarianNationalMuseum(MagyarNem-zetiMzeum),orthestairwaythereof,insunnyweather.The buildings of the Italian Cultural Institute (Olasz Kulturlis Intzet) andSzabErvinLibrary(SzabErvinKnyvtr)standouteven from the illustrious environs, its worth to look at their interiors, as well. Going further on youll nd yourself at Mikszth Square (Mikszthtr)withaMediterraneanatmosphere,whereyoull haveyourworkcutoutforyouifyousetouttodecidewhich place to enter for a good spritzer. E8SIGHTS DOWTOWN117GELLRT HILLExpectalongandpackedtourifyoudecidetogetonwithit but dont be afraid to set off on foot. Its best if you start from Rudas Bath (Rudas Frd) and take your rst break at the statue ofSaintGellrt,thenmakeyourwaytowardstheobservatory on the north-western side of the hill. Finally, take a last glance atLibertyBridge(Szabadsgtr)fromaroundGellrtHillCave Chapel(Sziklakpolna).AsyouarrivetoGellrtSquare(Gellrt tr) from the heights make sure to refresh yourself with the water from the well before proceeding further on to Bartk Bla Street, a road full of galleries, bars and shops. C8D9BUDA HILLSOnatourtoSvbHill(Svbhegy)youcansetanewrecord fortheuseofmosttypesofmeansoftransportinthe shortestperiodoftime.Evenifthisisnotyourgoal,its recommended to give a try to the Chair-lift (Libeg), the ChildrensRailway(Gyermekvast)andtheCog-wheel Railway(Fogaskerek)andthefairdistanceofwalking in between. If you do it in the above-mentioned order, you can get from the Belvedere Tower (Erzsbet-kilt) on Jnos Hill (Jnos-hegy) to Svb Hill.A6 BUDAbuda has a lot to keep you occupied: Medieval main square and Aquincum, the remnants of the Roman-time settlement bearing thesamenameforhistorybuffsandRmai-partforthelovers ofnature.Thetwoformerareexcitingenoughforeveryone toappreciate,whilethelatterprovidesavenueforrelaxation with places selling fried sh, beautiful weekend houses and the closeness of the Danube beside the many sights. In the evening the older generation is attracted by the live music of Evezs Sr-kert,whereasFelliniKultrbisztroffersconcertsanddraught Belgian beer for younger people.C1 SIGHTS TOURS IN BUDA678www.Luccpe:l-lcur:.hu infc@Luccpe:l-lcur:.huIe|.: {Mcn-Fri. :00-18:00): +3 1 2 0808 0-24h Ie|.: +3 70 282 07101023 8uccpe:l, Frcnke| Lec l 51-53.Fegi:lrclicn numLer: U-00122Mcre lhcn 15 yecr: cf experience in lcur cnc evenl crgcnizclicn fcrgrcup:, ccmpcnie: cnc incivicuc|:.7KH VW U DW HJL F SDU W QHURIW KH %XGDSHVW7RXU L VP 2I I L FH6SHFL DO L ]HG L Q JU RXS W RXU V DQG HYHQW VAccommodationDinnersSightseeing ToursTransfers*XLGHVCruisesProgramsEvents&RQIHUHQFHV119 19SIGHTS BEYOND BUDAPESTVISEGRD- ESZTERGOMVisiting the Rennaissance Royal Palace (Kirlyi Palota) at Viseg-rd is surely a kind of time travel, which is only taken to another levelbyseekingoutthehistoricalexhibitionintheCitadel(Ci-tadella). Going further on along the Danube make sure to stop bythetownofEsztergomandseethemostprominentRoman CatholicbasilicaofHungary.Hereyoushouldgetacrossthe Danubeandtheborder,tooandrevelinthesightofthe church from the downtown of turovo, as well.C1 THE ROYAL PALACE AT GDLL Thetownnorth-eastofBudapestcanboastwithabout70 sightsbuttouristscomeheremainlytoseetheRoyalPalace (Kirlyi Kastly). The building has come to be known as one of the symbols of Hungarian autonomy as it had been the summer abode of Sisi, empress of Austria and queen of Hungary in the 19thcentury.TheparkoftheBaroquebuildingisbeautiful, visitors are awaited with permanent and temporary exhibitions and classical concerts.H4 ETYEKEtyek is one of the friendliest destinations near Budapest. Its wine region is a ne venue for pleasant meanderings in lands suitably called Devilpit-cellar (rdgrok-pince), Newhill (jhegy) and Oldhill (reghegy). If you want to taste the real avors of Etyek, dont leave without sampling the delicacies of Sonkamester, the meals at Rkusfalvy Fogad and the wonderful wines, for example, atthe atmospheric garden ofEtyeki Kria. A11 If you think about leaving the town, you might want to visitwww.hungary.com432181SIGHTS BEYOND BUDAPESTSZENTENDREItshardtopointoutwhatmakesSzentendrethecharming town it is. You wouldnt be very far from the truth saying either theMediterraneanfeel,thelittleoldalleys,thegalleries,the tinyshopsorthefreshair.Onethingisforsure:theviewof theDanubefromthehillsSzamrhegyandTemplomdomb contributesalottotheatmosphere.AttheMuseumofMicro Miracles(MikroCsodkMzeuma)andMvszetmalom excitingexhibitionsareondisplay.Thehumanisticnatureof thesettlementisfurtheremphasizedbythecollectionofthe Kovcs Margit Ceramics Museum (Kovcs Margit Kermia Mze-um). And the most life-like museum is the Skanzen, an open-air ethnographic museum.C1 1221CULTUREBudapestisavibrantcitywithan unmistakableculturallife.Youcan ndhereeverytingthatyourmood dictates from classic museums to con-temporaryplacesofculture.Ifitsa sunny day, go as far as Mzeum Boul-evard(Mzeumkrt)andsitdown on the stairs of the National Museum oronyourblanketinitsgarden.If youreatHeroesSquere(Hsk tere),killtwobirdswithonestone: checkouttheMuseumofFineArts (Szpmvszeti Mzeum) rst, have a pretzel in City Park (Vrosliget), then pay a visit to Kunsthalle (Mcsarnok), on the other side of the square. Take arideonatrolleybusuntilKossuth Square (Kossuth tr). Once here, take sometimeinfrontoftheParliament and drop by the Museums of Ethnog-raphy(NprajziMzeum).Nomat-terhowlongyoustay,youcannot leave without seeing the Buda Castle (BudaiVr).Letthefuniculartake youuptothehistoriclocationfrom Clark dm Square (Clark dm tr). Whicheverdirectionyouface,you see. Make your stay in Budapest com-pletebyaprogrammeatthePalace ofArts(MvszetekPalotja),and sinceyourealreadytherewhydont you have a walk to Ludwig Museum? Saunteramongthebronzeembodi-mentsofhistoryatMementoPark or be awed at the Palace of Miracles (Csodk Palotja). Millenris Park is an idealplacetorelaxandrefreshyour mindbeforestartingthetreasure hunt all over again.Walk the streets of the city to and from and breathe in the urban air. If, for a moment, you think you got lost, take a look around before going on. Who knows? You might as well nd a kind story of the city at the very place. Dont pass up the opportunity to see the local sights but dont be satised with this much: assimilate with Budapest. Get into its excitingly Hungarian rhythm. Walk so condently inVci Street that you would be mistaken for a local. CULTUREFromcontemporaryto classicOFFICIAL223CULTURE MUSEUMS BUDAPEST HISTORY MUSEUMNeo-Renaissance sojournsIf youre interested in what the Castle looked like in the time of KingMatthiasortheHouseofAnjou,getontheBudaCastle FunicularandtimetraveltotheBudapestHistoryMuseum(Bu-dapesti Trtneti Mzeum). A highly recommended program for history enthusiasts.1014 Budapest, Szent Gyrgy tr 2. Map: C7C8Phone: + 36 1 487-8800 / www.btm.hu HUNGARIAN NATIONAL GALLERYKeep it classicFor a truly classic exhibition explore the National Gallery (Nem-zeti Galria). Here you can progress through the treasures of art history century by century and the panorama from the windows will leave you breathless. Take a glance at the city spreading in front of you, you wont regret it. 1014 Budapest, Szent Gyrgy tr 2. C7C8Phone: + 36 1 201-9082 / www.mng.huNATIONAL MUSEUMThose famous stairs...TheNationalMuseum(NemzetiMzeum)iswhatsMzeum Boulevard (Mzeum krt) is named after being its most prominent sight.Accordingtourbanlegend,thiswasthesitewhereSndor Pet, the great Hungarian poet, recited his Nemzeti Dal (National Song), which proved to be a kind of ignition to the movements that grewtobecometheRevolutionof184849.Thegardenofthe museum is a favorite studying spot of college students. 1088 Budapest, Mzeum krt. 14-16. E8Phone: + 36 1 338-2122 / www.hnm.huExplore the richness of the quite unknown south-easternAsian goldsmiths: www.aranymuzeum.euTradition and InnovationKEMPINSKI HOTEL CORVINUS BUDAPESTFirst luxury 5-star hotel in Budapest First Hungarian member of The Leading Hotelsof the WorldFirst Nobu Restaurant in Central EuropeFirst electric vehicle charging station andFirst interactive iPad wine list in Hungary But for us YOU are the absolutely FIRST. The Kempinski Hotel Corvinus Budapest celebrates its20th birthday in 2012 and awaits you with great offersthroughout the anniversary year. www.kempinski.com/budapest225MEMENTO PARK -STATUE PARKDraw the Iron Curtain shutMonumentalartbecameatoolandsymbolofpowerinthe 60yearsofsocialism.Apartfromthestatuesoftheprominent dictatorial gures of cults of personality, photo exhibitions inform thevisitoroftheotherworldlymethodsemployedbythesecret serviceandinformersofthesingle-partystate.Forunforgettable moments of lighter nature seek out the Trabant-section. 1223 Budapest, Balatoni t-Szabadkai utca sarok A11Phone: + 36 1 424-7500 / www.mementopark.huCULTURE MUSEUMSHOUSE OF TERROR MUSEUMThe legendary 60 Andrssy Ave..The House of Terror Museum (Terror Hza) is the museum that everybody wants to see but nobody wants to see it really. One thingsforsure:itsamustifyoureinBudapest.Expectan unpleasant journey to the Soviet Union against your will within thetellingwallsofthebuildingoncebelongingtothetwo oppressing systems of the Arrow Cross and, later on, socialism. 1061 Budapest, Andrssy t 60. E6Phone:+ 36 1 374-2600 / www.terrorhaza.huTRANSPORT MUSEUMEverything that movesThe history of the countless miraculous machines that were results of the most successful combinations of functionality and esthetics canbelearnedattheexhibitionscoveringawidespectrumof vehiclesonwheels,inwaterandintheair.Onecansitonthe woodenbenchesofasecond-classtrainfrom1870,whereits possibletoexperiencewhatcosmopolitantravelersofthepast could have felt. A true paradise for boys and men.1146 Budapest, Vrosligeti krt. 11. H5Phone: + 36 1 273-3840 / www.mmkm.huMDdthsemo12Ph242MUSEUM OF FINE ARTSAbout art, in a ne wayTheMuseumofFineArts(SzpmvszetiMzeum)hasbeen presenting the world-famous elite of visual arts for years, so one couldseetheworksof,forinstance,LucienHerv,Fernando BoteroandWilliamKentridge.The2012seasonalsohassome excitement to offer for acionados of painting and photography in the works of Pieter Bruegel, Paul Czanne and the contemporary Chinese arts. 1146 Budapest, Dzsa Gyrgy t 41. F5Phone: + 36 1 469-7100 / www.szepmuveszeti.huMUSEUM OF ETHNOGRAPHYEtno in da houseThe Museum of Ethnography (Nprajzi Mzeum) is the institution you have to observe well at least once in your life.Its permanent exhibition, the Traditional Culture of Hungarians, is even worth twovisits.Thetemporaryexhibitionscollectthemostexciting ethnographic secrets from every part of the world. You can nd all of it opposite the Parliament. 1055 Budapest, Kossuth Lajos tr 12. D6Phone: + 36 1 473-2400 / www.neprajz.huERNST MUSEUMPublic domain from the heritage of a patronTheErnstMuseumisthesmallerbranchofKunsthalle.The privatecollectorandpatron,LajosErnst,wasitsfounder. Everythingthatdealswithculturalandsocialenvironment gets a place here. The Ernst Museum is an active impression of contemporary culture and art, so we strongly recommend it.1065 Budapest, Nagymez utca 8. E6Phone: + 36 1 413-1310 / www.mucsarnok.huCULTURE MUSEUMSThe most hidden museum in the city can be found in the Dek tr subway: the Underground Railway s Museum.227KUNSTHALLEJourney in the land of exhibitionsIfyougotconfusedstandinginHeroesSquare,dontworry, what you see is the Kunsthalle (Mcsarnok) and not the mirror imageoftheMuseumofFineArts(SzpmvszetiMzeum). Similarly to the German kunsthalles its a museum of variety, so theres no permanent exhibition here. Come and see for yourself one of the most important sites of European ne arts.1146 Budapest, Dzsa Gyrgy t 37. G5Phone: + 36 1 460-7000 / www.mucsarnok.huCULTURE MUSEUMSLUDWIG MUSEUMFancy cultureAlthoughtheculturalcenternicknamedLumuisabitfarfrom downtown,youwontregretanystepstakeninitsdirection.This museum,wastherstofitskindtoputondisplayexclusively contemporary art. Both the permanent and the temporary exhibitions willprovetobeworthyfortheopenspectator.Thenameswhose work youll nd in the place next to the Palace of Arts: Keith Haring, Robert Capa, Glenn Brown.1095 Budapest, Komor Marcell utca 1. F11Phone: + 36 1 555-3444 / www.ludwigmuseum.huPALACE OF MIRACLESA place to go with kidsTheres no age restriction at Csodk Palotja (Palace of Miracles). Those who like to be impressed, are hooked on natural sciences or simply enjoy being shown novel things of the world they live in just like when they were children, should go to the Palace of Miracles, and specically veges hall inside that. Excitement and enjoyment, that is everyday miracles in Millenris Park.1024 Budapest, Fny utca 20-22. A5Phone: + 36 1 336-4044 / www.csodakpalotaja.huBudapests galleries are also of the nest quality. Look for: Vrfok, Koller, Karton, Acb, NextArt and Kieselbach.229CULTURE MUSIC, DANCE AND THEATRESTRAFContemporary tales from a transformerIts the modest charm of cities to reconceptualize themselves from time to time. Traf (=transformer) has been doing it for Budapest deliveringtheworthypiecesandartistsofcontemporaryarts. Postmodern cultural visions rule this post-industrial place, where modern theater, dance, contemporary circus, music and visual arts make an appearance. Traf has been experimenting in a fun way since 1991. 1094 Budapest, Liliom utca 41. F9Phone: + 36 1 456-2040 / www.trafo.huMU THEATREMU is a whole continentMU Theater (MU Sznhz) has been a propagator of contemporary artsforalmosttwodecades.MUishometoSzputnyikHajz-siTrsasg,atheatricalcompany,MULabandMUTerminal ContemporaryDanceCompany.Hereeveryoneiswelcomewho thinksaboutandre-thinksmodernart.Atheater,astudio,a rehearsal room, a gallery and a caf can be found in the building.1117 Budapest, Krsy Jzsef utca 17. C11D11Phone: + 36 1 209-4014 / www.mu.huBUDAPEST JAZZ CLUBA two-story jazz altarIf you feel like getting to know Hungarian jazz, your best chace is at BJC. It a jazz center of three concer halls on two oors at the garden of National Museum. Although Hungarian jazz is of international quality, you can meet stars of word renown at club at times. Its a pleasant, elegant but not all mannered place with fair prices and unforgettable spontaneous jam sessions.1088 Budapest, Mzeum utca 7. E8Phone: + 36 1267-2610 / www.bjc.hu282CULTURE MUSIC, DANCE AND THEATRESHUNGARIAN STATE OPERAMidsummer Nights Rigoletto on Andrssy AvenueThe Opera is the Hungarian apex of classical music, where you canenjoyartinahighlyexclusiveenvironment.Whetherits balletoropera,therepertoireisjustasseriousasthegenres themselves. Since youre there, have a glass of delicious cham-pagne on the balcony.1061 Budapest, Andrssy t 22. E6Phone: + 36 1 814-7100 / www.opera.huLISZT FERENC MEMORIAL MUSEUMThree oors of LisztomaniaEverything here is about Liszt. The building on the corner of V-rsmarty Street and Andrssy Avenue accomodates the Liszt Fe-renc Research Centre (Liszt Ferenc Kutatkzpont) and Research LibraryofMusicalHistoryonitsgroundoor,theMemorial Museum on its rst oor and the deservedly famous concert hall one oor above. Twist n Liszt.1064 Budapest, Vrsmarty utca 35. E6F6Phone: + 36 1 322-9804 / www.lisztmuseum.huHUNGARIAN HERITAGE HOUSEFolk tales in Corvin SquareThe Hungarian Heritage House (Hagyomnyok Hza) is the local repositoryofHungarianfolklore.Shouldyoubeinterestedin Hungarian folk dance, folk music or folk tales, take a step inside the empire of traditions. Its worth a visit even for the lovely buil-ding its in, at Corvin Square (Corvin tr) by the Danube. Do look around in the folk art shops close by.1011 Budapest, Corvin tr 8. C6Phone: + 36 1 225-6049 / www.hagyomanyokhaza.hu231NATIONAL DANCE THEATREEnjoy the show on a seat once BeethovensItislocatedinoneofthemostexcitingplacesofBudapest,in theCastle.Boththeenvironmentandthevenuearehistoric: thebuildinghousingthetheaterwasoncehometotheCastle Theater of centuries-long fame. Nothing is neglected here from folklore to classical ballet. In spite of the classic location, youll nd up-to-date, progressive and contemporary pieces.1014 Budapest, Sznhz utca 1-3. C7Phone: + 36 1 457-0848 / www.nemzetitancszinhaz.huCULTURE MUSIC, DANCE AND THEATRESPALACE OF ARTS100% cultureMpaistheplacewhereticketsareboughtmonthspriortothe events and its not looked down to wait for student tickets to the gallerybeforeperformances.Nosurprise,asyoucanndheres the most versatile organ of Europe, the famous concert hall, thats regarded as one of the best of its kind in the world, and the perfect representation as to how one should use wood.1095 Budapest, Komor Marcell utca 1.F11Phone: + 36 1 555-3001 / www.mupa.huRAM COLOSSEUMRe:RadntiRadntiMiklsMveldsiKzpontisahubofsortsin jliptvros. Its a symbiosis of the local library, a senior citizens club, recreational space and the RaM Colosseum of visual orgies. BesidestheperformancesoftheExperiDancecompany,light musicals, concerts, comedies and shows are presented to adults and children alike.1133 Budapest, Krpt utca 23.D4Phone: + 36 1 222-5253 / www.ramcolosseum.huBudapest Christmas FairMulled wineRoast chestnutUnique gifts for your loved onesUniqqque ggifts for yyyour loved qqqq g yyyooooooonnnnnnneeeeeeessssssssVrsmarty Square, Budapest16 November 31 December, 2012 22012 The Best Christmas Fair in Europe1 January New Years concert in the Palace of Arts www.mupa.huEnd of March-beginning of April Budapest Spring Festival www.btf.huBeginning of March Utazs (Travel) exhibition www.hungexpo.hu1 April T-Com Vivicitta City protecting Run www.futenet.huMay-September Budapest Summer Festival www.szabadter.huEnd of June T-Com Connection Day - free outdoor concert www.showtimebudapest.hu7-10 June Buda Gourmet Festival www.sziget.hu/budaigourmet30 June-15 July Danube cross swim and festival www.ourdanube.com23 June Night of Museums www.hnm.huJuly-August Music evenings in the Zoo www.zoobudapest.comJuly-August Dance evenings in the Carmelite courtyard www.tancszinhaz.hu12 July-9 August Music festival at Vajdahunyad castle www.vajdahunyad.hu28-29 August Formula 1 Grand Prix www.hungaroring.hu6-13 August Sziget festival www.sziget.hu17-20 August Festival of Folk Arts www.mestersegekunnepe.hu20 August St. Stephens Day with reworks augusztus20.kormany.huEndof August - beginningof Semtember Jewish Summer Festival www.jewishfestival.hu29 August - 2 September Beer festival in the Buda Castle www.budavarisorfesztival.hu9 September International Half Marathon www.budapestmarathon.com12-16 September Budapest International Wine Festival www.winefestival.hu20-23 September Budapest Sweet Days in the Buda Castle www.edesnapok.hu7 October Budapest International Marathon www.budapestmarathon.com4-7 October Plinka and Sausage Festival in the Buda Castle www.palinkaeskolbasz.hu16 November - 31 December Budapest Christmas Market www.budapestinfo.huProgramme tips22333FOOD & DRINKSimilarly to other cities worldwide, Buda-pesthasbecomealsoaplaceforour-ishingbistroculture.Excitinginteriors, surprisingmatchesandinformalmood characterizethisgenre,thatisperhaps themostpopularatthetime.Atmod-ernHungarian-stylerestaurantsnovel culinarytechniquesareapplied,soex-pect light, innovative courses instead of heavy ones. Though, you might want to be careful with traditional places because a three-course meal could be of serious efforttodigestforastomachusedto light courses.Typicalofacityofthissize,everygas-tronomicculturemakesanappearance: FrenchandMediterranean,Far-Eastern, Balkan,Russian,andsoon.Ifyoufeel likeexperiencingMichelin-starservice, chooseeitherofthetworestaurants: Costesoffersthebestofinternational cuisine, while Onyx will amaze you with revamped Hungarian delicacies.Discovertheatmosphereof19thcen-tury coffeehouses and sample your way throughthenestofconfectioneries. Youll nd yourself in another dimension. The cheaper diners and fast food buffets are advised to be sought out mainly for theiratmosphereanddesign.Someof these may be the last vestiges of the past. Withalittlepokingaroundyoumight even nd the favorite places of the local gourmets. Dont hesitate, have a bite of Budapest!Budapest is on its way to become the city of gourmets. The past years have seen drastic changes and improvements in Hungarian restaurants: an ever growing number of places offer courses made of quality regional ingredients. Frequenting Hungarian restaurants is no longer an exotic venture but a real culinary experience appreciated by internationalrestaurant guides, as well. FOOD & DRINKCyclorama fromgulys to ramenOFFICIAL335FOOD & DRINK RESTAURANTSALABRDOS TTEREMInnovative Hungarian cuisineItisanelegantandold-fashionedrestaurant,isthemostin-novativeplayerwhenitcomestoHungariancuisine.Thechef prepares courses in line with the avors and ingredients of 18th century bourgoise cuisine but in a progressive way making use of the most modern technology. If you come here, youll get to know a new side of Hungarian gastronomy.1014 Budapest, Orszghz utca 2. B7Phone: + 36 1 356-0851 / www.alabardos.huBORKONYHA200 types of wines in the wall and creative kitchenBorkonyha is the mixture of a French bistro and a contemporary Hungarian family restaurant, not to mention that its also a wine cellar in the heart of the city. One of the walls is occupied by a gigantic wine cooler holding thousands of bottles. You can taste by the glass, too, or have any of the traditional dishes made in a reformed manner and from many new ingredients.1051 Budapest, Sas utca 3. D7Phone: + 36 1 266-0835 / www.borkonyha.huBOCK BISZTRWhat you didnt dare to taste so farYoure wondering what pigs ear, beef tongue or black pudding tasteslike?Ifyouarebraveenoughtotrychitterlingsandless popular parts of meat, you must visit Bock Bisztr. The signature dishesareOx-cheekRetrostyleandtheBigBockBeefBurger. The recent opening of another Bock in Denmark is a sign of their success. Youre advised to reserve a table in advance.1073 Budapest, Erzsbet krt 43-49. F6Phone: + 36 1 321-0340 / www.bockbisztro.huIn Hungary its customary to leave a tip of 10-15%. Some places charge it automatically and mark it on the bill.343FOOD & DRINK BISTRONOMY KLASSZThe marriage of a bistro and a wine shopA bistro and a wine shop in one with excellent service for your money and kind servers. The menu keeps changing and you can have50differenttypesofwineswithyourmeal.Thefactthat you cant reserve a table gives a little underground tinge to the place. Youd better come here with a moderate company at least during peak hours.1061 Budapest, Andrssy t 41. Map: E6www.klasszetterem.huLACI! KONYHA?A bistro not to be mistaken for a ruin pubShoulder of rabbit, quail eggs and fried tongue - a bistro that lays stress on the principles of Hungarian cuisine and the use of meat andchitterlingswithaninteriorreminiscentofaruinpub.The prices of the innovative 3-5 course menus, the change daily, are xed and you only have to decide which items to pick.1133 Budapest, Hegeds Gyula utca 56. E4Phone: + 36 70 370-7474 / www.lacipecsenye.euMK BISZTRA bistro where you cant missMk Bistro is a real landmark on Budapest bistromap. Its charac-terizedbyqualityingreclients,creativecookingandteaspoonof magic. Its a real culinary adventure with a menu containing clam soup and leg of pork together with solet, a bean meal with smoked meat and mkos guba, a Hungarian poppy-seed-based dessert. If youre and curious about what a real bistro in Pest is like.1051 Budapest, Vigyz Ferenc utca 4. D7Phone: + 36 30 723-9383 / www.makbistro.huLikewww.facebook.com/visit.budapesthardrock.com/budapest facebook.com/hardrockcafebudapest6d2d3-!249315!2%PRESENT THIS COUPON IN HARD ROCK CAFE BUDAPEST TO GETFREE SODA IN CASE OF ORDERING A MAIN COURSEFREE SOUVENIR WITH A MINIMUM PURCHASE OF 8 000 HUF IN OUR ROCK SHOP339COSTES +The rst Michelin-star of BudapestThanks to Costes, Budapest has also made its way to the world map of gourmets. Its a real luxury ofarestaurant,wherethedishes,theserviceandtheratesallreecttheMichelin-starquality. Gastrosnobs and critics cannot miss out on this one.1092 Budapest, Rday utca 4. E9Phone: + 36 1 219-0696 / www.costes.huONYX +A Michelin-star restaurant with Hungarian-style dishesThe mission of Onyx is to renew Hungarian meals and raise them to the level of ne dining with dishes such as goose liver torte with coffee-orange gele. Dont forget to don an elegant outt and reserve a table in advance, too.1051 Budapest, Vrsmarty tr 7-8. D7Phone: + 36 30 508-0622 / www.onyxrestaurant.huFAUSTOSThe best spaghetti ai frutti di mare in townFaustosisaluxuriousmodernItalianrestaurantwithanItalianchefatthehelmandprofessional service. Come here for special occasions. You might nd it a little too formal and white tablecloth but its genuine Mediterranean cuisine what you get in exchange.1061 Budapest, Szkely Mihly utca 2. E7Phone: + 36 1 877-6210 / www.fausto.huARANY KAVIRDine as a tsar wouldThe restaurant follows the traditions of the 18th century tsars cuisine and the assortment of caviars would denitely satisfy the needs of a sheik, too. Give a try to the caviar produced by the owners with some champagne, poultry or dark chocolate.1015 Budapest, Ostrom utca 9. B6Phone: + 36 1 201-6737 / www.aranykaviar.huMichelin has the best-known restaurant-guide that gives a list of the most interesting and good quality diners selected by a strict standard.339FOOD & DRINK RESTAURANTS MICHELIN RECOMMENDS383GASZTRO TTERMEK TRATTORIA POMO DOROA little Italy in BudapestOriginal dishes from the Italian countryside and truly family-like hospitalityarewhatawaityouattherestaurantoftheItalian-Hungaian celebrity, Gianni. Much of the high-quality ingredients arrives from Italy. The place is huge but the service of the many tablesdoesnotinterferewiththehighstandards.Tastingthe home-made pasta is a must!1051 Budapest, Arany Jnos utca 9. D7Phone: + 36 1 302-6473 / www.pomodorobudapest.comIGUANAMexico to the core next to the ParliamentInformal,colorful,spicyandauthentic-thesefouradjectives describeIguana,thenestSouth-Americanrestaurantinthe city, the best. Thanks to the fantastic selection of cocktails, its anidealplacetohavedinnerwithyourfriendsbeforeaparty. You must try the guacamole and the spicy chicken wings.1054 Budapest, Zoltn utca 16. D6Phone: +36 1 331-4352 / www.iguana.huNOBUThe Budapet hub of Hollywood starsYellowtailsashimiwithjalapenopepper,tunasashimisalad with Matsuhisa dressing, Calofornia crab tempura with piquant creamysauceotthefamousgrilledAlaskanblackcodwith miso - this is Nobu, on the ground oor or Kempinski Hotel. The Japanese ne dining restaurant chain is an important destination of celebrities coming to Budapest. You can even meet them while browsing the iconic courses of the place.1051 Budapest, Erzsbet tr 7-8. D7Phone: + 36 1 429-4242 / www.noburestaurants.com383FOOD & DRINK RESTAURANTS341FOOD & DRINK CAFS, CONFECTIONERIESNEW YORK COFFEEHOUSEThe worlds most exquisite coffeehouseThe coffeehouse opened towards the end of the 19th century has been one of the determining venues of Hungarian intellectual life and history since its establishment. It has been an iconic location of Budapest past and present. It could be kitschy but a visit for at least a coffee is recommended to soak in the atmosphere. You might as well take a seat at a table that was once the favorite of a famous artist or writer. 1073 Budapest, Erzsbet krt 9-11. F7Phone: + 36 1 886-6111 / www.newyorkcafe.huGERBEAUD CONFECTIONERYA legendary confectionery The confectionery of world-wide reputation has been attracting thesweet-toothedfor150years.Besidetheclassicdesserts modern, extraordinary cakes are made, as well. See for yourself what its like to watch the bustling of Vrsmarty Square (Vrs-marty tr) from the terrace or simply be amazed by the harmony of avors in your mouth. 1051 Budapest, Vrsmarty tr 7-8. D7Phone: + 36 1 429-9000 / www.gerbeaud.huCENTRAL COFFEEHOUSEThe world of 19th century BudapestThecoffeehouseoftheupper-middleclassesopenedin1887, where the leading thinkers, writers and artist of Budapest used togather,wasanotherimportantveneubesideNewYorkCof-feehouse.Thepleasant,nottookitschy19thcenturyinterior andtheatmospherearebothworthavisitforonlyacoffeeif not more. The meals are made with the Hungarian gastronomic roots in mind.1053 Budapest, Krolyi Mihly utca 9. D8E8Phone: + 36 1 266-2110 / www.centralkavehaz.huIf you feel like spicing up the avours with some visual buzz, givea try to Spoon, a standing boat with and amazing panorama.4033FOOD & DRINK RESTAURANTS DELICIOUS AND CHEAP40GREAT MARKET HALLRetro feelings with sausages and beerOne of the most exciting experiences of informal gastronomy can be encountered at the upstairs diners of the Market Hall (Vsrcsarnok). Devoid of any luxury, youll have to eat your lunch while standing.1093 Budapest, Fvm tr 1-3. Phone: + 36 1 366-3300 / www.piaconline.hu E9FRICI PAPA KIFZDJE A real socialist realist dinerIts the epitome of the typical Hungarian-style diner with its traditional dishes, large portions and low prices. A piece of a peculiar but bygone era lives on, and rightly so. 1077 Budapest, Kirly utca 55. Phone: + 36 1 351-0197 / www.fricipapa.hu E7RMA TELBRThose forgotten old times Genuineoldschoolrestaurantwhichtimeforgot.Itsknownonlybyinsidersbutshoulddenitelybe visited by every tourist. 1015 Budapest, Fazekas utca 4. Phone: + 36 1 201-4545 / www.controll.hu/roma B6MOMOTARO RAMENNot Japanese, its Chinese!In spite of the deceiving name, its a Chinese restaurant and its among the best. Contrary to Chinese fast food buffets, here original ingredients are prepared. The interior is impossible to comprehend but it gives an unusual charm to the place. The most popular courses are the stuffed dumplings and the Japanese favorite, ramen. Vegetarians should go with the hot soya. 1054 Budapest, Szchenyi utca 16. Phone: + 36 1 269-3802 / www momotaroramen.com D6EL RAPIDO GRILL & TEQUILATaco and ea market in one placeThe place open until dawn is the combination of a Mexican bar and a ea market. The dishes are great and you can choose from as many as 40 different tequilas for a price you are willing to pay.1075 Budapest, Kazinczy utca 10. Phone: + 36 30 279-2861 / www.elrepido.hu E7If you get hungry during your sightseeing time, try the most authentic bite, called Tr Rudi!343DUNAPARK CAF AND RESTAURANT Al fresco by the DanubeDunapark is an elegant place with the atmosphere of the 30s, a garden area, international kitchen and a piano. The astonishing interior bears the marks of Art Deco and theres no better place for hot evenings than the terrace. The ice cream is cooked on site in the confectionery, have some if youre here.1137 Budapest, Pozsonyi t 38. D4Phone: + 36 1 786-1009 / www.dunapark-kavehaz.huSUGAR SHOPSugarland not only for childrenAdesigncandystorewitharetrofeelandaNewYorktheme for a year. Everything sweet and colorful is sold in here: cakes, cookies, candies and lollies for eat-in or take-out, the possibilities arealmostendless.Inaddition,therearesixdifferenttypes ofricepuddingtoorderwith8differenttypesofsaucesand toppings. Devote at least half an hour of your precious time to look around as its really difcult to choose. 1061 Budapest, Paulay Ede utca 48. E6E7Phone: + 36 1 321-6672 / www.sugarshop.huLOTZ HALLHealthy snobberyThebuildingthathousedacasinointhe19thcenturyand therstrealdepartmentstorelateroniscurrentlyhometoa bookstore. The caf in the building is made special by the lavish interiorandthebookstoreatmosphereacalmplaceanda grandiosespaceintheheartofthecity.Thehallcouldbean ideal venue for events if the nature of the event demands it. 1061 Budapest, Andrssy t 39. E6Phone: + 36 30 817-0297FOOD & DRINK CAFS, CONFECTIONERIES423GERLCZYA quiet downtown islandIts a restaurant, caf and hotel with ne French inuence where theParisscenesofSpielbergsMunichwereshot.Oneofthe calmestislandsdowntown,Gerlczysoutdoorareadraws guestsinduringsunnydays.Freshlymadebreadkicksoffthe day from 7 am and snack menu can be ordered in the afternoon. 1052 Budapest, Gerlczy utca 1. D8Phone: + 36 1 501-4000 / www.gerloczy.huJGBFThe gathering place Anemblematicconfectionerywithanunchangedstylefor decades. Many are fond of the cheesecake, savory scones and, ofcourse,thewafesoldhere,whoseeverstoicmakerwould byitselfbearichtopicforanarticle.Youwonthavetostand for too long in the queue even in peak hours but dont expect a place to sit at, its not that kind of a diner.1053 Budapest, Ferenciek tere 10. D8Phone: + 36 1 318-6205 / www.jegbufe.huNOSTRO GASTRONOMYThe latest secret hangout of gourmetsAtmosphericgastrobar,cafandbreakfastplace.ASicilian-Hungarianjointenterprisewhereinternationalandforgotten Hungarian delicacies can be ordered for consuming on the spot or take-out. Almost everything here is made by them: pastries, llings, jams and whatnot. The place is also worth a visit for the coffee made by Carlo, the Italian waiter.1088 Budapest, Krdy Gyula utca 4. F8Phone: + 36 20 460-8058 / www.nostrogastronomy.huFOOD & DRINK CAFS, CONFECTIONERIES445SHOPPINGThe most sensitive issue is, of course, thatofthesouvenirs.Thesearethe itemstraditionaltouristhubsare oodedwith.Fortunately,theres another option. If you want a classic Hungarian product, purchase ground paprikaattheGreatMarketHall (KzpontiVsrcsarnok),Rubiks cube at any of the souvenir shops or Hungarianporcelainofworldwide fameinAndrssyAvenue(Andrssy t). Apart from next-generation pop-up stores, there are many young and progressiveshopswithpermanent headquarters,manytimesaround clubs.Uniquelydesigned,colored, scentedsouvenirs,jewels,clothes andpiecesofartcanbebought hereforreasonableprices.Ifyoure an avid collector of clothes, youll go crazyseeingwhatBudapesthasto offer. The choice ranges from classic, elegantshopsandtrendy,shiny showroomstodesignerstoreswith creakyoors,andthepricingcould besurprisinglyfriendlyfortourists. Orifyourelookingforthelowest prices,checkoutthevintageshops and those selling earlier models. You might as well nd timeless favorites.Allinall,withsomecreativityand keeping your eyes open you can have aricherpieceofBudapestthanyou might have thought you would. Two facts about shopping: 1) its the most beloved activity of modern-day human being, 2) abroad, everybody shops. Budapest, as every other big city, has shops of world-famous brands to offer. These are to be found mainly in malls, Vrsmarty Square (Vrsmarty tr), Fashion Street and Andrssy Avenue (Andrssy t). But in order not to arrive home with worthless pieces of junk as a result of your frantic shopping spree, take a little time to look through our selection of shops. SHOPPINGTake a pieceof the cityOFFICIAL447SHOPPING HUNGARIAN DESIGNERSVASS CIPMade of calf, ostrich or caiman?Home to the famous Budapest-model, which became the emblem of theshoebrandwithitsclassicshape,VassCipoffersmeticulously crafted products made in line with the traditions of shoemaking in an eraofmassproduction.Thefamilybusinessispresentinanumber of countries and their salon in downtown Budapest is a place of time travel to the past, thanks to perhaps the stylish, classic and bourgeois milieu of the neighborhood and the shop itself.1052 Budapest, Haris kz 2. D8Telefon: +36 1 318-2375 / www.vass-cipo.huNANUSHKA SHOWROOMCasual deluxe a Vr tvbenDespite the young age of the designer, Szandra Sndor, Nanushka-clotheshavegrowntobesynonimouswithcasualdeluxearound the globe. The pieces based on simplicity and elegance at the same time are the hallmark of the designer, who can still give a twist to the weelworking methods season by season. The showroom in Csnak Streetis located in the Castle Disrict.1015 Budapest, Csnak utca 7. B7C7Phone: +36 1 202-1050 / www.nanushka.huTOTHBORI SALONContemporary classicism at OperaThe rules of business appearance have loosened a lot to date. This gap in the market led Bori Tth to establish her brand bearing her own name. Besides skirt-and-blazer solutions her collections include worksthatconformtotherulesoftimelesselegance.Herclothes ensure a strong independent look without constraining women in airless uniforms.1065 Budapest, Hajs utca 25. D6E6Phone: +36 1 354-1588 / www.tothbori.comShould you want an entertaining Hungaricum, your best choice is Rubiks cube.464HERENDI BELVEDERE BRAND SHOP Hungarian porcelain historyHungariangranniesareboundtokeepatleastoneHerendi porcelainontheirshelves.ThehistoryoftheHerendiPorcelain Manufactory,thathassurvivedbankruptcyandworldwars,is tightlyintertwinedwithHungarianhistory.TheBelvedereBrand Shop on Andrssy Avenue (Andrssy t) offers the iconic products of this manufactory, and more: a historic showroom close to the shops of the most prestigious brands.1061 Budapest, Andrssy t 16. Map: E7Phone: +36 1 374-0006 / www.herendi.comSHOPPING HUNGARICUMSBOLHAPALOTACasual deluxe at the foot of the CastleBolhapalota is the riskiest place to go for addicts of clothes and knick-knacks.Theplaceislledwiththecoolestantiquities, second-hand fashion accessories, funny things of no use what-soever, vinyls and psoters. Its a depository of extremely original but affordable souvenirs. Spend at least an hour to look through their selection.1061 Budapest, Anker kz 2-4. D7Phone: +36 1 704-5174 / www.bolhapalota.netMEMORIES OF HUNGARYA shop of Hungarian souvenirs and a bistroHerenotonlyislipservicepaidtotypicalHungarianproducts you can read about in travel guides, they are up for grabs, too, in full packages and contrary to many souvenir shops, the products herearenotlimitedtoHungarianfolkcostumes.Visitthemto geteverythingauthenticallyHungarian,suchasRubiksCube, Hungarian foods or relics with the signature of Pusks csi. 1051 Budapest, Hercegprms utca 8. D7Phone: +36 1 780-5844 / www.memoriesofhungary.hu449SHOPPING HUNGARIAN DESIGNERSMONOFASHION SHOPYoung, black, white, rstMonoisoneofthemostpopulardesignshopsdowntown.Its owners lled a gap, or more appropriately a rift with its opening, asatthetimetherewashardlyanyopportunitytobuyclothes made in Hungary but not those of off-the-shelf brands. Monos own brandisNubu,besidewhoserenedshapestheresroomforthe continuously changing collections of guest designers.1054 Budapest, Kossuth Lajos utca 20. F7Phone: +36 1 317-7789 / www.monofashion.huSHOWROOM-R9Lively fashion for every generationTheres a fair chance that young Hungarians would list some of the fashion designers of R9 Showrooms as their favorites. Kata Szege-di,DraAbodi,DraMojzesandDaniBenusareallmembersof thegenerationthatmadequiteanimpactonHungarianfashion industrywithitsopenattitudesomeyearsback.Womenswear, menswear, shoes and accessories comforming to the international trends can be found at the showroom in Rday Street (Rday utca). 1092 Budapest, Rday utca 9. E9Phone: +36 30 386-3484 / www.showroomr9.comDESIGN TERMINL S HYBRIDARTFormer bus terminal turned into a design paradiseThebuildingnexttoAkvriumstoodunusedforyearswhenit nallybecameaprofessionalplacetoaccomodateHungarian design. Its a venue for exhibitions and programs of fashion and design,andalsoforgrandevents.TheHybridartDesignShop &Cafe,locatedonthegroundoor,isappropriateforaquick coffeeinafriendlyenvironmentwhileperusingtheworksof Hungarian designers.1051 Budapest, Erzsbet tr 13. D7Phone: +36 1 327-7200 / www.designterminal.huYou might bump into some goodies at Budapestinfo Pont.Dont leave them out.484PRINTACoffee, screen printing, T-shirt or painting?The inventors of Printa didnt hold back when it came to dening their mission: Printa is a gallery, a screen printing workshop, a store and a caf. Its also a gathering place of contemporary artists from Hungary and abroad alike, where coffee is made of beans procured from small-scale producers. The place emanates a feel of friendly, urban, young alternative pop. You can feel at home here and dont have to take yourself too seriously. 1075 Budapest, Rumbach Sebestyn utca 10. E7Phone: +36 30 292-0329 / www.printa.huSHOPPING HUNGARIAN DESIGNERSRETROCK DELUXECreaky oor and top Hungarian designersAsalonwhereuponenteringyoullfeelasifyouvetravelled back a hundred years in time. Dont let yourself be deceived by the interior conjuring up the early 1900s, this is the coolest place in town. The antique design contrasts with the modernity of the worksbythebestHungariandesigners,suchasAnhTuanor USE Unused.1053 Budapest, Henszlmann Imre u. 1. E8Phone: +36 30 678-8430 / www.retrock.com/deluxe.htmOURSTYLE BOUTIQUEHow can 17 designers t into a tiny little shop?The neighbourhood of Krolyi Garden is getting more and more fashionable.Ourstyleisproof,ofthisfact.Theystartedoutas afashionblog,wentontobecomeawebshop,thenapop-up storeandnallytheyopenedtheirrstpernament,shop.Our-style is a provider of quality hip, pionerring selection of contem-porary Hungarian fashion. 1053 Budapest, Henszlmann Imre u. 3. E8Phone: +36 70 335-0793 / www.ourstyle.hu451SHOPPING MARKETSECSERI MARKETAninstantimpressionofwhatHungarian antiquities have to offerEcseriMarket(EcseriPiac)isayear-roundreminiscing.The wideselectionofgoodssoldatthesuburbanmarketinclude passports,usedtable-tennisrackets,ironstovesandsandbox buckets. Just like in the case of many markets of the city, its best to come here between 7 am and 12 pm. 1194 Budapest, Nagykrsi t 156. H10 Phone: +36 30 365-5708 / www.ecseri.huLEHEL MARKETNow, this is worth getting past the Great BoulevardThe building itself is not a pleasure to behold but the goods at thestandsmakeupforthisdefect.LehelMarket(LehelPiac) accomodatesoneofthebestqualitytraditionalselectionof meatandseasonalvegetables/fruitsinthecity.Andthethesis that nothings a better closing for a shopping than a lngos with cheese and sour cream is once again proven to be true.1134 Budapest, Vci t 7-9. E4Phone: +36 1 288-6887 / www.lehel-csarnok.huGREAT MARKET HALLA palace from outside, a market insideYou can get the freshest ingredients for unbeatable prices at this spectacle of a building. The most frequented target of the locals istherowofsellersontheleftsideoftheMarketHall(Vsr-csarnok), but if you want to buy culinary ingredients, make sure to check out the opposite side, as well. After shopping you dont need anything else than a well-deserved black pudding upstairs, where you can even hunt for true folklore treasures.1093 Budapest, Vmhz krt 1-3. E9Phone: +36 1 366-3300 / www.piaconline.hu504RODODENDRONAffordable design trinketsThe hub of contemporary design, the mecca of the enthusiasts ofshapes-Rododendron.Theirselectionincludesjewels, lomography,productsmadeofpaperandrealworksofart. Apeculiarityoftheshopisthatchildrensdesirescanalsobe fullledwithstorybooksandtoys.Itsakindofmagicalcave, where lovers of design will for sure take their time. 1052 Budapest, Semmelweis utca 19. E8Phone: +36 70 419-532 / www.rododendronart.comSHOPPING DESIGNER PRODUCTSFORMAHidden souvenir shop with just because giftForma doesnt only satiate the craving of addicts of little objects withbaublesmadebyHungarianandforeigndesignersbut anybody who drops by for a gift without the slightest idea as to what to buy. The occasion? Could be a birthday, an anniversary ornothinginparticular.Accessories,ornaments,uselessbut lovable knickknacks will greet you here wherever you look. 1054 Budapest, Ferenciek tere 4. D8Phone: +36 1 266-5053 / www.forma.co.huINSITUAn assortment of design near AstoriaAnother treasure trove of design that calls itself plainly a design general store is Insitu. It offers a more carefully selected list of items, you can nd a number of different clothes, watches and other accessories. Its easy to divert a little in the direction of the shop near Astoria whenever youre downtown. 1053 Budapest, Mzeum krt. 7. E8Phone: +36 1 266-3080 / www.insitu.hu553BY NIGHTAnidealstartcouldbesomefunina winebar,theresagoodnumberof them about the city. At some, the vint-nersthemselvesintroducethecontent of their bottles, while at others somme-liers assist guests with the right choice. Orifyoudratheroptforsomecasual drinking with your partner without any-one disturbing you, seek out one of the moreconcealedwinebarsdowntown. Your ordinary, less specialized bars could also serve as a ne beginning for a night inthecity.Ourselectionincludeseve-rythingfromcosmopolitanbarswith bistro-style kitchens to professional but intimate cocktail bars. These places are generally open until 1 or 2 AM even on weekends,soyoumightaswelljump head rst in the Budapest nightlife. There are two ways to proceed further on:eitherhailacabandgetyourself transportedtooneofthesuburban clubs or, should you nd this trip too te-dious, take a tour in the districts where nightlife ourishes. For the trendier plac-es check out the area around the Basili-ca, for the worldlier ones go no further than Nagymez Street (Nagymez utca) and for the world-famous Budapest ru-inpubs wander deep inside the 7th dis-trict. In summer, of course, everythings different.Sunumbrellasopen,glasses freezeandtherulesarebent.Theres nomoreneedforguidingatthistime of the year.The nightlife of a city provides an accurate impression of its residents, either because they are the ones who created it or because it was tailored to them. Budapest nights are getting more and more talked about, pub tourism is underway. Packs of tourists walk the streets who traveled hundreds of kilometers solely for taking over the bars, clubs and ruin pubs of the city. They have to allocate time carefully if they want to try everything...BYNIGHTFrom dark to dawnOFFICIAL5555RDAY STREET AND EGYETEM SQUARE Parasols and breezy dinnersRday Street (Rday utca), despite being the most legendary gastro street in town, is many times difcult tondfortourists.Thisisduetothesubwayconstructionwhichhasbeengoingonformanyyears, that hides it from passers-by. Its the street of a canopy of sun umbrellas with fast food and slow food restaurants, clubs, cafs and design shops below. Just a short walk from Klvin Square (Klvin tr) there is Egyetem Square (Egyetem tr), which began to develop in the past years as a result of the project New MainStreetinBudapest.Thereisagrowingnumberofatmosphericterracesinthearea,whereits advisable to spend some time. D8E97TH DISTRICT IN SUMMER How good is getting lost here!Thisentertainmentdistrictgoescrazytogetherwithnaturefromspringtoearlyfall.Westrongly recommend the garden of Grandio hostel, which not only turns into a jungle in summer but also hides one of the most delicious hamburgers to be had in Budapest. In Kazinczy Street (Kazinczy utca) you denitely dont want to miss the Bermuda Triangle of Kleves Kert, Mika Tivadar Kert and Ellt Kert, garden pubs with excellent sh courses, tacos, drinks and company, of course. F7 LISZT FERENC SQUARE Restaurant square in BudapestSimilarly to Rday Street (Rday utca), its a gastro district of considerable fame. Many residents believe this is the most atmospheric square in the city. Under the ancient trees youll have a hard time deciding which restaurant to satiate your appetite at. In the evenings, come here for some gourmet drinking or grabbing some bites. E6ALONG THE DANUBE Danube-bank entertainment from South to NorthApproaching from south, the rst checkpoint to stop at is Kopaszi Dam (Kopaszi gt). You can do some sports, have picnics or visit either the cosier Fruska or the trendier Le Bistro here. We recommend Rom-kert, the place of neverending party at the Buda side of Elisabeth Bridge (Erzsbet-hd), while the Pest side thereof is occupied by the youngest square of Budapest. On the northern part of the city is Rmai Beach (Rmai-part) with hake places, beer pubs and live music: a real time travel. The latest addition hereisFelliniRmai,wherethelemonades,sausages,draughtBelgianbeersandbicycletoolsareall brilliant. E12C1BY NIGHT ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICTS545HAJGYRI ISLANDThe island of glamour and perfume mistHajgyriIsland(HajgyriSziget)ishometothelargestand most frequented season-independent club-complex in Hungary. Theresaretrodiscoofevergreenhits,anRnB-hiphopclub playing black music, a bar pulsating to the rhythm of the most modern electonica and an afterparty venue open during the day tovisitpartiesatotherplacesend.Thousandsofpeoplecome here day by day.Map: D1BY NIGHT ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICTSMARGARET ISLANDDont mind if youre here when the sun risesThankstothenon-stoptramlineNo.6theislandiseasily approachableatnight,too,withouthavingtotakeataxi. Whatmeanssport,healthandfamilypicnicsatdayturnsinto apassionatepartyvenueatnight.ChaChaChaandHoldudvar aretheclubstolookfor,theformerbeingaplaceexclusively fornightfun,thelatterbrimmingwithlifeduringtheday,as well.C5D1ERZSBET SQUARE The highest number of smiling people per capita This is a part of the city where youd eventually end up without even consulting a guide book or a map. The park, lake and club in the middle of the city are all-stars of summer nights. You can dip your feet in water above the surface, while underground, one of the biggest clubs of the city, Akvrium, is to be found.The twofunctionscomplementeachotherjustne.Itswhereyou can lie on the grass and make friends meanwhile. D7The Budapest Summer Festival offers over 100 programmes on theopen-air stages of Margitsziget and Vrosmajor: www.szabadter.hu557BY NIGHT WINE BARSDOBLO WINE BARYou can have breakfast too until half past twoAmagicalplacewithvemetersofceilingheightandbrick walls in the former Jewish district. Almost 200 different types of wines, sparkling wine and champagne are there for tasting here, and, of course plinka is also present among the drinks offered. A program intended for tourists is the Hungarian Basic wine tast-ing, which includes ve glasses of wine and two sandwiches.1075 Budapest, Dob utca 20. E7Phone: + 36 30 288-3782 / www.budapestwine.comINNIOGood to drink. Good to eat. Good to live.One of the newest wine bars in Budapest with a pun of a name, meaningitsgoodtodrink.Fortunately,theownerbelieves its good to eat, as well, so great stress is laid on foods served withthewines.Tosuchanextent,infact,Inniocouldeven qualify as a restaurant with oyster on the menu. 1051 Budapest, Oktber 6. utca 9. D7Phone: + 36 70 333-2162 / www.innio.huDIVINO Meet the makers, sample and askAtDiVinoup-and-coming,youngwineproducersappearwith their best bottles, so you can get rst-hand information about the content of your glass. The vintners change biweekly and the chef compiles the menu to suit their wines. There are 120 types of wines to choose from either for home or for consuming them on the spot, at the fountain in front of the Basilica.1051 Budapest, Szt. Istvn tr 3. D7Phone: + 36 30 231-1132 / www.divinoborbar.hu565BY NIGHT WINE BARSDROPSHOPA glass of champagne during the day just becauseAchampagneandwinebar,wheretheover60kindsofwines from the most exciting wine regions of the world and Hungary change on a daily basis. If youve yet to drink your rst plinka, thisplacecouldbeanidealchoiceforit.Tapas,hams,cheese and bruschetta are served with the drinks. 1055 Budapest, Balassi Blint utca 27. D5Phone: + 36 30 345-3739 / www.dropshop.huco.huKEMPINSKI HOTEL CORVINUSPick a wine off an iPadRestaurant Giardino represents three distinctive cuisines: apart from the classic and modern interpretations of Hungarian meals they serve Mediterranean courses, as well. The new interactive winelistgivesyoualltheinformationaboutthewinesofthe hotel in English, while the terrace in Fashion Street is one of the coolest places downtown.1051 Budapest, Erzsbet tr 7-8. D7Phone: + 36 1 429-3777 / www.kempinski.comCSENDES TRS You wont believe how many wines can t in this place!A tiny wine bar next to Krolyi Garden (Krolyi-kert) makes for a perfect program for when the park closes. Despite the size of theplacetheassortmentofwinesisquiteimpressivewith50 different bottles on the shelves. If you wantto be on the safe side, reserve a table. Though the best seats are in the terrace by the park, in wintertime you can still sit at one of the two tables. 1053 Budapest, Magyar utca 18. E8Phone: + 36 20 325-8186559BY NIGHT BARSSZATYOR BAR AND GALLERYIf you like airy but crowded spacesSzatyorBrsGalriameanstodefythestatementtheres nolifeinBuda.Withitsexcessivelyeclecticdesign,delicious butreasonablypricedhotdishesandexhibitionroomof contemporary pieces, its an appropriate place for the last stop of a tour in Buda or to start the party on a Saturday evening. 1111 Budapest, Bartk Bla t 36. D10Phone: + 36 1 279-0290 / www.szatyorbar.blog.huHARD ROCK CAF BUDAPESTHard Rock palace on four oorsYears of waiting had to be endured until the Hard Rock chain nally madeanappearanceinHungarybutitwaswellworthit.They picked the palace on the corner of Vrsmarty Square (Vrsmarty tr) as the venue for the four-storey, 1000-m2 club. Apart from the expected relic galore, Hungarian bands playing quality music and one of the best hamburgers in the city await you here.1051 Budapest, Dek Ferenc utca 3-5. D7Phone: + 36 1 882-3430 / www.hardrock.comBALDASZTIS GRAND Lively, progressive, romantic and snobbishWhatexactlydoesBaldasztisGrandrepresent?Thegrowing up and advance of the bold and, lets face it, snobbish young generation on a historic site, Andrssy Avenue (Andrssy t). Thesecrettotheirsuccessisthenovel,easyinteriorandthe high-levelbistronomy.Itsnotaplacetopartybutitsgreat forgettingreadyforpartyingandtakingabreakduring sightseeing.1061 Budapest, Andrssy t 8. D7E7 Phone: + 36 1 302-3691 / www.baldasztis.com585BY NIGHT BARSFOUR SEASON GRESHAM BARThe most opulent bar in the cityThe title of most opulent bar is partly thanks to the phenomenal ArtNouveauinteriorandinanotherparttotheexceptionally attentive service, the vast number of drinks and the high prices that reect it all. Even if its not an easily affordable place, its worth a visit even for only a tea, if nothing more.1051 Budapest, Szchenyi Istvn tr 5-6. D7Phone. + 36 1 268-6000 / www.fourseasons.com/budapestBOUTIQ BARLustful and exclusive in a direct wayWhywasitchosenamongthebest100cocktailbarsofthe world? Because of its laid-back mixers of great expertise wearing worker caps? Or its lustful, intimate and cosy atmosphere? Both reasonings could be accepted but its probably the best cocktail of the city that won BoutiqBar the title. 1061 Budapest, Paulay Ede utca 5. D7E7Phone: + 36 30 229-1821 / www.boutiqbar.huMIKA TIVADAR MULAT An urban club of the 21st centuryIfyoungpeopledecidetodelveintothenightlifeofPest,they will denitely come by this pub complex of two and a half stories, threecountersandaconcerthall.Insummertheadjoining gardenaccomodatesMikaKert(MikaGarden),whichgetsfull of hedonistic city dwellers all throught the week, not unlike the pub itself through. 1075 Budapest, Kazinczy utca 47. E7Phone: + 36 20 965-3007 / www.mikativadarmulato.hu561BY NIGHT CLUBSSYMBOLA gem offering comprehensible funYou can get lost in it. Symbol came to be an events and concert hall, a restaurant, a pub, a cocktail bar and a lot more after the fullreconstructionofseveralbuildings.Itsaudienceisltered byitsgrandioseappearance,thepricerangeandalocation favoringcar-owners.MostlybusinesspeopleandHungarian celebrities frequent the place.1036 Budapest, Bcsi t 56. B3C3Phone + 36 1 333-5656 / www.symbolbudapest.huTKERTThe king of informal and stylish entertainmentBars and restaurants stand side by side, the most visited of which istkert.OnFridaysandSaturdaysyouwillhavetostandin queue for as long as 15 minutes to get in but its well worth it. The music is always dancy and the age of the audience is more or less varied. If youre there, make sure to have one of the superb grilled sandwiches of the moustachiod old man. 1051 Budapest, Zrnyi utca 4. D7Phone + 36 70 330-8652 / www.otkert.blogspot.comCORVIN TETA club to unveil above the cityItsarealhotclubontopoftheretromallatBlahaLujzaSquare (BlahaLujzatr).Mostlypeoplebetween18and30frequentthe place hardly visible from the outside. Among the series of diners its practically only the couple of security guards that signal its entrance. ApartfromDJs,bandsalsoperformmanytimes.Therealfeeling, though, is given by the roof open from spring to fall with its table football and swing, where you can feel as if oating above the city.1085 Budapest, Blaha Lujza tr 1-2. F7Phone: + 36 20 772-2984 / www.corvinteto.com605FOGAS HZBicycle service, exhibition, pizza and electronic musicBicycleservice,exhibitionspace,artgallerycomplex,cluband pubinone.Itcouldcomeoffasweirdatrstbutlateryoull discover that this kind of multifunctionality is inherent in almost allruinpubsinHungary.Youcanexpectpartieseverydayof the week, movies, fairs, theatrical performances and exhibitions. You dont have to worry about the prices, theyre quite fair, and you can buy pizza slices at the entrance even at night.1072 Budapest, Akcfa utca 51. E7Phone: + 36 20 800-8953 / www.fogashaz.huSZIMPLA KERTThe rst ruin pub in BudapestIts been more than ten years that the rst ruin pub of the city opened,whichhashadalittlesisterinBerlinsince.Szimpla isthemostexpensiveofallbutdontletitgettoyou,asthis pub is a must-see. At nights concerts and movie screenings are organized. Its indeed a compulsory checkpoint for pub tourists but dont stay for more than a couple of beers if youve got more sights on your list. 1075 Budapest, Kazinczy utca 14. E7Phone: + 36 20 261-8669 / www.szimpla.huINSTANTDisguised as an enchanted forestThe most fabulous ruin pub in town is located on the Pest Broad-way.Thecommonplaceofaruinpub,thatistheusualthree-storeyhouseInstantoccupies,isspicedupwithyingrabbits and owls with gleaming eyes. Come here for some dancing and for making friends. Also, do taste the chupito served by the boys at the rst counter for a good start.1065 Budapest, Nagymez utca 38. E6Phone: + 36 1 311-0704 / www.instant.co.huBY NIGHT RUIN PUBS563BY NIGHT CLUBSA38 HAJThe coolest ship on the DanubeA38waschosenthebestbarintheworldbythereadersof LonelyPlanetin2012.Whatelseistobesaidaboutit?The shipanchoredattheBudaendofPetBridge(Pet-hd)is athree-storeyexperiencepark.Thewindystageofsummer nights occupies the top, the middle is ruled by a restaurant and a bar in the bow and the hull houses one of the best concert halls of the continent.1117 Budapest, Budai Als rakpart D7Phone: + 36 1 464-3940 / www.a38.huAKVRIUMConcert hall below the lakeAkvrium,theclubunderthecity,isawell-visitedplaceforcertain reasons.OneofthembeingthatitsinthemiddleofBudapest,in the bowels of Erzsbet Square (Erzsbet tr). Another being that this is the funniest concert hall in the world as the only thing separating the guests from the pond overhead is a thick wall of glass. People are attracted by concerts, Djs, exhibitions and friendly pricing.1051 Budapest, Erzsbet tr 14. D7Phone: + 36 30 860-3368 / www.akvariumclub.huDOBOZA piece of art among settsTheruinpubdeluxe,capableofaccomodatingathousand people, hides in a little alley in the 7th disrict. Still, you will have no problem nding it on Fridays and Saturdays seeing the winding queue in front of it. What seems a run-down house from outside is a real piece of art inside with monumental wooden statues, two separeted dance oors and quality selection of drinks.1072 Budapest, Klauzl utca 10. E7Phone: + 36 20 299-7290 / www.doboz.me3$/$7,186%($&+Unique Surf Sportin BudapestBudapest (Margaret Island)Palatinus Beach Wave poolbetween 20. June and 20. AugustSurf programme for adultsfree surf programme for childrenwww.surfer.hu665BATHS & SPORT

Itsdenitelyrecommendedtospend some time at one of the 11 spas of Bu-dapest even if your schedule is tight, as this city is the only capital to boast with undergroundspringsofsuchgood qualitywaterrangingfrom21-76C. Thebathsmakinguseofthefamous springs below provide opportunities to chat with the locals or even challenge them to a game of chess.Travelingandsightseeingarentex-actlypassivemethodsofrecreation butifyouintendtogetmoreactive inBudapest,dochooseanactiv-itythatnotonlysuitsyourneedsbut hassomethingtosayaboutthecity, aswell,whetheritsameregetaway toatnesscenteroraratherspecial sporting enterprise. The next chapter is dedicated to such exciting places.Budapest is an ideal spa city both for those who like ther-mal water and for those who dread submerging in it. Apart from the world-famous pools of curative water of the capi-tal, theres the experience of bathing in real monuments. In addition, some of the spas in Budapest offer such extra services as various beauty treatments, steam room, sauna, massage and at-surface pools. Cinetrip and the Night of Baths make these places of history exciting for young people, as well, since these parties offer carefree fun in the sultry night.Corinthia Hotel Budapest - Royal Spa.BATHS &SPORTThe Spa CapitalOFFICIAL667RAMADA AQUAWORLDAn adventurous family day at the spaBathingallthroughtheyear,recreationfullofexperiences,high-qualityandspecialservices,thatswhatRamadaAquaworldis. Bathing in the 17 pools, sliding and killing some time in one of the six saunas are all possible in the dark of the night, too. Fans of more extremelifestylescanindulgeinscubadivingandsurngtrainings or try out the adventure park. Ramada is a little further away from the city but its worth devoting a whole day to its services with kids. 1044 Budapest, ves utca 16. F1 Phone: + 36 1 231-3601 / www ramadaresortbudapest.huBATHS & SPORT THERMAL BATHS, WELLNESSRUDAS BATHA bath for men Or not really? Rudas Bath (Rudas Frd) is also a place of traditions with ahistorygoingback500years.Tuesdaysarereservedexclusivelyfor women in the original Turkish bath, on Saturdays and Sundays its open for everybody interested regardless of gender. The same is true for Fridays and Saturdays from 10 pm to 4 in the morning. Steam, 42 C water, cold-water pool and the octagonal pool of thermal water.1013 Budapest, Dbrentei tr 9. D8Telefon: + 36 1 356-1010 / www.rudasbaths.comROYAL SPAFlat-surface royal wellnessItsclassicandeclecticdesigniswhatmakesRoyalSpaunique among the spas of hotels. The aim here is to help guests relax, or even more, to rejuvenate them. Of course, curative treatments arealsotobefoundamongthearsenalofbeautytreatments, steam rooms, saunas and massages. The at-surface pool is for those in favor of a more active recreation1073 Budapest, Erzsbet krt 43-49. E3F4Phone: + 36 1 479-4837 / www.corinthia.com/BudapestTake a towel and slippers along! You cant rent them atthe baths in general.666SZCHENYI BATHOutdoor chess in the water throughout the yearSzchenyiBath(SzchenyiFrd)owesitspopularitytoitssize andthewideselectionofservicesitoffers.Thebath,builtatthe beginning of the 20th century in Neo-Baroque style, features many indoorpools,anoutdoorpoolopeninwinter,too,thermaland wellness areas, curative treatments and tness opportunities. The bath, open until 10 pm, is a must in the winter snowfall.1046 Budapest, llatkerti krt. 11. G4Phone: + 36 1 363-3210 / www.szechenyibath.comVELI BEJ BATH AND LUKCS BATHBathe as the Ottomans didTwo baths with centuries of history behind them, utilizing the same springadaptedtomodern-dayneedsinbeautifulenvironments.BothplacesourishedasearlyastheOttomantimes,Lukcswas reopened in the 19th century, while Veli Bej had to wait for its turn untilacoupleofmonthsback.Inthelatteryoucanndasauna, aninfrasauna,asteamroom,experienceshowers,familycabins, aweightbath,aKneipp-basin,ajacuzzi,curativepoolsofwater containing Calcium Carbonate, and, of course, a at-surface pool.1023 Budapest, Frankel Le utca 25-29. B4C4Phone: + 36 1 326-1695 / www.lukacsbath.comGELLRT BATHBathing in a monument? Sure! In Gellrt Bath (Gellrt Frd), which operates since the beginning of the 20th century, you can nd more indoor pools along with a largeoutdooroneandthermalpoolsformenandwomenalike. Besidesrejuvenatingbathingyoucanoptforcurativetreatments inthecomplex.Whatsmore,youcanevenrelaxinthedressing rooms decorated with wooden carvings and equipped with booths. 1118 Budapest, Kelenhegyi t 4. Map: D9Phone: + 36 1 466-6166 / www.gellertbath.comBATHS & SPORT THERMAL BATHS, WELLNESS669MARGARET ISLANDHere runs the cityThe 5300-metre long track on Margitsziget is so popular among joggersinBudapestthattheyoftenmeasuretheircurrent staminabyszigetlaps(islandlaps).Onecompletionofthe tartantrackequalstorunningthe1/8ofthemarathon.Ifyou prefer exercising in water, you still dont have to leave the island, as the Hajs Alfrd Swimming Pool (Hajs Alfrd Nemzeti Sport-uszoda), named after Hungarys rst Olympic champion, is open for all, though only for a limited time. C5D2 BATHS & SPORT EXTREME ADVENTURESORCZY KALANDPARKAn adventure park in the middle of the cityGetdownandsuitup!goesthemottoofOrczyKaland-park,theadventureparkintheheartofthecapital,rightat themuseumdistrict.Excitingadventureawaitschildrenand adults as they attempt to complete the 3 and 4 grade climbing challengesinvolvingslidingsections,too.Theassistants,who can speak multiple languages, ensure security and a lot of fun.Budapest, 1089, Orczy t 1. H9Telefon: + 36 20 236-1214 / www.orczykalandpark.huFRISBEE IN FRONTOF THE BASILICAThe spontaneous recreationYou cant only play frisbee in green areas surrounded by trees. ThesquareinfrontofSaintStephensBasilica(SzentIstvn Bazilika),forinstance,isanappropriatelylargeareato ythediscevenwhenstandinginacircle.Ofcourse, youdbetterwatchoutnottoleteithertheprominent buildingorthepassers-bydetractyourattentionfrom the incoming frisbee.D7686RMAI TENNIS ACADEMYSport palace on Rmai-partForyearsithasbeenhometoprofessionalsfromHungaryand abroadalikebutitwelcomesamateurplayers,too.Tenclay courtsandasoftcourtareavailableforplayersoftennisand sixcourtstosatisfyfansofsquashallthroughtheyear,notto mention the 25m swimming pool and the wellness center.1039 Budapest, Kirlyok tja 105. C1 Telefon: + 36 1 240-9123 / www.rta.huBATHS & SPORT RECREATIONPANNONIA GOLF & COUNTRY CLUBHabsburg DynastyThePannoniaGolf&Country-ClubislocatedinMriavlgy, about 40 km from downtown Budapest. 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