Budapest, beyond the usual guidebook
Local recommendations, hidden corners and stories from people who live here — from independent cafés and street art to unusual museums and forgotten corners of the city.
Our local picks
Not sure where to begin? The guides we recommend most often — the ones that give you a better sense of what Budapest actually feels like.
Buda’s Upcoming Neighbourhood: Bartók Béla Avenue
There is a new cool neighbourhood in Buda: a hub of cool cafes, trendy bars, fun restaurants, and art galleries where creative young Hungarians…
Read more →Budapest Travel Hacking Tips
Not that Budapest is an expensive city by any means, but it certainly feels good to save a…
Read more →History of Ruin Bars in Budapest
It’s impossible to think of Budapest without its ruin bars, in the last 15 years ruin bars have…
Read more →Top 10 Places for High Quality Street Food in Budapest
Budapest has seen a burst in its street food scene, with places like Karavan - a street food…
Read more →Culture beyond the checklist
Cultural spotsBig-name museums aside, some of our favorite cultural experiences are harder to find — unusual museums, hidden gems and places that reveal the city’s complicated history.
A Guide to Budapest’s Alternative Art Scene
Find the best places for authentic culture to explore the city's blending centuries-old tradition with a burst of contemporary vigor.
Read more →5 small and underrated museums in Budapest
When it comes to museums, Budapest has all the usual big hitters, in this post, we’ll…
Read more →Alternative museums in unusual places
If you’re “just not a museum type of person”, you might be surprised at some of…
Read more →Five Most Beautiful and Unusual Cinemas in Budapest
Budapest is a city that has been the star in many movie, but when it comes…
Read more →Neighborhoods worth getting lost in
NeighborhoodsBudapest changes dramatically from one neighborhood to the next. We love the parts where you can walk for an hour without following an itinerary.
Discover the Hidden Gems of Downtown Budapest
Downtown Budapest, which primarily consists of Districts V, VI and VII, has so much more to offer than what you see in those traveler’s…
Read more →District 8th: The Diverse and Multicultural Neighbourhood of Budapest
Altough the District VIII is not on the tourist map of Budapest, it can offer a…
Read more →Buda’s Upcoming Neighbourhood: Bartók Béla Avenue
There is a new cool neighbourhood in Buda: a hub of cool cafes, trendy bars, fun…
Read more →6 reasons to visit Budapest’s District 8
Magic always happens outside your comfort zone so step away from the main sights and explore…
Read more →Budapest’s walls tell stories
Street artFrom huge murals to tiny paste-ups and guerrilla sculptures. We’ve spent years following the local scene, talking to artists and documenting the changing streets.
Unleash Your Inner Artist: Budapest Street Art Tour & Graffiti Workshop Experience
Have you ever dreamed of the thrill of popping open a fresh spray can and actually plastering a piece of street art on the…
Read more →5 local street artists to follow in Budapest
Meet five original street artists from Budapest whose works are blossoming around the streets of Budapest.
Read more →The hidden mini statues of Budapest
What do a murdered squirrel and Hungarian puppet have in common? They are all the hidden…
Read more →An Interview with Hungarian Street Atrist Void
Street artist Void found his own artistic style in the abstract depiction of faces. He has…
Read more →What to eat & where to eat
Food & drinkHungarian food is much more than goulash and paprika. We’d rather point you towards the places where we’d actually take a friend. Come hungry.
10 Must-visit Restaurants for Hungarian Food in Budapest
Budapest offers a plethora of places to savor traditional Hungarian dishes. Learn the ten must-visit eateries that serve authentic Hungarian food in Budapest.
Read more →Alternative Helathy Food Guide of Budapest
Where do vegetarians and food-sensitives go to enjoy a delicious bite to eat in Budapest? Where…
Read more →The best coffee shops with books in Budapest
The city’s Jewish Quarter is a place of old and new, as well as revival –…
Read more →How To Dine and Drink in Style in Budapest
The city’s Jewish Quarter is a place of old and new, as well as revival –…
Read more →Design, shops & local finds
Design & shoppingLooking for something you won’t find in every souvenir shop? Independent designers, vintage finds and small shops tucked away from the main streets.
Guide to Ethical and Sustainable Tourism in Budapest
If you want to keep things sustainable while visiting Budapest, there's a list of places you should check out to give back to the…
Read more →Interview with the founder of Printa design shop
When people ask us what our favorite deisgn shops are in Budapest, Printa always features on…
Read more →Budapest’s Coolest Flea Markets
Sometimes something old is better than something new, so when it comes to shopping for antiques…
Read more →Best vintage shops in Budapest
Finding a garment with plenty of history to wear is easy to do in Budapest, find…
Read more →Bars, ruin pubs & Budapest nightlife
NightlifeFamous for ruin pubs — but there’s much more after dark. We love the places with character, where locals actually hang out.
Things you can do in ruin bars other than drinking
People come to drink in Budapest’s famous ruin bars. If you’re looking to do something different, check out these ruin bar experiences with a…
Read more →Best rooftop bars in Budapest
For a drink with a view, head up to Budapest’s best rooftop bars overlooking the sunset…
Read more →Our favourite craft beer bars in Budapest
In the past 5 years, Budapest’s craft beer scene has exploded, where you’ve even got a…
Read more →Best outdoor venues in Budapest
When the balmy evenings come round, you may want to escape with a drink onto Budapest’s…
Read more →Go beyond the obvious
Urban adventuresOnce you’ve seen Parliament, Buda Castle and the Chain Bridge, there’s still a huge Budapest waiting — the walks, unusual sights and small discoveries.
Where to Stay in Budapest – Local Tips & Advice
Discover the best areas to stay in Budapest with insider tips from a local. Find the perfect neighborhood for your trip, whether you want…
Read more →How to Spend 3 Days in Budapest Like a Local
Explore Budapest in 3 days! Discover the city with top sites and hidden gems to visit.…
Read more →Best Alternative Things to do in Budapest
If you’ve ticked off Budapest’s most famous sites and are looking to delve deeper then we’ve…
Read more →A Local’s Guide to Budapest’s Thermal Baths
Budapest is known throughout the world as the city of spas. In fact, the entire country…
Read more →Written by people who actually walk these streets
We’re not a large travel publisher or a content farm. We’re local Budapest guides, and we’ve spent years walking the city’s streets, discovering new places and talking to the people who make Budapest what it is. So when we recommend a neighborhood, café, bar or street-art piece, there’s usually a reason behind it.
Explore our walking tours →Still not sure what to do in Budapest?
Tell us what you’re interested in, how much time you have and what kind of Budapest experience you’re after. We’ll help you find a route, neighborhood or experience that fits — or simply show you around ourselves.