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Uma Thurman spotted at a chic bistro in Budapest
The actress is in Budapest shooting Ballerina Overdrive. After a gym session, she made a stop at the stylish bistro Déryné.
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Catch sight of one of this year’s most anticipated comets
You won’t want to miss one of the year’s most anticipated comets. It’s expected to be visible to the naked eye, so get ready for a spectacular sight!
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Check out this beautifully transformed square in the 7th district
Erzsébetváros is pretty tightfisted when it comes to green spaces, so the renovation of Klauzál tér is a big deal – see the result!
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Feast on top-notch menus for less during Restaurant Week
Restaurant Week is the perfect chance to try some of Budapest’s hottest spots while knowing exactly what you’ll spend.
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Budapest named among the best & friendliest European destinations
Budapest has been ranked among the best and friendliest destinations in Europe by Condé Nast Traveller readers!
New Venues
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Geraldine Confectionery
1088 Budapest, Múzeum körút 14–16
The fourth outlet run by the 150-year-old Auguszt confectionery dynasty has opened behind the National Museum in the beautifully restored
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nor/ma grand
1027 Budapest, Margit Körút 75-87
This second outlet of nor/ma grand has opened on the southern corner of the Millenáris Park
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Museum of Illusions
1065 Budapest, Bajcsy-Zsilinszky út 3
Having opened in many big cities around the world
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arán bakery – Buda
1117 Budapest, Móricz Zsigmond körtér 16A
Paddy, the familiar name given to the sourdough used at the a rán bakery
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Start your day right with a hearty breakfast at VakVarjú
Enjoy amazing breakfasts at VakVarjú! Indulge in decadent treats sourced from Hungarian producers, and start your day like a king!
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An exhibition for the senses – Phantom Vision opens in Light Art Museum
Delve into the depths of perception at Phantom Vision, a groundbreaking exhibition exploring the boundaries of our minds through art and science.
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9 cool spots to enjoy Indian summer in Budapest
Budapest slowly wakes up after the summer and offers many cool programs and cosy venues this Indian summer. Let’s see what September has in store!
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Budapest's Carlton Hotel reopens with a fresh twist
We explored the hotel from its ground floor to its stunning panoramic bunk rooms and tested its sumptuous breakfast. Here's all you need to know.
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Live out your Emily in Paris dreams: 3 must-try croissants in Budapest
Discover these Parisian-inspired croissant spots that could have been straight out of 'Emily in Paris'!
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10 fun date ideas in Budapest
Check out some of the best date spots from escape rooms and puppy yoga to sharing delicious bites and meandering in a botanical garden.
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The best things to do in Budapest this autumn
This autumn, Budapest is presenting a vibrant cultural scene: savour chimney cakes, explore Frida Kahlo’s photos, and shop local designs.
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10+1 breakfast and brunch spots in Budapest you need to try
Budapest has some of the best breakfasts around, and here's where to find them!
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Cool spots, star encounters, and pure magic – 6 fun things to do in Budapest in September
If you're heading to Budapest in September, you'll get to enjoy the city’s lovely Indian summer, with just the right amount of rainy days.
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Frida Kahlo: Her Photos – Exhibition
Friday, 18 October 2024 - Sunday, 12 January 2025
With 241 images the public has never laid eyes on, this new Frida Kahlo exhibition gives you a rare peek into the family’s most intimate moments.
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Farmers' Market - Szimpla Kert
Sunday, 1 September 2024 - Sunday, 27 October 2024
Every Sunday (9 am - 3 pm), the city's iconic ruin pub is transformed into an open-air market to give space to 30-40 Hungarian producers and their goods.
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Car-free Embankment
Friday, 15 March 2024 - Wednesday, 23 October 2024
Pedestrians and cyclists are taking over a chunk of the lower embankment in downtown Pest at the weekends, creating a pop-up promenade.
Upcoming events
Shopping
Halloween Pop-up Fair at Stranger Café
Friday, 25 October 2024 - Saturday, 26 October 2024
One of the cosiest cafés in Újlipótváros, Stranger Café, is gearing up for a hip, Halloween-themed pop-up fair.
Interviews
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Without the past, there’s no future – we talk with chef András Wolf at the Atrium in the New York Palace
Top chef András Wolf of the Anantara New York Palace talks Hungarian bistro cuisine, tradition and innovation.
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Where the soul finds itself – meet Bence Vági, Artistic Director of Recirquel
Meet Bence Vági, Artistic Director of Recirquel, Hungary's unique contemporary cirque danse company whose latest production, IMA (‘Pray’), represents a spiritual journey taken by the choreographer.
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New Yorker illustrator Lehel Kovács breaks the mould at new exhibition in Budapest
Get lost in summer happiness with the pictures of illustrator Lehel Kovács, whose work for America's top magazines reveals his Eastern-European approach to retro and pop art.
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Cities move to the beat of world music – meet the people behind Budapest Ritmo and Ritmo Picnic
Meet the people behind Budapest Ritmo and Ritmo Picnic, two major world-music festivals taking place across Hungary as part of Bartók Spring International Arts Weeks.
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A festival of real encounters – all you need to know about Bartók Spring
Bartók Spring showcases top artistic talent in many fields, in prestigious venues across Budapest, as well as in Miskolc, Debrecen and Győr. We meet its Operating Director, Janina Szomolányi.
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Writing his own story – we interview painter Gergely Gyuricza
Art therapy helped painter Gyuricza find his creative self and produce original, non-abstract pop art currently being exhibited in galleries abroad. We speak with the artist to see how it all evolved.