Sights & culture
Drone found on Bem rakpart – New Kolodko sculpture arrives in Buda
New Kolodko drone sculpture discovered on Bem Embankment near Margaret Bridge! The latest guerrilla art piece joins a growing collection in Budapest.
Wed, 21 May 2025
Sights & culture
Step inside Budapest’s 100-year-old houses and hidden gardens
On 24–25 May, Budapest throws open its doors for its famous Open House Festival, where you can peek behind normally closed doors.
Sat, 17 May 2025
Sights & culture
Explore museums for less or free on International Museum Day
18 May marks International Museum Day, and you can celebrate with free entry or discounted tickets around town.
Thu, 15 May 2025
Sights & culture
Daniel Brühl dines at Budapest’s legendary Rosenstein
Just a couple of days ago, Spanish-German actor Daniel Brühl was spotted at a well-known Jewish-Hungarian eatery in the 8th district.
Fri, 25 Apr 2025
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Catch a free sightseeing cruise on the Danube
On 27 April, a special event is coming, when Budapest's passenger boats will welcome visitors and set sail – for free.
Wed, 23 Apr 2025
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Discover Andrássy Avenue's secret garden for free
Discover a slice of Japan in Budapest’s Ferenc Hopp Museum's renovated garden – free access from May, showcasing Asian flora and cultural connections.
Mon, 7 Apr 2025
Sights & culture
Downtown Liszt Ferenc tér gets a glow-up and turns into a green oasis
Liszt Ferenc tér in Budapest's 6th district has undergone a stunning transformation.
Tue, 1 Apr 2025
Sights & culture
From Hungarian street photos to Peter Lindbergh – The Budapest Photo Festival is on
Hungary’s one-of-a-kind international photo festival returns for its 9th edition.
Mon, 31 Mar 2025
Sights & culture
Cross the Zugliget Chairlift off your plans for 2 weeks
The Zugliget Chairlift ('Libegő' in Hungarian) – a fun and scenic ride over the Buda Hills – is taking a two-week break starting March 31.
Thu, 27 Mar 2025
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Bring your pup and enter Mai Manó House for free on 1 April
1 April might be April Fool's Day globally, but at downtown photo gallery Mai Manó Ház, it's all about dogs!
Fri, 21 Mar 2025
Sights & culture
Budapest Pinball Museum named second best in Europe
The winners of the 2024 Pinball Community Awards (aka The TWIPYs) were just announced – and a Budapest location snagged an award too.
Thu, 20 Mar 2025
Sights & culture
See the pretty almond blossoms at Gellért Hill
Spring has finally rolled into Budapest, bringing with it a burst of beautiful blossoms, like the city’s most famous almond trees atop Gellért Hill.
Wed, 19 Mar 2025
Sights & culture
Széchenyi Baths undergoing a major makeover
It's now getting a well-deserved revamp, with renovations expected to be completed in three years. The baths will stay open throughout the works.
Tue, 18 Mar 2025
Sights & culture
Two Hungarian films competing in the world's most prestigous animation film festival
This year's Annecy International Animation Festival is showcasing two brilliant Hungarian animations.
Sights & culture
A Budapest building Wes Anderson would fall for
This stunning stairwell looks straight out of a Wes Anderson film. But instead of a movie set, it’s a real-life Budapest apartment building.
Tue, 4 Mar 2025
Sights & culture
One of Budapest's art cinemas is among the 10 most beautiful in the world
Time Out magazine has rounded up the 50 prettiest cinemas in the world, and Budapest’s Puskin Cinema made the cut.
Fri, 28 Feb 2025
Sights & culture
See the Munkácsy exhibition with extra viewing time
Thanks to overwhelming demand, the museum is extending its opening hours.
Wed, 26 Feb 2025
Sights & culture
These 32,000-year-old footprints are mementos of Buda’s first residents
Look closely at Corvin tér, and you'll spot a container preserving the footprints of Budapest’s most ancient residents – a woman and a child.
Fri, 21 Feb 2025
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Go beyond the mainstream with the new Secret Budapest book
Secret Budapest spills the city’s best-kept secrets, revealing 140 hidden gems even locals don’t know about.
Thu, 20 Feb 2025
Sights & culture
Tormund from Game of Thrones spotted at one of Budapest’s top restaurants
Kristofer Hivju recently enjoyed a Michelin-starred dinner at Costes, where he also snapped a photo with the staff.
Mon, 17 Feb 2025
Sights & culture
Daniel Brühl, star of Good Bye, Lenin!, found his ramen fix at 101Neo
Daniel Brühl is in Budapest filming, and he was just spotted at a local favourite Asian food bar.
Fri, 14 Feb 2025
Mon, 10 Feb 2025
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Life-sized dinosaurs take over the Zoo’s Biodome
Time to channel your inner Ross Geller! Starting mid-February, you can marvel at life-sized dinosaurs in the Zoo's stunning glass Biodome.
Tue, 4 Feb 2025
Sights & culture
Keanu Reeves & Kirsten Dunst to film in Budapest
Ruben Östlund, the Cannes-winning director with a knack for sharp social satire, has landed in Budapest to shoot his latest film.
Fri, 31 Jan 2025
Sights & culture
The Citadel is going greener by 2026 – See what’s coming!
While we’ll have to go without one of the city’s best views for a little longer, the area is set to reopen greener and more stunning than ever.