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Budapest Airport comes to town – new attraction at MiniPolisz gives kids the thrill of travel

Take the kids to MiniPolisz for them to learn and enjoy the experience of travelling by air, as passengers and employees, thanks to a mock play replica of Budapest Airport right in the city centre.

Tue, 14 Jun 2022

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Chinatown Terrace celebrates its 10th birthday – here are 10 top tips for authentic eats this summer

Take a gastro tour of the Chinatown Terrace at the Monori Center and discover the street-food paradise around the many market stalls and specialist vendor outlets.

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Get moving from dusk to dawn for SPORT NIGHT 2022 in City Park and Heroes’ Square!

Move to zumba, take a spin on a bike on Heroes' Square and hike to the roof garden of the new Museum of Ethnography – all on SPORT NIGHT 2022, with scores of other lively attractions to take part in!

Fri, 10 Jun 2022

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Don’t monkey around – swing over to the Monkey Bistro for summer cocktails and alfresco dishes

Wonderful cocktails, top food and marvellous views – it must be the Monkey Bistro, overlooking the Danube from the Várkert Bazár!

Wed, 8 Jun 2022

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Order divine cakes thanks to an exclusive new service from Four Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace

Pick up exquisite cakes and pastries crafted by the fair hand of award-winning pâtissier Attila Meinhart from Four Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace Budapest thanks to its new takeaway service.

Fri, 3 Jun 2022

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Where flavours and people mingle – we pop into Scruton V.P. to discover a downtown living room

Enjoy a daytime coffee and lunch, and evening craft beers and cocktails, at Scruton V.P., a convivial communal space, events venue and work-friendly location all in one.

Wed, 25 May 2022

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Spotlight on nature and the environment – historic Gödöllő hosts planet-friendly festival

Head to historic Gödöllő for a weekend-long festival organised by the Blue Planet Foundation, with films, live music and children's activities all laid on for free.

Fri, 20 May 2022

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What could be cooler? Polaroid creates the latest and most colourful mural in Budapest

Check out a funky new summer-themed mural on Akácfa utca in District VII, snap it and get a discount on Polaroid Eyewear!

Wed, 18 May 2022

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Giro fever hits Budapest – Buda Castle Museum honours the Italian tour with a cycling exhibition

Experience being in the body of a racing cyclist, try out an old training machine and learn about the colourful history of the Giro d'Italia tour race at a new exhibition at the Buda Castle Museum.

Thu, 5 May 2022

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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.

Wed, 27 Apr 2022

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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.

Mon, 25 Apr 2022

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No sweeter weekend treat – try brunch at FELIX Kitchen&Bar

Head to FELIX Kitchen&Bar for an ideal brunch menu this spring, best enjoyed on the terrace overlooking the Danube in the shadow of Buda Castle.

Thu, 21 Apr 2022

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For any evening out – Forni di Napoli, award-winning Neapolitan pizzas on Szent István körút

Grab a classic pizza at Forni di Napoli as part of your night out, either while passing along busy Szent István körút or for a relaxed rendezvous over Neapolitan delights.

Wed, 20 Apr 2022

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Where learning and entertainment meet – we visit the Csopa Science Center

Take the whole family to the Csopa Science Center for a day's playful, fascinating and interactive entertainment – or go as a couple for hours of fun!

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Hard Rock Hotel Budapest takes the stage on the city’s Broadway

Check in at Hard Rock Hotel Budapest just opened on the city's Broadway, check out the rare music memorabilia, pick up limited-edition merchandise and learn to play a Fender guitar in your hotel room.

Thu, 14 Apr 2022

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Easy holiday shopping – Easter delicacies at the Hegyvidék Shopping Centre

Select a few favourite treats for Easter and spring picnics with a visit to the Hegyvidék Shopping Centre, where you can also relax over a lazy breakfast or an Italian lunch after you shop.

Tue, 5 Apr 2022

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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.

Wed, 30 Mar 2022

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Like rocking on a film set – we sail with Duna Cruises

Leave the crowds behind and feel like a movie star when you take a Budapest cruise with Duna Cruises, taking in the city's main sights over special themed drinks.

Thu, 24 Mar 2022

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I’d like a fried pickle and a defibrillator, please! We pay a visit to Kaptafa

Find the perfect breakfast over cool music to suit your mood at Kaptafa – where you can also party late at weekends.

Thu, 17 Mar 2022

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The Anantara New York Palace awaits with a fin-de-siècle atmosphere and modern luxury

The brainchild of an enterprising young Hungarian lawyer in the late 1800s, the New York Palace is one of Budapest's most revered landmarks, now operated by the Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas Group.

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Palack in Újbuda offers a cosy home from home for home office during the week

Relax over coffee and snacks while doing home office at the Palack wine bar by the Gellért Hotel – then enjoy a few drinks afterwards as the evening takes hold. Dogs also welcome!

Fri, 4 Mar 2022

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Chess diva Juga Di Prima presents her unique show at the Aria Hotel

Chess is more than a game, it's a new genre of musical performance created by Juga Di Prima, who will be presenting her one-woman Chess Divas show at Budapest's Aria Hotel on Friday, 11 March.

Wed, 23 Feb 2022

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A trip into the culinary unknown – discover fine bistro cuisine at SZÉK Restaurant & Bar

At SZÉK Restaurant & Bar, chef Sebestyén Réti combines traditional Transylvanian cuisine with a contemporary culinary approach – and all on showcase Andrássy út.

Tue, 15 Feb 2022

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Time travel to the Aztec world – escape from Neverland, where every room is an adventure for the senses

Escape from the Aztec Catacomb at Neverland, which showcases the heyday of the Aztec Empire with authentic artefacts, noises and aromas. Remember – you only have 60 minutes!

Tue, 8 Feb 2022

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Romance above the city – Valentine’s Day at the Aranybástya restaurant

Set amid in the Lónyay-Hatvany villa surrounded by the romantic streets of Buda Castle, the Aranybástya restaurant is preparing a special Valentine's Day dinner on 13 and 14 February.