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Budapest’s best parks and green getaways
It's hot! Relax at one of these pretty parks and green getaways around Budapest, all within easy reach by bus, tram or bicycle.
Thu, 16 Jun 2022
Gastro
You are now entering the culinary sector – Berlin Bistro serves Hauptstadt faves in District VII
Created by a one-time student in Germany's capital, the Berlin Bistro is not all sausages and beer but also offers the varied cuisine of a cosmopolitan metropolis. Plus plenty of decent music!
Wed, 15 Jun 2022
Sights & culture
More than just a pretty plate – visit Ceramics Space at the new Museum of Ethnography
Ceramics Space at the new Museum of Ethnography displays colourful examples of household items, Bronze-Age bells and a female statuette from 2,600 BC. And it's all free to enter!
Budapest
Celebrate Bloomsday in Budapest and Szombathely with arts, music and all things Irish!
Celebrate the legacy of James Joyce and his novel Ulysses in a real Irish way, with music, arts and fun activities in Budapest and Szombathely.
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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
Gastro
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!
Sights & culture
Pictures of Budapest – Mysterious mermaids and salty sailors
Mermaids, seahorses, sailors and shellfish decorate buildings around Budapest – our photographers went out fishing for exotic architectural features.
Mon, 13 Jun 2022
Sights & culture
Europe’s largest pollination exhibition celebrates bees at the Natural History Museum
Buzzzzz! The vital work of bees is celebrated at a fascinating exhibition at the Hungarian Natural History Museum, open until the end of December.
Gastro
Koool in the pool – top swimmer Katinka Hosszú opens superfood restaurant
Check out koool, the new superfood restaurant opened by Hungary’s most celebrated Olympic champion swimmer, Katinka Hosszú, its kitchen overseen by her personal chef, Kitti Móricz.
Gastro
Enjoy real Italian ice cream in downtown Budapest at the newly opened Giandó gelateria
The authentic Giandó gelateria opens in the elegant downtown passageway of Haris köz in downtown Budapest to provide amazing ice creams in a range of colourful flavours.
Fri, 10 Jun 2022
Gastro
Flo Mochet showcases wines and spins tunes to bring la vie en rose to Budapest
Summer vibes and premium wines await at PULP party night in City Park and at Le Troquet, Bistrot Français, both with a real art de vivre. Meet the man behind them both.
Gastro
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!
Budapest
The weekend starts here – gigs, films, festivals & more
From Friday through Sunday, 10-12 June, at the liveliest downtown clubs and the most ornate theatres, find the best parties, concerts and festivals in Budapest.
Thu, 9 Jun 2022
Nightlife
7 best bohemian bars in District VII
Looking for an alternative to ruin bars? Look no further than these bohemian hangouts around District VII, where a mainly Hungarian clientele convenes around an alternative space with music to match.
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Shall we dance? Learn the first steps in Budapest… Lesson 3: Ballroom
Brush up on your swish moves or start from scratch at English-friendly dance classes in Budapest. Arthur Murray Dance Academy offers customised training at all levels.
Budapest
Tram 19 offers English-language tips for city sightseeing
Take tram 19 to take in the sights along the Danube, while attractions are pointed out and described in English as you travel.
Wed, 8 Jun 2022
Sights & culture
Városmajor Open-Air Stage celebrates centenary with a cultural cavalcade and great summer shows
Catch a great live act or entertain the kids this summer at the Városmajor Open-Air Stage, this year celebrating a centenary of crowd-pleasing entertainment.
Shopping
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.
Gastro
Cortez brightens Corvin cuisine scene with Tex-Mex specials
Don't expect authentic Mexican at Cortez, just decent Tex-Mex classics accompanied by homemade sauces and spices, in a casual setting where cocktails and matured mezcals are also served.
Tue, 7 Jun 2022
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Pictures of Budapest – amazing views and hilltop panoramas
Our photographers trekked high and low to capture these wonderful images of hilltop panoramas within easy reach of downtown Budapest.
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5 best bike rides in Budapest
Cycle to a picturesque lake, a panoramic tower or just along the Danube riverfront – here are five great routes around Budapest!
Sights & culture
Baroque Hall at the Museum of Fine Arts reopens after major renovation
Admire the renovated splendour of the Baroque Hall, recently reopened with suitable sculptures and paintings, the next time you visit the Museum of Fine Arts.
Fri, 3 Jun 2022
Budapest
The weekend starts here – gigs, films, festivals & more
From Friday through Bank Holiday Monday, 3-6 June, at the liveliest downtown clubs and the most ornate theatres, find the best parties, concerts and festivals in Budapest.
Gastro
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.