Stay
The new rooftop terrace at Budapest’s Hotel President is heavenly
Enjoy a panoramic meal above it all on the helicopter landing pad of Hotel President, where a rooftop terrace welcomes everyone with delicious grilled dishes.
Tue, 14 Jun 2016
Nightlife
Raktár Beach is a new Budapest hotspot for summer days and nights
These are the ingredients for this recently opened riverfront hangout: Margaret Island, terrace, sand, DJs, parties till the sun comes up, food, and drinks.
Tue, 7 Jun 2016
Nightlife
Enjoy summer in the city at BRKLYN on Budapest’s Kazinczy Street
We revisited this popular downtown-Pest party hub to check out the changes that have taken place here recently, including the newly reopened rooftop terrace.
Mon, 6 Jun 2016
Culture
Hear summer songs at Müpa Budapest during Hey June!
This annual music festival at Budapest’s biggest performance hall highlights assorted Magyar musicians with a series of cool concerts spanning June 6-28.
Fri, 3 Jun 2016
Budapest
District VII’s Klauzál Street is a day-and-night Budapest hotspot
Just a short stroll away from world-famous Kazinczy Street and Gozsdu Udvar, this downtown lane has a lovely market hall, assorted restaurants, and fun clubs.
Wed, 1 Jun 2016
Budapest
A-list Salon & Spa offers professional beauty treatments with cool style
We checked out Budapest's A-list salons, all fashionable and comfortable with a full range of affordable-yet-professional services, including fish pedicures.
Tue, 31 May 2016
Budapest
Budapest’s final Buda Castle Beer Festival begins on Thursday
The best Hungarian breweries, importers, and craft-beer producers gather this weekend around the historic Royal Palace to provide plenty of specialty suds.
Fri, 27 May 2016
Nightlife
EXTRA ruin bar is equally enticing for lunchtime or party time
Klauzál Street’s high-class ruin pub enhances the neighborhood’s gastronomic scene with Hungarian and street-food dishes, and offers private rooms for events.
Thu, 26 May 2016
Gastro
Vendéglő a KisBíróhoz serves Hungarian meals with tasteful twists
Led by innovative Magyar chef Lajos Bíró – famed for his culinary creations at Pest’s Bock Bistro – this Buda Hills restaurant offers modern regional dishes.
Fri, 20 May 2016
Shopping
The Hegyvidék Shopping Center is a hidden gem in Buda’s foothills
This exclusive mall is treasured among locals for its elegant assortment of shops and eateries – including Budapest’s Michelin-starred Tanti restaurant.
Thu, 19 May 2016
Nightlife
Try select wines paired with Hungarian street food at Képzeld el!
In Budapest’s buzzing nightlife zone, this vibrant wine bar is ideal for enjoying fine local wines and tasty bites, like baguettes filled with paprika chicken.
Culture
Cool cultural programs await at this weekend’s Mayday of Museums
This pleasantly edifying event returns with the feeling of 19th century May Days during May 21-22 in the historic Museum Garden of Budapest’s National Museum.
Fri, 13 May 2016
Shopping
Bubbles Laundry presents short films by young Budapest directors
Budapest’s coolest laundromat served as the set for three clever mini-movies by up-and-coming Magyar filmmakers, featuring English subtitles and narration.
Wed, 11 May 2016
Budapest
Where cherry beer isn’t girly – the 7th Belgian Beer Festival
This sudsy Budapest celebration is happening during May 13-15, with many beers available later at the new Belga Sörök Háza (“House of Belgian Beers”) location.
Tue, 10 May 2016
Shopping
A new Unicum bottle honors Hungarian soccer legend Ferenc Puskás
The Budapest-based Zwack Family produced a limited-edition series of their most popular drink on the occasion of Puskás’s last professional match 50 years ago.
Mon, 9 May 2016
Gastro
Watch Budapest’s Bocuse d’Or Europe live at the Downtown Market
The European finals of this prestigious cooking competition will be broadcast here live on a giant screen, while viewers enjoy concerts and delicious dishes.
Wed, 4 May 2016
Budapest
ELEVEN Tavasz transforms a Budapest boulevard into an arty party
During May 6-8, Bartók Béla Boulevard hosts a wide-ranging series of cultural programs at varied galleries and eateries, alongside a grand design auction.
Tue, 3 May 2016
Gastro
Budapest Bakering is back with free yogurt
With its pushcarts resembling miniature public-transport vehicles, Budapest Bakering is again selling circular stuffed pastries – now with free yogurt drinks.
Mon, 2 May 2016
Gastro
Savor beer from right here with Budapest Sör
Budapest has inspired many treats – most recently, a brand of beer. Budapest Sör, a light and high-quality brew, is available at a growing number of locations.
Wed, 27 Apr 2016
Gastro
Get healthy food to go at Rukkola, Budapest’s freshest salad spot
Providing a wide variety of reasonably priced nutritious meals served in handy takeaway boxes, Rukkola proves that street food can also be health food.
Thu, 21 Apr 2016
Nightlife
Rio kicks off the summertime season with a two-day weekend party
Budapest’s legendary riverside club is opening again on April 22nd. Get ready for hot nights of killer parties, awesome DJs, and great cocktails at Rio.
Wed, 23 Mar 2016
Gastro
Have a cup of healthy vitality at Budapest’s DXN Coffee
Savor a variety of body-boosting specialties – like ganoderma lucidum coffees, lactose- and gluten-free sweets, and paleo cakes – at this cool downtown café.
Mon, 21 Mar 2016
Gastro
Princess Bakery & Bistro undergoes an underground revolution
Serving Budapest residents on the go for the past 20 years now, Princess bakeries all over town are freshly transformed with a new stylish design.
Tue, 8 Mar 2016
Gastro
Araamu Cafe serves top-quality coffee in northern Buda
We explore beyond downtown Budapest to taste the java specialties of a café in the Békásmegyer district, where world-class coffee beans are used for each cup.
Fri, 4 Mar 2016
Culture
Plans move ahead for a new World War I memorial in Budapest
A century after the “Great War”, Hungarians are determining where and how they can create a monument in Budapest to observe the country’s involvement in WWI.