Budapest Things to Do

Adam Clark was the British engineer who built the first permanent bridge, Lanc Hid or Chain Bridge, over the Danube in the 1840's. In his honour, the square (actually a fiendishly busy traffic roundabout) was permanently named... more

Historic Buda occupies the western side of the Danube. It is the home of Castle Hill, Gellért Hill, and the wonderful Buda Hills. Traditionally, this was where the nobility lived (while Pest was a workers' and merchants' area).... more

This busy and bustling square is an important transport hub and a good location to become familiar with. The red metro line (M2) passes through here on its way to Deli station, the Castle Hill bus starts and ends here, and it's... more

This large square is home to a tall obelisk with a star on top: the monument to the Soviet Union's liberation of Budapest near the end of the Second World War. It is the only remaining memorial to the Soviet Union in the city (... more

This cute little museum takes only ten minutes or so to see and is located right where all the metro lines connect at Deak ter. They have several old carriages on display as well as some equipment and detailed drawings of the p... more

This treasury is attached to the famous St. Stephen's Basilica. It features devotional objects from Hungary, Austria and Germany as well as a large collection of chasubles (the garments worn by priests). The amount of gold used... more

This museum is definitely worth a visit, especially if you have been enchanted by the beauty of Budapest and you want to learn more about it. It is housed in one of the wings of the actual palace. You will find several exhibiti... more

The Danube International Church was started in 1995 by few families in Budapest. Their main desire was to start a church where their common desires and goals are met and where they could speak English. A non-denominational serv... more

Blackjack, Stud poker, English roulette, French roulette, Red Dog and Video poker are all available at the casino on the 6th floor of the Budapest Hilton Hotel. Entry is free for hotel guests. more

When the Lurdy Haz shopping mall opened, a large part of the top floor was given over to a food court. Stonehenge Pub is situated right opposite the hectic video games arcade and provides a chance to sit down and relax after th... more