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“Íves út 16, outside the centre (metro + bus or car). Attractions for all ages, worth 1-2 days; book ahead for summer.”
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Aquaworld Resort Budapest
“Glass-covered plant-filled patio. Try pear Benedict, avocado toast, pancakes. ~$14 a dish, portions small — book ahead.”
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Twentysix Budapest
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Fisherman's Bastion
Her favorite spot in the city: views of the Parliament and Pest by day and night; walk up from Buda Castle.
Hungarian Parliament Building
See it at night — lit up in gold over the Danube, best viewed from Fisherman's Bastion.
Budapest Eye
Ride it for a view over the whole city.
Ruszwurm Cukrászda
The most famous krémes (cream cake) in Budapest; the chocolate-caramel cake is excellent too — his fourth visit and always tasty.
St. Stephen's Basilica
Walk to it down Zrínyi utca — bring comfortable shoes, the city is best on foot.
Buda Castle
Start here and walk up to Fisherman's Bastion — a nice walk.
Széchenyi Thermal Bath
The ultimate pampering stop in Budapest.
Szimpla Kert
The city's best-known ruin bar — 2 floors of an abandoned building full of bars; open at midday too, when kids can come in.
Városliget
Green and spacious with lots of playground equipment for kids.
Molnár's kürtőskalács
Kürtőskalács in Budapest isn't amazing, but this is the most famous and the best version — try it with chocolate coating and ice cream.
Aquaworld Resort Budapest
Huge indoor water park with many pools and slides - works in any season.
Széchenyi Chain Bridge
Cross the beautiful bridge on foot toward Buda, with Buda Castle ahead of you.
The Magic Budapest
Wizard-themed bar on Hajós utca 25: order a smoking cocktail and photograph the hanging lamps to reveal hidden writing.
Twentysix Budapest
Király utca 26, open 09:00-23:00, mains €8-20; try the quinoa salad, the '26' cocktail and the chocolate-nut dessert. Many vegan options.
Váci utca
Budapest's main shopping street — one of his must-do spots in the city.
Flippermúzeum
Nostalgia heaven with retro arcade and pinball machines you can play.
IKONO Budapest
Immersive rooms built for photos - fun with kids.
ZooCafé Budapest
Animal café where rabbits, guinea pigs, tortoises, snakes and cats come to your table while you eat cake — a hit with kids.
Jamie's Italian Budapest
A few minutes' walk from Buda Castle. Classic Italian — pizzas, burrata pasta, lasagna; they loved the avocado bowl most.
Mátyás-templom
Right next to Fisherman's Bastion — beautiful lit up at night.
Street Food Karaván
Street food market with cool food trucks - good for a snack between sights.
Vajdahunyad Castle
Fairytale-looking castle - a great photo stop inside City Park.
7Seasons Apartments Budapest
Apartments in several sizes with 24/7 reception, breakfast and cleaning every other night; ask for a room facing St. Stephen's Basilica.
Gozsdu Udvar
Covered passage of bars and restaurants — come at night, it's much busier and livelier.
Kozmo Hotel Suites & Spa
Luxurious suites, spa with heated pool, jacuzzi and sauna; 10 min walk from the city center.
Mátyás-templom
Right next to Fisherman's Bastion; in winter a mulled wine (Glühwein) stall stands in the square outside.
Menza Étterem és Kávézó
Order the garlic soup with fried bread, sour cream and cheese - tasty but heavy heartburn after; small vegetarian choice, the pasta was fine.
360 Bar
You sit inside clear igloo domes — intimate and fun, crazy good cocktails and a view over the whole city.
Chez Dodo
The best macarons in Budapest — dozens of flavours like Bénédict (strawberry-pecan), vegan Hélène and Mákos Guba.
Children's Railway Budapest
A one-of-a-kind ride operated by children - combine with the chairlift.
Essência Restaurant
Michelin-star tasting menu: pick Hungarian meat, Portuguese seafood or a mix; great before a flight.
Hősök tere
Impressive square that serves as the entrance to City Park.
Párisi Passage Café & Brasserie
Stunning passage with golden arches and a huge stained-glass dome inside a luxury hotel — worth stepping in; the cheesecake and Ferrero Rocher dessert were wow.
Rumpus Tiki Bar
Tropical design and shots served in a smoking treasure chest; each cocktail lists its strength and flavour mix so it's easy to choose.
Strudel House
The oldest and tastiest strudel in Budapest; you can watch it being stretched and baked.
Danube River Cruise Budapest
One-hour cruise at sunset/night: audio guide available in Hebrew and a soft drink included; everything is lit up and beautiful.
Dock 7 Budapest
Most cruises leave from dock 6 or 7; one-hour cruise with English commentary, €15 adult, kids free. Take the sunset one and sit outside on top.
Erzsébet tér
Central square with the Danubius Fountain and the Budapest Eye ferris wheel.
Halászbástya
The prettiest area in Budapest, right by Matthias Church — a must on any visit.
Hard Rock Cafe Budapest
Family tradition stop: order the limited-edition Messi burger; kids get the Captain Messi activity menu, crayons and a figurine.
Leo Rooftop
Great for a couples' date night — special cocktails and a perfect night view facing the Chain Bridge.
Levendula Kézműves Fagylalt
Must-taste: the lavender-chocolate and lavender-lemon gelato.
Light Art Museum Budapest
A colourful, different kind of museum experience.
Madame Pho
Vietnamese spot on Corvin sétány — excellent soups and stir-fries; save it.
MadeByYou Budapest
Pick a ceramic piece and paint it with stamps and brushes — but drying takes a week, so only if you stay long.
Rudas Fürdő
The rooftop jacuzzi facing the Danube and Elizabeth Bridge is the best part. Wristband pays for food/drinks; some days are men- or women-only — check ahead. Most baths aren't for kids.
Shoes on the Danube Bank
On the Danube bank next to the Parliament — the famous memorial for the Jews murdered in Hungary in the Holocaust.
Szamos Marcipán Múzeum
A must with kids: marzipan sculptures including a life-size Puskás, teddy bears and an oriental palace, plus decorated cakes.
Westend
Budapest's huge mall (Váci út 1-3): LEGO store, toy shops with capybara plushies, food court and a water wall kids love.
Aranysárkány Vendéglő
The most recommended restaurant in town — authentic Hungarian with beautiful plating; try the salmon, pâté jar with brioche and dessert crêpe.
BIU!TEA
Recommended bubble tea stop — try the brown sugar with whipped cream and chocolate sauce.
Blue Fox The Bar
Crazy good cocktail bar inside the Kempinski hotel, in the most central area with a view of the Budapest Eye.
Dohány Street Synagogue
Largest synagogue in Europe, in the Jewish Quarter — the creator says don't skip it.
Edeni Édességek
The famous chocolate shop and café — start the day with the melting hot chocolate and cakes.
Fashion Street Budapest
Lit up with holiday lights and the giant Lindt bear; grab a chocolate-and-cream kürtőskalács here at night.
Gelarto Rosa
Famous rose-shaped ice cream next to St. Stephen's Basilica — you can pick up to 4 flavors.
Hot Stone Steakhouse
Her steak pick in Budapest.
Kempinski Hotel Corvinus Budapest
Her Budapest-with-kids stay, featured in her Maariv article alongside the giant wheel.
Kiosk Budapest
Listed among her Asian restaurant recommendations in Budapest.
La Maison Grand
Recommended for breakfast in Budapest.
New York Café
Appears on her Budapest café recommendations list.
Nobu Budapest
On the creator's Budapest food list as an Asian option.
Sao
Recommended as the Vietnamese pick on her Budapest food list.
St. Andrea Wine & Skybar
Rooftop wine bar on the Váci 1 building, Deák Ferenc u. 5 — come for a glass of red or white with the city view.
The Duchess Rooftop Bar
At the end of Váci utca - excellent cocktails and mocktails and a perfect view; come at sunset.
Tom George Osteria
Excellent pizzas and pastas with great service; rated 4.7 on Google with 10k reviews.
Umbrella Street Szentendre
Colourful umbrella street in the pastel old town — very photogenic with kids.
Városligeti Műjégpálya
Entry about ~$20; located right between the Széchenyi baths and Heroes' Square, lit-up castle pavilion behind.
משוגע
Tel Aviv-style spot in the Jewish Quarter - the tastiest dishes of the trip, Mediterranean vibe and great service.
Andrássy út
The city's luxury boulevard — Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Prada, Michael Kors, Hermès and more, with the Basilica at the end.
Antré
Where the hotel's continental breakfast is served (Király utca 8) — cheeses, omelettes, breads; ask for the hot chocolate with oat milk.
Budapest Marriott Hotel
Rooms look straight out over the Danube and the Buda side.
Domus Vinorum
Not the world's best wines, but worth a short Hungarian wine tasting stop on a city walk.
Eau de Tihany
Pretty Hungarian perfume and cosmetics boutique in the city centre, worth a stop while walking downtown.
Louis Vuitton
On Budapest's luxury strip alongside Gucci, Prada, Michael Kors and Hermès.
VAJ
On József körút 30-32: order the pistachio croissant with a decaf — perfect start to the day.
Yama Budapest
Gorgeous neon-lit Asian spot with great cocktails; sashimi in mango sauce is tasty but pricey and sushi runs~$19-80 for a 4-piece roll.
Zara
A five-floor Zara on the main shopping street — worth a stop.
Zugliget Chairlift (Libegő)
Open chairlift with a view over the forest.
Anna Café
Nice stop for a beer and wine outside at Váci utca 5, opposite the 5-floor ZARA on the main shopping street.
Budapest Zoo and Botanical Garden
Big and well kept - works for all ages.
Card Empire
Paradise for Pokemon card collectors.
Cirkusz Café
On her list of favourite breakfast/café spots in Budapest.
Fashion Street Budapest
Perfect for a shopping round with good prices, even though prices in the city have gone up lately.
Instant-Fogas Komplexum
The city's best-known club — an abandoned building with 7 different dance floors and bars scattered between them.
La Pampa Steakhouse
Listed as a steak recommendation in Budapest.
Museum of Illusions Budapest
Funny and interactive - good rainy-day stop with kids.
Smashy Club
The smash burger got 'wow' reactions; the place next door serves an excellent bagel.
Starbucks Egyetem tér
Tiny cute branch right next to Zoo Café; latte + ham-cheese croissant combo for 2490 HUF.
Time Out Market Budapest
At Blaha Lujza tér — try the túrógombóc (cheese dumplings with cream and cherry sauce) for dessert.
Tropicarium Budapest
Aquarium with sharks - a hit with kids.
Váci utca
Budapest's main shopping street - Zara, Mango, H&M, Bershka, Pull&Bear and more.
Vivina's
Good spot for a morning coffee outside in Budapest.
Duna
The river that splits Budapest into Buda and Pest.
Bank3
Follower pick from the community food list.
Belli di Mama
Follower pick from the community food list.
Buda Castle
Sights · castle
Budapest Eye
Ferris wheel on Erzsébet tér in the city centre; go at dusk.
Caviar & Bull
Follower pick for fine dining.
Comme Chez Soi
Follower pick from the community food list.
Costes Downtown
Follower pick: amazing Michelin-starred restaurant.
Danube
Walk the riverside promenade around 19:30 for sunset over the Buda skyline.
Demeter Chocolate
She bought the Dubai chocolate bar here - looked intimidating and the price matched.
Dernye
Follower pick for French food.
Downtown Gozsdu
One of the bars in the Gozsdu-udvar courtyard.
Epic Burger & Bar
Follower pick from the community food list.
Erzsébet híd
Sights · bridge
Gelateria Pichler
Follower pick for ice cream.
Gellért Hill
Sights · hill viewpoint
Goldmark terem
Open Sun-Thu 10:00-17:30 and Fri 10:00-15:30 (Mar-Oct); shorter hours in winter.
Great Market Hall
Nice covered market but you see it fast - worth stopping to buy Hungarian paprika.
Igen Pizza
Follower pick for amazing pizza.
Iguana Bar & Grill
Follower pick for Mexican food.
Ildikó Konyhája
Follower pick for home-style Hungarian food.
Jamie Oliver's Diner
Follower pick for amazing pizza.
Károlyi-kert
Nature & parks · city garden
Kollázs Brasserie & Bar
Follower pick for modern Hungarian cuisine.
LEGO Store Westend
Inside Westend mall — a stop for the kids during a shopping day.
London Coffee Society
Follower pick - gorgeous coffee shop.
Margit híd
Visible from the Buda hillside panorama over the Danube.
Nagy Fatál Konyhája
Local food, not cheap at all but good service — the garlic soup served in a bread loaf was excellent.
Nagyvásárcsarnok
Not a must, even skippable — come mainly to buy paprika and souvenirs.
Onyx
Follower pick: amazing Michelin-starred restaurant.
Pampas Argentin Steakhouse
Follower pick from the community food list.
Prime Steakhouse
Follower pick from the community food list.
Sausage Garden
Homemade Hungarian sausage and pulled pork at the Easter market, around 5900 HUF.
Tereza Mexican
Follower pick for Mexican food.
Tokio Étterem
Follower pick for excellent Asian food.
Tram 2 Budapest
The yellow tram 2 runs along the Danube embankment with Gellért Hill views.
Trattoria La Coppola
Follower pick for Italian.
Trattoria Pomo D'Oro
Follower pick for Italian.
Vicky Barcelona
Tapas bar that turns into a club at night.
Édes Mackó kürtőskalács-cukrászda
Chimney cake with chocolate filling and nut coating was another letdown - less tasty than the Israeli version.
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Inside Westend mall — a stop for the kids during a shopping day.
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