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Budapest is full of wonderful restaurants worth exploring. However sometimes you need something simpler. The Hungarian cuisine is able to satisfy even the simple tastes. Such as cold cuts, sausages and different pieces of roasted meat are really popular in Hungarian butcher shops. One butcher shop like this is Pinczi Hús-Hentesáru Bolt. Of course you […]

Coffehouses are an integral part of the history of Budapest. One such coffeehouse is New York Café. In the past it was a favorite meeting place for famous Hungarian journalists, artists, entertainers. You can even read about its significance in the history books. New York Café was first opened in 1894 which has been open

While Budapest can be a bit of a big city if you want to get around only on foot and while public transport is effective the different lines might be a little bit confusing. However, now there is an easy way to travel around the city in comfort. The MOL Bubi is a bicycle sharing

Budapest has more than 1.5 million people living in it, so it has to accommodate a lot of people. Most of the time the best products can be found at local markets in any city, but that is especially true for Budapest. The Great Market Hall is an indoor, brick-and-steel market on the bank of

The Danube splits the city in half into Buda and Pest. The two parts are vastly different. Buda is the calmer side, while Pest is the busier part of the city. However in between of the two is Margaret Island. A park, which showcases the best that the city has to offer. Turning off the

Ruin bars are a staple of the Budapest. They are found all around the city, offering a great night out. KEG Sörművház is one such ruin bar and more. Found outside of downtown in the Újbuda neighborhood. A nice little place in a basement of a brick house for people who would like a different

Sometimes, you have to look at a city through a local’s eye. They know the city better than some tourist guides. One such favorite local place is Ibolya Espresso. In the heart of Budapest, this little bar has been entertaining locals since 1968. Being open for so long, it has shared its history with the

Every corner of Budapest’s downtown is able to show something unique for the people who come to visit this city. A Michelin starred restaurant portrays its cuisine in an extraordinary way. One such restaurant is Borkonyha. The Hungarian dishes on its menu are simple, yet their preparation is the true attraction. Right next to fois

Hungary has a difficult history with communism. The effects of history are still felt in Budapest and the in the whole country. It was a different time, that now seems out of place. But it can still be experienced through local establishments. Bambi Eszpresszó is a place like this. Opened in the last century, it

Erected by the company that also installed La Grande Roue in Paris, according to the plans the Budapest Eye awaits visitors all year long. In addition, an other ferris wheel is placed on the Hajógyári Island during the world-famous Sziget festival. The giant wheel is located on the Erzsébet Square, in the very heart of