Timeline
12:29
Sit down for coffee and cake at Anna Cafe. It is a decent place for a mid-range break, much like Starbucks, and is often full of visitors even in winter. Arrive early to secure a table before the crowd peaks.
13:09
Former Hungarian Royal Post Office Savings Bank
Walk four minutes to the Former Hungarian Royal Post Office Savings Bank. Built in 1901 by Arch. Lechner Odon, this Art Nouveau building features Hungarian floral motifs, colorful ceramic tiles, and gables decorated with golden beehives as symbols of gathering and saving.
13:49
Head to the Zero Kilometre Stone, a 3 m high limestone sculpture forming a zero sign. This public art marks the reference point from which all road distances to Budapest are measured. The walk takes about 19 minutes southwest from the Post Office.
14:59
End your outing with a meal at Iguana Bar & Grill. This Mexican restaurant is a short four-minute walk from the Post Office. You can enjoy burritos, enchiladas, or fajitas. Note that it is recommended to reserve a table in advance.
Local tip
Anna Cafe is located 16 minutes from the Post Office, but we start there to beat the crowds. The walk to the Zero Kilometre Stone is a pleasant 19-minute stroll southwest. If you do not reserve a table at Iguana Bar & Grill, you may have to wait or leave.
Check before you go
- Anna Cafe is open Daily 08.30–24.00.
- Iguana Bar & Grill is open Mo-Su 11:30-01:00.
- Reservations are recommended for Iguana Bar & Grill.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Budapest (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).