Budapest

3D Past – Saint Michael Chapel

Szent Mihály-kápolna

15 min 3D movie about the history of Hungary in a 700 years old Gothic chapel.

10:00–17:00·HUF 1500

Arany tíz Cultural Center

Aranytiz Kultúrház

Events theatrical performances, pop and classical music concerts, exhibitions, film, dance and visual arts presentations. The building was built in eclectic neo-Renaissance style in 1879-1880. Free Wi-Fi (password information at reception desk). Cafe Oro.

Astoria Fitness Center

Services:Indoor cycling, aerobic, pilates, bodybuilding, cardio, massage, sauna, solarium, personal fitness trainers, gym coach, fitness buffet.

Mon-Fri 06:30-24:00, Sat Sun 10:00-21:00·Daily ticket Ft1700

Attila József Theatre

József Attila Színház

Former Déryné Stage in a building which was built as a culture house, and used as a chamber theater of the Comedy theater

Ft1500-3500

Basilica organ concerts

Bazika orgona koncertek

hosts organ concerts by Miklós Teleki, one of Hungary's most highly regarded organists. During his performance he is accompanied by renowned flutist Eleonora Krusic, and oratorio singer Kolos Kováts.

11 Apr-30 Nov: Thu

Belvárosi Theatre

Belvárosi Színház

is qualified for performances, chamber- concerts, shows, award and graduation ceremonies, press conferences, professional presentations, seminars, conferences, ordinary meetings, fashion shows, auctions, associate meetings and conferences.

Operetta performances start at 20.30 o'clock

Boat trip to Margaret Island

Margitszigeti Sétahajójárat

You don't want to miss a boat trip on River Danube! Then you can enjoy both riverbanks and the bridges at the very same time. It is especially spectacular at night. This boat has guiding in 11 languages, and makes a non-stop round trip in about 1 hour. There is a cheaper boat line operated by BKV, which leave from Boráros tér, and makes a stop at other places too, such as Batthyány tér, Jászai Mari tér or Margitsziget. Of course you can take the boat the opposite direction too, however a round trip is not recommended, because the route is really long, and you'll have to buy two tickets. This line does not have any kind of tour guiding.

May-Aug: four a daily; off season only weekends·crossing €2, RW ticket €4

Bottomless Lake

Feneketlen-tó

Its area of 1.1 ha and a depth of 4-5 meters. Play tennis, gym's, try fishing or just relaxing.

Bottomless Lake Park

Feneketlen tavi park

The park total area is ​​40,809 sqm. It was built between 1958 and 1960 according to plans by Mihaly Mőcsényi. In the mid part located the Bottomless Lake. Here you will find the Buda Park Stage, near to the lake, of which the former worked with various functions, but it is now only a ruin. The fountain of the lake to improve oxygenation of water. Several statues located in the park. The "Bear" statue by Laszlo Molnar (located at playground); Béla Bartók statue made by József Somogyi, 1981, (located under bells, at the side of Kosztolányi Dezső Square); there is a tennis hall and to the side of it are two monuments, Gyula Illyés and Zoltan Gulyas, first was a Hungarian, 20th century, poet and novelist, last was a 20th-century, YBL-prize winner, Hungarian architect; sitting boy statue, made by Magda Gabor (1997) adorns the fenced playground. The usual 'Park' tree species found in the majority in the park. Next to stage are silver maples at the tennis courts is an oak tree (almost hundred years old), near to waterside are a couple willow trees. Some specific species or sizeable trees also can be found here Cercis siliquastrum (Judas tree), Juniperus virginiana (Virginian juniper), Castanea sativa (chestnut), Liriodendron tulipifera (tulip tree), Broussonetia papyrifera (paper mulberry tree), Quercus robor"Fatigiata" (columnar oak), Caragana arborescens (Siberian peashrub)

Open now · open 24 hours·Free

Buda Protected Landscape Area

Budai Tájvédelmi körzet

Walking tours, from minutes until days long, on 10,528 hectares. Main part are: Budaörs wasteland; Excursion zona (include János-hegy, the forest range of Budakeszi and the environs of Hárshegy); the Hármashatár-hegy (hill) and the Hidegkút basin; a highly protected hill the Remete-hegy with the Remete Gorge; the Szénás-hills or the European Diploma Holding Area; The area of Vöröspocsolyás-hát (Vöröspocsolyás-backbone), Nagykopasz (559m, the highest point in the Buda hills) and Meszes-hegy. Maps

Open now · open 24 hours·Free

Budai Vigadó – Hungarian Heritage House

Hagyományok Háza

Hungarian cultural center. It is a national institution founded in 2001 with the purpose of preserving and promoting Hungarian folk tradition. It is the home of the Hungarian State Folk Ensemble, one of Hungary’s most highly regarded folk ensembles. The group has been around since 1951 and aims to study and preserve Hungarian folk music, dance and costume culture and interpret it on stage for the public. They perform in the Budai Vigadó about 120 times a year.

Mon–Fri 08:00-18:00

Budapest Congress Center

Budapest Kongresszusi Központ

The largest, most modern congress and meeting place in Hungary. Exhibits, festivals, concerts

Budapest Garden

Leisure park with various possibilities: bubble soccer, ninja court, trampoline, beach volleyball, artificial grass football field, skate park, street workout ground, soccer, darts, ping pong, badminton.

Mon–Fri 10:00–23:00, Sat Sun 10:00–01:00·HUF 500–HUF 1800 per person. Street workout ground, darts and ping pong are free

Budapest Operetta Theatre

Budapesti Operett Színház

The Operetta Theatre performs old-fashioned operettas for the nostalgic hearted and tries to be Madách's main rival in musicals.

tickets Ft950-15000

Central European Dance Theatre

Bethlen Square Theatre, Közép-Európa Táncszínház, Bethlen Téri Színház

The Bethlen Gallery holds photo exhibition. CEDT's company performs renowned contemporary dance theatre.

Ft1,200; senior Ft700; student Ft800

Cinema Corvin

Corvin Mozi

Covered parking underground garage free for three hours with ticket.

Box office: Mon-Fri from 13:30, Sat Sun from 09:30. Films Mon-Fri 14:00-22:00, Sat Sun 10:00-22:00·Tickets Ft1490, 3D films Ft1890. Discount on Wednesday: Ft1050, 3D Ft 1490

Cinema Művész

Művész Mozi

This is probably the most popular “Art Mozi” theatre in Budapest. Many Hungarian movies are on show with English subtitles; ask for them at the desk.

Open now · closes 11:30 pm·Ft920-1050

Cinema Puskin

Puskin Mozi

“Pushkin” is the most mainstream among the art house movie theatres in Budapest, an elegant, decorated multiplex offering quality, but generally easy-to-watch Hungarian and foreign films. Its café is recommended.

Open now · closes 11 pm·Ft800-1050

Corinthia Grand Hotel Royal Spa

A symbol of history, culture, architecture and the tradition of hospitality opens its doors in all its original splendour. The Royal Spa has been beautifully restored to its original splendour and now offers the latest state-of-the-art spa facilities and treatments. The Royal Spa is one of the most expensive in Budapest. It is a spectacle of opulence and luxury in the amazing art deco setting. Included in the price is bath robe, towels, lockers, hydromassage, fruit juices and water. Although expensive it is a truly unforgettable experience.

day pass €35

Cruising and eating

If you would like see the attraction of Danube and eat something you can book tickets for lunch & cruise, dinner & cruise with live music. These cruising includes 3 drinks, warm buffet meals.

Daily 09:00-19:00·Ft10,800

Csaszar-Komjadi Sports Swimming Pool

Császár-Komjádi Béla Sportuszoda

Császár spa was established in 1806. There are three outdoor pools.

Daily 06:00-19:00·Adult/student Ft1800/1100

Csillaghegy Árpád Bath

Csillaghegyi Árpád forrásfürdő

This bath is the oldest of the capital. It has worked since 1850s. Children's pool, aromatherapy massage, infrasauna, value storage, massage helping for blood circulation.

06:00–20:00·Adult: HUF 2400–HUF 2600; senior, student: HUF 1900–HUF 2000, children: HUF 1200

Dagály Spa

Dagály Fürdő és Uszoda

There is an outdoor 50-m lap pool open year round and a covered-in-winter 25-m lap pool. There are 2 large outdoor hot baths. One heated to 33°C and the other to 36°C. In summer, several huge pools are also available and plenty of open grass and trees for sunbathing or shade. The architecture is classic modern. One changes clothes in a small cubicle before passing through to the large unisex locker room. Be sure to bring some bath sandals to wear to the pool edge. The floors are not always clean. One sees lots of families here, elderly people and fitness swimmers. Staff do not speak English, but is helpful and patient.

Daily 06:00–20:00·~€8. full day, €6 after 16:00. An attendant locks your clothes in a locker. Tip Ft100 on your way out

Danubius Grand Hotel/Thermal Hotel Margitsziget

High-level and modern baths and spa also offers a great choice of medical treatment. There are two body-temperature soaking pools and a cold-water corridor with stones on the floor; one swimming pool; separate steam baths; common sauna. There's a drinking fountain with mineral water extremely rich in minerals--find on a way from baths to the gym. Changing: Towels are handed at reception--without fee or deposit. Also, there seems to be bathrobes available for rent--ask at the reception. For changing clothes, only lockers are available, without attendant--you have a key. There's no cabins (as families typically live in the same hotel). Every shower cabin have a curtain, and there's some liquid soap available. Visitors mix: Almost no locals; in New Year season (and 1-9 of May?) about 80% are Russians who are also residents of the hotel.

until 21:30·Admission fee (Ft5,700 weekdays, Ft7,000 weekends) doesn't limit your time inside, and gives access to all spa facilities including a great gym (remember to bring your fitness suit). Solarium and medical treatments should be paid separately, remember before entering the changing rooms (Ft1,300 for 10 minutes)

Esernyős

Community space, cafe, lunch and breakfast, art gallery and tourist information.

Mon–Fri 08:00–22:00, Sat 10:00–22:00, Sun 10:00–15:00·Lunch menu: HUF 1090

Europe Park

Európa liget

Small park opened in 1972 to commemorate the centenary of the capital and the congresses of 29 European capitals held on that occasion. At that time, the leaders of the capitals planted a tree with their own hands, which is typical of the flora of their own country and which also bears the climate of Hungary. The name of the donating city can be read on a limestone slab in front of the trees.

Experidance Company

RaM Colosseum

This popular company performs Hungarian popular dances in modern conception. Performances mostly in RaM Colosseum.

At 15:00, or 19:00·~2800 Ft

Ferenc hill Birdwatching Area

Ferenc-hegy

On the mountain top and north slope can be seen a karst scrub forests. The mountain is great for bird watching: blackbird, blue tit, chaffinch, greenfinch, great fiery-headed woodpecker and goldcrests. In the south-western end of Ferenc hill is Ferenc-Mountain Cave, (visit only for researchers).

Open now · open 24 hours·Free

French Institute

Francia Intézet, Institut Français

French cultural center. There is a three-storey media library with more than 42,000 documents, six computer with internet access; also here French language courses; cultural events: art, music, film, publishing, theatre, design.

Mon–Thu 08:00–19:00, Fri 09:00–18:00, Sat 08:00-17:00

Gabany Laslo Sporthall

Gabányi László Sportcsarnok

Capacity: 1000 person. There are 3 volleyball fields, 3 basketball fields, football, futsal, handball 9 badminton fields, 6 fields for speedbadminton

Rent: Badminton: Ft2,500/hour/court, bat rent: Ft250. Table Tennis: Ft2,000/hour/table, racket hire Ft250pc. Artificial turf soccer field: Ft10,000/hr. Budo Centre: Ft8,000/hr. Tennis: Ft1800/hr, racket rental Ft500/piece