Off the tourist track guide. These are some suggestions of places, most of them close by, that should be less frequented by tourists.
Andrea
Drinks & Nightlife
great atmosphere, a no frills alternative café, have personally bumped into journalists, philosophers and hip hop artists while eating my gulyás soup.
115 locals recommend
Café Csiga
2 Vásár u.great atmosphere, a no frills alternative café, have personally bumped into journalists, philosophers and hip hop artists while eating my gulyás soup.
great alternative hangout, one of the largest selection of beers from Hungarian microbreweries
158 locals recommend
Élesztő
22 Tűzoltó u.great alternative hangout, one of the largest selection of beers from Hungarian microbreweries
Fecske Presszo
10 Baross uFamous student bar, cheap and cheerful and off the tourist track
one of Budapest's most popular 'ruin pubs', with plenty of night life. check the site for concerts
743 locals recommend
Instant Club
51 Akácfa u.one of Budapest's most popular 'ruin pubs', with plenty of night life. check the site for concerts
Food Scene
great to grab a bite very late at night, kitchen open til 11pm, bar until late
98 locals recommend
Stex Ház
55-57 József krt.great to grab a bite very late at night, kitchen open til 11pm, bar until late
Local market, open every morning, Mon to Saturday. True local experience, unbeatable prices. Supermarket inside
117 locals recommend
Rákóczi Market Hall
7-9 Rákóczi térLocal market, open every morning, Mon to Saturday. True local experience, unbeatable prices. Supermarket inside
on one of my favourite squares in Budapest, great café with sandwiches and cakes.
84 locals recommend
Lumen Café
5 Horánszky u.on one of my favourite squares in Budapest, great café with sandwiches and cakes.
retro-trendy, good food, reasonably priced, a mix of traditional and contemporary Hungarian food. Try their garlic soup, lecsó (ratatouille) and turógomboc for dessert! 5 stops away by tram
548 locals recommend
Menza Restaurant
2 Liszt Ferenc térretro-trendy, good food, reasonably priced, a mix of traditional and contemporary Hungarian food. Try their garlic soup, lecsó (ratatouille) and turógomboc for dessert! 5 stops away by tram
formerly Budapest's smallest coffee place, also one of the best in the top-class barista tradition
36 locals recommend
Fekete
5 Múzeum krt.formerly Budapest's smallest coffee place, also one of the best in the top-class barista tradition
Hungary’s first café operated by people with special needs. A great social project and a cool place to hang out
6 locals recommend
Nem Adom Fel Cafe&Bar
1 Magdolna u.Hungary’s first café operated by people with special needs. A great social project and a cool place to hang out
Fülemüle Étterem
5 Kőfaragó u.good mix of Hungarian and Jewish cuisine.
it means "architect". nice modern setting, mix of traditional and more world cuisine.
14 locals recommend
Építész Pince Étterem
2 Ötpacsirta u.it means "architect". nice modern setting, mix of traditional and more world cuisine.
Kaffeine Espresso Bar Kalvin
6 Baross utcaClosest specialty coffee, nice sandwiches and cakes.
Entertainment & Activities
one of the best entertainment programmes for music and theatre in Budapest
88 locals recommend
Trafó Kortárs Művészetek Háza
41 Liliom u.one of the best entertainment programmes for music and theatre in Budapest
If you only go to the Baths once in Budapest, I recommend these, especially when it's warmer. Take the tram to Oktogon, then the yellow metro line to Széchényi Fürdô
1248 locals recommend
Széchenyi Thermal Bath
9-11 Állatkerti krt.If you only go to the Baths once in Budapest, I recommend these, especially when it's warmer. Take the tram to Oktogon, then the yellow metro line to Széchényi Fürdô
Shopping
Penny Market
82 Király u.plenty of choice, discount supermarket
Kristaly Confectionery
53 József krt.yummy cakes and pastries
Great place to buy sustainable, original presents and souvenirs, mostly made of wood. mostly for kids but not only.
Woodpecker Toy Store Baross Street
Great place to buy sustainable, original presents and souvenirs, mostly made of wood. mostly for kids but not only.
Sightseeing
together with Széchényi, the most popular baths, beautiful mosaics, an atmosphere from a few centuries ago. 20 min walk, or take the 83 bus to fôvám tér then cross the bridge on foot.
897 locals recommend
Gellért Thermal Bath
4 Kelenhegyi úttogether with Széchényi, the most popular baths, beautiful mosaics, an atmosphere from a few centuries ago. 20 min walk, or take the 83 bus to fôvám tér then cross the bridge on foot.
Essentials
change your money here! "Correct change" very good exchange rates, much better than cash withdrawals or card payments
József krt. 40
40 József körútchange your money here! "Correct change" very good exchange rates, much better than cash withdrawals or card payments
mid size supermarket, slightly better quality than "penny market"
120 locals recommend
SPAR Szupermarket
7-8 Rákóczi térmid size supermarket, slightly better quality than "penny market"
Everything Else
This is the closest parking garage, if you are coming by car it's worthwhile leaving the car here for stays longer than a couple of days.
Köviko Kft.
52 Futó u.This is the closest parking garage, if you are coming by car it's worthwhile leaving the car here for stays longer than a couple of days.
Iris Gyógyszertár
2 Harminckettesek tereclosest pharmacy, just across the road