near Basilica (Szent István)

Near Basilica

Construction of St Stephen's Basilica, the biggest church of Budapest, lasted for 55 years (from 1851-1906), such a long time, that locals started using expression "when Basilica is finished" as the equivalent of "pigs might fly". It is an eclectic building – because during the construction it passed through the hands of three architects.

It is located in the downtown fifth district of Budapest and surrounded by many banks, offices and restaurants with prices above the average.

Find below the list of shops, restaurants, bars, sights and more near Basilica.

CEU Bookshop

Leading English academic bookshop in Budapest offering titles published by Central European University publishing house (CEU Press), travel guides, books on Hungarian history and culture, various dictionaries, fiction in English and periodicals.

V. Zrínyi utca 12

Tel: 327-3096

Open:
Mon-Fri 10:00-19:00
Sat 10:00-14:00

Dolce Vita

Small and tacky strip sex-free bar with dancers. Highly overpriced, potential rip-off situation.

V. Október 6. utca 5

Tel: 266 4049

Open:
Mon-Sun 20:00-02:00

Box Utca

CLOSED.Sports bar and restaurant with larger and smaller screens broadcasting various sports events.
Clean and unpretentious interior with sports memorabilia, three zones: restaurant, smoking and non-smoking bar. Prices are slightly above the average. Summer terrace.

VI. Bajcsy Zsilinszky út 21

Tel: 354 1444

Open:
Mon-Fri 08:00-24:00
Sat-Sun 10:00-24:00

Soós Kereskedés

Second hand cameras, equipment and accessories, + film and photo paper.

V. József Attila u. 22

Tel: 317-2341

Open:
Mon-Fri 09:00-17:00
Sat 10:00-13:00

Bacardi Original Bar

CLOSED. BoB is the restaurant and bar with a view of square in front of St. Stephen Basilica. Philippe Starck-y design, TexMex with good selection of salads, extensive list of cocktails, comfortable chairs and big non-smoking area. Surprisingly reasonable prices for food taking into account the very central location; prices for drinks, though, are above average. Superb meat in the burgers.

V. Szent István tér 6

Tel: 266 5248

Open
Sun-Wed 12:00-24:00
Thurs-Sat 12:00-02:00

Café Kör

Very popular bistro-style restaurant in the downtown Budapest. Warm and soft interior, white table clothes, friendly and effective service. Good wine selection and great meats, salads though are pretty average, and desserts are mainly Hungarian. Breakfasts from 10 to 12. Cash only. Table reservation recommended.

V. Sas utca 17

Tel: 311-0053

Open:
Mon-Sat 10:00 – 22:00

Negro Cocktail Bar

Lounge-type and modern style cocktail bar with good view of St. Stephen’s Cathedral square and summer terrace.

V. Szent István tér 11

Tel: 302 0136

Open:
Mon-Tue 11:00-01:00
Wed-Sun 11:00-02:00

Első Pesti Rétesház Kávéház

Located in historical building of 1812 The First Strudel House of Pest specializes in strudels, but also serves dishes of Hungarian cuisine and various desserts. Non-smoking café and restaurant. Service is included in the bill.

V. Október 6 utca 22

Tel: 428 0134

Open:
Mon-Fri 08:00-22:00
Sat 11:00-22:00