Margaret Island is a 2.5 km long island in the middle of the Danube in central Budapest.
This island between the Margaret Bridge and the Árpád Bridge is a popular recreational area with landscape parks, small zoo, fountains, pools and medieval ruins. There are also two spa hotels in the Margit sziget.
Find below the list of shops, restaurants, bars, sights and more near Margit Island.
CLOSED This kert (open-air bar) is a huge terrace with a spectacular view of the Danube, Margit Island, and the pool, that offers good service, nice food at reasonable prices and music by a DJ. Relaxing and energizing atmosphere. Deck-chair for sunbathing and great lemonade.
II. Árpád fejedelem útja 8
(terrace on the top of Császár-Komjádi pool)
Striptease bar (former name Nirvana) which you should not visit unless you want to be ripped off.
V. Szent István krt. 15
This antique shop is one of the many located in this street. If you are an antique hunter, go to Falk Miksa utca to search and find. There are about 15 shops and galleries.
V. Falk Miksa, 18
Bambi is one of the oldest watering holes in Budapest. It was very popular in socialistic times, and it still is. Today you meet in Bambi the sons and daughters of those who used to drink here in the 70s, and the old men playing domino. The place is also known for its nutritious breakfasts, which are authentic Hungarian sandwiches.
II. Frankel Leó út, 2
Margitsziget (Margit Island) is located between Margit and Árpád bridges. The island was named after the daughter of King Béla IV who lived in an island’s convent in 13th century. This public park is very popular among locals and tourists. There are two spa hotels (Grand Hotel and Thermal Hotel) and two public baths on the island. The biggest swimming complex, Palatinus strand, has cold and warm water pools, water slides and an artificial wave pool.
You can also rent a bike on Margitsziget. When entering the park from Margit Bridge turn to your left to find the bike shed.
Stationary, gifts, packaging, posters, art and design objects.
V. Szent István krt. 21
Tel: 312 0425
Open:
Mon-Fri 10:00-18:00
Sat 09:00-13:00
This fastfood is good only if you are very-very hungry. The place is run by Turks, but the food here is hardly Turkish. What's more, the food is not heated properly. Lunch for two is about 2000 HUF.
V. Szent István körút, 13
Open:
Mon-Sun 09:00-04:00