near Parliament

Near Parliament

Budapest. Near Parliament

Hungarian Parliament Building is a notable landmark and a popular tourist destination of Budapest. This largest building in Hungary is located on the Pest side of the Danube in the V. district.

It was built in Gothic Revival style Similar to the Palace of Westminster between 1885 and 1904.

The Parliament is accessible with Line 2 (red) of the Budapest Metro (station Lajos Kossuth). It is surrounded by monuments and statues, museums, banks and restaurants with prices above average.

Shoes on the Danube Promenade

Budapest. Sights. Shoes on the Danube Promenade

Shoes on the Pest bank of the Danube is a memorial to the Budapest Jews, the victims of the Arrow Cross militiamen. During World War II the Jews were shot and fell into the river leaving their shoes behind.

Coffee Break

Budapest. Coffee Break

Small bar near the Parliament that resembles a dining room in the old apartment. Various drinks, cocktails, snacks, and Internet access. Homely atmosphere ideal for having a drink with friends. Gay-friendly.

V. Garibaldi utca 5

Open:
Mon-Sun 08:00-22:00

Kyoto

Budapest. Restaurants. Kyoto

Japanese restaurant with minimalistic, clean design and great view of Chain Bridge and Buda Castle. Good quality sushi and also vast variety of offers for those who is not a fan of sushi. Polite and fast service. Quite expensive, but you know what you are paying for. Summer terrace.

V. Roosevelt tér 7-8

Tel: 801-9862

Open:
12:00-24:00 daily

Gastronomia Pomo D'Oro

Budapest. Gastronomia Pomo D'Oro

Italian deli offering variety of Italian cheeses, cold-cuts, desserts, breads and other delicacies of superior quality and freshness.

V. Arany János utca 9

Tel: 374 0288

Open:
Mon-Sat 9:00-22:00

Hummus Bar

Falafels, pita, hummus, soups, baklavas in vegan fast food cafe. Staff speak English. Home delivery.

V. Alkotmany út 20

Tel: 302-13-85

Open:
Daily 12.00-23.30

Govinda

Budapest. Vegetarian Restaurants. Govinda

Vegetarian deli with salad bar, lacto, Indian and Hungarian dishes. Orders are priced by weight. Plus shop with teas, spices, incenses and other Indian products, and ayurvedic center.

V. Vigyázó Ferenc utca 4

Hajas

Price for a hair-cut is about 3800-7000 HUF depending on the stylist.

V. Nádor u., 20

Parliament

Budapest. Parliament

The Parliament Building located on the eastern bank of Danube between Lanchíd (Chain Bridge) and Margit híd (Margaret Bridge) was constructed between 1884 and 1902 and it was modeled on the Houses of Parliament in London.