All you can eat
The usual sight in the biggest shopping mall in Budapest, Arena Plaza. In Hungary (and Eastern Europe in general), shopping malls are increasingly becoming the preferred pastime for many people.
going out
Ankert
Sosna
Thu, 05/09/2013 - 10:39
Ankert at VI. Paulay Ede utca 33 is a ruin bar Budapest is so famous for. This entertainment area consists of two courtyards with the beach area, disco, bars and even a dance floor.
What to do in Budapest when it rains
Budapest rains are quite tolerable, they rarely last for hours in a row, usually coming in bouts. Quite predictably for Europe, autumn is the rainiest time in Budapest.
Nevertheless, we don’t know many people who like to walk around with their feet wet, and to help you enjoy your trip despite the weather we have compiled this list of suggestions for a rainy day in Budapest.
Skating in Budapest
Skating rink in Arena Plaza Shopping Mall (Budapest - VIII. kerület, Kerepesi út 9). Open daily 08:00-22:00 and longer hours on weekends. Prices between 800 and 1300 forints per person depending on age, time, day. Skates hire and sharpening on the spot, bar, music and parties.
Cafe Keksz
7th district of Budapest has gradually turned from Jewish into Drinking, with new watering holes springing up on a weekly basis. Quite predictably, just a handful of those are able to offer something different, something which is not yet another boring version of chicken breast and cheap-ish beer in an orange-coloured interior.
Budapest Night Out
Budapest night life is growing and getting bigger and more diverse each year. It is of course at its most active during summer heat waves, when crowds go pub crawling well into small hours. Here is our photo report from the Budapest night hot spots.
5 Cafes in Budapest
Having inherited the Kaffeekultur from Austria-Hungary, Budapest boasts plenty of cafes for all tastes and budgets.
Palinka and Sausage
The second Palinka and Sausage festival will be held this year from 7 to 10 October in Buda Castle.
Festivals like this one are quite frequent in Budapest for an obvious reason: they are popular with locals and tourists, and they offer two things that interest everyone, food and drink!
Pedal Cafe
Cool in summer, warm in winter, Pedal Cafe is a combination of central location and authentic pub atmosphere.
Located next door to the Great Market Hall, Pedal Cafe is just the right place for the right people who want to avoid tourist service and tourist prices.
Sports Bars in Budapest
Here is the selection of decent sports bars and pubs in downtown Budapest offering both food and drinks where you can watch major sporting events, from football to rugby to Formula 1 races:
Caledonia
VI. Mozsar utca 9
(€€€)
Scottish-owned and themed pub with good selection of Scottish beers and whiskies. Always crowded on big sport nights, and the crowd is mostly expats and tourists.