What to do with Children in Tow
One of the great things about Budapest is that it has an abundance of playgrounds,…
Kerepesi Cemetery
Budapest’s version of London’s Highgate cemetery or the Pere Lachaise of Paris, this cemetery was…
Hungarian National Museum
Built in 1847, this museum has the most important and comprehensive collection of Hungarian artefacts…
Miksa Roth Memorial House
Beautiful on every level, this museum pays homage to Budapest’s famous art nouveau stained-glass maker…
House of Terror
This building has a frightening history as it was once the headquarters of AVH secret…
Great Synagogue
This synagogue is the largest outside of New York City and can seat 3000 worshippers…
Shoes on the Danube
A simple yet poignant monument to the Jews shot and thrown into the Danube by…
Underground Railway Museum
Found in the pedestrian subway beneath V Deak Ferenc ter, next to the main ticket…
Parliament
The most on show building in the city, Parliament was completed in 1902 and has…
Margaret Island
This island doesn’t have any famous landmarks but is a great spot for sports and…
Zsigmond Kun Folk Art Collection
Be prepared for lengthy and detailed descriptions from the staff at this museum as they…
Gul Baba’s Tomb
This tomb is the resting place of Gul Baba, an Ottoman Dervish who played a…
Aquincum Museum
Purposely built on the western edge of an ancient Roman civilian settlement, this museum offers…
Liberty Monument
A 14m statue of a lady with the palm frond, she symbolises freedom throughout Budapest.…
Fisherman’s Bastion
The Fisherman’s Bastion is a medieval looking stronghold that offers impressive views of the city,…
Royal Palace (Buda Castle)
Location: Budavari Palota Having been levelled and rebuilt at least a dozen times during the…