Ferenc Hopp Museum of Asiatic Arts, Budapest

Located near the end of Andrassy Avenue, in the six-room mansion of former 19th-century optician, great traveler, and Asian artifact collector Ferenc Hopp, this museum is a charming place for Oriental art, based on various private collections and donations. It always houses temporary exhibits with different items from all around Asia – including Japanese, Chinese or Indian artifacts – as well as delightful souvenirs. Coat check with lockers, cozy collection rooms, and a marvelous (free to visit) little oriental garden with a lovely moon gate all make this a great little stop if you happen to be strolling by.