5 Hotspots in Budapest

5 Hotspots in Budapest, Budapest, Hungary

Budapest features a lot of great eateries where you can enjoy some typical Hungarian dishes for a cheap price. During my trip to the city, I went to some restaurants which I found myself and which people recommended me. I made a top 5 list of hotspots in Budapest.

This café/restaurant is located at the end of the Vaci Street and was recommended by some people who I’ve asked for tips. It is located on a square where you can also find the Hard Rock café and Café de Paris. The square itself already has a really nice ambiance, especially in the evening. It is very crowded with lots of tourists and locals. You can eat typical Hungarian dishes and international dishes at Gerbeaud for a very good price. The food is delicious and the staff is friendly. I really enjoyed a nice dinner here.

There are a lot of different eateries in this street, but actually I would like to recommend the whole street. I think you just have to walk into the street and look where it is cosy and nice for you. Most of the restaurants have especially lots of typical Hungarian dishes, but one time I also sat on a terrace where they had Hungarian and Italian dishes. The street has a great ambiance and you really go into the Hungarian culture. Most of the staff is really friendly and the terraces look really cute. Definitely a must visit! ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: 5 Hotspots in Budapest
Guide Location: Hungary » Budapest
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Daphne Van Der Pol
Read it on Author's Website: https://girlswanderlust.com/2016/09/22/5-hotspots-in-budapest/
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
  • Gerbeaud
  • Hard Rock café
  • Café de Paris
  • Raday street
  • The Box Donut
  • La Lucia
  • Anna Café

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