CITY GUIDE
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Gellért Thermal Bath
Gellert Bath is the most famous Art Nouveau thermal baths in Budapest. The Gellért Bath stands at the Buda side of the Danube embankment, at the foot of the Gellért Hill, next to Liberty Bridge. There are 10 pools of various sizes and temperatures.
Opening hours:
Every day from 9 am to 7 pm. (Cash desks close one hour before closing time. Pool area closes at 6.45 pm.)
Address: Budapest, Kelenhegyi út 4, 1118
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Rudas Thermal bath
Rudas Bath is probably the most popular medieval Turkish bath in Budapest. The view from the rooftop jacuzzi is unforgettable.
Opening hours:
Men: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday: 6 am – 8 pm.
Women: Tuedays: 6 am – 8 pm.
Mixed: Saturdays and Sundays from 6 am - 7 pm. Fridays and Saturdays, nighttime bath: 10 pm – 4 am.
Address: Budapest, Döbrentei tér 9, 1013
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Széchenyi Thermal Bath
Located in the City Park, and a few steps from the Heroes Square, Vajdahunyad Castle, Museum of Fine Arts, and Municipal Zoo. It is the largest medicinal bath with outdoor pools where often chess tournaments are being played. It even has a thermal beer spa with unlimited beers to consume.
Opening Hours:
Weekdays: from 7 am to 7 pm. (Cash desks open until 6 pm.)
Weekends: from 9 am to 8 pm (Cash desks open until 7 pm.)
Address: Budapest, Állatkerti krt. 9-11, 1146
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City Park
It was built for the millennium celebration back in 1896, it was used to be the edge of the city. You can reach it by the historical metro from Deák square or if you have your some comfortable shoes, you can take a stroll on the famous Andrassy avenue, which is filled with numerous designer fashion stores, as well as the Opera house.
Next to the Heroes square you can visit the Vajdahunyad Castle which showcases all the architectural styles that can be found in Hungarian history. Opposite the Vajdahunyad castle is the famous building of the Széchenyi Thermal Spa. If you continue your journey, you will pass by the Municipal Zoo and the first restaurant of Hungary - Gundel which is famous for nut cream chocolate sauce pancakes
Address: Budapest, Hősök tere, 1146
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St.Stephen's Basilca
One of the most impressive and beautiful churches in Budapest is the St. Stephen’s Basilica. As the biggest church in Budapest, it located directly in the center of the city. On a sunny day, you could also enjoy the beautiful panorama from the dome of the church.
Opening hours:
Monday 9.00 AM – 4.30 PM
Tuesday – Saturday 9.00 AM – 5.45 PM
Sunday 1.00 PM – 5.45 PM
Address: Budapest, Szent István tér 1, 1051
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The Great Synagogue of Budapest
The Great Synagogue of Budapest is the second largest synagogue in the world, after the Great Synagogue in Jerusalem. This synagogue is the main building of the Orthodox center, which is like a small village in the heart of the Jewish ghetto. Approaching the synagogue, there are kosher shops, kosher butchers, and even the only mikve (ritual bath) of Budapest.
Opening hours:
Sunday – Thursday: 10 am – 8 pm
Fridays: 10 am – 4 pm
Closed on Saturdays
Address: Budapest, Dohány u. 2, 1074
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Central Market Hall
The Great Market Hall is located at the Pest end of Szabadság (freedom) Bridge and offers both shopping with sightseeing. It is favored not only by tourists but by many locals who do their daily shopping there as well. It’s vibrant and alive, and you’ll love browsing the different floors of the shops and food stands that have typical Hungarian cuisine and delicacies.
Opening hours:
Monday: 6 am – 5 pm
Tuesday – Friday: 6 am – 6 pm
Saturday: 6 am – 3 pm
Sunday: closed
Address: Budapest, Vámház krt. 1-3, 1093
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Parliament
The Great Market Hall is located at the Pest end of Szabadság (freedom) Bridge and offers both shopping with sightseeing. It is favored not only by tourists but by many locals who do their daily shopping there as well. It’s vibrant and alive, and you’ll love browsing the different floors of the shops and food stands that have typical Hungarian cuisine and delicacies.
Opening hours:
Monday: 6 am – 5 pm
Tuesday – Friday: 6 am – 6 pm
Saturday: 6 am – 3 pm
Sunday: closed
Address: Budapest, Vámház krt. 1-3, 1093
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