Muvész Coffee House (Artist Cafe)

A merger of two old cities in 1873 - Buda and Pest, separated by the Danube River - the capital of Hungary seems like a place out of a fairy tale. 🏰 With some castles here and some other majestic buildings there, I found it to be an elegant, chic and romantic city, with different cultural influences (such as Roman, Ottoman, Slavic, Jewish and Austrian). Known as the “Paris of the East” or the “Pearl of the Danube”, the city is also designated as the “City of SPAs”, therefore this guide includes a list of some famous thermal baths and SPAs, alongside dining/drinking and shopping venues. Of course, all the major tourist attractions are included, as well. 🌶️Hungarian cuisine is synonymous with paprika. Few cuisines are quite so intertwined with a single ingredient as Hungary’s is with paprika — the spice that gives some of the country’s best-known dishes their intense orange colour and characteristic peppery flavour. Paprika is made from the dried ground pods of several types of capsicum annuum pepper, and it comes in a range of heat levels from édes (sweet) to csipos (hot) and different levels of coarseness. In Budapest it’s sold everywhere, from small grocery stores to local food markets, where small-scale producers sell it by the kilogram in unlabelled plastic bags. For the highest quality, seek reputable family producers such as Hódi or PaprikaMolnár.

Welcome to Budapest, a city where history, culture, and vibrant energy intertwine! In this guide, we're ditching the stuffy tourist clichés and diving headfirst into the real Budapest experience indcluding 101 recommendations like: 🎡 Top attractions and hidden gems 🚌 How to get around in Budapest 🍺The best ruin bars and Coffee houses 🥘Where to eat for breakfast, lunch and dinner 🥂Best sunset spots and day trips FAQ and so much more! Whether you're drawn to the grandeur of the Buda Castle, the eclectic ruin bars of District VII, or the soothing waters of the Széchenyi Thermal Bath, Budapest offers something for every traveler - and we'll uncover it all!

After four year living in Budapest, it's safe to say I've tried a few of the restaurants. This is my ultimate guide to eating in Budapest - from fine dining to local cuisine, rooftop views and garden terraces - you are sure to find something you like here! Disclaimer: Always check online that the restaurant is still open before planning a visit. For higher-end restaurants, it is recommended to make a reservation before hand. *All photos in this guide are mine (not those linked to specific locations). For more travel photos, check out my Instagram @haleykato_travels