Essência Restaurant - Tiago & Éva

"Hungarian cuisine from the "good old days" gets a modern update at 21. The dishes maintain all the rich flavors of their original preparations, but here they are lighter, celebrating fresh ingredients from the farmer's market. This is an old-fashioned, quality Hungarian restaurant re-imagined through a modern lens."

Luxe hotel with posh quarters & ornate, fine-dining eateries, plus an indoor pool & a flashy spa. This luxe, baroque-style hotel is 17 minutes' walk from the Hungarian State Opera House and 3 km from both the Széchenyi thermal baths and Buda Castle. Polished rooms feature a mix of contemporary and antique furnishings, plus free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs. Upgraded rooms add sitting areas; some offer city-view balconies. Ornate Neoclassical-style suites and 2 eclectic presidential suites provide living rooms. A breakfast buffet (fee) is served in a genteel dining room. Italian-inspired dining is offered in a ritzy cafe and there's a fine-dining restaurant with a bar. Other amenities include a spa, an indoor pool and a gym.

"Located in the heart of Budapest, Bilanx offers a unique dining experience where modern European cuisine meets high-quality local Hungarian ingredients. With a stylish and vibrant interior designed Bilanx is the perfect spot for both locals and tourists seeking an unforgettable culinary adventure. Join us for an à la carte meal or indulge in our exquisite 8-course tasting menu."

Step into a sleek mirror-lined dining room where contemporary cuisine shines, boasting delicious foie gras creations and an impressive selection of 200 Hungarian wines that make for a memorable night out.

Industrial-style pizza parlor dishing up beer, vegan choices & a take-out option.

This charming indie bookshop in Budapest has been a go-to since '92 for a cozy vibe, impressive English titles, and friendly staff ready to assist.

Refined quarters in an upscale hotel featuring a bistro, plus a spa with a pool. Set on a main road and a 2-minute walk from Bableves Park, this upscale hotel is 5 minutes' walk from a metro station and 18 minutes away on foot from the Great Market Hall. Elegant rooms have Wi-Fi, minibars and TVs, as well as tea and coffeemakers. Suites and upgraded rooms add living rooms, and/or dressing rooms. Upgraded suites feature terraces; one offers a private sauna and a kitchenette. Room service is available 24/7. Amenities include a bistro, and a posh spa with a gym and an indoor pool, plus a courtyard terrace, parking and breakfast.

Laid-back restaurant featuring made-to-order fresh pasta dishes, along with pizza & salad.

Plant-based eats, including vegan burgers & smoothies, whipped up in bright, contemporary digs.

The Shoes on the Danube Bank in Budapest is a haunting tribute to Holocaust victims, where empty iron shoes evoke a profound sense of lost lives and history.