Things to Do in Budapest

Budai Vigadó (Hungarian Heritage House)

Between 1898 and 1900 winners of an architectural competition, faced a demanding project: building a theate rand library to suit the needs of the residents of Buda on the site of a former arsenal. Aladár Árkay and Mór Kallina worked to change the pre-existing block into a cultural center. The Vigado’s outside is in constructed in relatively simple, eclectic style, but the interior boasts an impressive Art-Nouveau hall with a marble staircase and pillars and a spacious, ornate theater. Today it is also known as the Hungarian Heritage House and is the home theater of the [http://www.ticket.info.hu/en/program/folklore-performances/hungarian-state-folk-ensemble Hungarian Folk Ensemble], one of Hungary’s most highly regarded ensembles. The group has been around since 1951 and aims to study and preserve Hungarian folk music, dance and costume culture and interpret it on stage for the public. They perform in the Budai Vigadó about 120 times a year. - '''''History of the Budai Vigadó''''' From the end of the 17th century Buda was more prosperous than Pest, similarly as it is today, but by the 19th century pest caught up with its neighbor both culturally and economically. The Pesti Vigadó was built by the Danube as a place for arts and entertainment. In 1892 Károly Gerlóczy (the deputy mayor of Budapest) received a request from the citizens of Buda for a cultural center of their own and so in 1897 the city council called for tenders. Aladár Árkay and his father in law Mór Kallina won the contest and the two story eclectic building was opened in January 1900 with a charity ball. Today the Ballroom is the theater hall which can seat 301 people. The Vigadó was considerably damaged in WWII. and was restored in 2007, funded by the Hungarian Ministry of Culture and Education.

I. Corvin tér 8

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Széchenyi Spa

Built in 1909 in the present-day City Park, this is the largest spa in Europe, and probably the nicest one in Budapest. A vast bath complex amidst beautiful architecture, it contains 3 outdoor pools including a large lap pool, at least 3 sauna rooms, and several indoor pools at different temperatures.- It is recommended not to store valuables in the lockers -- use the safe boxes for 500 HUF (well worth the peace of mind) . Signs warn they are not responsible for losses except for safe boxes. - The attendant will ask you to write a "code" word on a piece of paper; this paper is placed in the box along with your valuables, and you will be given a physical key. When retrieving your items, the attendant will ask you for the "code" and check it against the paper in the box. These safe boxes can be used if the larger locker or changing room is not required. - Its recommended that you bring your own towel or bathrobe, as the towels available for rent are more like bedsheets. - Outdoors: Two hot soaking pools (30 degrees C and 38 degrees C) and one swimming pool (26-28 degrees C) are all open-air (even in winter), and form the center of the baths. All facilities are shared by men and women (except shower and toilets). There's ''a swimming tube'' (a whirling corridor): round- (outdoors) or rectangle-shaped (indoors) pool with artificial flow, a feature difficult to find elsewhere. Another specialty is a tradition to play chess while sitting in the water - even in winter. One or two cafes/juice bars are available directly from the swimming deck, near the cabins, year-round. - Indoors: Several saunas, one steam bath. Cold-water pool, hot tubs, aqua-gym pool with weights. Northern part of indoors baths is more modern and clean.

XIV. Állatkerti krt. 11

Indoor part open daily from 6AM-7PM; outdoor 6AM-10PM in winter; summer-time hours may be different.

There are two entry types: Cabin (weekdays: 4600 HUF, weekend: 4800 HUF) or Locker (weekdays: 4100 HUF, weekend: 4300 HUF)

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Városmajor

Points of interest: Városmajori Heart of Jesus Parish Church (Városmajori Jézus Szíve Plébánia) by Aladár Arkay in 1920's; - Memorial of the Warrior Unit of Hungarian Hunters in Worl War One (Magyar Tábori Vadászok emlékműve) a work of Kisfaludi Strobl Zsigmond; - Statue of Beethoven (work of János Horvay); - Statue of Tom Thumb (Hüvelyk Matyi) made by Ede Telcs; - Statue of Espejo D'Eugenio statue (Espejo D' Eugenio szobor ) by A. Negrete; - Aladár Arkaymemorial column. - The total area: 10 hectares. Half of the area covered with lawn also there is some flowered area , circa 1300 trees then one an d half hectare is covered with shrubs. - HISTORY. This are was former flood plains of the Devil's Ditch (Ördög-árok). Used for meadow a long time. Then it was a military-owned land. A city's commander,- Count Daun,- horticulture and farm established in 1700's. In 1785 regulation of Joseph II, (Habsburg Emperor) ​​a public park was established, here. In 1787 planted more than three tousand trees. (Brought from woods from forests of Budakeszi and Dunabogdány settlements. József Tallherr state architect and Antal Kock urban gardener made the plans inspired by the French gardens. - In early 1800's moved to here an amusement park (so called Budai vurstli), this led to the deterioration of the neighborhood. In 1920 the Devil's Ditch became covered, and after some reconstruction the park revived. - Also here is the BSE sports hall with tennis courts, Városmajori Outdoor Theatre, Városmajori High School and the terminus for the cogwheel railway (on maps signed as tram#60).

XII. Szilágyi Erzsébet fasor, Maros utca, and Csaba utca

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Gellért Baths

While the Kiraly baths may be a more authentic Turkish bath experience, the famous Gellért Bath can't be beaten in terms of style. This is among the finest '''Art Nouveau baths''' in Europe, part of Spa Hotel Gellért. Ask the information desk to clarify if you're not sure about how to proceed as the procedures, dignified by tradition, are not always straightforward. - If you rent a towel (resembling a bedsheet) or a bathrobe, you will need the original receipt ticket for getting back your deposit. You'll need to get your receipt ticket back from the attendants inside when you return your item, otherwise you forfeit your deposit. Unfortunately, the managers are quite unforgiving in this matter and won't believe you if you try to collect your deposit without your item or a receipt. Changing: Individual lockers, single-person cabins, and family cabins are available. Indoors: From 01.01.2013 every part of the spa is common for men and women. Common area for men and women has a 50m(?) swimming pool and a soaking pool with massage bubbles, both with 36-38°C water. Wearing swimming caps is technically obligatory, but not always enforced. There are common Turkish-style thermal baths for men and women, offering several different areas: two soaking pools (one with 36°C, another with 38°C), the showers, the dry sauna and Turkish steam bath, and the cold pool (designed to scare the living daylights out of you after a happy warm soak - it is sure healthy). Outdoors: A large open-air complex of pools (open only in summer time).

Buda, XI. Kelenhegyi utca 4

06.00-19.00 weekdays; 06.00-17.00 on Sat and Sun (between Apr 30 and Sept 30).

The full entrance price to both the swimming pool and the man and woman thermal facilities is HUF3500, which also includes a cabin rental, where you can change clothes and a towel (bed sheets style). On weekdays this ticket is 4050 HUF Ticket and 30 minute massage can be reserved in advance. The massage: from 2500 HUF for ''Refreshing, 15 min.'' to HUF3800 for ''Powder, 30 min.'' They also offer a very good Tai massage. 1h is HUF11500 and 1.5h is HUF15500 (march 2010)

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Bottomless Lake Park

The park total area is ​​40,809 sqm. It was built between 1958 and 1960 according to plans by Mihaly Mőcsényi. In the mid part located the Bottomless Lake. Here you will find the Buda Park Stage,-near to the lake,-which former worked with various functions, but it is now only a ruin. - The fountain of the lake to improve oxygenation of water. - Several statues located in the park. The "Bear" statue by Laszlo Molnar (located at playground); - Béla Bartók statue made by József Somogyi, 1981, (located under bells, at the side of Kosztolányi Dezső Square); - there is a tennis hall and side of its are two monuments, Gyula Illyés and Zoltan Gulyas, first was a Hungarian, 20th century, poet and novelist, last was a 20th century, YBL-prize winner, Hungarian architect; - Sitting boy statue, made by Magda Gabor (1997) adorns the fenced playground. The usual 'Park' tree species found in the majority in the park. Next to stage are silver maples at the tennis courts is an oak tree (almost hundred years old), near to waterside are a couple willow trees. Some specific species or sizeable trees also can be found here Cercis siliquastrum (Judas tree), Juniperus virginiana (Virginian juniper), Castanea sativa (chestnut), Liriodendron tulipifera (tulip tree), Broussonetia papyrifera (paper mulberry tree), Quercus robor ,,Fatigiata" (columnar oak), Caragana arborescens (Siberian peashrub)

XI. Villányi út

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State Opera or Hungarian State Opera House

It is home to the Budapest Opera Ball, a society event dating back to 1886. Before the closure of "Népszínház" in Budapest, it was the second largest opera building in Budapest. Today it is the largest Opera building in Budapest and Hungary. - - But even if tickets are expensive you will enjoy the performance even if you're not an opera buff. You can get cheaper tickets during the summer when there often are opera festivals. Most operas are in Italian, but at the State Opera they subtitle the entire performance in Hungarian. The hall is beautiful and in its original state. On the balcony surrounding the hall they have put the name of every classic opera performed there into the wood. It has to be seen to be fully appreciated. Appropriate dress - suits or sport coats for men, dress or skirt/blouse for women (although tuxedos to backpacker wear is seen during the week). - One of Europe's architecturally most breathtaking opera house's company performs traditional opera and ballet. The quality of its huge repertoire is not always up to international standards, but if you don't expect too much, you will spend a decent night here. Cheaper tickets offering reduced visibility are a good deal if you don't want to pay HUF2,500 for the official [http://www.operavisit.hu/english/index.html guided tour ] to the building. The company also performs at '''Theatre Thália'''.

VI. Andrássy út, 22

guided tours - every 3PM and 4PM

Tours €3.4, just to stage €2.4 ''kabin'' or box seats: €17-27.

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Cinema Hall

Cinema Hall Budapest was opened on 31/12/2010. - One of the most unique and versatile meeting venues in Budapest. - On ​​2,500sqm, a receiving space, six halls, and a gallery with big terrace (500sqm). Useable for company conferences, concerts, parties and small shows, birthdays and family events also held. - Red Room: Fully built concert and party venue, suitable for hundreds of people. - Green Room: Multipurpose hall - with a capacity of 200 people seated in rows. • Suitable for seminars, conferences, presentations and meetings. • Corporate parties, birthday parties and meetings are well suited. - Blue Room: Gallery , exclusive atmosphere , and therefore suitable for corporate events, product launches, gala dinners. - ENTRANCE Room: Seated in rows for more than 200 people - multi-purpose hall. • It's great for conferences, exhibitions and parties.• For larger events fogadótermemként function. - VIP Room: Multi-purpose hall - for theater- seating for 100 people. • For larger events can be used as a location for VIP. - YELLOW Room: Concert hall - thanks to the special design of small concerts and parties held for . -

III. Bécsi út 38-44.,

Vary

Vary. Example Marek Hemmann live HUF2900

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Park of Kossuth Lajos Square

The area of green space is 25,000 sqm. The trees are: Silver firs, yews and large magnolias. Also here the largest flower garden of the district II. (over six hundred sqm). And there are a coüple sculptures such II. Rákóczi equestrian statue ( was a Hungarian nobleman and leader of the Hungarian uprising against the Habsburgs in 1703-11 as the prince (fejedelem) of the Estates Confederated for Liberty of the Kingdom of Hungary. He was also Prince of Transylvania, an Imperial Prince, and a member of the Order of the Golden Fleece. Today he is considered a national hero in Hungary.) ; on the south side of the square sits the poet Attila József (accord to the legend he sat,-in nearby,-on the bank of the river and wrote his famous poem ''By the Danube''); on the northern part of the park is the Kossuth monument (Lajos Kossuth was a Hungarian lawyer, journalist, politician and Regent-President of the Kingdom of Hungary during the revolution of 1848–49.) and a full-length statue of Count István Tisza, a renewed version of the origin made by Imre Elek.

V. Kossuth Lajos tér

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Park of Széchenyi István tér

Former named like „Rakpiac"(Loading Market), Lánchíd Square, Ferenc József Square. - Here is the first and one of the nicest Hungarian bridge the Chain Bridge. On the northern side of the square is the building of the Headquarters of the Academy of Sciences. East side is Gresham Palace, and building of the former Pest Hungarian Commercial Bank. In 1880 erected a sculpture of Count István Széchenyi, in 1887 (Count István Széchenyi de Sárvár-Felsővidék (Hungarian: [ˈiʃtvaːn ˈseːtʃeːɲi]; 1791–1860) was a Hungarian politician, theorist and writer, one of the greatest statesmen of Hungarian history) here is also another sculpture made to Ferenc Deák,who was a Hungarian statesman and Minister of Justice; he was known as "The Wise Man of the Nation". - The park area is more than one hectare with many 'park' trees and evergreen trees. There is a 220-year-old Acacia, supported by crutches. The Széchenyi sculpture is surrounded by huge sycamore

V. Széchenyi István tér

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Rudas Baths

This is where to go if you are looking for an authentic Turkish feel with its 16th century dome encrusted of colored glass. It is quite popular among locals. While it was a men-only bath, it now allows access to men and women. It is much more authentic than Gellert or Szechenyi. Like Király, the baths have a main pool(36C) with adjoining small pools(12C, 28C, 30C, 33C and 42C), steam room and dry sauna. Rudas has more small pools than Király and seems in better condition (renovated in 2007). - Bring a towel and your swimwear and you are set for the swimming hall (but you will look like a tourist in the bath section with a swimwear - they will provide you with a very small towel). There is also a very nice rest room, where you can chill outside the water. The staff has got very limited English. Parts of Schwarzenegger movie Red Heat was shot here. Parts: Thermal Spa, swimming pool, sauna, steam chambers, solarium & spa boutique.

I. Döbrentei tér 9

steam cabin €12.5, Sa-Su €11; Combined ticket with cabin weekday €13 15,night ticket (F, Sa 22:00-04:00) €12.5, morning steam cabin on weekdays €7.7 (2013). HUF 2.200 for the Turkish or relaxation bath, HUF1.500 for the swimming hall. Both can be booked for HUF 3.300 (2008).Massages are offered as oil or soap&water versions. 15 min. cost HUF 2,500, 30 min. HUF 3,500. Be aware that this type of massage has nothing to do with the relaxing Asian variants.

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Kosztolányi Dezső Square

[http://budapestcity.org/11-egyeb/utcak-terek/Kosztolanyi-Dezso-ter/index-hu.htm The square] named after a Hungarian poet and prose-writer. Located at the interscetion of Bocskai road and Bartók Béla road. - Tha park area is almost one hectare. Splitted for four part by main road. The Buda Park Stage and the Bottomless Lake located in the immediate vicinity of the square. - Before replaced to Etele tér here was the [http://www.muemlekem.hu/muemlek?id=11712 Kosztolányi Dezső tér Bus Terminal], now protected monument building. - Partly of the square is planted with flowers. The Acacia trees are in the majority, but there are also a few Judas and paper mulberry trees. - Two sculptures can be found on/around the square: one is the Dezso Kosztolanyi statue and the other is the statue of one of the most important composers of the 20th century, Béla Bartók (made by József Somogyi, 1981).

XI. Kosztolányi Dezső tér

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Szemlő Hill Cave

Take another cave tour in the 'Underground flower garden of Buda Hills'. Some of the guides do not speak any English, but they give a free English pamphlet for the tour. There is a joint ticket for the standard tourist areas of the Pál-völgyi and the Szemlőhegyi caves. The caves are walking distance to each other - ask for a map from either cave ticket office. These areas are easily accessible and well-lit making them better for the slightly claustrophobic among us, though to enjoy the true beauty of the caves you must go on the longer more strenuous tours. Due to the times that the tours start, you're better of starting at Szemlőhegyi then taking the 15 minute walk to Pál-völgyi. This way it is possible to not have a very long wait between your caves, and the outdoor area at Pál-völgyi is far more pleasant in nice weather than the Szemlőhegyi cave museum.

II. Pusztaszeri út, 35

W-M 10:00-16:00, The tours: 35-40 minutes. Start at every hour

€3.3

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Danubius Grand Hotel/Thermal Hotel Margitsziget

High-level and modern baths and spa also offers a great choice of medical treatment. There are two body-temperature soaking pools and a cold-water corridor with stones on the floor; one swimming pool; separate steam baths; common sauna. There's a drinking fountain with mineral water extremely rich in minerals--find on a way from baths to the gym. -''Changing:'' Towels are handed at reception--without fee or deposit. Also, there seems to be bathrobes available for rent--ask at the reception. For changing clothes, only lockers are available, without attendant--you have a key. There's no cabins (as families typically live in the same hotel). Every shower cabin have a curtain, and there's some liquid soap available. - ''Visitors mix'': Almost no locals; in New Year season (and 1-9 of May?) about 80% are Russians who are also residents of the hotel.

Margaret Island (Margitsziget)

until 21:30

Admission fee (5,700 HUF weekdays, 7,000 HUF weekends) doesn't limit your time inside, and gives access to all spa facilities including a great gym (remember to bring your fitness suit). Solarium and medical treatments should be paid separately, remember before entering the changing rooms (1,300 HUF for 10 minutes).-

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Magyar Theatre

Designed by Adolf Láng, and founded by the Rákosi-Beöthy family was built in 1897 in the then-suburban Izabella (today Hevesi Sándor) square. The premiere was on 16 October 1897. The two-storied auditorium had 996 seats. In 1914, the theater was rebuilt by architect Laszlo Editor, at time a new hall was built. The last big remodelling happened in 1964-66, when it was rebuilt according to the plans of architect Alexander Azbej. The new building was built Žilina's (Slovakia) pyrogranite. The facades are decorated with a relief consisting of 757 elements which is Gyula Illes sculptor's work. In the foyer is located a large mosaic image, its showing a woman Greek chorus. The actor's lounge inlaid decorative wall picture made by Szinte Gabor painter, stage designer. The auditorium capacity 665 people today.

VII. Hevesi Sándor square 4

M-F 10:00-18:00

~HUF4000-12000 (2014) discount with Hungary Card

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Comedy Theatre

One of the most popular and longest history theater in Budapest. It has three playground places,- the Big stage (Nagyszínpad), Studio and chamber named Home Stage (Házi Színpad nevű stúdió és kamarája), and the Pesti Theatre (Pesti Színház), -a total of more than 1,700 seats. Built in 1896, on the basis of a Viennese design agency, 'Fellner and Helmer'. Late historicism style. Baroque facade decoration with highlighted driveway. The large sizes, and the many decoration provide to the theater solemnity and elegance. From the ornate ground floor lobby decorated plenty of gold takes radial solution takes steps to the auditorium:to the first floor. Centrally located stairs with resting levels leads to the most important and most richly decorated box line.

XIII. Szent István körút 14.

The Box Office open: 11:00-19:00.

HUF1300-4000

Király Baths

Old, authentic and pretty small; personnel speak limited English. The baths used to alternate between male- and female-only days, but now every day is mixed for both men and women. Király Baths have been known for some years as a meeting place for gay men. Following an expose on Hungarian TV, the management introduced a rule that swimwear has to be worn in the baths. Some gay activity may be visible, but you can enjoy this unique place without any problem if you are not gay. - The baths have a main pool with adjoining very small pools, steam room and dry sauna. The emphasis is more on relaxing and enjoying the waters rather than swimming. It's possible to get a massage here as well. Ask the attendants in the changing room or massage room area.

I. Fő utca 84

Thermal morning ticket (the price includes HUF 1,100 deposit fee.) HUF 2,400. Combined daily admission (day ticket and 15 minute massage) HUF 4,800. Thermal day ticket, HUF 2,400 cabin

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MOM Sports Swimming Pool and Sports Centre

Rentals: Sports hall (size: 1.600m²), ballet room (110m²), Artificial grass football field (40m x 20m). email about [email protected] - Pools: Spa pools for Wellness great relaxation for the 16-person hot tub, two Finnish saunas and steam rooms. - Indoor competition pool: Size: 25m x 21m, 8 lane. Water depth: 2.1m. Water: 24-26°C. Other: stand with 250 seats, digital scoreboard. - Indoor training pool: (15m x 8.5m, depth: 1.2m, Water: 28-30°C.- Adventure pool for max. 16 people, witth whirlpool, various massaging water jets (Water: 1m (depth), 30-32°C). - Saunas (2) max.capacity 10 person, Temperature: 90-105°C. - Steam Room max.capacity 6 people, Temperature: 40-50°C

XII. Csörsz u. 14-16

Daily 06:00-22:00

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Bekasmegyer Community House

A branch of the Obuda Cultural Centre. Puppet shows and children’s theatre. The Békas Blues await the music lovers. The afternoon lectures give a change for learning, entertainment, and sports to people of all ages. - Andi Body Art: effective body shaping - M 19:00-20:00 Wed 18:30-20:00 Info: +36 30-900-9336, [http://www.jogatan.com Hatha Yoga], Advanced - Tu 19:00-21:00. - (Polifoam required)., Zumba dance course - Tu 19:00-20:00 Th 18:00-19:00, - Cuban Salsa lectures, Tue, Thu 19:00-21:00; 1 session: HUF1,500; Information: [http://www.salsacaballeros.hu Salsa Dance School Caballeros], Aniko Ground: +36 20 382-9344, +36 20 315-2781, [email protected] .

Csobánka tér 5

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Boat trip to Margaret Island

You don't want to miss a '''boat trip''' on River Danube! Then you can enjoy both riverbanks and the bridges at the very same time. It is especially spectacular at night. '. This boat has guiding in 11 languages, and makes a non-stop round trip in about 1 hour. There is a cheaper boat line operated by BKV, which leave from Boráros tér, and makes a stop at other places too, such as ''Batthyány tér'', ''Jászai Mari tér'' or ''Margitsziget''. Of course you can take the boat the opposite direction too, however a round trip is not recommended, because the route is really long, and you'll have to buy two tickets. This line does not have any kind of tour guiding.

V. Vigadó tér

1. May - 1. Sep, four a daily ; off season only weekends

crossing €2, RW ticket €4

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Ram Colosseum, Újlipótvárosi Community House

A multi-cultural and leisure center in Újlipótváros quarter. The community center consists four wings, which are connected by a central plaza. The institution's five main unit includes: #a 600-seat auditorium. The oval hall Coliseum contents a 270-square-meter stage. The 'ExperiDance' production use most of the year the room. - In another wing of the building is a branch library of the Szabó Ervin Library. - In the same wing is the club for the elderly - A recreation center is part of a community house. This includes three large rooms and a couple outdoor sports courts - There is restaurant at Bessenyei street and Kárpát street corner.

XIII. Kárpát u. 23.

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Dagály Spa

There is an outdoor 50m lap pool open year round and a covered-in-winter 25m lap pool. There are 2 large outdoor hot baths. One heated to 33C and the other to 36C. In summer, several huge pools are also available and plenty of open grass and trees for sunbathing or shade. The architecture is classic modern. - One changes clothes in a small cubicle before passing through to the large unisex locker room. Be sure to bring some bath sandals to wear to the pool edge. The floors are not always clean. One sees lots of families here, elderly people and fitness swimmers. Staff do not speak English, but is helpful and patient.

XIII. Népfürdő u. 36

Daily 06:00–20:00

~€8. full day, €6 after 16:00. An attendants lock your clothes in a locker. Tip HUF 100 on your way out.

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Sziget

Festival on Óbudai Sziget (Óbuda Island) An institution attracting rock fans, world music hippies and the usual festival crowd every year in August. It has become one of the best-known festivals in Europe, offering a multitude of cultural, culinary and musical events. Day tickets cost €45 and festival passes, including camping privileges cost €170 if purchased before April 15 and €200 thereafter. Festival passes without camping privileges cost €30 less. Sleeping in a tent under the open sky instead of a hotel room gives the complete festival feeling. (Safe boxes are available for valuable personal belongings).

Palace of Arts

This modern, power plant-looking building hides an excellent modern art museum (Ludwig Múzeum), a festival theatre (Fesztivál Színház) and the marvellous '''Béla Bartók National Concert Hall''' (''Bartók Béla Nemzeti Hangversenyterem''), which offer great concerts from classical, jazz and world music to Hungarian and international pop, special children programmes and the best opera performances in Central Europe. The annual Wagner festival in June is a must. Spectacles are held all around the year. Book your tickets at the Palace of the Arts home page without additional booking fee.

Komor Marcell utca 1

09:00-18:00

HUF700-9,800 for students are available for HUF 200 one hour before every show

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Viking Yacht Club

New and used boat sales, Transcription ship, testing, vessel storage, Boat Service, Motorboat and yacht rentals (for 5-7-11 passenger capacity). Private boat hire with driver one, two, three, or more hours. - Departure: From 'Dock 11' port, beside the Elisabeth Bridge on the Pest feet or Batthyány Square, or the Margaret Island harbor. [http://www.silver-line.hu/setahajozas/budapest-varosnezes-hajorol/ Wiking Excursion boat Budapest Sightseeing.] Budapest trip HUF3000, [http://www.silver-line.hu/setahajozas/budapest-szentendre-varosnezes-hajorol/ Szentendre trip] OW/RW HUF3000/4500

III. Hajógyári sziget 606

19 feet boat HUF17000 per hour

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Millenáris

This huge cultural centre has been built around former factory buildings. The complex includes a park, a small artificial lake, two playgrounds, some cafés and a theatre which hosts music, theatre and sometimes great contemporary opera performances. You can book your ticket at their home page, which is available in Hungarian and English. The area is frequently used as a venue for various fairs and exhibitions as well. (The interactive museum called Csodák Palotája (Palace of Wonders) which used to reside in the Millenáris moved to the Campona shopping centre in Southern Buda.)

II. Fény utca 20-22

Tickets: HUF1,000-6,000

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Buda Protected Landscape Area

Walking tours,-from minutes until days long,- on 10,528 hectares. Main part are: Budaörs wasteland; Excursion zona (include János-hegy, the forest range of Budakeszi and the environs of Hárshegy); the Hármashatár-hegy (hill) and the Hidegkút basin; a highly protected hill the Remete-hegy with the Remete Gorge; the Szénás-hills or the European Diploma Holding Area; The area of Vöröspocsolyás-hát (Vöröspocsolyás-backbone), Nagykopasz (559m, the highest point in the Buda hills) and Meszes-hegy. [http://oterkep.blogspot.hu/2009/04/budai-hegyseg-turistaterkep.html Maps]

XII. district

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Csillaghegy Community House

A branch of the Obuda Cultural Centre. There is a handcraft workshop, a mini playground and the transportation park, puppet shows, natural food market other exciting presentations and events. - Tuesday and Friday 19:00-20:00: a cross functional training training. - Painting Course for Adults, Every Friday 10:00-12:30. - Spine gymnastics - Friday 17:45-18:30, 15:00-15:45 Thursday. - Bellydance, Basics level: Tu, Thu 18:00-19:00, HUF1400 / event. Info: +36 70 2063300. - Basketry, Thu 9:00-12:00 and Fri from 18:00-21:00. - Pilates, Fri 9:30-10:30, Info: +36 70 3919820

Mátyás király útja 13–15.

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Corinthia Grand Hotel Royal Spa

A symbol of history, culture, architecture and the tradition of hospitality opens its doors in all its original splendour. The Royal Spa has been beautifully restored to its original splendour and now offers the latest state-of-the-art spa facilities and treatments. The Royal Spa is one of the most expensive in Budapest. It is a spectacle of opulence and luxury in the amazing art deco setting. Included in the price is bath robe, towels, lockers, hydromassage, fruit juices and water. Although expensive it is a truly unforgettable experience .

VII. Erzsébet körút 43-49

day pass €35

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The Palatinus Outdoor Baths

have three pools filled with therapeutic water—and a total of 11 pools (totaling 17.5ha). In front of the baths is a beautiful rose garden, and nearby, an open-air stage where opera and ballet performances are held, plus an open-air cinema used during the summer. Services: Pedicure €6.5, Value Storage €2, Towel rental €1 (deposit: €4), Swimwear rental €3 (deposit: €9).Number of pools: 11. Wave pool, Thermal spa pool, Margaret pool, two Children's Pool, Teaching Pool, Adventure pool, Outdoor swimming pool, Slide Pool.

Margaret Island (Margitsziget)

Adult €9-11,student €6.5-7.3, adult afternoon from 16:00 €6.5

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Open-air theatre

The accommodating an audience of 3300. - Built in 1938, according to plan of Peter Kaffka. In the WW2 heavy damaged, rebuilt in 1951. Since 1991 named Open Space Theatre (Szabad Tér Színház). - The programs of its: mainly opera, operetta, ballet and folklore music. One of the most popular outdoor playground in Hungary. - Margaret Terrace built in the 'cloister' of Open-air theatre, since 1993 here operates the Margaret Terrace Restaurant (Margit Terasz Étterem) which organizing musical clubnights.

Margaret Island, Zielinski Szilárd sétány (walkway)

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Swimming pool of Erzsébetliget

Services: - Two swimming pools (a 25m, six-lane swimming pool 27°C and a 13m, 32°C, training pool; jacuzzi for 16-person); - Finnish and infrared saunas; - solarium; - massage; - Grassy sunbathing area (sun loungers, outdoor showers, playground), - Other sports (table tennis, badminton, volleyball); - Is free cloakroom and safe; - Swimming school (child, adult education); - Hairdressing, cosmetics, manicure; - Snack Bar, eco store; - fitness.

XVI. Újszász utca 106-108

TThe complex is open daily 06.00-22.00, Swimming pool 08.00-11.15 and 13.30-20., Sauna 08.00-20.00, the outdoor beach open between 9.00-20.00

Same prices as Swimming pool of Szentmihály

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Csillaghegyi Outdoor swimming and Swimming Pool

- Children's Pool, Aromatherapy Massage, Infrasauna, Value Storage, Massage helping for blood circulation. - The number of pools: 3. Green Area: 90,468 sqm. Datas: Outdoor swimming pool 21-22°C, 1.45-1.95 m, 782sqm, Children's pool at 22°C, 0.25-0.6 m, 113sqm, Swimming pool 21-22°C (summer), 25-26°C (winter, under tent), 370sqm, 1.20-2.40m. - This beach is the oldest of the capital. It has worked since 1850s. Last reconstaction was in 2000.

III. Pusztakúti út 2-6.

Adult ticket HUF1700, Children's, retired and student HUF1300, after 17.00 (weekdays) HUF1300, combined entrance ticket incl. 20 minute massage HUF2800, Wednesday HUF1200

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Synthetic grass football fields in Obuda

Size 20×40 m. - Further, rental artificial turf tracks: Óbuda Harrer Paul Elementary School. synthetic grass football field, Size: 12 x 24 m, Harrer Pál u. 7, tel: +36 1 388 9770, - Krúdy Gyula Primary School football field synthetic grass, size is 20 x 40 m, Gyogyszergyar u. 22-24. tel: 06 1 388 9770; - Óbuda Laszlo Nagy General School. synthetic grass football field, 20 x 40 m, Varadi u. 15/b. tel:. +36 1 388 9770.

III. Laborc u. 2

weekdays: 8-21 h, weekends: 8-15 h

Reduced Rent: HUF6900 per hour

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Independent Park

Bus 86 terminated here. - The area of its is 6470 sqm.It was built between 1962 according to plans by Mihaly Mőcsényi. Later a fountain and a monument built here by Vera Csorba. In 1994 inaugurated the monument of Independence,-in the middle of the fountain,-a work of György Vadász and Sandor Kiss. - The yews (Taxaceae), the Sorbus, China trees (Koelreuteria paniculata) are beautiful decorations in the park

XI. Bocskai út, Karolina út, Nagyszőlős utca

24/7

Free

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Park of Szent István

[http://www.muemlekem.hu/muemlek?id=19585 Monument area]. More than three hectares. Build between 1930-1938. A recreation park with playgrounds, sports space, chess tables, ping-pong tables. Renovated and partly fenced about 10 years ago.The site also provides place for different cultural events, as the summer evening concert series. Also here can be found an over seventy years old mulberry hedge.

XIII. Szt. István park

24/7

Free except events

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Theatre Szkéné

Budapest University of Technology and Economics (BME)'s theatre hall, – during the construction of metro 4 station in Szent Gellért tér use temporary stairs next to the river for reaching the building. Szkéné hosts, among others, [http://www.pbest.hu/ Béla Pintér and Company] (''Pintér Béla és Társulata''), many alternative theater goers' favourite. Book your ticket by email.

XI. Műegyetem rakpart 3

HUF 1500

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Molnár János cave

are still active and filled up with thermal water, contains the largest known water filled cavity in Europe and feeds the nearby spa "Lukács". This caves in Buda has special origin, its not formed by cold waters from the outside, but formed by warm springs. - The thermal karst area of Rózsadomb neighborhood is part of the '''UNESCO World Heritage''' Tentative List

II. Frankel Leó út?

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Csajkovszkij Park

This was originally a private park of Dreher-mansion. Received its present name in 1963, after Russian composer Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. Here is located the geometric center of Budapest. - In the park you can see the statue of Tchaikovsky (by: Kisfaludy Strobl Zsigmond) near to Chopin (by: János Kocsornyik), and Berlioz and Franz Liszt statues (by: Laszlo Huvos)

X.Halom utca, Kápolna utca

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Romai Beach

The Number of pools: 3. - Leisure pool with slide, neck shower and effervescing. Sauna. Steam Room. - Children Pool/ Swimming pool/Beach Pool: (water temperature-water depth-size) 30°C - 0.35m - 280sqm / 21-22°C, 1.5m, 600sqm /26-27 °C, 1m, 1400sqm. - Water is composed: low solute concentration of calcium, magnesium, hydrogen-carbonate, karst, lukewarm water.

III. Rozgonyi Piroska utca 2

Opening: June 8th

Weekdays/weekends Adult HUF2300/2600. Adult afternoon (M, Tu, Th after 16.00) HUF1700/ -, Child-retired-student HUF1700/1800, Waiting beach day (Wednesday) HUF1700/-, Family (2 adults, 2 children) HUF6300/7000, Family (one adult, two children) HUF4600/5200, Campers ticket HUF1000, Cabin Ticket HUF600

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Roman Galley Slave on the Danube

Galley tour: Visegrad-Budapest, 4-6 hours journey time. Experience trips: Budapest.-Vienna-Budapest, 2-3 hours. - Sightseeing tour: Roman Coast (Római part)-Parliament-Roman Coast, two hours. Party tour: Budapest and Szentendre Island and Budapest, six-hour. Rowing tours: Budapest-Luppa island and back, two hour. - Canoe Rentals (2-4/4-7 person capacity).

III. Rozgonyi Piroska u. 28

From May 1 to October 1

TC3, TC4 touring canoe paddles, barrels, one piece vest HUF2500/day, Organizations and groups: HUF2900/day, TC8 touring canoe paddles, barrels, 1 waistcoat HUF4900/ day, TK2 kayak paddles, 1 waistcoat HUF 2500/day.

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Central European Dance Theater

In 1929 started as a cabaret theatre, in 1937 named for Hollywood Movie Theater, then from 1942 as Bethlen Movie Theater worked until 1986. From 1988 here was the Rock Theater, later Central Europe Dance Theatre (KET). - The Bethlen Gallery holds photo exhibition. CEDT's company performs renowned contemporary dance [http://www.bethlenszinhaz.hu/ theatre].

VII. Bethlen Gábor tér 3

HUF1,200 senior HUF700, student HUF800

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Mátyás-hegyi Cave

[http://www.barlangaszat.hu Tours] 2,5-3hours, entrance at Pálvölgyi Cave. In the cave, there is no established route, the trip should be on all fours or sliding like to travel more than once, but the participation in any pre-qualification is not required, just a sporty attitude. The necessary equipment - overalls, helmets and head lamps - are provided.

II. Szépvölgyi út 162

€15, discounted €12

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Grapevine in the Yard

This vine planted in 1944. Type of the vine is: Isabella. The long of the stem of grape is 30 m, thickness of its is 20 centimeters. Thanks for the special character of this type, each year 'give' healthy fruit, without chemical treatment. Protected natural monument. - The midwestern part of Buda around 1900's still covered with vineyards.

I. Bécsi kapu tér 8

The inhabitants of the house can give permission to access it

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Twelve Adult Fitnessparks

Each is 110m² in size and seven fitness machine is in all of them. Other places:- Huszti út and Rick utca junction, - Csobánka tér, - Gladiator utca, - Bécsi út 226 in Holdudvar, Laborc utca 2 in Óbuda Leisure Park, - Heltai Jenő tér, - San Marco utca 81, - Balazs Orban u. and Gyógyszergyár utca junction, Mókus utca 2, - Kerek utca 22.

III. Arató Emil square

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Dandár street Spa

vízellátást az erre a célra létesített, a közeli Közraktár utcában lévő kútból oldották meg, melynek vízminősége Gellért Gyógyfürdő vizével közel azonos. -Termál medence 60 m2 alapterülettel, vízhőmérséklet: 36 °C, Termál medence 25 m2 alapterülettel, vízhőmérséklet: 34 °C, Merülő medence 15 m2 alapterülettel, vízhőmérséklet. 20 °C.

IX. Dandár utca 5-7

Critical Mass

Unfortunately, there are few bicycle lanes and many dangerous drivers. However with organized groups such as Critical Mass operating in the city, things are slowly becoming more bicycle friendly. Pest is very flat and excellent for bicycle riding - just make sure to keep your wits about you, as drivers can be somewhat careless.

Different times

Free

Óbudai or Hajogyar Island

Island on the Danube, Budapest hosts the '''Sziget fesztivál''' every August. It is Central Europe's most popular summer festival attracting more than 300,000 visitors. Young and old, Hungarian and foreigner can find his/her entertainment. Other times some recreational option like biking, kayaking, fishing, tennis playing.

III.

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Petőfi Csarnok

often called PeCsa, is Budapest's only youth leisure center. Placed in the Városliget, it is a famous concert spot for pop/rock music, serving as home for hundreds of cultural programs, exhibitions, and fan clubs. PeCsa holds a 930 square metre hall, and an open stage with a guest capacity of 6000 persons.

Városliget, XIV. Zichy Mihály út 14.

M-F 10:00-16:00

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Ferenc hill Birdwatching Area

On the mountain top and north slope can be see a karst scrub forests. The mountain is great for bird watching: blackbird, blue tit, chaffinch, greenfinch, great fiery-headed woodpecker and goldcrests. In the south-western end of Ferenc hill is Ferenc-Mountain Cave, (visit only for researchers).

II.distr. Ferenchegyi út, Zuhany utca

24/7

Free

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Theatre Madách

If you want to see the Hungarian version of blockbuster musicals like The Phantom of the Opera or Producers, this is your place. Madách is widely popular among musical fans, and some of their recent shows have been critically acclaimed, so [http://www.madachjegy.hu book] well in advance.

VII. Erzsébet körút 29-33

10.00-12.30 & 13.00-18.30

€6-30

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Csucshegy Mountain Nature Trail

Main sights on the trail: Railway in Falconer Valley, the Old customs house at Vienna Road and Vörösvári road, the cross Ecker, Catherine source, the Roman fountain and the villa, the Stone Bridge on Harsánylejto (slope ) Csucshegy mountain chapel and Vacation Home, Army memorial stone.

III.

24/7

Free

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Óhegy park

Until 19th Century here were big vineyards. After started using for quarrying. Resulted a complex underground tunnel system. In 1965 began the area to be uploading, and recultivating to a Park. The size of its: twenty ha. There is also a playground and a small arboretum

X.Óhegy utca,

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Trafó House of Contemporary Arts

In a renovated transformer building, Budapest's most important contemporary cultural centre presents Hungarian and international experimental dance, theatre and music performances. A disco hall in the cellar and a lively bar upstairs also serve your entertainment.

Liliom utca 41

16:00-22:00

HUF1,000-2,500, 25% discount for student

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Arany tíz Cultural Center

Events theatrical performances, pop and classical music concerts, exhibitions, film, dance and visual arts presentations. The building was built in eclectic neo-Renaissance style in 1879-1880. - Free Wi-Fi (password ask at reception) . Cafe Oro. Hall rental.

Arany János utca 10.

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Belvárosi Theatre

is qualified for performances, chamber- concerts, shows, award and graduation ceremonies, press conferences, professional presentations, seminars, conferences, ordinary meetings, fashion shows, auctions, associate meetings and conferences.

VII. Károly krt. 3/A.

Operetta performances start at 20.30 o'clock

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National Dance Theatre

The main dance theatre of Hungary hosts a wide range of local and international, folklor and contemporary performances. Although not always revolutionary modern, it's always worth to check the program. Also some Photo Exhibition is here.

I. Buda Castle, Színház utca 1-3

Cash desk: Daily 13.00 – 18.00

Adult HUF2000-3500

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Park of Szabadság Square

This grove park found by Count Szechenyi, his English wife planted the fisrt sycamore with shout: Virulj! (mean: Flourish!). The green area is 25000 sqm. The memorial fountain on the square made by Ede Telcs and Andor Meszaros in 1930.

V. Szabadság tér

24/7

Free

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Haros Island, Floodplain Forest Nature Reserve Area

Area 56ha. The most famous fauna is native, protected wild grape. Now, it is in fact a peninsula, because in 1911, the northern part filled and connected to the shore of the river. This reserve is part of the Danube-Ipoly National Park

22th district

24/7

Free

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Romaifurdo Sportclub, Water Tours

Sightseeing canoe trips on the Danube Group of 6 people - HUF 25,000 (one tour guide) - power needs accompaniment: HUF 15,000 rowing time around. 2-3 hours. - Tour I. : Szentendre - Nánási road 53. - Tour II. : Nánási road 53 - CSEPEL.

III. Petur u. 22.

Boat rental 2013, Roman Spa water SE site: III. dist. Nánási road 53, Tel: 06 20 626 8255, 2-3-4 personal CANOE TOUR: HUF2500, Large 4-5 person MY CANOE TOUR: HUF3000, 7-8 person CANOE TOUR: HUF4500, 1 person kayak: 1900, 2 person kayak: HUF2200

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Movie Museum Örökmozgó

“Perpetual motion” (that’s what the name means) is your best choice if you’re in mood to see a movie from the times when Leonardo DiCaprio was a child. Most of the oldies speak their original language and are subtitled in Hungarian.

Erzsébet krt. 39

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Hungaria Koncert

Operates cruises with lunch or dinner daily at 14:00, 19:00 and 20:00. This service is 90 minutes with hot buffet lunch or dinner. During the cruise, the Parliament, Chain Bridge, Royal Castle, Palace of Arts etc. can be seen.

Rácz Thermal Bath

This is renowned for its Turkish Bath dating back to the 16th century and also its Imperial pools and Shower Corridor built in the age of the Austro-Hungarian Monarchy. Now is connected with a new Spa Hotel. ''More see above''

I. Hadnagy street

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Palvolgy Cave

A cave walking in the Buda Hills. Another way of passing a few hours is to visit the Caves on the Buda hills. The cave has special kinds of formations rarely seen in other places. There is a free English pamphlet for the tour.

II. Szépvölgyi út, 162

Tu-Su 10:00-16:00, Tours: 60 minutes (Basic) or 25 minutes. (Short)Guided tours start at 15 minutes past every hour.

Basic tour €4.3, discount €3.3Combined: with Szemlohegy Cave is valid €6.3,discount €4.3, Short tour €2.3

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Cinema Puskin

“Pushkin” is the most mainstream among the art house movie theatres in Budapest, an elegant, decorated multiplex offering quality, but generally easy-to-watch Hungarian and foreign films. Its café is recommended.

Kossuth Lajos utca 18

10:00-23:00

HUF 800-1050

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TreeHugger Dans Bookstore & Cafe

- Used English bookstore, bicycle rental and coffee shop. Smoke free and the staff is very friendly even if the book prices are extortionate. A good place to pick up a local city map with fresh recommendations.

Lázár u. 16

M-F: 09:30-18:30 Sa-Su:10:00-16:00. summer daily 9:30-20:00

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Görzenál Skates and Leisure Park

- Skating, BMX, speed skating, streetball. - Area 14,000m2. - Roller skate rental: HUF500/3 hours /pair, Protective Equipment: HUF100/3 hours/pair - In Rainy time closed the park.-For more info +36 20 9826979.

III. Árpád fejedelem útja 125

M-Th Closed, F 14:00-dusk, Sa-Su: 9:30-dusk

HUF400/day

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Basilica organ concerts

- - the hosts organ concerts by Miklós Teleki, one of Hungary's most highly regarded organists. During his performance he is accompanied by renowned flutist, Eleonora Krusic and oratorio singer, Kolos Kováts.

Szent István tér 1

11 Apr-30 Nov: Thu

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Recreation Sports Center

extraphone=+36 1 212-2945. Services:Swimming, aqua fitness, sauna, fitness, massage, solarium, indoor soccer, basketball, handball, floorball. - Gym rental (XII. Városmajor u. 29. Contact:+36 70 442-2130.)

XII. Városmajor u. 29.

M-F 6:00-7:30 and 16:45-21:30, Sa-Su 8:00-19:00

Adult ticket HUF1300, Youth and senior tickets HUF900, Big Family ticket HUF900, Youth and Senior Pass HUF8000, Adult Pass HUF11.000

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Cruising and eating

If you would like see the attraction of Danube and eat something you can book tickets for Lunch & Cruise, Dinner & Cruise with live music. These cruising includes 3 drinks, warm buffet meals.

Zrínyi street 5 (Danube Palace)

9:00-19:00

10800HUF

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Theatre Erkel

the Opera's chamber theatre is closed due to reconstruction. Being the largest public building in the city for decades, it was made part of the Hungarian State Opera House in 1951.

VIII. János Pál pápa tér 30

Open 2014?

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Ujpest Torna Egylet Tennis stadium

Former owner was the UTE. Újpesti Torna Egylet (UTE) is a Hungarian sports society, based in Újpest. Some part of the place is dilapidated. Planned remodelling the all complex.

Margaret Island

Temporarily Closed

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Aquincum hotel, Spa wellness

There is special thermal water derived directly from nearby Margaret Island. Services include a swimming pool, two thermal pools, a Finnish sauna, steam baths and Jacuzzi

III. Árpád fejedelem útja 94

10.00-22.00

Adult entry for swimming pool HUF4700, (weekend HUF5800)

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Syma Sport and Events Centre

SYMA is used for sports events, concerts. SYMA has 3 halls. Hall 'A', the biggest has a maximum capacity of 10,000 people. Concerts usually accommodate a crowd of 6,000

XIV. Dózsa György út 1.

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Palace MOM PARK Cinema Complex

Which is the "Original language movie" in Budapest, so you can watch all the foreign movies here with subtitles too. Check Palace’s web site for programme and booking.

XII. Alkotás utca

HUF1250, for student HUF990, on cheap days HUF800

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Budapest Operetta Theatre

Grandmothers' eternal favourite, the Operetta Theatre performs old-fashioned operettas for the nostalgic hearted and tries to be Madách's main rival in musicals.

VI. Nagymezõ utca 19

tickets HUF950-15000

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Kopaszi dam

The dam is the Lágymányosi bay separated by the Danube River. There are several small restaurants and playhouse for kids. A popular resting and meeting place.

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Orczy garden

one of Budapest's biggest gardens. This is actually a park. There is soccer-, running- and basketball courts, entertainment areas, walking trails and a lake.

VIII. Orczy út 1.

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Dausz Gyula park

A small park. Gyula Dausz was a monographer of Kőbánya. He wrote in 1913 a volume titled 'Kőbánya múltja és jelene' (the Past and Present of Kőbánya),

X. Kőér utca

24/7

Free

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Gabany Laslo Sporthall

Capacity: 1000 person. There are 3 volleyball fields, 3 basketball fields, football, futsal, handball 9 badminton fields, 6 fields for speedbadminton

XI., Hauszmann Alajos utca 5

Rent: Badminton: HUF2,500/hour/court, bat rent: 250. - Table Tennis: HUF2.000/hour/table, Racket hire HUF250/ pc - Artificial Turf Soccer Field: HUF10.000/h - Budo Centre: HUF8.000/h -Tennis: HUF1800/h racket rental 500 /piece. Full Hall Rentals: HUF260,000/day

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Óbuda Cheetahs Ice Arena

Skate rental. There is a 56×26m rink with modern plank system and surrounded by thick tempered glass. Used for hockey, figure skating, or the public.

III. Kubik utca

Sa 10:30-11:50 & 16:00-17:50, Su 10:00-11:20 & 14:30-17:50

adults: HUF900/a time

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Cinema Művész

This is probably the most popular “Art Mozi” theatre in Budapest. Many Hungarian movies are on show with English subtitles; ask for them at the desk.

Teréz körút 30

11:00-23:30

HUF 920-1050

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Astoria Fitness Center

Services:Indoor cycling, aerobic, pilates, bodybuilding, cardio, massage, sauna, solarium, personal fitness trainers, gym coach, fitness buffet.

V. Károly körút 4.

M-F 06:30-24:00, Sa-Su 10:00-21:00

Daily ticket HUF1700

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Attila József Theatre

Former Déryné Stage. Located in a building which originally built to culture house, and used as a chamber theater of the Comedy theater

XIII. Váci út 63.

HUF1500-3500

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Pbal Gallery: The Hungarian Pinball Museum

A museum of pinball machines with 130 playable machines new and old. All games are set to free mode, so no coins are required.

Radnóti Miklós utca 18.

Wednesday to Sunday 16.00 - 24.00

2500 HUF

HUNGEXPO Budapest Fair Center

It is open all year. This is the venue of many exhibitions, fairs and congress. For example Travel exhibition, Caravan Salon.

X. Albertirsai út 10

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Uránia National Movie Theatre

Combines mainstream European artistic movies with new Hungarian films, the latter ones sporadically subtitled in English.

VIII. Rákóczi út. 25

Daily 10:30–22:30

€4-5

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Budapest Spring Festival

A dazzling variety of cultural events mainly revolving around classical music and performing arts - including folklore.

WestEnd City Center

There is a rink on the top of WestEnd mall. It is smaller, but it usually less crowded than the rink at City Park.

Váci út 1-3

from Oct or Nov until Mar

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Experidance Company

This popular company performs Hungarian popular dances in modern conception. Performaces mostly in RaM Colosseum.

XIII. Kárpát u. 23.

At 15:00, or 19:00

~HUF2800

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City Park

Offers '''boating''' in the summer. There're also open-air tables for '''ping-pong''' nearby. Strolling around.

XIV. Olof Palme sétány

24/7

Free

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Cinema City Arena

The cinema is on the first floor of the Arena Mall. It has VIP rooms, IMAX room. Accessible with wheelchair.

VIII. Kerepesi út 9., near to the Keleti Railway Station

Daily 9:30-22:30

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Sas-hegyi (Eagle Mountain) Visitor Center

Visit the Royal Eagle Mountain Nature Reserve, almost in city centre. [http://www.sas-hegy.hu More info]

XI. Tájék u. 26.

March 1-October 31, Tu, F-Su 10.00-18.00

Adult €5, discount €3

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Gellért Hill

Gellért Hill is partly a protected parkland. See more in our Budapest/Újbuda and Tétény district guide.

It is part of the 1st and 11th Districts

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Danube Palace

[http://www.gotohungary.net/index.php?progid=Folklore&lang=en] performances, concerts & exhibitions .

1051 Zrínyi u. 5

Daily 20:00

3,600-6,400 HUF, discounts available for students

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Dragon Boat Rentals

- Helmsman to You! - Teams undertake the preparation of the tournament! - Ask for Ms.Zsuzsa Varga.

III.Rómaipart 44 /entry at Rozgonyi Piroska street/

Rent a boat occasionally HUF600/person

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Bottomless Lake

Its area of 1.1 ha and a depth of 4-5 meters. Play tennis, gym's, try fishing or just relaxing.

XI, Kosztolányi Dezső tér

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Punkosdfurdoi beach

- Children's Pool, Adventure pool, Outdoor swimming pool, Sauna, Value Storage, Catering units.

III. Királyok útja 272

M-F/Sa-Su. Adult admission HUF1700/1800, Adult afternoon (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 16 am) HUF1300/-, Children's retired and student HUF1300/1400, Wednesday Strand 1300/-, Family ticket (2 adults, 2 children) HUF4700/5000, Family ticket II. (1 adult, 2 children) HUF3400/3600, Cabin Ticket HUF500

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Budapest Congress Center

The largest, most modern congress and meeting place in Hungary. Exhibits, festivals, concerts

XII. Jagelló út 1-3

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MU Theatre

MU, one of the well-known Budapest dance theatres hosts contemporary dance performances.

XI. Kőrösy J. utca 17

HUF1,500, student HUF1,000

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Firework above Danube River

National Holiday. Sound & Light Show with firework. Around half hour open air program.

Aug. 20. at nine o'clock in the evening

Free except if you wish to see from the air