Best Shopping Tips in Budapest

Explore the best local shops in Budapest. Whether you’re looking for small boutiques, vintage treasures or local markets, the city has something for every shopping lover. Discover unique finds at A Hunyadi, a charming outdoor market, or explore the unique Könyv Szekér, a bookstore on wheels. Discover these and many more local gems for a unique shopping experience in the city!

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Könyv Szekér

Bookstores on wheels

The concept of Könyv Szekér in Budapest is to save books from being thrown out or destroyed — they are little mobile bookstores on old-school carriages!

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Eszter

Baracskai

Apr 25, 2025

Szia+

Special souvenirs and gifts of all kinds

If you need something funny/unique or personal for an affordable price in Budapest, Szia+ is hands-down the place to go!

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Eszter

Baracskai

Apr 25, 2025

A Hunyadi

My go-to outdoor market

Hunyadi Square Pavilons & market host a whole variety of local producers selling their goods on outdoors Saturdays! Grab a bag of fresh veggies!

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Snacks

Eszter

Baracskai

Apr 25, 2025

Ligeti Bolt

In the name of sustainability

Ligeti Bolt, a zero-waste pioneer in Budapest, offers grains, snacks, and more for refill. Shop eco-friendly, bring your jars, and embrace a conscious lifestyle!

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Snacks

Eszter

Baracskai

Apr 14, 2025

Lúd Labor

Local paper store, made with love

"Lúd Labor" in Budapest is the perfect stationery shop. More than half its wares are made by local designers, I tend to lose control in here...

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Claudia

Leporatti

Apr 12, 2025

Nos a Hely

The tiny treasure trove is back

"Nos a Hely" is a pop-up vintage shop in Hungary - they have a carefully curated selection of vintage porcelain and other local items. Great for gifts!

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Iulia

Notaros

Apr 6, 2025

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Best Shopping Tips in Budapest

City guides by those who know the city in and out!

Our Locals' Favorite Shopping

Mária

Iulia

You?

Eszter

Betti

Claudia

Zoltán

Mihály

Kálmán

City guides by those who know their city best!

Why not just trust our Locals?

Mária

Iulia

You?

Eszter

Betti

Claudia

Zoltán

Mihály

Kálmán

Könyv Szekér

Bookstores on wheels

Eszter

Baracskai

Szia+

Special souvenirs and gifts of all kinds

Eszter

Baracskai

A Hunyadi

My go-to outdoor market

Eszter

Baracskai

Ligeti Bolt

In the name of sustainability

Eszter

Baracskai

Lúd Labor

Local paper store, made with love

Claudia

Leporatti

Nos a Hely

The tiny treasure trove is back

Iulia

Notaros

Heading to Shopping?

... for just €9.99

Going to Shopping?

✓ Escape the Crowds

✓ Find Spots nearby

✓ Authentic Stories

... for just €9.99

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