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Ignác a Nyúl – A board game project's yellow bar

At Ignác, the well-thought touches thoroughly selected, often local products co-live nicely with each other, creating a welcoming, charming little space.

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Nov 9, 2024
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Móka – A multifunctional little corner

Móka in Budapest immediately drew my attention with its modesty mixed with eclectic coziness. It's the perfect place to meet locals from the neighborhood!

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Baracskai

Nov 9, 2024
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Trafó House – The hub of contemporary art

Trafó House is the place to go if you're interested Budapest's contemporary art of all kinds. Its unique atmosphere keeps bringing me back.

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Eszter

Baracskai

Nov 9, 2024
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Róka Hill – Hike among giant limestones

"Róka Hill" is easily accessible from Budapest. It's a beloved destination for many to walk around its giant limestones, climb or do some BBQing...

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Relaxing

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Eszter

Baracskai

Nov 7, 2024
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Hintaló – The endearingly mad bar

"Hintaló" in Budapest is in the 8th district, the city's most exciting & controversial district, and it's a bar with enormous character itself. It's ALIVE!

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Baracskai

Nov 6, 2024
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Ukrán Udvar – Delights from babusya's courtyard

"Ukrán Udvar" in Budapest means 'Ukrainian courtyard' -- come eat some borsch and dumplings with sour cream exactly like at your grandmother's...

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Notaros

Nov 6, 2024
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Alföldi Cipő – Hungarian leather shoes & slippers

"Alföldi Cipő" and their outlet in Budapest do not follow the same big-name trends to be found in regular shoe fashion. They've stuck to quality...

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Nov 5, 2024
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Ligeti Bolt – In the name of sustainability

"Ligeti Bolt" is a small chain of shops in Budapest that aim to make it easier to go zero waste, making sustainable solutions easily accessible!

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Eszter

Baracskai

Oct 29, 2024
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Wekerle Estate – A fall fairy in the city

"Wekerle Estate" in Budapest is like a village within the city - inspired my medieval & rural buildings, it has created a beautiful sense of local spirit.

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Art & culture

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Claudia

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Oct 29, 2024
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Lake Naplás – Urban waterworld

Artificial "Lake Naplás" in Budapest is an unexpected delight where few downtowners or tourists ever venture. It's perfect for interesting nature treks...

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Iulia

Notaros

Oct 27, 2024
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Tortuga és Pohánka – The Mexican wonder bakery

"Tortuga és Pohánka" in Budapest is a fusion bakery that creates quality bread & other products that blend the Mexican and Hungarian traditions...

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Shopping
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Eszter

Baracskai

Oct 27, 2024
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Szabó Ervin Library – Castle in the center to read

"Szabó Ervin Library" in Budapest has been my shelter many a time. The 100-year-old chairs & sofas create a unique atmosphere for studying or relaxing...

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Relaxing

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Baracskai

Oct 27, 2024

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