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Eiffel Bazár

Treasures of the Past

Visit Eiffel Bazar if you’re hunting for a quirky souvenir or simply love rummaging through history. And don't forget to check the box of old cinema posters!

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Eszter

Baracskai

Dec 2, 2025

Marxim Pub

Ιn the style of socialism

"Marxim Pub" in Budapest is a sort of ironic place about Hungary's socialist history. I like its heavy symbolism. They also make their own beer & pizza!

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Zoltán

Fejes

Dec 2, 2025

Blue Bird Roastery

One hundred years of coffee

"Blue Bird Roastery" in Budapest always puts me in a good mood with its in-house roasted coffee and the natural & art-related decoration...

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Claudia

Leporatti

Dec 2, 2025

Plante

Plants for dummies and experts

"Plante" in Budapest sells plants and related equipment and offers advice in a helpful, non-patronising way. Everything I got here is still alive!

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Iulia

Notaros

Dec 2, 2025

Jókai Garden

Urban natural reserve

Jókai Garden in Budapest may be small, but it belongs to the Duna-Ipoly National Park.

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Iulia

Notaros

Dec 2, 2025

Mechwart Liget

The luxury park

"Mechwart Liget" in Budapest (Buda side) looks like the garden of a royal palace. I like it's free training area & It remind of me the big parks in Spain.

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Claudia

Leporatti

Dec 2, 2025

Cirkó Gejzír Movie Theater

Arthouse cinema gem

"Cirkó Gejzír Movie Theater" in Budapest & its associated distribution network, Cirkó Film help the city's film lovers gain access to lesser-known gems...

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Iulia

Notaros

Dec 2, 2025

LoveBug Vintage

Your teenage bedroom is back!

"LoveBug Vintage" in Budapest isn't just any vintage shop. The owner& founder, Violetta, is a former fashion journalist, so she knows what she's doing...

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Claudia

Leporatti

Dec 2, 2025

Pizza at the Railway Station

An obligatory stop

The Pizza at Budapest's Keleti Pályaudva Railway Station, next to platform nine,, is not the very best, but I always grab a filling slice when I'm around.

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Zoltán

Fejes

Dec 2, 2025

Bem Mozi

The repertory cinema

"Bem Mozi" is a 111-year-old cinema in Budapest. It's a no-multi repertory cinema w/ a single screen. I also like its bar where it's possible to socialize.

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Claudia

Leporatti

Dec 2, 2025

Dracula statue

Hidden place

The "Dracula statue" in a less-frequented part of Vajdahunyad Castle is of Hungarian actor Béla Lugosi, the first ever Dracula. It used to be a mystery...

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Art & culture

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Zoltán

Fejes

Dec 2, 2025

Cintányéros

Old-fashioned winery

"Cintányéros" in Budapest is a vintage place where modern and new and old and rotten meet. This old-fashioned yet contemporary winery is why I love my city

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Bars
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Music
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Snacks

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Zoltán

Fejes

Dec 2, 2025

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177 Insider Tips from our local Spotters

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Our local Spotters share personal tips and secrets about their city. No AI and nothing sponsored! These unique insights can’t be found in traditional guidebooks. Discover the city through the eyes of a local!

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We focus on hidden gems and unique places that aren’t crowded with tourists. Our Spotters’ tips help you avoid the crowds and have truly special experiences, far from the tourist masses.

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