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Budapest Weekend Guide 24-26 May
Each week, we gather all of the important happenings taking place in our favourite city so you can plan ahead.
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Modern comfort in a historic landmark: D50 Hotel Budapest
The D50 Hotel blends historic charm with modern comfort, catering to events of all sizes, and offers stylish accommodation, just steps from City Park.
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Two Budapest spots named among The World's Best Pet-Friendly Hotels
Planning a trip with your pooch? Consider these accommodations in Budapest, says Tripadvisor.
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From parking lot to party spot: A new pop-up park opens in downtown Budapest
Ditch the car keys and grab your friends! The City Hall’s courtyard transforms into a pop-up park this summer! Food, fun, and green vibes for all!
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Budapest Weekend Guide 17-20 May
Each week, we gather all of the important happenings taking place in our favourite city so you can plan ahead.
New Venues
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nor/ma grand
1027 Budapest, Margit Körút 75-87
This second outlet of nor/ma grand has opened on the southern corner of the Millenáris Park
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arán bakery – Buda
1117 Budapest, Móricz Zsigmond körtér 16A
Paddy, the familiar name given to the sourdough used at the a rán bakery
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Museum of Illusions
1065 Budapest, Bajcsy-Zsilinszky út 3
Having opened in many big cities around the world
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Geraldine Confectionery
1088 Budapest, Múzeum körút 14–16
The fourth outlet run by the 150-year-old Auguszt confectionery dynasty has opened behind the National Museum in the beautifully restored
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A culinary gem in the Buda Castle – Enjoy modern Hungarian dishes at 21 Restaurant
Budapest's 21 Restaurant serves up sunshine on a plate! Try their juicy chicken Kiev and dumplings alongside other innovative Hungarian dishes.
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10 ideas for a fun day with the girls, your mum, or yourself
Whether you're craving a thrilling detective game with your friends, a relaxing brunch with mom, or some blissful me-time, we've got you covered.
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Gear up for a picnic on the Liberty Bridge and other free events at the Hello Europe! Festival
Celebrating the 20th anniversary of Hungary's EU membership, the city is hosting a vibrant urban festival from May 1st to 5th.
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Experience Budapest's famous Grand Café vibes topped with all-day breakfast at Centrál
Step back in time at Centrál Café, where classic Grand Café vibes meet innovative twists like all-day breakfast and unique coffee creations.
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10 best things to do in Budapest in May
From alfresco concerts at Budapest Park to afternoon teas with a Bridgerton feel, and the Gourmet Festival, here are our top 10 events for May.
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Live out your Bridgerton dream in Budapest: 9+1 spots for your Regency ramble
While we impatiently await Bridgerton’s season 3, explore these majestic cafés, gardens, and castles, reminiscent of the show's opulent settings.
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6 Instagrammable spots in Budapest for the perfect photos
Whether it's a visit to a special exhibition, a girls' night out, or a date, we've compiled 6 special places to take selfies.
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10 best brunches in Budapest to check out this spring
Grab your friends and family and enjoy a leisurely brunch at these 10 tops places this spring.
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Find hidden gems behind closed doors in Budapest
We often pass by fancy doors, but what are they hiding? Step through their thresholds and discover a mysterious universe!
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Shortcuts – Photo Exhibition by Csanád Szesztay
Friday, 10 May 2024 - Friday, 31 May 2024
The photos, displayed in the cosy Massolit Books & Café resemble a first encounter with the world; they are brief but extremely detailed.
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Claudia Andujar: Yanomami. Spirits. Survivors.
Friday, 15 September 2023 - Sunday, 30 June 2024
' Yanomami. Spirits. Survivors ' is the work of Claudia Andujar
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Car-free Embankment
Friday, 15 March 2024 - Wednesday, 23 October 2024
Pedestrians and cyclists are taking over a chunk of the lower embankment in downtown Pest at the weekends, creating a pop-up promenade.
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Eliades Ochoa (CU)
Wednesday, 29 May 2024
The Cuban singer-guitarist has been a famous musician in his home country since the 1970s and is now coming to Budapest.
Interviews
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Without the past, there’s no future – we talk with chef András Wolf at the Atrium in the New York Palace
Top chef András Wolf of the Anantara New York Palace talks Hungarian bistro cuisine, tradition and innovation.
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Where the soul finds itself – meet Bence Vági, Artistic Director of Recirquel
Meet Bence Vági, Artistic Director of Recirquel, Hungary's unique contemporary cirque danse company whose latest production, IMA (‘Pray’), represents a spiritual journey taken by the choreographer.
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New Yorker illustrator Lehel Kovács breaks the mould at new exhibition in Budapest
Get lost in summer happiness with the pictures of illustrator Lehel Kovács, whose work for America's top magazines reveals his Eastern-European approach to retro and pop art.
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Cities move to the beat of world music – meet the people behind Budapest Ritmo and Ritmo Picnic
Meet the people behind Budapest Ritmo and Ritmo Picnic, two major world-music festivals taking place across Hungary as part of Bartók Spring International Arts Weeks.
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A festival of real encounters – all you need to know about Bartók Spring
Bartók Spring showcases top artistic talent in many fields, in prestigious venues across Budapest, as well as in Miskolc, Debrecen and Győr. We meet its Operating Director, Janina Szomolányi.
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Writing his own story – we interview painter Gergely Gyuricza
Art therapy helped painter Gyuricza find his creative self and produce original, non-abstract pop art currently being exhibited in galleries abroad. We speak with the artist to see how it all evolved.