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Neghbourhood In our Neighbourhood : The huge Byzantine-Moorish style
Synagogue at the beginning of the Dohány utca is not only one of the most imposing historic
buildings in
Address: Budapest, 7th district, Dohany utca 2. Open: Monday to Friday:
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3 minutes walk from the hostel you can find the most beautiful cinema in Budapest, it is look like a theatre. Address: Budapest, 7th district, Rákóczi út 21 *****************
Over a dozen antiquarian booksellers stocking everything from second hand modern books to valuable rarities, including incunabula, manuscripts and postcards. Address:
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The Hungarian National Museum is a museum of archeology and history. Its exclusive collections contain historical artefacts dating back as far as the Palaeolithic Age in the Carpathian basin. The most exclusive objects are put on display in the exhibitions. It is about 5 minutes walk. Address: Budapest, 8th district, Múzeum körút
14-16. Open: Tuesday to Sunday:
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Inner
Built in neo-Gothic style in the
nineteenth century, the four-columned great porch, the organ loft and the
pulpit are all the work of the great Hungarian architect Jozsef Hild. Master stained glass craftsman Miksa Roth designed the acclaimed windows. The treasury
contains a fine collection of liturgical objects dating from the seventeenth
and eighteenth centuries. (It is abut 9 minutes from the hostel.) Address:
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The building, raised in 1895-97. according to plans by Samu Petz, remained the biggest Market-Hall in the city throughout the years. Today it attracts shoppers for its spaciousness and architectural decor. The Market Hall operates even today. Address: : Budapest, 5th district, Vámház körút
1-3. Opening
hours: Monday:
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This is the famous pedestrian street. Váci Street is the pulsating, busy centre of Pest. This is The City where banks and expensive shops stand next to one another, squeezed into the narrow plots. There are few particularly old buildings, but there are many worthy of attention. (It is about 8 minutes from the hostel.) *****************
The largest church in Budapest and the second most important in Hungary is St Stephen's Basilica. It was built by Jozsef Hild, Miklós Ybl and József Kauser in a neo-Renaissance-Classicist style. The mummified right hand of Hungary's first Christian ruler King Stephen the Saint's (István I) is kept here. Adress: Budapest, 5th district, Szent István tér (It is about 8 minutes walk from the hostel.) *****************
Although divided into three major sections, the avenue, which has been part of the World Heritage since 2002, shows an outstanding architectural homogeneity which can be explained by the fact it was completely built up in little over ten years. (It is about 5 minutes walk from the hostel.) *****************
The Hungarian
National State Opera House was finished in
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This house was
the scene of institutionalized terror acts committed first by the Hungarian
fascists, then the Hungarian Communist secret police. The museum and exhibition
hall was designed with a lot of fantasy and aroused debates as well. It was
opened in 2002. Address:
Budapest, 6th district,
Andrássy út 60. Open: Tuesday to Sunday:
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One of most beautiful and greatest ornamental squares leades into Heros Square, behind which starts the avenue of City Park. The Millenium Monument was started to be built ont he 1000th anniversary of Hungarian settlement in 1896. Int he centre the archangel of Gabriel figure stands on a high column and on its support are the statues of Árpád and the other six Hungarian Cheftains. Behind the main group of statues there is a semicircular ornamental collonade with the pantheon of Hungarian history, kings and other great historical figures. *****************
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This ornamental
building was completed in 1896. Since it does not have its own collection, it
is not a museum but hosts various exhibitions. Address:
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Parliament – Parliament: The Eclectic Parliament building, stretching along the Danube Bank, was
designed byImre Steindl.
Not only is it an impressive site, so are the dimensions. It is a truly
awe-inspiring sight:
Address:
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The Széchenyi is one of the biggest bathing complexes anywhere in
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A swimming pool was added in 1896. The Turkish bath has been restored true to the original in recent years. The main building of the baths was completed in 1566. The octagonal basin of the Turkish bath is situated under a 10 metre diameter cupola which has small hexagons cut out to allow light to filter down; it is supported by 8 pillars. Address: Budapest, 1st district,Döbrentei tér 9. Open: Monday – Friday: 6:00 - 18:00 Saturday - Sunday: 8:00 – 17:00 Friday and Saturday: 22:00 – 04:00 (It is about 10 minutes from the hostel, 2 stops bus #7) *****************
(XI. Kelenhegyi út 4-6): This must surely be one of the all-time favourites of visitors to Budapest. Its natural spring was known about as early as the thirteenth century, and its interior is a delight of original. Hotel Gellért was built in the late-Secession style in 1918. The Spa Swimming Pool and Lido Complex are integral to the Hotel, making it one of Budapest's most beautiful baths. Address: Budapest, 11st district, Kelenhegyi út 4-6.Open: Monday – Friday: 6:00 - 18:00 Saturday - Sunday: 8:00 – 17:00Friday and Saturday: 22:00 – 04:00 (It is about 15 minutes from the hostel, 3 stops bus #7) *****************
This unusual, pebble-shaped sports hall, equipped with the latest sound and light system, is a venue for national and international sporting events, concerts, exhibitions, conferences, and shows. The building is suitable for comfortably and safely accommodating between 2,500 and 12,500 people. The inner space of the Arena can be expanded to 8,000 square metres, making it home to various sporting events from athletics competitions to ice hockey matches, and from ice theatre to motocross shows. This is Hungary's most important venue. Above the car park there is a large, granite-covered terrace from which there is access to the café, restaurant, ticket office and Sport Museum. Address: Budapest, 14th district, Stefánia út 2. (It is about 15 minutes from the hostel, 3 stops by red line metro) *****************
The City Park Pond where you can hire a rowing boat in the summer, becomes Europe's largest outdoor skating-rink, during the winter (normally open mid-October to late February) complete with weekend discos. International visitors should also have their passport for ID when renting. *****************
Many parts of Budapest are beautifully floodlit at night. There is also plenty of night life. Due to our excellent central location and excellent public transport facility the entertainment facilities are easy to reach. In walking distance you can find the following places: Next to the hostel you can find the Riviera Club (Dohany utca 22.) On the next corner you can find the : Portside Cocktail Bar and Restaurant (http://www.portside.hu) Dohany utca 7. Walhalla Club and Restaurant (http://www.walhallaclub.hu) Dohany utca 1/a. Champs - sport pub and restaurant (http://www.champs.hu/ ) Dohany utca 20. Bar Martinez restaurant and cocktail bar, Dohany utca 1. Cream Café and restaurant Dohany utca 28. Club Seven Funky Club http://www.clubseven.hu/ Akácfa utca 7. Old Mans Music Pub http://www.oldmans.hu / Akácfa utca 13. Alcatraz Club and Restaurant http://www.alcatraz.hu/ Nyár utca 1.
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