What to do and see in Városliget, Central Hungary: The Best Things to do

December 11, 2021 Brandee Mangan

Over 15 million gallons of water bubble daily into Budapest's 118 springs and boreholes. The city of spas offers an astounding array of baths, from the sparkling Gellert Baths to the vast 1913 neo-baroque Szechenyi Spa to Rudas Spa, a dramatic 16th-century Turkish pool with original Ottoman architecture. The "Queen of the Danube" is also steeped in history, culture and natural beauty. Get your camera ready for the Roman ruins of the Aquincum Museum, Heroes' Square and Statue Park, and the 300-foot dome of St. Stephen's Basilica.
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1. goNativeGuide

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goNativeGuide

BUDAPEST - PRAGUE - LJUBLJANA Alternative, private sightseeing tours by friendly locals We believe that travelling is a lot more fun, if you are not just a tourist, but you also get to know the locals. For us the most interesting things in a new city are very often not the well-known sights, but all those hidden details and secrets that only those people know who live there.

2. Kolodko Szobor A Varosligetben

Kos Karoly Setany Tó Melletti Kő Mellvéd, Budapest Hungary
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Kolodko Szobor A Varosligetben

3. Thermal Beer Spa

Allatkerti korut 9-11. inside Szechenyi Thermal Bath, Budapest 1146 Hungary +36 30 515 0702 [email protected] http://thermalbeerspa.com
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Thermal Beer Spa

The Thermal Beer Spa is located inside Széchenyi Spa, so you have two options available to enjoy this doubly intoxicating dip. You can either enter the Széchenyi Spa in the usual manner buying a valid ticket (or book online with us for a combined ticket!), then buy the extra ticket for the Beer Spa. Or if you're feeling like you'd prefer just a soak in alcohol-filled tubs, you can enter without going to Széchenyi too. Look out for our hosts wearing green at any of the three entrances to the building & they will be happy to help you with whichever choice. There are six tubs (25 euro each for two people sharing one tub, or 30 euro to have one tub per person), and two people can soak in each of them, so they aren’t only perfect for relaxation but also if you want to do something memorable on a first date!

Reviewed By wefoundtravel - Budapest, Hungary

We thoroughly enjoyed our time spent at Thermal Beer Spa and would recommend this experience to any visitor during their stay in Budapest. There are plenty of thermal baths around the city, however, this place takes it to the next level. Bathing in 36-degree thermal water drawn straight from the source, combined with beer ingredients makes relaxing in the tub a truly unique experience to be enjoyed by anyone! To make it even more exciting, you get to pour yourself unlimited pints of cold Czech beer and nibble snacks to your heart's content. We'd recommend Thermal Beer Spa for couples, friends and groups, especially if you're seeking a unique hangover cure. You don't even need to be a huge beer lover, although if you are, you'll have double the fun. Changing rooms, lockers and showers are available to guests and there is wheelchair access for those needing extra assistance. The staff are super friendly too. They show and explain the ingredients that go into your bath before you hop in, and will even double up as your photographer if you want some great shots of you chilling in beer. Thanks for an awesome experience Thermal Beer Spa

4. Heroes' Square

Andrassy Avenue Next to City Park in the VI. District, Budapest 1062 Hungary +36 1 322 4098
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Heroes' Square

A large square constructed in 1896 for the millennium of the Magyar Conquest of Hungary. The square's Millennial Monument is flanked by the Fine Arts Museum and the Mucsarnok Art Gallery.

Reviewed By alexnaturalhealt2017 - Leicester, United Kingdom

We arrived at the destination of the Heroes square only to be a little confused as the square was completely enclosed with high advertising sheets and temporary seating erected around the square as a special celebration day was taking part in that of juvenile horse racing. No seating available to watch the celebration. We eventually found an entrance to gain a sight of the Heroes Sq. It's the largest and most impressive square in Budapest. The Millennium Monument. It is situated at the end of Andrassy Avenue &next to City Park. It is surrounded by two important buildings the Museum of Fine Arts & Kunsthalle ( Hall of Art). The Millennium Monument in the middle of the square was erected to commerate the 1000 yr old history of the Magyars conquest. The Arch Angel Gabriel stands on top of the centre pillar, 36mtrs high holding the Holy Crown & the apostolic Double Cross of Christianity. The Chieftains who led the Magyar tribes to Hungary are featured on the plinth between the colonnades to the left and right. Statutes of the Kings and other important historical figures stand on top of the colonnades on either side of the centre pillars. If you look on the left of the colonnade the last five spaces were reserved for members of the ruling Hamburg family dynasty. The Hamburg Emperors were replaced with Hungarian Freedom fighters when the Monument was rebuilt after WW11. At the front of the Millennium Monument is a large stone Cenotaph surrounded by an ornamental Chain. The Cenotaph is dedicated "To the Memory of the Heroes who gave their lives for the freedom of the people & the National Independence". To get to Heroes Sq take the metro M1 (Millennium metro) to Hosok Tere station. It's worth a visit to the square both during the day and night, then walk along Andrassy Ave to window shop or sit and have a quiet drink and watch the world go by or stroll over to City Park where the winter skating takes place

5. Gondozo Kert

Vajdahunyad setany 4, Budapest 1146 Hungary +36 70 624 6444
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Gondozo Kert

6. Pedal Bar

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Pedal Bar

Drink draft beer, bike with your friends on our special Pedal Bar through downtown Budapest and party to your favorite music like never before. A special sightseeing tour with your friends, an unforgettable company party or the best team building ever. The perfect program for bachelorette parties or stag weekends. A guarantee for a fantastic atmosphere, which all people on the street will be envious of!

7. Varosliget

Heroes' Square, Budapest Hungary +36 30 869 1426 http://www.facebook.com/varosligetcafe
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Varosliget

Located behind Heroes' Square, this park is home to the zoo, an amusement park and a swimming pool.

Reviewed By 742carrieg

Impressed with the architecture and it is unexpectedly amazing, strolling from Hero Square, lead to thermal Bath and pass through nice park & it is right there. Definitely worth a visit

8. Vajdahunyad Castle (Vajdahunyadvar)

Vajdahunyad var Varosliget, Budapest 1146 Hungary +36 1 422 0765 http://www.vajdahunyadcastle.com/
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Vajdahunyad Castle (Vajdahunyadvar)

Built in 1896 for the Millennial celebrations, this large complex houses 21 exact replicas of the most magnificent and historic buildings of Hungary.

Reviewed By BlazUlaga - Ljubljana, Slovenia

Vajdahunyad castle is definitely a must, when in Budapest ???? It offers you cool architecture, nice park area for a walk and also agricultural museum ???? It's one of the most beautiful small castles that I have seen, especially in the winter time ????

9. Capital Circus of Budapest

Allatkerti korut 12/a., Budapest 1146 Hungary +36 1 343 8300 [email protected] http://www.fnc.hu/eng
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Capital Circus of Budapest

Reviewed By heftyholon - Auckland, New Zealand

We showed up 5 minutes before a 3pm Sat performance and bought Premium Seats without problem. They weren’t expensive but I’d say seats anywhere will give you a good view if you’re on a budget. The permanent “tent” is very cool as is having a live band accompany the acts. The only animals in the show were a poodle troop, which I think is fine. Apart from that there was a radio control plane act, and an assortment of acrobats and trapeze acts. The clowns speak Hungarian but it’s easy enough to follow what’s happening without understanding what they’re saying. I believe this circus is over 130 years so is something of a Budapest institution. It certainly feels like an authentic local experience rather than a tourist contrivance. I’m pretty sure most of the crowd were Hungarian families. If you’re in Budapest and like circus I’d recommend.

10. Budapest Plage

Budapest Hungary
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Budapest Plage

Reviewed By TAIN2013 - Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

The monument at the center of the beautiful Heroes square depicts archangel Gabriel holding the Hungarian crown and the cross on top of a tall column. The column stands on a square pedestal surrounded by the leaders of the seven Magyar tribes. Around the monument is a peristyle with statues of Hungarian leaders and the square is surrounded by important historical buildings. Definitely worth a visit.

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