8 of the best · Budapest, Hungary
The Best Cinemas in Budapest
From IMAX at Aréna to some of the most beautiful old cinemas in Europe, here is where to see a film in Budapest. In Hungary many films are dubbed, so look for “feliratos” (subtitled) screenings to hear the original language.
Our 8 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated October 2026
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Insiders' picks
Three of our favourites from this list, vetted by people who know and love Budapest.
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A cinema palace
Uránia National Film Theatre
Budapest’s most beautiful cinema, a gilded Moorish-style palace on Rákóczi Street, with festivals and premieres.
Rákóczi út 21Explore View on map
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IMAX
Cinema City Aréna (IMAX)
Budapest’s biggest multiplex, in the Aréna mall near Keleti station, with the city’s IMAX screen.
Kerepesi út 9Explore View on map
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A classic art cinema
Puskin Art Cinema
A much-loved art cinema in the Inner City, with European and independent films, many subtitled.
Kossuth Lajos utca 18Explore View on map
The full list: Cinema, A–Z
Latest film trailers
The newest official trailers and upcoming films, updated automatically as they are released. Big releases also play on the IMAX screen at Cinema City Aréna; look for subtitled (“feliratos”) screenings.
Latest from the film studios
Trailers play from the official YouTube channels of Rotten Tomatoes Trailers and the studios, and update automatically. Use the playlist button in each player to browse more.
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IMAX & multiplexes 3
The big screens in the malls.
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In Buda
Cinema City Allee
A modern multiplex in the Allee mall in Buda.
Október huszonharmadika utca 8-10Explore View on map
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IMAX
Cinema City Aréna (IMAX)
Budapest’s biggest multiplex, in the Aréna mall near Keleti station, with the city’s IMAX screen.
Kerepesi út 9Explore View on map
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By Nyugati station
Cinema City Westend
A central multiplex in the Westend mall beside Nyugati station.
Váci út 1-3Explore View on map
Art cinemas 5
Historic and independent cinemas with films in the original language.
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A landmark cinema
Corvin Cinema
A landmark cinema of the 1920s in Corvin köz, with new releases and festival screenings.
Corvin köz 1Explore View on map
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A cinema café
Kino Cafe
A small art cinema with a café near Nyugati station.
Szent István körút 16Explore View on map
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On the Grand Boulevard
Művész Art Cinema
An art cinema on the Grand Boulevard near Oktogon, with independent and European films.
Teréz körút 30Explore View on map
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A classic art cinema
Puskin Art Cinema
A much-loved art cinema in the Inner City, with European and independent films, many subtitled.
Kossuth Lajos utca 18Explore View on map
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A cinema palace
Uránia National Film Theatre
Budapest’s most beautiful cinema, a gilded Moorish-style palace on Rákóczi Street, with festivals and premieres.
Rákóczi út 21Explore View on map
Many films are dubbed into Hungarian; look for “feliratos” (subtitled) or “eredeti nyelven” (original language) screenings. Check programmes and times before you go.
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