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Films

45 official films, made by the places in our guide themselves. Choose one to watch it on its page, beside our review.

Shorts

  1. Portuguese & Hungarianessênciaessência: a dish finished at the table
  2. BistroHildaHilda: a summer evening
  3. IndianHitchkiHitchki: plates to share
  4. Modern HungarianSaltSalt: from the new menu
  5. InternationalSpago by Wolfgang PuckSpago by Wolfgang Puck: cocktails at the bar
  6. InternationalSpago by Wolfgang PuckSpago by Wolfgang Puck: champagne poured
  7. Hungarian bistroStand25 BisztróStand25 Bisztró: from the kitchen
  8. Hungarian bistroStand25 BisztróStand25 Bisztró: roast duck
  9. Boutique hotelGerlóczy Boutique HotelGerlóczy: breakfast on the café terrace
  10. Boutique hotelGerlóczy Boutique HotelGerlóczy: evenings at the café
  11. Boutique hotelHotel Clark BudapestHotel Clark Budapest: a day off in the room
  12. Royal palaceBuda CastleThe Buda Castle Funicular
  13. SynagogueDohány Street SynagogueThe Dohány Street Synagogue from the air
  14. In depth: history and heritageFrom Aquincum to 1873: how Buda and Pest became BudapestBudapest: history and the good life
  15. MonumentHeroes’ SquareHeroes’ Square from the air
  16. Art museumMuseum of Fine ArtsThe Museum of Fine Arts

Restaurants

  1. Babel: the official filmBabel · Inner City
  2. Búsuló Juhász: the official filmBúsuló Juhász · Gellért Hill
  3. Gundel: the official filmGundel · City Park
  4. MÁK: the official filmMÁK · Lipótváros
  5. Onyx: the official filmOnyx · Inner City
  6. TwentySix: step insideTwentySix · Jewish Quarter

Cafés

  1. Jedermann: the official filmJedermann · Ferencváros
  2. Szamos: the official filmSzamos Gourmet Ház · Inner City

Bars

  1. Instant-Fogas: the biggest ruin pub in BudapestInstant-Fogas · Jewish Quarter

Fitness + Pools

  1. Kempinski The Spa Budapest: the official filmKempinski The Spa Budapest · Inner City
  2. Life1 Fitness: the official filmLife1 Fitness · Budapest

Hotels

  1. Four Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace: the official filmFour Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace · Lipótváros
  2. Hilton Budapest: the official filmHilton Budapest · Castle District
  3. Kempinski Hotel Corvinus Budapest: the official filmKempinski Hotel Corvinus Budapest · Inner City
  4. Matild Palace, a Luxury Collection Hotel: the official filmMatild Palace, a Luxury Collection Hotel · Inner City

Sights

  1. Visit Hungary: Budapest 365From Aquincum to 1873: how Buda and Pest became Budapest · Castle District
  2. Museum of Fine Arts: the official filmMuseum of Fine Arts · City Park

Parks

  1. Budapest Zoo: how the zoo wakes upBudapest Zoo · City Park
  2. Pál-völgyi Cave: Megnyílt a Pál-völgyi-barlang LátogatóközpontPál-völgyi Cave · Buda Hills

Arts & Culture

  1. Budapest Great Circus: a film about usBudapest Great Circus · City Park
  2. Budapest Jazz Club: the jam sessionBudapest Jazz Club · Újlipótváros
  3. Budapest Operetta Theatre: the official filmBudapest Operetta Theatre · Terézváros
  4. Hungarian Heritage House (Budai Vigadó): the official trailerHungarian Heritage House (Budai Vigadó) · Buda
  5. Müpa Budapest: twenty years of unforgettable momentsMüpa Budapest · Ferencváros
  6. National Dance Theatre: the official trailerNational Dance Theatre · Millenáris
  7. Pesti Vigadó: open house at the Pesti VigadóPesti Vigadó · Inner City

Nightlife

  1. Akvárium Klub: the 2025/26 season filmAkvárium Klub · Inner City
  2. Budapest Park: the 14th season aftermovieBudapest Park · Ferencváros

Transport & cruises

  1. Danube sightseeing cruises: Legenda: the evening cruiseDanube sightseeing cruises: Legenda · Inner City

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