Budapest's Palace District, Budapest Guide

Elegant streets and early 20th-century architecture, reflecting the Viennese style from the 1840s to World War One. Notable locations include Bródy Sándor Street and Pollack Mihály Square, which are lined with historic buildings.

Hungarian National MuseumHistory Museum
Uránia National Movie TheatreTheater
Apricot CoffeeCoffee Shop

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By TripSapien · Updated October 13, 2026

Top things to do in Budapest's Palace District

Hungarian National Museum
★ 4.5 · 16.0k
History Museum
History museum containing cultural artifacts & archaeological items, documents, coins & paintings.
Mon
Closed
Tue–Fri
10 AM – 6 PM
Sat
10 AM – 6 PM
Sun
10 AM – 6 PM
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Uránia National Movie Theatre
★ 4.8 · 4.2k
Theater
Art nouveau venue for art-house movies, plus plays & operas screened from top theaters, & 2 cafes
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Kalóz Records
★ 4.7 · 450
Record Store
A second-hand record store in Budapest offering used vinyls, cassette tapes, CDs, books, and fanzines.
Mon–Fri
11 AM – 7 PM
Sat
12 PM – 6 PM
Sun
Closed
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Libra Bookstore
★ 4.7 · 779
Bookstore
A bookstore offering language textbooks and literary works in 75 languages.
Mon–Fri
10 AM – 6 PM
Sat
10 AM – 2 PM
Sun
Closed
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Typo Showroom
★ 4.6 · 229
Flea Market
Mon–Fri
11 AM – 8 PM
Sat
10 AM – 7 PM
Sun
10 AM – 4 PM
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Where to eat & drink in Budapest's Palace District

Apricot Coffee
★ 4.9 · 1.4k
Coffee Shop· Ft 1–2,000
A speciality coffee shop located in the heart of the Palace District, known for its coffee and service.
Mon–Fri
7 AM – 5 PM
Sat
8 AM – 4 PM
Sun
Closed
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Budapest Bagel
★ 4.6 · 1.6k
Bagels· Ft 2,000–4,000
A food establishment with multiple locations in Budapest, Vienna, and Berlin, known for serving bagels.
Mon–Fri
8:30 AM – 5 PM
Sat
8:30 AM – 5 PM
Sun
9 AM – 5 PM
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Stex House
★ 4.6 · 9.5k
Restaurant· Ft 6,000–18,000
A restaurant offering a menu with appetizers, soups, fish, house specialties, poultry, pork, steaks, pasta, side dishes, pickles, sauces, and desserts.
Mon–Thu
11 AM – 11 PM
Fri
11 AM – 12 AM
Sat
11 AM – 12 AM
Sun
11 AM – 11 PM
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Yugo Resto-Bar / Balkán grill étterem
★ 4.8 · 834
Restaurant· Ft 4,000–12,000
Mon–Wed
12 PM – 11 PM
Thu
5 PM – 11 PM
Fri
12 PM – 11 PM
Sat
12 PM – 11 PM
Sun
12 PM – 10 PM
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Kepen Cafe
★ 4.9 · 412
Coffee Shop· Ft 2,000–4,000
Mon–Thu
8 AM – 6 PM
Fri
8 AM – 10 PM
Sat
9 AM – 10 PM
Sun
9 AM – 4 PM
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Fecske Presszo
★ 4.4 · 3.4k
Coffee Shop· Ft 2,000–6,000
Mon–Fri
9 AM – 11 PM
Sat
12 PM – 11 PM
Sun
12 PM – 11 PM
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Ugar Brewpub
★ 4.8 · 221
Brewpub· Ft 2,000–4,000
Mon–Thu
4 PM – 12 AM
Fri
4 PM – 2 AM
Sat
4 PM – 2 AM
Sun
4 PM – 10 PM
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Al Dente
★ 4.6 · 2.7k
Italian· Ft 4,000–12,000
Every day
11:30 AM – 10 PM
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Vas Manci
★ 4.8 · 561
Mediterranean· Ft 4,000–12,000
Mon–Fri
4 PM – 10 PM
Sat
Closed
Sun
Closed
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