Things to Do in Erzsébetváros, Budapest

The Dohány Street Synagogue, the largest functioning synagogue in Europe, is located in Erzsébetváros, which was historically the Jewish quarter of Pest. The area is lively with a mix of cultural spots and nightlife.

Dohány Street SynagogueFamous Synagogue
Hotsy Totsy BudapestCocktail Bar
Szimpla KertLive Music

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Top things to do in Erzsébetváros

Dohány Street Synagogue
★ 4.3 · 29.5k
Famous Synagogue★
Ornate domes top this lavish Moorish-style synagogue, with a museum, cemetery & Holocaust memorial.
Mon–Thu
10 AM – 8 PM
Fri
10 AM – 4 PM
Sat
Closed
Sun
10 AM – 8 PM
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CHIMNEY CAKE ZONE & CHURRÍA
★ 4.7 · 945
Chocolate Shop
A Budapest shop offering handmade Hungarian chimney cakes and other desserts.
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Komondors Vintage Shop, Café & Bar
★ 4.8 · 337
Flea Market
Mon–Fri
10 AM – 12 AM
Sat
9 AM – 12 AM
Sun
9 AM – 12 AM
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Theatre Madách
★ 4.8 · 12.6k
Theater
800-seat venue for well-known international musicals, plus Hungarian works with English subtitles.
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Szép Kis India International Exotic Market
★ 4.6 · 1.1k
Specialty Store
Mon–Fri
10 AM – 7 PM
Sat
10 AM – 4 PM
Sun
Closed
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Massolit Budapest Books and Café
★ 4.7 · 1.8k
Bookstore· $
This cozy cafe with a garden offers coffee, tea & baked goods, along with English-language books.
Every day
9:30 AM – 7 PM
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Where to eat & drink in Erzsébetváros

Hotsy Totsy Budapest
Top 500 bar
Cocktail Bar· Ft 4,000–16,000
A hidden speakeasy in Budapest that serves creative cocktails and offers vintage vibes.
Mon–Wed
6 PM – 12 AM
Thu–Fri
6 PM – 2 AM
Sat
6 PM – 2 AM
Sun
6 PM – 12 AM
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Szimpla Kert
★ 4.6 · 73.5k
Live Music· Ft 2,000–6,000
Huge pub with old mismatched items & a disused Trabant car, with music, food, market & a garden.
Mon–Fri
3 PM – 4 AM
Sat
12 PM – 4 AM
Sun
9 AM – 4 AM
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Gemini Lounge
★ 4.9 · 9.0k
Lounge· Ft 4,000–14,000
A cozy and stylish hookah lounge with a relaxed atmosphere, known for its high-quality shisha, wide selection of tobacco flavors, cocktails, and live DJ music.
Mon–Wed
4:30 PM – 1 AM
Thu
4:30 PM – 3 AM
Fri
4:30 PM – 4 AM
Sat
4:30 PM – 4 AM
Sun
4:30 PM – 1 AM
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VINYL & WOOD - Get Lost in Wonderland
★ 4.8 · 10.1k
Breakfast· Ft 4,000–6,000
A cafe and breakfast spot that also functions as a lifestyle store, offering brunch and coffee in the heart of the city.
Every day
8 AM – 4 PM
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Stika Gastropub
★ 4.8 · 9.7k
Breakfast· Ft 4,000–8,000
A gastropub and brunch spot in Budapest known for its breakfast, coffee, freshly pressed juices, and creative menu offerings like Fried Chicken Brioche and Royal Benny.
Mon–Fri
8:30 AM – 4 PM
Sat
8 AM – 4 PM
Sun
8 AM – 4 PM
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Cirkusz Café
★ 4.7 · 7.1k
Brunch· Ft 4,000–8,000
Since 2014, we've been serving breakfast, brunch, specialty coffee, and genuine hospitality in the heart of Budapest. Cirkusz is built on friendship, family, and a love of great food.
Every day
7:30 AM – 4 PM
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Neverland Bar • Escape Room • Pizzeria
★ 4.9 · 8.0k
Cocktail Bar
A Budapest venue offering escape rooms, a bar, and a pizzeria, suitable for team building and family programs.
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La Siesta Budapest
★ 4.9 · 5.2k
Cocktail Bar· Ft 2,000–12,000
A Budapest nightlife venue that offers nightly parties with live DJs, fire shows, saxophone performances, and cocktails.
Mon–Wed
8 PM – 5 AM
Thu
7 PM – 5 AM
Fri
6 PM – 5 AM
Sat
6 PM – 5 AM
Sun
8 PM – 5 AM
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Bors Gastro Bar
★ 4.8 · 6.9k
Gastropub· Ft 2,000–4,000
Trendy bistro serving carefully sourced street food & homemade desserts in a snug, funky atmosphere.
Mon–Thu
11:30 AM – 9 PM
Fri
11:30 AM – 10 PM
Sat
11:30 AM – 10 PM
Sun
11:30 AM – 9 PM
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iron bar
★ 4.9 · 2.7k
Sports Bar· Ft 2,000–4,000
Every day
12 AM – 12 AM
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