Things to Do in Lipótváros, Budapest
Kossuth Square is the centerpiece of Lipótváros, where the Parliament building stands as a key landmark. The area features many historic buildings and has become a business hub with banks and offices since the late 20th century.
- Hungarian Parliament BuildingHistoric Landmark
- St. Stephen's BasilicaBasilica
- Essência Restaurant - Tiago & ÉvaPortuguese
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Top things to do in Lipótváros
Shoes on the Danube Promenade
★ 4.7 · 26.6kMonumentA trail of iron footwear stands as a monument to the thousands executed along this riverbank during WWII
- Mon–Fri
- Closed
- Sat
- Closed
- Sun
- 12 AM – 12 AM
Vörösmarty Square
★ 4.6 · 19.0kChristmas MarketOpen Nov–DecA statue of the poet Mihály Vörösmart stands in this scenic square known for its Christmas market.
- Mon–Fri
- 12 AM – 11:55 PM
- Sat
- 12 AM – 12 AM
- Sun
- 12 AM – 12 AM
Where to eat & drink in Lipótváros
Essência Restaurant - Tiago & Éva
Michelin ★Portuguese· Ft 20,000+Portuguese Chef-Owner Tiago and his Hungarian wife Éva have created a warmly run and deliciously different restaurant in the heart of the city. A bright front room with arched windows leads past the open kitchen to a more intimate room…
- Mon–Tue
- Closed
- Wed
- 6 PM – 11 PM
- Thu–Fri
- 12 PM – 3 PM, 6 PM – 11 PM
- Sat
- 12 PM – 3 PM, 6 PM – 11 PM
- Sun
- Closed
Borkonyha Winekitchen
Michelin ★Fine Dining· $$$While it would be easy to do, to pass by this unassuming-looking restaurant near the Basilica would be a mistake.
Costes Downtown
★ 4.8 · 3.1kHungarian· Ft 20,000+2025 sees Costes Downtown celebrate its 10th anniversary. Located on the ground floor of the Prestige Hotel, this stylish restaurant features a striking interior with a living wall and ceiling that bring nature indoors.
- Every day
- 12 PM – 3 PM, 6 PM – 11 PM
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Ranked using weather, setting, ratings, and review volume.
- 1Hungarian Parliament Building
- 2St. Stephen's Basilica
- 3Essência Restaurant - Tiago & Éva
- 4Muzsa
- 5Onyx
- 6Borkonyha Winekitchen
- 7Shoes on the Danube Promenade
- 8Vörösmarty Square
- 9Blueberry Brunch
- 10espresso embassy
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