Things to Do in VIII. kerület, Budapest

The area around Blaha Lujza tér features historic buildings, theaters, and a lively cultural scene, with easy access to public transport.

  • Botanic GardenBotanical Garden
  • Museum of FuneralMuseum
  • Arena MallShopping Mall

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VIII. kerület in Budapest

Top things to do in VIII. kerület

  • Botanic Garden

    Botanic Garden

    4.7 · 8.8k
    Botanical Garden

    Lush, historic garden founded in 1771 & showcasing an array of cacti, orchids & water lilies.

    Every day
    9 AM – 5 PM
  • Museum of Funeral

    Museum of Funeral

    4.8 · 4.1k
    Museum
  • Arena Mall

    Arena Mall

    4.4 · 43.2k
    Shopping Mall

    Modern shopping mall featuring international chain stores, an IMAX cinema & a food court.

    Mon
    7 AM – 9 PM
    Tue–Fri
    10 AM – 9 PM
    Sat
    10 AM – 9 PM
    Sun
    10 AM – 7 PM
  • Eva Ruttkai Theatre

    Eva Ruttkai Theatre

    4.8 · 10.9k
    Theater

    Opera & Hungarian musicals in 900-seater venue, with 100-year-old chandelier, stucco & velvet walls.

  • Theatre Erkel

    Theatre Erkel

    4.6 · 10.8k
    Theater

    A venue that presents a program of premieres, repertoire, concerts, and youth programs, offering guided tours and educational programs.

Where to eat & drink in VIII. kerület

  • VAJ Rákóczi · bakery & café

    VAJ Rákóczi · bakery & café

    4.5 · 4.3k
    Bakery· Ft 2,000–4,000

    Sandwiches, pastries & other light fare in airy, industrial digs, plus cocktails & sidewalk tables.

    Every day
    7 AM – 8 PM
  • Café Csiga

    Café Csiga

    4.5 · 3.3k
    Restaurant· Ft 2,000–4,000
    Every day
    9 AM – 12 AM
  • Műterem Kávézó

    Műterem Kávézó

    4.8 · 653
    Café & Bakery· Ft 1–2,000
    Mon–Fri
    8 AM – 6 PM
    Sat
    8 AM – 8 PM
    Sun
    8 AM – 6 PM
  • Vatoz

    Vatoz

    5.0 · 131
    Bar· Ft 2,000–4,000
  • Zsír (Fővárosi Kulipintyó)

    Zsír (Fővárosi Kulipintyó)

    4.8 · 305
    Bar· Ft 2,000–4,000
  • MTRM roast

    MTRM roast

    4.8 · 271
    Coffee Roastery· Ft 1–2,000

    A coffee roastery and workshop in Budapest, offering a selection of roasted coffees and essential coffee-making tools.

    Mon–Fri
    8 AM – 6 PM
    Sat
    9 AM – 4 PM
    Sun
    Closed
  • Kao Niaw Ping Kai Restaurant

    Kao Niaw Ping Kai Restaurant

    4.7 · 1.7k
    Thai· Ft 4,000–6,000
  • OINOS Restaurant Winebar Brunch

    OINOS Restaurant Winebar Brunch

    4.6 · 2.2k
    Italian· Ft 4,000–16,000

    A Mediterranean restaurant in Budapest known for its Mediterranean dishes and wines.

    Every day
    8 AM – 11 PM

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Map of VIII. kerület with pinned top attractions (1 through 10)
  1. 1Botanic Garden
  2. 2Museum of Funeral
  3. 3Arena Mall
  4. 4Eva Ruttkai Theatre
  5. 5Theatre Erkel
  6. 6VAJ Rákóczi · bakery & café
  7. 7Café Csiga
  8. 8Műterem Kávézó
  9. 9Vatoz
  10. 10Zsír (Fővárosi Kulipintyó)

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