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Everything you need to plan Budapest, Hungary: a route worth following, 9 places our local guide sends people and 4 transport operators on one map. Plan it on the web, then open it in the app and take it with you.

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Plan your days in Budapest.

There is a 3-day route ready, stop by stop. Say how long you have, then make it yours in the app.

SMOVECITY Editors

Three Days at the Heart of Pest 3 days · 14 stops · Hungary

Three days moving through the layered districts of Budapest — from the grand riverside boulevards of District V to the crumbling courtyards of the Jewish Quarter and the wine-lit corners of District VI.

  1. Day 1Arrive & Check In · Afternoon Wander Along the Danube · Drinks at Corso Bar & Terrace · Dinner at Textúra
  2. Day 2Breakfast & Morning Rest · Lunch at Mákos Guba · Explore the Jewish Quarter · Early Evening at Kőleves Kert · Night at Szimpla Kert
  3. Day 3Lunch at Parasztkonyha · Transit to District VI · Afternoon at Bordizsár · Pre-Dinner Wine at Tokaji Borozó · Farewell Dinner at Bestia
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Places our Budapest guide sends people

9 spots in Budapest, each with its own page. If one of them is yours, you can claim it for free.

Restaurants

  • BestiaAmerican · International · Lipótváros · 4.4 (1,583)
  • Mákos GubaEuropean · Eastern European · Lipótváros · 4.2 (341)
  • Matula BistroBar · European · Lipótváros · 4.4 (157)
  • TextúraHungarian · Lipótváros · 4.4 (287)

Bars

Cuisine, neighbourhood and ratings from Tripadvisor, checked 18 August 2026. SMOVECITY does not rate venues.

Getting around Budapest

Once you are there, SMOVECITY shows shared bikes and e-bikes, ride-hail and e-scooters on one map — 4 operators in Budapest. Live availability where the operator publishes a GBFS feed; transit departures from GTFS-Realtime where the agency exposes one, and the scheduled timetable otherwise.

Bike-Share Ride-Hail E-Scooters

Cities near Budapest

Straight-line distance from Budapest. Each has its own guide, operator list and — where we have published one — a route.

Budapest: frequently asked questions

How many days do you need in Budapest?

Our Budapest route is built for 3 days and covers 14 stops, from arrival to the last drink of the last evening. It is a starting point rather than a rule — the app tightens it if you have fewer days and stretches it if you have more.

Is there a ready-made Budapest itinerary?

Yes — “Three Days at the Heart of Pest” is a day-by-day Budapest route from the SMOVECITY editors. You can read every stop on the web, then open it in the app and change anything you like.

Where should I eat in Budapest?

Our Budapest guide lists 9 restaurants and bars, each with its own page. SMOVECITY does not rank or review them — the listings are there so you can find the place, and its own site.

How do I get around Budapest?

Budapest has shared bikes and e-bikes, ride-hail and e-scooters. SMOVECITY shows them together on one live map, so you can compare and pick the fastest or cheapest option for each leg without switching between apps.

What other cities are near Budapest?

Vienna, Brno, Kraków and Zagreb are the closest cities SMOVECITY covers — 214 to 299 km out in a straight line. Each has its own guide and operator list.

Is SMOVECITY free to use?

Yes — the app is free to download and free for planning and routing. SMOVECITY earns a commission only when you book through its partners, at the same price as booking direct.

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