Józsefváros, Budapest

Name: Józsefváros
Address: VIII. Német u. 17-19, Budapest, Hungary

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Józsefváros is the 8th district of Budapest, Hungary. It is the part of the city centre in the wider sense as one of the 18–19th century older suburbs, close to Belváros. ()

Local name: Budapest VIII. kerülete Established: 17 November 1873 (150 years ago)Area: 2.64 mi²Coordinates: 47°29'15"N, 19°4'14"E

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VIII. Német u. 17-19JózsefvárosBudapest Hungary

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Józsefváros – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Great Market Hall, Hungarian National Museum, Museum of Applied Arts, Rákóczi Square Market Hall.

0.5 miW
Huge market built in late 19th-century
Great Market Hall, Budapest
14 min walk • The Great Market Hall, also known as Central Market Hall, stands as a testament to Budapest's rich cultural heritage and bustling daily life. Located at the end of the city's renowned Váci Street, this architectural marvel is not only the largest and oldest indoor...
0.5 miNW
Museum of Hungarian history and culture
Hungarian National Museum, Budapest
13 min walk • The Hungarian National Museum is a cultural beacon in the heart of Budapest, Hungary. Established in 1802, this museum is a repository of the nation's history, from the foundation of the Hungarian state to the modern era.
~800 ftSW
Museum, Art Nouveau architecture, Art museum
Museum of Applied Arts, Budapest
4 min walk • The Museum of Applied Arts in Budapest is a testament to Hungary's rich artistic heritage and a treasure trove of decorative arts. Nestled in the heart of the city, this institution is housed in an architectural marvel, a stunning example of Hungarian Art Nouveau...
0.4 miN
Shopping, Market
Rákóczi Square Market Hall, Budapest
10 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Budapest's vibrant VIII district, the Rákóczi Square Market Hall stands as a testament to the city's rich cultural and culinary heritage. This bustling market, a hub for locals and tourists alike, offers an authentic Hungarian shopping...
0.6 miW
Church, Baroque architecture
Egyetemi Templom, Budapest
17 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Hungary's vibrant capital, Egyetemi Templom, also known as the University Church, is a hidden gem among Budapest's rich tapestry of architectural wonders. This church, located in the bustling city center, is a sanctuary of peace and spiritual...
0.6 miNW
Museum, History museum
Petőﬁ Literary Museum, Budapest
17 min walk • The Petőﬁ Literary Museum is a major Hungarian museum in Budapest. It was founded in 1954, as the successor organisation to Petőfi House. It was named to honour the memory of Sándor Petőfi.
0.7 miSW
Bridge
Petőfi Bridge, Budapest
18 min walk • Petőfi híd or Petőfi Bridge is a bridge in Budapest, connecting Pest and Buda across the Danube. It is the second southernmost public bridge in Budapest.
~1550 ftSE
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Holocaust Memorial Center, Budapest
8 min walk • The Holocaust Memorial Center is a renovated synagogue that dates back to the 1920s and serves as a memorial and museum for and about Hungarian Jews that were murdered in the Holocaust.
0.7 miE
47°29'3"N • 19°5'4"E
Botanic Garden, Budapest
18 min walk • Park, Garden, Botanical garden
~840 ftSE
47°29'10"N • 19°4'24"E
Corvin Plaza Shopping Centre, Budapest
5 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
~1560 ftNW
Vast repository with grand 1800s centre
Metropolitan Ervin Szabó Library, Budapest
8 min walk • Fővárosi Szabó Ervin Könyvtár is the largest library network in Budapest, Hungary. The Metropolitan Ervin Szabó Library's main branch is housed in the 19th-century neo-baroque Wenckheim Palace.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Józsefváros?

Nearby attractions include Museum of Applied Arts, Budapest (4 min walk), Semmelweis University, Budapest (6 min walk), Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, Budapest (6 min walk), Horváth Mihály tér, Budapest (7 min walk).

How to get to Józsefváros by public transport?

The nearest stations to Józsefváros:

Tram

Corvin-negyed M • Lines: 4, 6 (3 min walk)
Harminckettesek tere • Lines: 4, 6 (5 min walk)

Trolleybus

Üllői út • Lines: 83 (3 min walk)
Harminckettesek tere • Lines: 72M, 83 (4 min walk)

Bus

Corvin-negyed M • Lines: 6, 914, 914A, 923, 934, 950, 950A, 979, 979A, M3 (3 min walk)
Harminckettesek tere • Lines: 6, 9, 909, 909A, 923 (5 min walk)

Metro

Rákóczi tér • Lines: M4 (10 min walk)
Kálvin tér • Lines: M4 (12 min walk)

Light rail

Boráros tér • Lines: H7 (16 min walk)

Train

Budapest Keleti Station (28 min walk)