Astoria, Budapest

Name: Astoria
Address: Károly körut 1 I.emelet 3, Budapest, Hungary

#164 among attractions in Budapest

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Astoria is the colloquial, unofficial name of a major road intersection in the Budapest city centre and it can also refer to a station of the M2 metro line. It is named after Grand Hotel Astoria at its corner. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 47°29'40"N, 19°3'36"E

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Károly körut 1 I.emelet 3Erzsébetváros (A zsidó negyed)Budapest Hungary

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

Nearby attractions include: Dohány Street Synagogue, Váci Street, Hungarian National Museum, Egyetemi Templom.

~620 ftN
Iconic 19th-century religious complex
Dohány Street Synagogue, Budapest
3 min walk • The Dohány Street Synagogue, also known as the Great Synagogue, is a magnificent jewel in the heart of Budapest, Hungary. Standing as the largest synagogue in Europe and the second-largest in the world, this architectural masterpiece can accommodate up to 3,000...
~1770 ftW
Shopping, Shopping district
Váci Street, Budapest
9 min walk • Váci Street is the quintessential shopping boulevard of Budapest, Hungary, renowned for its vibrant atmosphere and diverse shopping experiences. This bustling pedestrian thoroughfare runs through the heart of the city's historic district and is often the first stop...
~1150 ftSE
Museum of Hungarian history and culture
Hungarian National Museum, Budapest
6 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.
~1420 ftS
Church, Baroque architecture
Egyetemi Templom, Budapest
7 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...
~1090 ftS
Museum, History museum
Petőﬁ Literary Museum, Budapest
6 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.
0.4 miW
Imposing Art Nouveau venue for music
Vigadó of Pest, Budapest
11 min walk • Vigadó is Budapest's second largest concert hall, located on the Eastern bank of the Danube in Budapest, Hungary. Although the acoustics are lacking, the building itself, designed by Frigyes Feszl in 1859, makes a bold impression along the Pest embankment.
~1230 ftNE
Nightlife, Restaurant
Szimpla Kert, Budapest
6 min walk • Szimpla Kert is a romkocsma, which means "ruin pub" in Hungarian, located in the Jewish Quarter of the 7th district of Budapest, Hungary. The pub started as a place for people to find a cheap drink in a relaxed environment, but has grown to become a tourist attraction and community center.
0.4 miNW
Square, Scenic walking areas
Deák Ferenc tér, Budapest
10 min walk • The Deák Ferenc square, named for Ferenc Deák, is a major intersection and transport junction in Budapest. Károly körút, Bajcsy-Zsilinszky út, Király utca, Deák Ferenc utca, and Harmincad utca converge here. Three lines of the Budapest Metro each converge on the station under the square.
0.4 miSE
Vast repository with grand 1800s centre
Metropolitan Ervin Szabó Library, Budapest
11 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.
~1570 ftN
Karaoke, Scenic walking areas, Bars and clubs
Gozsdu-udvar, Budapest
8 min walk • Gozsdu-udvar comprises seven buildings and their courtyards in the 7th district of Budapest, and can be approached from Király Street, Dob Street and Holló Street.
~1090 ftSW
Square
Ferenciek tere, Budapest
6 min walk • Ferenciek tere is a square and junction in Budapest. In addition to being the site of a station on the M3 line of the Budapest Metro, it is an important public transport junction for the BKV bus line number 7, which connects Pest and southern Buda.

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Which popular attractions are close to Astoria?

Nearby attractions include Paloma, Budapest (3 min walk), Dohány Street Synagogue, Budapest (3 min walk), Raoul Wallenberg Holocaust Memorial Park, Budapest (5 min walk), Ferenciek tere, Budapest (6 min walk).

How to get to Astoria by public transport?

The nearest stations to Astoria:

Tram

Astoria M • Lines: 47, 48, 49 (1 min walk)
Deák Ferenc tér M • Lines: 47, 47B, 48, 49 (8 min walk)

Trolleybus

Astoria M • Lines: 72M (1 min walk)
Kálvin tér M • Lines: 72M, 83 (11 min walk)

Bus

Astoria M • Lines: 100E, 108E, 110, 110E, 112, 133E, 5, 7, 8E, 9, 907, 907A, 908, 909, 909A, 914, 914A, 916, 931, 931A, 934, 950, 950A, 956, 973, 973A, 979, 979A, 990, M3 (1 min walk)
Ferenciek tere M • Lines: 108E, 110, 110E, 112, 115, 133E, 15, 5, 7, 8E, 907, 908, 916, 956, 973, 973A, 990 (7 min walk)

Metro

Astoria • Lines: M2 (2 min walk)
Kálvin tér • Lines: M4 (10 min walk)

Train

Clark Ádám tér (25 min walk)
Szent György tér (27 min walk)

Light rail

Boráros tér • Lines: H7 (29 min walk)
Batthyány tér • Lines: H5 (34 min walk)