Budapest/Pest, Budapest

Name: Budapest/Pest
Address: Budapest, Hungary

#197 among attractions in Budapest

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Pest is the eastern, mostly flat part of Budapest, Hungary, comprising about two-thirds of the city's territory. It is separated from Buda and Óbuda, the western parts of Budapest, by the Danube River. Among its most notable sights are the Inner City, the Hungarian Parliament Building, Heroes' Square and Andrássy Avenue. In colloquial Hungarian, "Pest" is often used for the whole capital of Budapest. The three parts of Budapest united in 1873. ()

Local name: Pest Coordinates: 47°29'60"N, 19°4'30"E

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ErzsébetvárosBudapest Hungary

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Budapest/Pest – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Rákóczi Square Market Hall, House of Terror, Szimpla Kert, Reformed Church of Fasor.

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Shopping, Market
Rákóczi Square Market Hall, Budapest
14 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...
0.7 miNW
Museum and memorial to political victims
House of Terror, Budapest
18 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Budapest, the House of Terror stands as a somber memorial and a poignant museum dedicated to the victims of Hungary's tumultuous 20th-century history. Located at Andrássy út 60, this imposing building was once the headquarters for the dreaded...
0.6 miW
Nightlife, Restaurant
Szimpla Kert, Budapest
15 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.
0.5 miN
Church, Art Nouveau architecture
Reformed Church of Fasor, Budapest
14 min walk • The Reformed Church of Fasor or Fasor Reformed Church is an Art Nouveau Protestant church in District VII of Budapest, designed by Aladár Árkay in 1910–1912. It is part of the Reformed Church in Hungary. Most of the funds came from Adolf Laky earning him a bust in the church garden.
~1180 ftSE
Theater, Concerts and shows
Erkel Theatre, Budapest
6 min walk • The Erkel Theatre is a theatre in Budapest, Hungary. Being the largest public building in the city for decades, it was made part of the Hungarian State Opera House in 1951.
0.7 miW
Karaoke, Scenic walking areas, Bars and clubs
Gozsdu-udvar, Budapest
19 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.
~1240 ftNW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Magyar Theatre, Budapest
7 min walk • The Magyar Theatre is a theatre operating in Budapest, Hungary. Its company started on August 22, 1837 as the first major Hungarian-language theatrical company in the city. They operated under this label until August 8, 1840, when the name was changed to National Theatre of Hungary.
0.7 miNW
Square, Yoga and pilates, Spa
Oktogon, Budapest
17 min walk • Oktogon is one of Pest's major intersections, located at the junction of the Grand Boulevard and Andrássy Avenue in Budapest, Hungary. This junction, one of the city's most important, is named for its octagonal shape.
0.7 miW
Museum
Ernst Museum, Budapest
17 min walk • The Ernst Museum is an art museum located in Budapest's VI District. Since 2013, it is also home to the Robert Capa Contemporary Photography Center.
0.6 miNW
47°30'25"N • 19°3'59"E
Liszt Museum, Budapest
17 min walk • Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
~1280 ftN
Universities and schools
University of Veterinary Medicine Budapest, Budapest
7 min walk • University of Veterinary Medicine Budapest is a state-owned university in Budapest, Hungary.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Budapest/Pest?

Nearby attractions include Rózsák tere, Budapest (3 min walk), Árpádházi Szent Erzsébet-templom, Budapest (3 min walk), Erkel Theatre, Budapest (6 min walk), Magyar Theatre, Budapest (7 min walk).

How to get to Budapest/Pest by public transport?

The nearest stations to Budapest/Pest:

Bus

Huszár utca • Lines: 110, 112, 5, 7, 907, 907A, 908, 931, 931A, 956, 973, 973A, 990 (4 min walk)
Kiss József utca • Lines: 99 (5 min walk)

Tram

Wesselényi utca / Erzsébet körút • Lines: 4, 6 (8 min walk)
Blaha Lujza tér M • Lines: 28, 28A, 37, 37A, 4, 6, 62 (8 min walk)

Metro

II. János Pál pápa tér • Lines: M4 (8 min walk)
Keleti pályaudvar • Lines: M2, M4 (9 min walk)

Trolleybus

Keleti pályaudvar M • Lines: 73M, 76, 79M, 80 (10 min walk)
Cserhát utca • Lines: 79M (15 min walk)

Train

Budapest Keleti Station (11 min walk)
Budapest-Nyugati (29 min walk)