Budapest/Hegyvidék
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Hegyvidék is a district in Budapest.
Understand
Because a significant part of the district is covered by forest, the area is very popular for local hikers, and as a residence for wealthy people. Countless luxurious villas, flashy cars and upscale quarter are located here, as are diplomatic offices.
Get in
Metro
Two stations are located here:
Buses
Bus 16, 16A and 116 go to Buda castle from
Bus 21 very useful exploring Jan Mountain or Secheni Mountain (János-hegy or Széchenyi-hegy), these are part of the Buda Protected Landscape Area.
Trams
The district is the most important tram is No.61 between Hűvösvölgy and Móricz Square, the former is a transport hub for the northern part of district, to transport hub to New Buda (Újbuda). You can catch it at
Other transport modes
Cogwheel tramUsing in the Buda Hills is a great escape from the city. The cogwheel tram, which is tram 61, leaves from Varosmajor, accessible by tram: 59 or 61 from Szell Kalman Square. It climbs through the wooded Buda Hills and at the top.
- To take M2 Szell Kalman Square further bus 56 or tram: 59, 61. From station
: Szell Kalman Square take bus 21 to stop 'Ordas út' and walk 500m, near the Children's Railway terminal, to the
See
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Adyliget St. Stephen's Church
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Tomb of Gül Baba and Rosegarden
phone: +36 1 237-4400address: II. Mecset utca 14. (entrance: Türbe tér 1.)Built around 1548 by the Turkish occupants of the city. It is the northernmost place of Muslim pilgrimage. The beautiful view and the peacefulness of the place makes a visit worth.
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Villas on Bela Kiraly street
address: Bela Kiraly street, 27, 29, 33, 34 (multiple)Strolling between hundred or more years old buildings. - Frivaldszky–villa, Mauthner–villa, Pálffy-villa. 
Natural sights
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address: II.distr.This is a dolomite rock. The boundaries of the Nagybányai road, Madár street, Páfrányliget street and Görgényi road. Since 1977 nature reserve , almost 6 ha.
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address: XII. Hangya utca ~37Protected natural monument. The height of its is over 20 meters, age of its estimated to be at least 70 years.
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address: II. Pesthidegkút-ÓfaluA natural monument. Protected since 1980.
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address: XII. Felhő utcaLocated: Garden area of the Istenhegy (Mount of God). The top of the Giant can be see from Felhő utca and Cédrus utca corner. The Cloud Street's sequoia is one of the oldest and most burly tree in the Capital. Data: height: about 25 m, estimated age: 100 years, trunk circumference: approx. 2.5m.
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Baths
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address: II. Frankel Leó utca 25-29.A monument building
Birdwatching
Cave tours
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phone: +36 20 928-4969address: II. Szépvölgyi út 162Tours 2½-3hours, entrance at Pálvölgyi Cave. In the cave, there is no established route, the trip should be on all fours or sliding like to travel more than once, but the participation in any pre-qualification is not required, just a sporty attitude. The necessary equipment - overalls, helmets and head lamps - are provided.
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phone: +36 1 325 5722, +36 1 325-9505address: II. Szépvölgyi út, 162A cave walking in the Buda Hills. Another way of passing a few hours is to visit the Caves on the Buda hills. The cave has special kinds of formations rarely seen in other places. There is a free English pamphlet for the tour.
Cinemas
Parks
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address: XII. Szilágyi Erzsébet fasor, Maros utca, and Csaba utcaPoints of interest: Városmajori Heart of Jesus Parish Church (Városmajori Jézus Szíve Plébánia) by Aladár Arkay in 1920s.mMemorial of the Warrior Unit of Hungarian Hunters in World War I (Magyar Tábori Vadászok emlékműve) a work of Kisfaludi Strobl Zsigmond. Statue of Beethoven (work of János Horvay). Statue of Tom Thumb (Hüvelyk Matyi) made by Ede Telcs. Statue of Espejo D'Eugenio statue (Espejo D' Eugenio szobor) by A. Negrete. Aladár Arkaymemorial column. The total area: 10 hectares. Half of the area covered with lawn also there is some flowered area, circa 1300 trees then one an d half hectare is covered with shrubs. History: This area was a flood plain of the Devil's Ditch (Ördög-árok). It was used for meadow a long time, then it was a military-owned land. A city's commander, Count Daun, horticulture and farm established in 1700s. In 1785 a regulation of Joseph II (Habsburg Emperor) established a public park here. In 1787 more than three thousand trees were planted, brought from the forests of Budakeszi and Dunabogdány settlements. József Tallherr state architect and Antal Kock urban gardener made the plans inspired by the French gardens. In early 1800s an amusement park called Budai vurstli was moved here. This led to the deterioration of the neighborhood. In 1920 the Devil's Ditch was covered, and after some reconstruction the park was revived. Also here is the BSE sports hall with tennis courts, Városmajori Outdoor Theatre, Városmajori High School and the terminus for the cogwheel railway (on maps signed as tram#60).
Sport
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Csaszar-Komjadi Sports Swimming Pool
phone: +36 1 3261478address: II. Árpád fejedelem útja 8Császár spa was established in 1806. There are three outdoor pools. -
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phone: +36 1 202-1041address: XII. Városmajor u. 29.extraphone=+36 1 212-2945. Services:Swimming, aqua fitness, sauna, fitness, massage, solarium, indoor soccer, basketball, handball, floorball. - Gym rental (XII. Városmajor u. 29. Contact:+36 70 442-2130.)
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Theatres
Walking tours
Buy
Markets
Shopping malls
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STOP.SHOP Center. Budapest Hűvösvölgyi
address: II. Hűvösvölgyi út 138SPAR supermarket, dm Kft. drogerie, Deichmann shoes, Subway fast food, Libri boks, CIB BANK, Takko Fashion, Printinta , Fressnapf pet food, Skiny, Excklusive Change, TUI Travel Center, Spa Beauty salon, Diego shoes, OTP Bank, Diamond Optics, Star Health, Pharmacy, Erste Bank, Paper & decoration, Mediterranean Cafe
Supermarkets in district 2
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phone: +36 1 3261489address: II. Frankel Leó u. 43.+ unit in district 2: Horváth u. 1-3.
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phone: +36 1 225-1633, +36 1 225-1634address: II. Margit krt. 48..
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phone: +36 20 823 7262address: II. Gábor Áron utca 74-78Supermarket chain. More units in district 2: Lövőház utca 2-6., (M-Sa 06.30-22.00, Su 08.00-19.00), Törökvész út 87-91., (M-F 07.00-21.00, Sa 07.30-18.00, Su 07.30-16.00), Hűvösvölgyi út 138., (M-F 07.00-21.00, Sa 07.00-18.00, Su 08.00-17.00), Szilágyi Erzsébet fasor 63, (M-F 07.00-20.00, Sa 07.00-18.00, Su 08.00-18.00), Tölgyfa utca 1-3., (Open:24/7 !)
Supermarkets in district 12
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phone: +36 20 823 8785address: XII. Szent Orbán tér 7Supermarket chain. More units in district 12: Alkotás utca 53., (M-Sa 07.30-22.00, Su 08.00-20.00), Böszörményi út 38/b, (M-F 06.30-21.00, Sa 07.30-19.30, Su 08.00-19.00)
Other stores
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phone: +36 23 448000address: Budaörs, Kinizsi utca 5.Furniture Store chain.
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phone: +36 1 3766061address: II. Pázsit u. 2.Austrian beauty/household store chain. Beauty, wellness health products. Baby care and household goods. Photo corner. More units in district 2: II. Törökvész út, 87-91, Rózsadomb Shopping Center Tel.:+36 1 346-0352, - II. Gábor Áron utca 74-78/A, Rózsakert Shopping Center, Tel:+36 1 3980617. - II. Lövőház utca 1-5, Mamut II. Shopping Center, Tel:+36 1 3458341. - II. Margit körút 50-52, Tel:+36 1 2258497.
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phone: +36 1 2240416address: XII. Apor Vilmos tér 11.Austrian beauty/household store chain. Beauty, wellness health products. Baby care and household goods. Photo corner. More units in district 12:: XII. Nagy Jenő utca 12, MOM Park, Tel: +36 1 4875490, - XII. Böszörményi út 36/a, Tel:+36 1 2240130.
Eat
Cafes
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phone: +36 1 391 7356address: XII. Költő utca 30.Family events, weddings, business and wine dinners, barbecue parties, gluten-free food, home delivery.
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phone: +36 1 397-7077address: Fény utca 16Has excellent Indian food, with great options for vegetarians. Soups €2-3. Appetizers €3-6. Tandoori delights €6-15. Vegetarian dishes €4-6. Chicken dishes €7-8. Lamb dishes €10. Seafood dishes €10-11. Rice dishes €2-10. Indian bread €1.5-2. Salads and raita €2-3. Desserts €2. Soft drinks €1.3..
Splurge
Drink
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address: II.- Classic pub character, mood elegance. Cuisine type: international. Specials: Cocktails, Speciality Coffee.
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phone: +36 1 2240055address: XII. Szilágyi Erzsébet fasor 16Wines, beers and cocktails, soft melange, whiskey. Broad range of hamburgers. In summer thera are many types of ice creams. The winter special, the Austrian Alps hits, is the steamed dumplings with poppy seeds and vanilla sauce.
Sleep
Budget
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phone: +36 1 274 1111address: II. Hüvösvölgyi út 69Dorms & private rooms available.
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phone: +36 20 212 9180address: XII. Kiss János altábornagy utca 2This is student accommodation within the Univ of Physical Education / Testnevelesi Egyetem, which may be available in summer as a Hostel.
Mid-range
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phone: +36 1 274 4000address: XII. Béla király út 473-star
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phone: +36 1 395 4018, +36 30 754 8896 (mobile)address: XII. Jánoshegyi út 10503/93-star with 2-3-4 bed rooms and apartments. Finnish sauna with cold water diving pool, solarium, fitness room, two outdoor pools and other sport facilities. Own restaurant.
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phone: +36 30 444 5685address: XII. Rácz Aladár út 453 star with twelve rooms. Wi-fi, Sat TV, safe. Closed garage €4/day/ vehicle. Bicycle rental free. Tennis lessons available.
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phone: +36 1 326 7742address: II. Bimbó út 25/B2-star.
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phone: +36 1 275 0091address: II. Kiss Áron u. 6Quiet surroundings, guaranteed rest. Located in a residential area.
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phone: +36 1 889 4200address: II. Szilágyi Erzsebet fasor 47.4-star, has 280 air-con rooms and 9 suites in modern circular tower.
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phone: +36 1 336 2640address: II. Frankel Leó u. 353-star with three outdoor pools.
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phone: +36 1 395 1872address: XII. Fodor utca 143Three star hotel with restaurant, gym & sauna.
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phone: +36 1 319 1212address: XII. Németvölgyi út 110.3-star, edge of town.
Splurge
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phone: +36 1 372 5400address: XII. Alkotás u. 63-674 star, near Budapest Congress & World Trade Centre. High-rise with 319 rooms
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phone: +36 1 391 8010address: II. Feketefej u. 2-4.3-star with indoor pool, massage services, tennis courts, bicycles to rent.
Connect
Post Offices
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phone: +36 1 235-2807address: II. Gábor Áron utca 74–78/a
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phone: +36 1 394-3448address: II. Hüvösvölgyi út 137
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phone: +36 1 235-2831address: II. Lövőház utca 1-5
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phone: +36 1 200-6153address: II. Szilágyi Erzsébet fasor 121
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phone: +36 1 212-4170address: II. Török utca 2.
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phone: +36 1 235-2819address: II. Törökvész út 87–91