Vorosmarty Square (Vörösmarty tér)
Vorosmarty Square (Vörösmarty tér)
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One of Budapest's most upscale areas offers fashionable shops and numerous cafes and restaurants serving Hungarian and international cuisine.
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Neighborhood: Belváros-Lipótváros
How to get there
- Vörösmarty tér • 1 min walk
- Deák Ferenc tér • 4 min walk
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- Ben FBloomington, Indiana1,817 contributionsBeautiful Year-RoundThis stately square on Budapest’s eastern side gives access to excellent restaurants, bars, shops, and monuments. A great place to people-watch, and very safe. Easily connected to the Deak Ferenc pedestrian street and metro station.Visited March 2024Traveled soloWritten April 19, 2024
- TravelingSoccerLoonSaint Paul, Minnesota5,828 contributionsVibrant Public Square and the Heart of the CityWhile Budapest is filled with many famous and beautiful squares, I felt that Vorosmarty Square was the true heart of the city. It is a vibrant public space and is surrounded by streets filled with shopping, restaurants, cafes and bars. It is a short walk to the banks of the Danube River and is the site of a Christmas market every winter. It is also where the famous Cafe Gerbeaud dating back to 1870 at this location is found. It is one of the most elegant coffeehouses in Budapest with chandeliers hanging from the ceiling and was the hang out of the upper echelon of Budapest society in the early 1900s although today is essentially filled with tourists.Visited September 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten August 13, 2024
- BalkrishnaShroffMumbai, India25,579 contributionsHighly Recommended !!Vorosmarty Square is located in the heat of city on Pest side. The famous Vaci street starts from here. There hundreds of shops, restaurants and bars in this area. This place is also famous for holding big events like Christmas, Eastern and Spring fairs. It's very close to Danube promenade. This place is exclusive for pedestrians only. Vehicles are not allowed here.Visited July 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten September 3, 2024
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O_Kg03
Athens, Greece11 contributions
Sep 2021
Finding a place to stay near Vorosmarty ter is definitely worthy. The place is unique, offering both walking roads (leading to the city's south ex. market hall) and the terminal of Budapest's metro line 1, which leads till Szechenyi, and all kind of shops across the streets (shopping, food, entertainment). The place is definitely the "good area" of Pest's city centre and staying there is one of the safest options.
However, the "night life" of Budapest's locals (buying drinks from markets and consuming them in squares) might frighten some people, even though it's actually a "classic" across most of the Buadpest squares, during night times (00:00-03:). Vorosmarty square probably has the least chances of unpleasant experiences.
However, the "night life" of Budapest's locals (buying drinks from markets and consuming them in squares) might frighten some people, even though it's actually a "classic" across most of the Buadpest squares, during night times (00:00-03:). Vorosmarty square probably has the least chances of unpleasant experiences.
Written November 16, 2021
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tinylass
Sheffield, UK5,819 contributions
Dec 2022
We visited in December when the Christmas Market was on which was quite a few stalls (although no where near as many as 2013) selling gifts, crafts, Christmas decorations and food and drink. Food prices were a rip off so work out the conversion rate carefully before buying! There was a little train at the top end and the square was filled with fairy lights and a huge Christmas tree.
The famous Gerbeaud Cafe is worth a visit, although quite expensive, the cakes are to die for.
The square s also one end of Vaci Street, the main pedestrian shopping street in Budapest.
The famous Gerbeaud Cafe is worth a visit, although quite expensive, the cakes are to die for.
The square s also one end of Vaci Street, the main pedestrian shopping street in Budapest.
Written January 16, 2023
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Andrew N
2 contributions
Apr 2023 • Couples
Nice to wander round but food prices are a genuine con. Charged nearly £40 each for a meal which was heated up in a microwave (one dish with no drinks). No indication of price but had assumed it would be semi reasonable
Written April 11, 2023
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TravelingSoccerLoon
Saint Paul, MN5,828 contributions
Sep 2023 • Couples
While Budapest is filled with many famous and beautiful squares, I felt that Vorosmarty Square was the true heart of the city. It is a vibrant public space and is surrounded by streets filled with shopping, restaurants, cafes and bars. It is a short walk to the banks of the Danube River and is the site of a Christmas market every winter. It is also where the famous Cafe Gerbeaud dating back to 1870 at this location is found. It is one of the most elegant coffeehouses in Budapest with chandeliers hanging from the ceiling and was the hang out of the upper echelon of Budapest society in the early 1900s although today is essentially filled with tourists.
Written August 14, 2024
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Diane H
Folkestone, UK186 contributions
Dec 2022 • Couples
Visited this Xmas Market and the one at St Stephens Basilica. Stalls are quite 'samey' whichever market you visit. Leather goods, hats, gloves, glass ceramics, candles, Xmas decorations. Lots of food and drink vendors some of which don't display prices. Can walk round both markets in about 15 to 20 mins but linger longer if you want a mulled wine and food. St Stephens is the more attractive setting
Written December 23, 2022
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BalkrishnaShroff
Mumbai, India25,579 contributions
Jul 2024 • Couples
Vorosmarty Square is located in the heat of city on Pest side. The famous Vaci street starts from here. There hundreds of shops, restaurants and bars in this area. This place is also famous for holding big events like Christmas, Eastern and Spring fairs. It's very close to Danube promenade. This place is exclusive for pedestrians only. Vehicles are not allowed here.
Written September 3, 2024
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Ro
Manchester, UK10 contributions
Dec 2022 • Couples
We were very disappointed with this market. We traveled to Budapest to see the world renowned markets and were shocked to find this was one of the only ones in the centre. (And st stephens) It took us approximately 10 minutes to walk around and had about 15 stalls. Most of which sold over priced food that did not show any pricing until checkout and was cold.
Written December 22, 2022
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Linda C
1 contribution
Apr 2022 • Solo
Ask the price before buying food at the Christmas market. I bought a hotdog and I didn't see how much I paid until I got back to my hotel and saw my bank statement. Ft10,400 for a hotdog is outrageous!!!
I went back the next day and said they'd made a mistake but they said that was the price.
That's nearly £23 or €26. I'm a pensioner and not a wealthy tourist to be conned.
I went back the next day and said they'd made a mistake but they said that was the price.
That's nearly £23 or €26. I'm a pensioner and not a wealthy tourist to be conned.
Written December 24, 2022
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MrMrsHappyR
Liverpool, UK1,439 contributions
Oct 2022 • Couples
Nice enough large oval shaped square which has some nice shops, cafes, etc. This is also the start of the main shopping street of Vaci Utca. There is an impressive huge statue in the middle of the square.
Written October 15, 2022
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ZVeigh
East Grinstead, UK116 contributions
Dec 2022 • Family
Lovely Xmas market, plenty of food and drinks. The rum punch was delicious. Lots of stands and handmade stuff to browse and buy.
But expensive, but what to expect from the town centre if a capital city.
But expensive, but what to expect from the town centre if a capital city.
Written January 5, 2023
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we are travelling to budapest on 19th november till 23 rd november 2017 will the christmas markets be on then
Written April 16, 2017
you will be there when the Christmas market opens,I think this year if I have read the site correctly the the beautiful Christmas market in Vorosmarty Square opens 10th or 11th November so will be up and running,check out Christnas markets in Budapest page on Google as there are several other Christmas markets in this most beautiful of cities.
Hope this helps and enjoy your holiday in Budapest.
Written April 16, 2017
We are a group of 13 people (8 grown ups and 5 teenagers) We will be at the square on the evening of 11th November.
Would you suggest a place to eat nearby?
Somewhere NOT very touristic with reasonable prices, attractive for teens?
Written October 28, 2016
Hi we would recommend Lucky 7 which has a range of dishes for all tastes at excellent prices. Enjoy and have a good time.
Written October 30, 2016
I mercatini di Natale e la città viene allestita per la metà di Novembre ? Perché ho letto che in questa piazza partono dal 11 Novembre
Written October 19, 2016
Mi dispiace ma sono stato a budapest ad agosto
Written November 1, 2016
ciao avete disponibilita per la notte del 07/11?? grazie
Nicoletta
Written October 20, 2015
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