Andrássy Avenue

Andrássy út, often referred to as Budapest's own Champs-Élysées, is an elegant tree-lined boulevard connecting the city centre, Erzsébet Square, to Heroes' Square. Notable for hosting the first continental underground line in Europe, the avenue is lined with magnificent Neo-renaissance mansions and townhouses boasting intricate facades and interiors. Also recognised as one of the city's most prestigious shopping streets, it features high-end boutiques, cafés, restaurants, theatres, and embassies. Given its cultural and architectural significance, Andrássy út earned recognition as a World Heritage Site in 2002.

• Address:

  Budapest, Andrássy útja

Bálna

Opened in 2013, Bálna is Budapest's contemporary answer to the adjacent Great Market Hall: it is a modern glass building resembling a whale in shape (hence the name), filled with shops, a contemporary art gallery, and several posh bars with splendid views on the riverside.

• Web:

  https://balnabudapest.hu

• Address:

  Budapest, Fővám tér 11-12

• Opening hours:

  Tue–Thu 10am–8pm, Fri & Sat 10am–10pm, Sun 10am–8pm, Mon closed

Ecseri Flea Market

No visit to Budapest is complete without some hunt for the treasures of bygone times. Although you will easily find an antique shop in any district of the city centre, the Ecseri Flea Market is well worth a short day trip. From antique furniture and vintage clothing to rare books, ceramics, and quirky collectables, Ecseri is a treasure trove for vintage enthusiasts and collectors alike.

• Web:

  https://piaconline.hu/en/nagykorosi-street-flea-market

• Address:

  Budapest, Nagykőrösi útja 156

• Opening hours:

  Mon–Fri 8am–4pm, Sat 5am–3pm, Sun 8am–1pm

Fashion Street

The concept behind this downtown street is to provide a classy atmosphere for shopping and leisure time with friends. Its charming surroundings and central location have attracted many famous and high-quality brands of footwear, apparel, accessories, beauty products, and restaurants. You can find these all in one place, surrounded by elegant bars and the Danube just a couple of minutes away.

• Web:

  https://www.instagram.com/fashionstreetbp/

• Address:

  Budapest, Deák Ferenc utca 15

Great Market Hall

This impressive neo-Gothic building was built in 1894 to replace the expansive outdoor markets at the location. The largest market hall in Budapest is a buzzing scene of everyday life in the city, with several floors to explore: the basement area houses several fish stalls and a supermarket, the ground floor is the main area mainly occupied by grocers, and the upper floor is home to souvenir stands and street food stalls. Make sure you try 'lángos', a deep-fried dough, traditionally topped with cheese and sour cream.

• Address:

  Budapest, Vámház körút 1-3

• Phone:

  +36 1 366 3300

• Opening hours:

  Mon 6am–5pm, Tue–Fri 6am–6pm, Sat 6am–3pm, Sun closed

Retrock

Retrock is Budapest's largest vintage and designer clothing store, offering a curated collection of second-hand items and fresh creations by talented designers worldwide.

• Web:

  https://retrock.com/en

• E-mail:

  retrocker@gmail.com

• Address:

  Budapest, Anker köz 2-4

• Phone:

  +36 30 472 3636

• Opening hours:

  Mon–Sat 11am–8pm, Sun noon–8pm