Budakeszi (German: Wudigeß) is a town in Pest County in the Budapest metropolitan area. It is located beyond the János Hill at the western city limits of Budapest, about 12 km west of the Zero Kilometer Stone in the city center.
Understand
Budakeszi was first mentioned about 1270, it was completely devastated during the Ottoman Siege of Buda in 1541. In the aftermath of the Ottoman defeat at the 1683 Battle of Vienna, the depopulated area was re-settled with "Danube Swabian" (most of them actually descending from Lorraine, the Palatinate and Alsace) immigrants by the order of the Habsburg King Leopold I. Budakeszi was for centuries a predominantly "Schwabian" (ethnic German) village.
Get in
By bus
To Budakeszi from Budapest:
- From by <big>[22]</big> or <big>[22A]</big> to Budakeszi, városháza 📍, or by <big>[222]</big> to Széchenyi utca (gimnázium) 📍.
- From by <big>[188]</big> or <big>[188E]</big> to Budakeszi, városháza.
To Nagykovácsi from Budapest:
- From by <big>[63]</big> to Nagykovácsi, községháza 📍.
Get around
Take a walk. All sights are within walking distance from any bus stops after you arrived beside the town limit, but if you are tired easy can you take two-three stops by local bus.
By bus
Local bus lines in Budakeszi, Nagykovácsi and Remeteszőlős are operated by BKK. Budapest-passes are not valid beyond the administrative boundaries of Budapest. Tickets can be purchased at vending machines (also passes), at the drivers and at many newsstands. Available tickets and passes:
- Metropolitan area ticket (valid between Budakeszi, Nagykovácsi+Remeteszőlős and the first bus stop within Budapest): .
- Single ticket (valid for the whole line): in advance, from the driver.
- Metropolitan area local pass (valid within Budakeszi or Nagykovácsi+Remeteszőlős): per month.
- Metropolitan area pass (5 km, valid between Budakeszi or Nagykovácsi+Remeteszőlős and the first bus stop within Budapest): per month.
- South Buda zone pass (10 km, valid between Budakeszi, Budaörs, Diósd, Törökbálint and the first bus stop within Budapest): per month.
Public transport map of Budakeszi. Public transport map of Nagykovácsi, Remeteszőlős.
See
Budakeszi
- Budakeszi Wildlife Park (Budakeszi Vadaspark), 47.52553°, 18.92596°, +36 23 451-783, budakeszi.vadaspark@bkvp.hu. Apr–Oct: M–F 09:00–17:00, Sa Su 09:00–18:00; Nov–Mar: M–F 09:00–15:30, Sa Su 09:00–16:00. The animal world represented by bustards, goshawks, kestrels, eagle owls, ravens, domestic animals, pheasants, grey partridges, foxes, raccoon dogs, wild cats, mouflons, different deers, wild-boars. The flora include many types of trees, shrubs, protected herbs, all are the natural flora of the Buda Hills. Adult: ; senior, student: ; children: 2019-11-21
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- Budakeszi Arboretum (Budakeszi Arborétum), 47.52730°, 18.88071°, +36 20 312-4037, budakesziarboretum@gmail.com. Mar Oct: 09:00–17:00; Apr–Sep: 09:00–18:00. Flora specials. Adult: ; senior, student: 2019-11-21
- Budakeszi Local History Collection and Heritage Museum (Budakeszi Helytörténeti Gyűjtemény és Tájház), Fő utca 127 (), 47.51343°, 18.93167°, +36 20 519-5755, info@heimatmuseum-wudigess.hu. M Th Sa 10:00–14:00. The exhibition shows the traditional culture and furnitures of the local Swabian minority. Adult: ; senior, student: 2019-11-21
- Queen of Angels Church (Pilgrimage Church of Makkosmária, Angyalok királynéja templom, Makkosmáriai kegytemplom), Makkosi út 163 (2 km walk from ), 47.49815°, 18.94446°, +36 23 451-882, filokris@freemail.hu. According to tradition, in 1731, a local resident, after miraculous healing a image of Mary painted. Then put it to a oak tree where Mary face had appeared. It beame a popular place of pilgrimage. In 1768 was dedicated the church to the Trinitarian monastery, which belonged Óbuda Kiscell Trinitarian monastery. The church facade decorated with two corner statues and memorial plaques. Now a popular tourist attraction, because it is located next to the Makkos meadow, a excursion place. The pilgrimage church and the house is managed by the Dominican Order, and is still a popular pilgrimage destination. 2019-11-21
- Our Lady of Snow Roman Catholic Church (Havas Boldogasszony római katolikus templom), Fő utca (), 47.50977°, 18.92839°, +36 23 451-831, filokris@freemail.hu. Built between 1761–1766 in Baroque style. 2019-11-21
- Chapel of Helper Saints (Segítő szentek kápolnája), Fő utca 239 (), 47.50781°, 18.92406°. Built in 1774, a Baroque votive chapel. The builder was the Frankhauser family. 2019-11-21
- Calvary Chapel (Kálvária-kápolna), Jókai utca (), 47.50871°, 18.93480°. There are two plaques on the wall. One commemorates the German population relocations anniversary. The other one commemorates to builder of the chapel. In front of the building, there is the Holy Trinity Column, and a beautiful stone cross from 1892 which shows praying Saint Mary. 2019-11-21
- {{see | image=Magyar Nemzeti Himnusz-szobor. - Budakeszi.JPG
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- Giant Sequoias (Óriás mamutfenyők), Pászti Gyula-pihenő (), 47.51191°, 18.91474°. Nature conservation area for two Giant Sequoia trees (Sequoiadendron gigantea), both are same age and size. Free to visit 2019-11-21
- Hidegvölgy Forester House (Hidegvölgyi erdészlak), 47.52974°, 18.86915°, +36 20 984-6593, info@erzsebetbufe.com. Snack bar: Sa Su 09:00–16:00. Rest area. Good starting point for a trip to Nagy-Kopasz hill. Just follow the marks of the Aconite Nature Trail (Sisakvirág tanösvény). Free to visit 2019-11-21
Further afield
In Nagykovácsi:
- Assumption Roman Catholic Parish Church (Nagyboldogasszony római katolikus plébániatemplom), Kossuth Lajos utca, Nagykovácsi (), 47.57603°, 18.87874°. In 1715, founded the parish and named to Immaculate Conception. The present parish church built between 1742 and 1746 in Baroque style. Since 1813, its title changed to Assumption. 2019-11-09
- Teleki-Tisza Mansion (Teleki-Tisza-kastély), Kossuth Lajos utca 2–4, Nagykovácsi (), 47.57526°, 18.89065°, +36 20 380-0806, rendezveny@teleki-tisza-kastely.hu. 10:00–18:00. Built around 1840 in Classicist style. The park is free to visit, but the mansion building cannot be visited 2019-11-09
- Nagy-Szénás, Nagykovácsi (2 km walk from ), 47.5906°, 18.8716°. One of the biggest hill in Buda Hills, nice view to the surrounding hills. Free to visit 2019-11-09
In Remeteszőlős:
- István Örkény's Phone Booth (Örkény István telefonfűlkéje), Vénusz utca, Remeteszőlős (), 47.55761°, 18.92857°. In 2013 a telephone booth was erected to commemorate István Örkény writer. On the door of the booth is a life-size portrait of Örkény, with the text of his biography. When the handset in the booth is lifted, one of his one-minute short story is played. Around the memorial, there is park with a barefoot walkway. Free to visit 2019-11-07
- Remete Valley (Remete-szurdok), Remeteszőlős (), 47.5592°, 18.9311°. Protected nature area. Free to visit 2019-11-07
Do
Culture
- Ferenc Erkel Community Center (Erkel Ferenc Művelődési Központ), Fő utca 108 (), 47.51336°, 18.93278°, +36 23 451-161, info@efmk-budakeszi.hu. 2019-11-21
- Rathauskeller, Fő utca 177 (), 47.51053°, 18.92893°, +36 23 451-900, kikapcsolodas@rathauskeller.hu. Community house. 2019-11-21
- Öregiskola Community House, Kossuth Lajos utca 78, Nagykovácsi (), 47.57592°, 18.88066°, +36 26 356-362, kozossegihaz@nagykovacsi.hu. 2019-11-21
Sport
- {{do
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- Budakeszi Squash Club, Szőlőskert utca 5 (), 47.5030°, 18.9165°, +36 23 451-096, budakeszisquash@gmail.com. M–F 07:00–22:00, Sa Su 08:00–20:00. Squash: – per hour 2019-11-21
- Farkashegy Airfield (Farkashegyi repülőtér), 47.48984°, 18.90969°, +36 30 681-7937, lhfh@mavrepuloklub.hu. Pleasure flight possibility. 2019-11-21
- Horseback in Budakeszi (Lóháton Budakeszin), 47.5221°, 18.8981°, +36 70 626-0132, bazsena@pr.hu. Tu–F 14:00–19:00, Sa Su 09:00–18:00. Trail riding: per hour 2019-11-21
- Molnár Tennis Academy, Márity László út 17 (), 47.5167°, 18.9205°, +36 20 805-6363, info@molnarteniszakademia.hu. M–F 07:00–21:00, Sa 07:00–18:00, Su 08:00–18:00. Tennis curt: – per hour 2019-11-21
- Texas Ranch, 47.5009°, 18.8673°, +36 30 938-9188, texasbudakeszi@gmail.com. Tu–F 09:00–19:00, Sa Su 09:00–18:00. 2019-11-21
- Nagykovácsi Horse Farm, Nagykovácsi (1 km walk from ), 47.5772°, 18.8650°, +36 30 425-0819, szijgyartob@gmail.com. Trail riding: per hour 2019-11-21
- Scout Paintball, Juliannamajor, Nagykovácsi (2.5 km walk from ), 47.54363°, 18.90839°, +36 30 262-2091, info@scoutpaintball.hu. per person 2020-03-24
Events
Buy
- CBA, Fő út 36 (), 47.51695°, 18.93644°, +36 23 535-078. M–Sa 06:00–20:00. Supermarket. 2019-11-07
- Prima, Dózsa György tér 1/a (), 47.50747°, 18.92032°, +36 23 535-571. M–Sa 06:00–21:00, Su 07:00–18:00. Supermarket. 2019-11-07
- Spar, Márity László út 20 (), 47.51589°, 18.92296°, +36 20 823-7973, info@spar.hu. M–F 07:00–20:00, Sa 07:00–17:00, Su 08:00–16:00. Supermarket. 2019-11-07
- Tesco, Bianka utca 1 (), 47.50013°, 18.91574°, info@tesco.hu. M–Sa 06:00–22:00, Su 08:00–20:00. Hypermarket. 2019-11-07
- Zone Bevásárlópark, Bianka utca 1 (), 47.49996°, 18.91729°. M–F 09:00–19:00, Sa Su 09:00–18:00. Shopping center. Services: pharmacy, clothes store, shoe store, drug store. 2019-11-07
- CBA, Kossuth Lajos utca 56, Nagykovácsi (), 47.57579°, 18.88342°, +36 26 389-505. M–F 06:00–20:00, Sa 06:00–16:00, Su 07:00–14:00. Supermarket. 2019-11-07
Eat
Budget: under {{huf|1700}}, mid-range: {{huf|1700}}–{{huf|2700}}, splurge: over {{huf|2700}} (meal for one + soft drink).
Budget
In Budakeszi:
- Keszi Bistro, Dózsa György tér 1/a (), 47.50726°, 18.92030°, +36 30 564-5557. M–Sa 06:00–20:00, Su 08:00–16:00. Food bar. Lunch menu: 2019-10-30
- Trafik Burger, Pátyi út 1 (), 47.50682°, 18.92060°, +36 70 212-0990, trafikburger@gmail.com. 11:00–22:00. Fast food bar. Hamburger: 2019-10-30
Mid-range
In Budakeszi:
- Il Forno, Fő utca 88 (), 47.51412°, 18.93343°, +36 20 364-4151, ilfornobudakeszi@gmail.com. 11:00–22:00. Italian pizzeria. Pizza: 2019-10-30
- Pizza Porta, Fő utca 38 (), 47.51673°, 18.93614°, +36 23 450-183, pizza@pizzaporta.hu. 11:30–22:00. A true Tuscan style restaurant and pizzeria with indoor garden and comfortable environment. , pizza: 2019-10-30
In the surroundings:
- Kiskamra Falatozó, Bánya utca 5, Nagykovácsi (), 47.58039°, 18.88448°, +36 26 376-238, kiskamrafalatozo@gmail.com. 11:30–21:00. Traditional restaurant and pizzeria. , pizza: , hamburger: , lunch menu: 2019-10-29
- La Terazza Pizzeria, Kossuth Lajos utca 39, Nagykovácsi (), 47.57612°, 18.88802°, +36 26 356-429, laterazza.etterem@gmail.com. Tu–Sa 12:00–21:00. Italian pizzeria. Pizza: 2019-10-29
- Nagyszénás Menedékház, Kossuth Lajos utca 65, Nagykovácsi (), 47.57616°, 18.88386°, +36 26 599-599, nagyszenasmenedekhaz@gmail.com. 12:00–22:00. Traditional restaurant and pizzeria. , pizza: hamburger: , buffet lunch: , lunch menu: 2019-10-29
Splurge
In Budakeszi:
- Stadt Restaurant and Cafe, Fő utca 57 (), 47.51671°, 18.93517°, +36 23 451-327, stadt@stadt.hu. 09:00–22:00. Familiar environment. Weekly menus and a la cart. Hot teas are available in winter. In summer, on the terrace, ice cream and cold, seasonal refreshments are served. Lot of different meat and fish plates. Specialties: Mexican tortillas. , hamburger: 2019-10-30
- Tom Yum, Fő tér 5 (), 47.51225°, 18.93104°, +36 23 952-017, budakeszi@tomyum.hu. 11:00–22:00. Thai restaurant. 2019-10-30
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In the surroundings:
- Kislábos Restaurant, Kolozsvár utca 21-23, Nagykovácsi (), 47.57446°, 18.88755°, +36 20 477-8753, info@kislabos.hu. M–F 12:00–15:00, Sa 12:00–16:00. Gluten-free and lactose-free restaurant (lunch menu only). Lunch menu: 2019-10-29
- Stübli Restaurant, Kossuth Lajos utca 109, Nagykovácsi (), 47.57612°, 18.87907°, +36 26 262-287, stublivendeglo@gmail.com. M–Sa 12:00–22:00, Su 12:00–21:00. Traditional restaurant with local cuisine. , hamburger: , lunch menu: 2019-10-29
Drink
Cafes
In Budakeszi:
- Andrész Confectionery, Fő utca 3 (), 47.51340°, 18.93226°. W–Su 11:00–18:00. 2019-10-30
- Babszem Cafe, Fő utca 188 (), 47.51027°, 18.92920°, +36 23 452-248, babszemkavezobudakeszi@gmail.com. M–Th 08:00–18:00, F 08:00–22:00, Sa Su 09:00–13:00. 2019-10-30
- Gräfl Confectionery, Fő utca 161 (), 47.51136°, 18.92994°, +36 23 450-295. W–Su 10:00–18:00. 2019-10-30
- La Veneta, Fő utca 43 (), 47.51707°, 18.93606°, +36 70 225-5363. 10:00–19:00. 2019-10-30
- Monarchia Rétesház, Fő utca 55 (), 47.51611°, 18.93539°, +36 70 647-0610. M–Sa 09:00–17:00, Su 10:00–15:00. Strudel and cafe. 2020-03-24
- Üzem Cafe, Tiefenweg utca 14 (), 47.50468°, 18.91683°, +36 30 682-9716, uzembudakeszi@gmail.com. M–F 09:00–16:00, Sa 11:00–19:00. 2021-06-08
In the surroundings:
- Kovács Confectionery, Kossuth Lajos utca 119, Nagykovácsi (), 47.57604°, 18.87736°, +36 30 647-7144, cukraszda@aka-desszert.t-online.hu. Tu–F 11:00–19:00, Sa Su 10:00–19:00. 2019-10-30
- Lilipop Caffé, Kossuth Lajos utca 109, Nagykovácsi (), 47.57605°, 18.87927°, +36 26 355-125, rendeles@lilipop.hu. M–Th 10:00–19:00, F 10:00–20:00, Sa Su 09:00–20:00. 2019-10-29
- Prímapék, Kossuth Lajos utca 93, Nagykovácsi (), 47.57616°, 18.88093°, +36 30 354-1069, bekerajnk@gmail.com. M–F 06:00–18:00, Sa 07:00–12:00. Cafe and bakery. 2020-03-24
- Tandem Book and Cafe, Kossuth Lajos utca 40, Nagykovácsi (), 47.57579°, 18.88551°, +36 26 631-858, tandembook@gmail.com. M–F 08:00–18:00, Sa 09:00–17:00. 2019-10-29
Pubs
In Budakeszi:
- Amnesia Pub, Táncsics Mihály utca 2 (), 47.50727°, 18.92180°. 05:00–22:00. 2019-10-30
- Betyár Pub, Fő tér 1 (), 47.51331°, 18.93188°, betyarpub@gmail.com. 17:00–01:00. 2019-10-30
- Polgári Pub, Fő utca 176 (), 47.51084°, 18.93002°, +36 23 655-865, polgarisorozo1@gmail.com. M–F 17:00–00:00, Sa 18:00–00:00. Billiards, darts, table football, terrace and own parking. 2019-10-30
- Prosit Bar and Cafe, Fő utca 141 (), 47.51239°, 18.93081°. 12:00–00:00. 2019-10-30
- Sugár Pub, Viktória utca (2.5 km walk from ), 47.49034°, 18.93192°, +36 30 990-6118, info@otgarage.hu. Tu–Su 15:00–22:00. 2019-10-30
- Szürke Bika Pub, Erdő utca 72 (), 47.51223°, 18.93405°. 08:00–20:00. 2019-10-30
In the surroundings:
- Bakterház, Rákóczi utca 7, Nagykovácsi (), 47.57454°, 18.87692°, +36 30 829-1845, saxoborozo@gmail.com. 14:00–00:00. 2019-10-30
- Fenyveskert, Zsíroshegyi köz 8, Nagykovácsi (2 km walk from ), 47.58943°, 18.89685°, +36 20 886-8214, fenyveskertnagykovacsi@gmail.com. Tu–F 17:00–22:00, Sa 10:00–22:00, Su 10:00–20:00. 2019-10-29
- Muflon Itató, Muflon utca 20, Nagykovácsi (2 km walk from ), 47.58935°, 18.90047°, +36 30 636-3823, muflonkocsma@gmail.com. M W–F 17:00–22:00, Sa 10:00–22:00, Su 12:00–22:00. 2019-10-30
- Nagy Kohó, Kossuth Lajos utca 1, Nagykovácsi (), 47.57544°, 18.89515°, +36 30 708-3578, rozsdabar@gmail.com. Tu–Th 17:00–22:00, F 17:00–00:00, Sa 13:00–00:00, Su 10:00–23:00. 2021-09-02
Sleep
Budget: under {{huf|14,000}}, mid-range: {{huf|14,000}}–{{huf|24,000}}, splurge: over {{huf|24,000}} (standard double room).
Budget
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- Margaréta Guesthouse, Fenyő utca 15 (), 47.50881°, 18.91501°, +36 23 451-922. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 10:00. 10 rooms. Double room: 2019-10-28
- Muskátlis Apartment, Hársfa utca 20 (), 47.5064°, 18.9243°. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 10:00. Apartment for two persons: 2019-10-30
- Pergola Guesthouse, Temető utca 8 (), 47.51261°, 18.92608°, +36 23 451-742. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 14:00. 4 rooms, 2 apartments. Single room: , double room: 2019-10-28
Mid-range
- Keszi Guesthouse, Fő utca 172 (), 47.51103°, 18.93025°, +36 23 450-526, keszipanzio@yahoo.com. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 10:00. 5 rooms. Single room: , double room: 2019-10-28
- Zsíroshegyi Guesthouse, Vaddisznó utca 8, Nagykovácsi (2 km walk from ), 47.58865°, 18.89778°, +36 20 338-8151, info@zsiroshegyivendeghaz.hu. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 11:00. 2019-10-30
Splurge
- Design Apartment, Szent Flórián utca 15, Nagykovácsi (), 47.58144°, 18.89241°, +36 70 290-8807, contact@nagykovacsihotel.hu. Apartment for two persons: 2019-10-30
- Kardos Villa, Szarvas utca 31, Nagykovácsi (2 km walk from ), 47.5859°, 18.9030°, +36 20 335-6777, kardosvilla@gmail.com. Check-in: 16:00, check-out: 11:00. Apartment for one person: , for two persons: 2019-10-30
Connect
Budakeszi's postal code is H-2092, and its telephone area code is 23.
- Budakeszi Post Office, Fő tér 3 (), 47.51286°, 18.93168°, +36 23 451-500, ugyfelszolgalat@posta.hu. M 08:00–18:00, Tu–F 08:00–16:00, Sa 08:00–12:00. 2019-11-06
- Gáspár Nagy Town's Library (Nagy Gáspár Városi Könyvtár), Fő utca 108 (), 47.51324°, 18.93268°, +36 23 451-136, ngvk@ella.hu. M Th 10:00–18:00, Tu 10:00–19:00, F 10:00–17:00. Internet usage: per year + per hour 2019-11-06
- Nagykovácsi Post Office, Kossuth Lajos utca 26, Nagykovácsi (), 47.5757°, 18.8872°, +36 26 389-144, ugyfelszolgalat@posta.hu. M 08:00–17:00 Tu–Th 08:00–15:00, F 08:00-18:00. 2019-11-21
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