Pest
Hungarian Parliament
Budapest’s iconic Neo-Gothic parliament building on the Danube embankment, especially striking in the evening.
Local guide
Budapest
A compact guide to the city for conference participants staying a little longer or exploring between sessions.
About Budapest
Budapest, Hungary’s capital, straddles the Danube with historic Buda on the western bank and Pest on the eastern bank. Corvinus University’s central location places conference participants close to the river, the Great Market Hall and many of the city’s best-known sights.
Sightseeing
Landmarks within easy reach
Most central sights can be reached on foot or by a short public-transport journey from the conference area.
Buda
Buda Castle & Castle District
Historic streets, museums and panoramic viewpoints on Castle Hill overlooking the Danube.
Pest
St. Stephen’s Basilica
A landmark church in central Pest with a dome offering panoramic views over the city.
City Park
Heroes’ Square & Andrássy Avenue
A grand boulevard leading to one of Budapest’s major squares and the surrounding City Park.
Danube
Chain Bridge & Danube Promenade
A classic walk linking Buda and Pest, with views of Castle Hill and the riverfront.
Next to campus
Central Market Hall
Budapest’s major indoor market at Fővám tér, immediately beside the Corvinus campus.
Culture & food
More to explore
Museums
The Hungarian National Museum, Museum of Fine Arts, Hungarian National Gallery, House of Terror and Ludwig Museum are among the city’s major institutions.
Food
Hungarian classics include goulash, pörkölt, chicken paprikash, lángos, chimney cake and Dobos cake. Check current opening hours before visiting specific restaurants.
Thermal baths
Széchenyi, Rudas, Lukács and Veli Bej are among the best-known options. Opening status, hours and access rules should be checked before visiting.
Day trips
Outside Budapest
Ideas for participants extending their visit.
Szentendre
A Danube-side artists’ town known for cobbled streets, galleries and Serbian Orthodox heritage.
Visegrád & Esztergom
Historic Danube Bend destinations with a hilltop citadel, royal history and Hungary’s largest basilica.
Gödöllő
Home to the Baroque Gödöllő Royal Palace, an easy half-day trip from Budapest.
Lake Balaton
Central Europe’s largest lake, with Balatonfüred and the Tihany Peninsula among the best-known destinations.
Eger
A Baroque northern Hungarian town known for its castle and wine culture.
Pannonhalma Archabbey
A UNESCO-listed Benedictine complex with a basilica, historic library, botanical garden and vineyards.