LATEST GPDutch Grand Prix Podium
Back to All City Guides
Budapest city
🏎️ Official Host City • Hungarian Grand Prix

Budapest

📍 Hungary • Base for Hungaroring

Budapest is one of the most affordable and entertaining stops on the F1 calendar. Fans enjoy thermal baths, ruin bars, and river cruises along the Danube between track sessions.

🚆
Fast Morning Transit

Budapest ➔ Hungaroring

Train Travel Time45 mins (HÉV Train + Shuttle)
Weekend FrequencyEvery 10-15 mins

Take the M2 Metro to Örs vezér tere, transfer to HÉV suburban train H8 to Kerepes, and catch the free circuit shuttle bus.

🏪
Morning Track Supplies:Look for a Spar / CBA Príma. Buy water and sun hats before leaving the city; the Hungaroring natural bowl gets scorching hot.
Non-Clashing Schedule

The Perfect F1 City Weekend

Designed around official track sessions so you can explore the city without missing lights out.

Thu
ThursdayEvening

Danube Sunset Cruise

See the illuminated Hungarian Parliament building from a river cruise with drinks.

Fri
FridayEvening

Jewish Quarter Ruin Bars

Explore the world-famous Szimpla Kert ruin bar complex.

Sat
SaturdayEvening

Goulash & Craft Beer

Enjoy traditional Hungarian goulash and local craft beer in District VII.

Sun
SundayPost-Race

Thermal Bath Party (Sparty)

Celebrate after the race at the evening thermal bath parties at Széchenyi Baths.

Mon
MondayMorning

Fisherman’s Bastion

Stroll the fairytale panoramic towers overlooking the city.

Staying an Extra Day?

Soak in the historic baths.

🏛️ Local Culture

  • Széchenyi Thermal Baths:Relax in massive outdoor natural geothermal pools.

🏁 Motorsport Fix

  • Hungaroring Karting Center:Outdoor kart track located inside the race circuit.
Hotel & Base Guide

Best Areas to Stay in Budapest

Ranked by atmosphere, evening dining, and morning transit convenience to Hungaroring.

Nightlife & Ruin Bars⏱️ 45m (Metro+HÉV)

District VII (Erzsébetváros)

Transit Route: M2 Metro connection

Heart of the dining and bar scene, close to the M2 subway line.

Search Hotels in District VII →
Post-Session Hangouts

Food, Pubs & F1 Atmosphere

Iconic Ruin Bar

Szimpla Kert

The original ruin pub built inside an abandoned factory.

Official Fan Zones & Pub Screenings

Looking to soak up the atmosphere in the city without a track ticket?

Sports Pub

Pointer Pub & Sports Bars

Lively venue with multiple screens showing race sessions.

Thursday / Monday Slots

Top Sights (Non-Track Days)

🗓️ Sunset

Hungarian Parliament Building

Spectacular neo-Gothic building on the banks of the Danube.