Central Market Hall

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Quick Useful Facts

  • Entrance: free
  • Looks like an old mystery railway station
  • The best choice of everything (food, souvenirs, clothes..)
  • There are food stands and bistros on the upper floor of the Great Market Hall Budapest

The Central or Great Market Hall is a stunning relic of its time. It was set up just a year after the Heroes’ Square. It was established to be one of the best and most beautiful food halls in Europe. Despite the destruction it suffered during the Second World War, the Central Market Hall has been restored in a fully authentic fashion.

The market hall is called “Great” not only because of its size but also for the volume of trade. The market is also called the “Central” Market Hall because of its location (5 min walk from the city center). It now accepts Budapest citizens and visitors by the thousands every single day.

Helpful tip

If you want to avoid the crowds, don`t go here early in the morning. Housewives and other locals do the early morning shopping until about 8-9am from Monday to Friday. It is especially true of Saturday mornings. The best time to visit the Budapest Market Hall is between 10 am and 12 pm or 2 pm and 4 pm.

Interesting fact

Great Central Market Hall is awarded “The Best Market In Europe” (CNN Travel)